I've Lost Interest in Sex!

I've Lost Interest in Sex! Hello Dr, Please help me. I am a mother of two. Since after my first child, I have not been enjoying sex with my husband. In fact I hardly feel like it. My guy is good. He is worried about my lack of interest in sex. I believe this is unconnected to the tie (episiotomy) I had during my childbirth. What should I use to improve my sexual life? Please help. Thanks Troubled Wife, Badagry, Lagos Dear Troubled Wife, Many women have discovered that after childbirth there is this challenge you face of no interest in sex as before. It is not necessarily related to episiotomies, but to the necessary enlargement/loosening/widening vagina that accompanies childbirth through the birth canal or vagina and loss of the tightness/control/function of the nerves empowering the area. There is a very easy remedy that can be used to reverse the loss of interest and response and it involves, among other things, a series of exercises of the pelvic muscles called the pubo- coccygeus. These are the muscles we use to stop urination. Suffice it to say that this condition is easily investigated and cured by seeing the right professionals --a good doctor/gynecologist /sexologist - who should look you up thoroughly and treat as your investigations indicate. Before you see these professionals, however, try these tips. Because the physical and psychological stress of pregnancy, delivery and nursing the baby are factors in your loss of libido, tell your husband you want and need him like before but could he please help you with caring for baby in the night when you are getting a much-needed rest? Also, keep baby from your bed in a cot by himself; that gives permission for sex. Even if there is no sex yet; let oga hold you and touch you. Plan dates to have sex; it will boost both your libidos. If oga agrees and helps and you are less stressed with the caring for baby, you soon begin to recover your sex drive.Finally, there's great big news for women. There is a new drug useful for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women. Flibanserin or Addyi is the name. Newly approved by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) since August 19, 2015. Call the helplines if you want us to help. Cheers Dr. Caleb Bibbi Oluranti 08093142261; 08057441699;08028240983;08033466574

Chronic Illness for 2years; Help!!

Chronic Illness For 2 Years; Help!!! Dear Dr, I have been ill for roughly 2 years now and all efforts to get lasting treatment have proved abortive. Symptoms are recurrent waist pain, internal body heat sometimes at the sole of the feet, stomach rumbling [sometimes noisy], recurrent sore throat, catarrh and cough with chest congestion and sometimes pain in scrotum after a prolonged erection. All this is always accompanied by persistent fever and sometimes dizziness. Once or twice noticed sperm [like] fluid come out of the penis. I have treated malaria and typhoid more than 10 times ever since after tests confirmed their presence. Also, 2 HIV TESTS have been negative. Murebo Takoto, Taraba Dear Murebo, Looking at all your symptoms, my educated, experienced and professional guess is, you are looking for the answer in the wrong place. Malaria and typhoid? I don’t think so. I think you had sex with a certain girl. And this sex you had got you into trouble. You contacted a disease called Chronic Prostatitis. It is what is responsible for your pain in the scrotum after a prolonged erection and sperm-like fluid coming out of the penis; stomach rumbling and waist pain. I will not be surprised if the germ causing your problems is Staphylococcus. The way to find out and authenticate or deny all this is to do a laboratory test of both your semen and your urine called microscopy, culture and sensitivity. Because of the many complications of Staphylococcus including a generalized depression of the sufferer’s immunity, your malaria and typhoid and other diseases got at you and you have not been able to cure them. The internal body heat and atimes at the sole of the feet are symptoms of what is called Somatisation Syndrome; a function of anxiety neurosis which generally may follow problems with the genitals for men, seeing that such challenges can be very stressful for men. You can get fully well, but you must look for doctors who understand what is going on. Specialists called urologists and very good doctors are the category I am talking about. Chronic Prostatitis never goes away without treatment--adequate ones at that. So get to work to treat yourself. You can call the help-lines. Cheers Dr.Caleb Bibbi Oluranti 08028240983;08033466574;08156697540;08093142261

My Weakness After Treating Malaria

My Weakness After Treating Malaria Dear Dr, I have been feeling funny and not myself for some time now. In reality, I treated malaria some time before this when I was given some Co-artem by the doctor but was allowed to go use Chloroquine at the full dose because I told the doctor I do not like Co-artem. I feel weak, fragile and listless; wanting to get back to sleep or rest shortly after getting up in the morning. What is the matter and what can I do? Helen Jane Sahleh, Potiskum, Adamawa Dear Helen, Half-treated malaria can make anyone anaemic very, very quickly and that spectre stares you and many of us in the face at this very moment among our people and so, your question is a very great question. The WHO (World Health Organisation) has given directives on how to treat malaria effectively but not everyone among the populace – even among doctors have been able to fully comply with the new recommendations. But first, what is the cause of the change in recommendations? Precisely because the bugs that cause malaria, Plasmodium genus, have become resistant to the monotherapies we were using before the change was recommended. Everyone knows about Chloroquine; my generation grew up on it. But Chloroquine or other monotherapies are now no use to treat malaria effectively. The bugs are now resistant to all that. You cannot use just one drug to get the better of malaria; you will fail and that is exactly what happened to you. Even though you used the full dose of Chloroquine as your anti-malarial you fell short of the mark and have been ill ever since because your malaria was only half –treated. What should you do? Follow the new guidelines by WHO. And these are that There must be two medicines working together to fight malaria for you and of the two, ARTEMISININ must be one. So, you have ARTEMISININE BASED COMBINATION (ABC) therapy. People as well as doctors must swear by this. Allowing a patient to use the old methods and medicines against malaria is not good medicine. But then, even at that, a lot of people complain of the same things you complained of because some of the combinations they used appear weak. There are combination anti-malarials in the market, though, that are very effective and I will let you know these as you request by e mail or call. Half treated as well as untreated malaria cause anaemia by bursting your red blood cells and draining your blood. Malaria must be treated effectively and once this is done you do not feel sick at all in any manner for at least 28 days after treatment; no matter how many mosquitoes bite you. You will definitely need to treat anaemia (with blood tonics) along as you treat malaria this time. Cheers

HIV, AIDS or What Mystery Condition is This?

Mystery Condition Dr Caleb,Good day, Sir. I don’t know what's wrong with me for close to 3yrs now, I have been having pimples on my face, arms and some other parts of my body. They just appear, within a week they go and appear somewhere else again. I also have itchy scalp and other parts of my body sometimes, coupled with a burning sensation on my lips and under my feet that comes and goes. I am also losing weight. I try to eat as much as possible but don't gain much. I sometimes feel pains in my knees and elbows. I don’t know if this is depression of some sort. I am scared of testing for HIV because I really don’t know what the outcome might be. Please doctor, kindly explain to me what could be the cause of all this, and what I should do. I am beginning to be afraid that my problems may have a spiritual root. What do you think? I will also like to find out the symptoms of HIV and if they all appear at once or singly. I will be awaiting your reply soonest. Thank you Sir and God bless you John Jerry Isoun, Bayelsa Dear John Jerry Yes, some conditions may have spiritual roots but before we get into that, physically, we will encourage you to go do your HIV tests. No, we do not suspect HIV but know you do and understand that in any war it is better psychologically for you to know what you are fighting. HIV symptoms can appear in whatever combination and include skin rashes that won’t heal, weakness from lack of enough blood or anemia, weight loss, thrush/ sore throat/ mouth sores that refuse to heal, diarrhea, fever that is unrelenting, swollen glands, joint and muscle pains. Whatever or whichever symptoms you do or do not have, remember that ONLY THE HIV TEST CAN TELL. Psychologically, we are going to counsel you and get to the root of your depression. Spiritually, we will teach you to pray (any and every religion-friendly) to God your Creator who will have mercy on you. You will soon be so well sorted out you will wonder if your illness was not just a dream. Just call the help-lines/send us an e mail or text. You can also visit www.mediamedix.blogspot.com Cheers

Lab Testing Before Marriage?

Lab Testing Before Marriage? Dear Dr, I am planning to get married to my sweetheart very soon. What medical tests do you recommend for us to undergo and why? Jasper Jokolo, Daura, Katsina Dear Jasper, You need to test what kind of Haemoglobin you are both carrying so you do not produce babies that have sickle cell anemia. The test is called Genotype. Then you'll need to ascertain your Blood Groups should there be need for blood transfusion for you. Fasting Blood Sugar helps to detect Diabetes. HIV testing assures you that you are free of the dread disease. Pregnancy testing can give you much assurance in the relationship. These should do. Cheers Dr.Caleb Bibbi Oluranti

Rashes in Private Part in a Virgin

Rashes in Private Part in a Virgin Good morning Dr, I need your help. I noticed that atimes I develop rashes (spore-like pimples) on my private parts and it increases each time I shave my private hair. It comes and goes. I have been using Shea-butter, Vaseline, Dusting Powder but no changes. Please, I'm seriously in need of your help because I don't want to visit any hospital. I've never had sex. I'm 20. What's going on? How do I get rid of this? Anne Gbagbo, Akure, Ondo State Dear Anne Your rashes are nothing to worry about because you’ve never had sex. They are simply related to the delicate skin tissues of your genitals and their reaction to your shaving of the hair. You have no problem. Try Aloe Vera cream after every shave. See a dermatologist. if not bettered with aloe vera. Cheers

Can I Douche (Wash Inside My Vagina)?

Can I Douche (Wash Inside My Vagina)? Dear Dr, I have a question that has bothered me for some time. Can I wash inside my vagina? Is it okay medically? I would have thought there was nothing the matter with doing this-- that is washing inside the vagina-- but someone told me recently that it is bad and that doctors don't recommend it. If so, why? I believe you are going to give me the correct and comprehensive answer Thank you Gina Gonkola, Mubi Dear Gina, PLEASE DO NOT DOUCHE!!! That’s because douching changes the balance of natural chemicals and healthy bacteria in your vagina and can make it easier for you to get dangerous infections!!!! Most ladies want to clean inside to prevent discharge or fluid from your vagina that is not normal such as thick and white (like cottage cheese) or yellowish-green and bad-smelling discharge. Discharge changes throughout your menstrual cycle, but it normally looks clear, cloudy white, and/or yellowish. If you are not sure if your discharge or fluid is normal, have your doctor check you out. What then is the best way to clean my vagina if I am not to clean inside? It is best to let your vagina clean itself. The vagina cleans itself naturally by making mucous. The mucous washes away blood, semen, and vaginal discharge. If you are worried about vaginal odor, talk to your doctor. But you should know that even healthy, clean vaginas have a mild odor that changes throughout the day. Physical activity also can give your vagina a stronger, muskier scent, but this is still normal. Keep your vagina clean and healthy. Just Wash the outside of your vagina with warm water when you bathe. Some women also use mild soaps. But, if you have sensitive skin or any current vaginal infections, even mild soaps can cause dryness and irritation. Avoid scented tampons, pads, powders, and sprays. These products may increase your chances of getting a vaginal infection. Be warned; be cautious; be safe Cheers Dr.Caleb Bibbi Oluranti 08093142261; 08033466574; 08028240983; 08156697540