Q I had a unprotected sex with my partner, wanted to know if she is pregnant

Unprotected sex always carries with it the risk of pregnancy. If your partner misses her period, get her tested by a urine pregnancy kit available at chemists.

Q What is "Selective Mutism"?

Selective mutism is a condition in which a person who is normally capable of speech is unable to speak in given situations or to specific people. Selective mutism usually begins in childhood. It usually co-exists with shyness or social anxiety. Its important to understand that when the mutism happens, the child is not voluntarily refusing to speak but is literally unable to speak, feeling frozen. In time, they learn to anticipate the situations that provoke mutism and do all they can to avoid them. Example: selective mutism while interacting with the opposite sex. Other attributes of children or adults with selective mutism are nervousness, socially awkward, clingy, excessively shy or withdrawn, stubborn or aggressive. Behavioral therapy forms the mainstay of treatment with medications used in a few older patients. Most children will work their way through SM with sympathetic support, although they may remain reserved and anxious in social situations.

Q Could performing only fellatio result in acquiring hiv/aids?

HIV is transmitted when there is an exchange of body fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, pore ejaculatory fluids between the infected and non infected person. This is possible during fellatio / oral sex if there is an open wound such as cuts, abrasions in mouth or gums, sore or inflamed throat, abrasion on penis or if the saliva is mixed with blood.

Q How to avoid dandfuff?

There are many reasons for dandruff - Stress, nutritional deficiencies, excessive dryness of the scalp, fungal infection, vitamin C deficiency, pregnancy, long illness, thyroid imbalance, as well as hair damage caused by procedures like hair coloring/dyeing, bleaching, straightening, perming, etc. You can do following things to prevent hair loss: Getting proper nutrition is essential for healthy hair. Water, protein, biotin (part of the vitamin B complex), vitamins A, B6, B12, C, copper, iron, omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, calcium, folic acid, and magnesium all play a part in maintaining a healthy scalp, skin, and hair. Using your fingertips to massage your scalp will increase circulation in your scalp which is important for hair growth. Take 10-12 jaswand (hibiscus) flower +200gm methi (fig) seeds soaked in coconut oil for 7 days then boil it sleeve it and use it daily for head massage it prevent hair loss, promote new hair growth and hairs become thick and restrict dandruff formation. In a week massage your scalp with yoghurt(curd) or aloe-Vera pulp or neem leaves paste which has antibacterial properties which help to clear dandruff formation. Instead of using chemical shampoo, use rita to wash the hairs; take 7-8 rita soaked for whole night boil in the morning in water gently massage and wash the hairs with this mixture.Gentle combing or brushing of your hair will help break up hardened oils that clog your pores. It is recommended that you comb or brush 100-200 strokes in the morning and at night. Avoid excessive wind, sun, and heat (such as from hair dryers, hot showers, and curling irons) on your hair. Tight fitting caps and hats will cause poor circulation in your scalp and will also cause buildup of sweat and grime. Take plenty of water keep yourself hydrated. Take care.

Q What is a panic attack?

A panic attack is a sudden onset of intense fear or apprehension without any known cause. A panic attack comes suddenly lasts for few minutes and may disappear of its own without any medicine. Sometimes, panic attacks can be very frightening. Some of the symptoms you may experience during the panic attack include - palpitations, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, a choking sensation, chest pain and feeling sick etc. If the attack is recurrent, it is advised to consult the physician to get the best possible treatment.

Q What is natural family planning?

Natural Family Planning ( NFP) is the term for certain methods used to achieve and avoid pregnancies. These methods are based on observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a womans menstrual cycle. Couples using NFP to avoid pregnancy abstain from intercourse and genital contact during the fertile phase of the womans cycle. No drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid pregnancy.

Q Small penis size medicine.

There are no natural means to increase the length of the penis. However, the length of a penis is not indicative of its performance. If your erect penis measured from base to tip is 3.5 to 4 inches long, then your penis is of normal size. Only the first 1 inch of a womans vagina is sensitive to sexual pleasure, hence even a 2 1/2 inch penis is adequate for intercourse. Most women are not concerned about the size of the penis. You should focus on increasing your sexual skills.

Q What is a Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Describe a narcissist in detail.

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by dramatic, emotional behavior, which is in the same category as antisocial and borderline personality disorders. Narcissistic personality disorder symptoms may include: Believing that youre better than others. Fantasizing about power, success and attractiveness. Exaggerating your achievements or talents. Expecting constant praise and admiration. Believing that youre special and acting accordingly. Failing to recognize other peoples emotions and feelings. Expecting others to go along with your ideas and plans. Taking advantage of others. Being jealous of others. Believing that others are jealous of you. Trouble keeping healthy relationships. Setting unrealistic goals. Being easily hurt and rejected. Appearing as tough-minded or unemotional. Although some features of narcissistic personality disorder may seem like having confidence or strong self-esteem, its not the same. But underneath all this behavior often lies a fragile self-esteem. Narcissistic personality disorder crosses the border of healthy confidence and self-esteem into thinking so highly of yourself. In contrast, people who have healthy confidence and self-esteem dont value themselves more than they value others. While here you may be generally unhappy and confused by a mix of seemingly contradictory emotions. Others may not enjoy being around you, and you may find your relationships unfulfilling.If you notice any of these problems in your life, consider reaching out to a trusted doctor or Mental Health provider. Getting the right treatment can help make your life more rewarding and enjoyable.

Q What are the symptoms of HIV and when do they appear?

Most people who are infected with HIV experience a short, flu-like illness that occurs two to six weeks after infection. After this, HIV often causes no symptoms for several years. Its seen that most of people who are infected with HIV experience this illness. The most common symptoms are fever (raised temperature), sore throat, body rash. Other symptoms can include tiredness, joint pain, muscle pain, swollen glands (nodes).

Q What are the results of less secretions of thyroid in infants? What causes this?

Reduced secretion of thyroid hormone in infants can caused due to following factors: congenital absence of thyroid gland, disorder related to pituitary gland, problem related to thyroid gland and problems related to thyroid hormones. Severely low levels of thyroid hormones can result in retarded physical and mental growth.rnrn