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Ravin Agah, M.D., Ph.D.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
What is the relationship between herpes and shingles? I have been diagnosed with herpes, and am experiencing breakouts of pimples/blisters on my arms, legs and chest, made worse by stress and physical activity that makes me sweat. What can be done?
Herpes and shingles are actually caused by two different viruses, from the same family. What we traditionally call "herpes" is caused by herpes simplex. Oral herpes, causing fever blisters and cold sores, is ca... continue reading about What is the relationship between herpes and shingles? I have been diagnosed with herpes, and am experiencing breakouts of pimples/blisters on my arms, legs and chest, made worse by stress and physical activity that makes me sweat. What can be done?
Frank dela Rama, R.N., MSN, CNS, AGN-BC, AOCNS
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
I am a prostate cancer survivor, age 72, who remains interested in sexual activity. However I suffer from ED and have not found medications to be helpful. Are the penal constrictive devices an option? What other options are available?
Erectile dysfunction can be a side effect of prostate cancer treatment, but depending upon the treatment (surgery or radiation), the onset and quality of symptoms may be different. ED after surgery may stem mor... continue reading about I am a prostate cancer survivor, age 72, who remains interested in sexual activity. However I suffer from ED and have not found medications to be helpful. Are the penal constrictive devices an option? What other options are available?
Patricia Hockett, M.D.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Why do men put weight on at their stomachs? My husband tries to lose weight, but his belly is very slow to go down. He doesn't drink alcohol. Do you have any suggestions on how he can lose this belly fat?
Weight gain and especially belly fat has been the topic of much discussion for years. This is evidenced by the plethora of websites and articles addressing it and claiming to have the solution to combat it. Whi... continue reading about Why do men put weight on at their stomachs? My husband tries to lose weight, but his belly is very slow to go down. He doesn't drink alcohol. Do you have any suggestions on how he can lose this belly fat?
Ravin Agah, M.D., Ph.D.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
My husband of 38 years and I were having sex when we noticed for the first time that his penis was twisted. He's always had a normal erection. We were wondering if this should be checked? He was also just diagnosed with melanoma on his ear.
Your husband might have Peyronie's disease. Peyronie's disease occurs when a plaque (scar) develops inside the penis. Sometimes this plague is caused by trauma to the penis or a blow to the groin. It is common ... continue reading about My husband of 38 years and I were having sex when we noticed for the first time that his penis was twisted. He's always had a normal erection. We were wondering if this should be checked? He was also just diagnosed with melanoma on his ear.
Ravin Agah, M.D., Ph.D.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
My partner has begun to get up at night to urinate. He never did this before. He doesn't have symptoms of infection, like burning or pain. Should he be worried?
Nocturia is a definition of excessive urination at night which could indicate a possible enlarged prostate. It could also indicate a possible infection or the beginning of diabetes. But the most common cause of... continue reading about My partner has begun to get up at night to urinate. He never did this before. He doesn't have symptoms of infection, like burning or pain. Should he be worried?
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