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Ask the Doctor: Can adults be vaccinated against cervical cancer?

Uganda, May 13 -- Is it true cancer of the cervix can be prevented by vaccination of children? Why is the vaccine not given to adults since they are the ones who suffer from cervical cancer? Peter Hu... Read More


Why does the my circumcision scar itch?

Uganda, May 6 -- I am a 40-year-old who got circumcised one and a half months ago. However, when erect, I tip of the penis becomes numb with little or no feelings. The scar is also itchy. Will this fe... Read More


Ask the Doctor: Why does the my circumcision scar itch?

Uganda, May 6 -- I am a 40-year-old who got circumcised one and a half months ago. However, when erect, I tip of the penis becomes numb with little or no feelings. The scar is also itchy. Will this fe... Read More


Ask the Doctor: Can someone with diabetes eat bananas?

Uganda, April 29 -- Because I am diabetic, I was advised not to eat sweet bananas. Is this true? Lutakome Dear Lutakome, A person with diabetes can eat bananas as part of a balanced diet but should ... Read More


Ask the Doctor: Why do I get diarrhoea every morning?

Uganda, April 22 -- I would always suffer from diarrhoea after eating peanut paste so I stopped. However, I still get diarrhoea every morning. Is it because I have diabetes? Annet Dear Annet, Diarrh... Read More


Ask the Doctor: Why do I stammer?

Uganda, April 8 -- I stammer a lot but surprisingly, I do not repeat the words while writing. Why? Obadiah Dear Obadiah, Laboured speech with pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of w... Read More


Ask the Doctor: Is there fat in the tip of the nose?

Uganda, March 25 -- Is it true that my nose contains fat that has to be pressed out at the salon? Where does the fat come from since I am a small man? Also, when I sweat in class, my sweat smells but ... Read More


Ask the Doctor: Can a man with no testicles have children?

Uganda, March 18 -- I know it is normal for a man to have two testes. However, although I have none, I have nine children; three girls and six boys. Is this possible? M Dear M, Testes are formed in ... Read More


Why is my right testicle getting bigger?

Uganda, March 11 -- I have noticed that my right testicle has increased in size but when I press it, I do not feel any pain. Is it cancer? Ssalongo Dear Ssalongo Much as you say it is the testicle w... Read More


Ask the Doctor: How long after stopping family planning will I get pregnant?

Uganda, March 4 -- I have been using family planning, including implants and injections for five years but want to stop. How long after stopping will I be able to get pregnant? Edith Dear Edith, Alt... Read More