Your questions and answers
Is there something worrying you? Well, ask our experts. Today, Dr Steve Ndawula of Mulago Hospital and Dr. Asa Ahimbisibwe of International Hospital Kampala <br>answer your questions
Is there something worrying you? Well, ask our experts. Today, Dr Steve Ndawula of Mulago Hospital and Dr. Asa Ahimbisibwe of International Hospital Kampala
answer your questions
My feet heat up when I wear shoes
Dear Doctor,
I always feel a lot of heat in my feet when I wear closed shoes and open ones sometimes. What is the problem?
Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Your case is not quite normal in the young and middle age groups. If you fall in this group, it is likely that you have an infection. The elderly age groups normally tend to have a hormonal imbalance, which could cause hot body flashes.
Excessive consumption of alcohol and sugar without exercise can also lead to this condition.
Complications of HIV and diabetes wear out the nerves, which might cause them to lose their sensitivity, resulting into heat flashes in the feet.
Why won’t my facial rash go?
Dear Doctor,
Recently I developed a rash on my face, which I suspect resulted from the soap I used. I stopped using the soap, but the rash has persisted. What could have caused this?
Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Change of soaps and lotions or detergents can cause rashes because they might interfere with the body hormones. It is obvious that your skin was sensitive to the soap you were using and might still be sensitive to the soap you are currently using.
A rash can be caused by perspiration (clogged pores). Also, oily hair hanging on the forehead can clog pores. Cleanse your face as much as you can with oil-free cleansers. You should also wash with warm water and then cool water (to close the pores). See a skin doctor and a pharmacist on how to tell the right toiletry for your skin. If you are an adolescent, this can be quite disturbing, but it is a normal process.
How does one’s sleeping position affect a foetus?
Dear Doctor,
What is the right sleeping position for a pregnant woman and what impact does it have on the health of the foetus?
Enid
Dear Enid,
During the early days of pregnancy, an expectant mother can sleep in any position, but as the foetus approaches four to five months, it is healthier for the mother to sleep on the left lateral position or sideways. Sleeping on the back mounts pressure on the blood vessels that run along the spinal cord, hindering normal blood supply to and from the heart, hence slowing the growth of the foetus.
answer your questions
My feet heat up when I wear shoes
Dear Doctor,
I always feel a lot of heat in my feet when I wear closed shoes and open ones sometimes. What is the problem?
Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Your case is not quite normal in the young and middle age groups. If you fall in this group, it is likely that you have an infection. The elderly age groups normally tend to have a hormonal imbalance, which could cause hot body flashes.
Excessive consumption of alcohol and sugar without exercise can also lead to this condition.
Complications of HIV and diabetes wear out the nerves, which might cause them to lose their sensitivity, resulting into heat flashes in the feet.
Why won’t my facial rash go?
Dear Doctor,
Recently I developed a rash on my face, which I suspect resulted from the soap I used. I stopped using the soap, but the rash has persisted. What could have caused this?
Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Change of soaps and lotions or detergents can cause rashes because they might interfere with the body hormones. It is obvious that your skin was sensitive to the soap you were using and might still be sensitive to the soap you are currently using.
A rash can be caused by perspiration (clogged pores). Also, oily hair hanging on the forehead can clog pores. Cleanse your face as much as you can with oil-free cleansers. You should also wash with warm water and then cool water (to close the pores). See a skin doctor and a pharmacist on how to tell the right toiletry for your skin. If you are an adolescent, this can be quite disturbing, but it is a normal process.
How does one’s sleeping position affect a foetus?
Dear Doctor,
What is the right sleeping position for a pregnant woman and what impact does it have on the health of the foetus?
Enid
Dear Enid,
During the early days of pregnancy, an expectant mother can sleep in any position, but as the foetus approaches four to five months, it is healthier for the mother to sleep on the left lateral position or sideways. Sleeping on the back mounts pressure on the blood vessels that run along the spinal cord, hindering normal blood supply to and from the heart, hence slowing the growth of the foetus.