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• Category: Allergies
  • I have black spots that appear associated with severe itching it gets worse when I'm in the shower and the black spots get bigger and spread daily am 29 years old have not switched any type of creams or detergents are perfumes.
  • i recently had my doctor retired on me i was giving an albuteral inhaler for coughing it was persitant cough for two months after the second month i start to wheeze the doctors never give me refils the cough drops and syrups do not work it is like a chronic cough. my family has a history of asthma, even the emergency room doctors wont give me the inhalers, its embarassin and seems like the inhaler is the only thing that helps what can i do not smoke
  • I have been experiencing major swelling in my feet, ankles, legs, hands, and face. About 3 weeks ago i finished a prescription for prometrium because i have been trying to get pregnant. I still have not started my period. The tests i had done 2 months ago said that my hormone levels were low and that i was not ovulating and thats why i was given prometrium. The pregnancy test they ran also came back negative. My feet and ankles are so swollen that they feel like they are going to pop when i walk. I just need some sort of explanation about what could be going on.
  • My wife's fingers are yellow and its black where she wears her gold rings. What causes this?
  • Im having severe itching of the legs .. upper and lower ,front and back of them .no place else just the legs ... its so bad thet sometimes i scratch so bad thet i bleed .. i have no discolor of skin before i itch but after it causes little red bumps .. it been this way for ab 7 months and its making me want to pull my hair out ... please help me ... im only 21 and i dont want this to stay this way .. ive changed my soap , lotion , clothes wash , sheets , shampoo, everything i could think of ... please help me
  • This is the second time I've had this in 4 mos. Have had eczema on hands and feet but not like this! I have an itching(which was controlled with vinegar). I still have an embarrassing rash on face, eyes, hands, bends of elbows. The front of my neck looks like I have had a noose around it. No job/insurance so, cannot find help. Confined and becoming depressed. Have a possible job opportunity next week...see no need to go because of appearance. Quit taking pravastatin and omeprazole, to no avail. Is there anything that may help at home?
  • I woke up several times throughout the night covered in diarrhea, even when I am awake its like I cannot control my bowels, not even long enough to get to the toilet. I'm only 20 years old and I'm sure this isn't normal. Also, its like water.
  • My doctor has took me off pregablin 4 days ago as i have a rash which is now blistering. How long before it clears my system and the rash clears?
  • I have swelling in my toes when I stand too long or walk. They itch and have spots in different places. putting my feet up seems to help, but when I don't they swell a lot.! what is this!!!
  • I always have little white Sputum in my throat (not much thicker).Even if i try to spit it out or swallow, again it will be there.. Some time I hardly try to spit it out and it will end up with vomitting tendency. I do not have any other breathing problem or sick. This started about 6-7 months back.. This is irritating me lot. Can you please help me to solve it out?
  • Do I need to take Claritin every day for my allergies?
  • I've had allergies since I was a child with runny nose and itchy swollen eyes. Benedryl makes me drowsy and Allegra doesn't work that well. What is the strongest medication to relieve my allergies?
• Category: Cardiology
  • I am a 23 year old female and was recently diagnosed with GERD and diffuse esophageal spasm after having an x-ray, barium swallow, schazki ring removal and balloon stent, endoscopy, and an esophageal manometry. I am now on medication for the esophageal spasms that lower my blood pressure but my blood pressure is low from genetics. Sometimes I get very dizzy and it has gotten to the point that I don't feel comfortable driving. From my research and speaking to relatives in the medical field, being hospitalized and speaking to the hospital doctors, and meeting with my gastroenterologist, it seems that this might be the best case scenario, and that it might never get better. I have read about antidepressants helping rather than heart pressure medication, but my doctor said he doesn't think it would help and if the heart medication is helping the spasms that I should stick with it. I'd like a second opinion.
  • I am a white male, age 67. I take Lipitor, have for many years. I am concerned that my ck test results have gone from 157 to 93 to 232 over the past nine months. I am tired, little energy, loss of strength and a shortness of breath. What are causes and what could be happening to me as a result of the test results? Can it be reversed?
  • What surgerys can they do for right ventricular atrophy?
  • WHAT IS A HEART MURMUR ? IS IT SERIOUS.
  • I have a rib cage question. My rib cage seems to be kinda cock eyed or tilted. my left side is sticking out about 3 inches and my right seems to be diviting in. I went to a x-ray center and they said that I may have cartilage built up on my right or could be some kinda genetic thing. Me and my brother are the only ones in the family to show this issue
  • I am a 50 years old and had a total hysterectomy 4 1/2 years ago. I have never been on replacement hormones, due to a tia 6 months after my total hysterectomy. I have recently been dx with high choletrol 319 and a low Vit D level. I am taking Vit D 50,000UI 2x week, and a daily med for cholestrol. I suffer from What I call Hot Flashes everyday. This has been going on for along time (years) I get a sick feeling in my stomache, my vision gets slightly blurred, my heart pounds rapidly,and I sweat terribly. My question is- How many is normal? Yesterday I journaled them-I had 8 during the day and 4 during the night. Yesterday was actually a good day? Thank you for your help.
  • I have been experiencing major swelling in my feet, ankles, legs, hands, and face. About 3 weeks ago i finished a prescription for prometrium because i have been trying to get pregnant. I still have not started my period. The tests i had done 2 months ago said that my hormone levels were low and that i was not ovulating and thats why i was given prometrium. The pregnancy test they ran also came back negative. My feet and ankles are so swollen that they feel like they are going to pop when i walk. I just need some sort of explanation about what could be going on.
  • What can cause dizziness, partial loss of eyesight, random numbness in the face and arm, and nausea? (20 year old female with PCOS)
  • About ten months ago during a routine check up / followed by blood and lipid panel it was discovered that my TSH levels were high. My FT4 and T3 levels however were in normal range. I was placed on Levothyroxine to treat what they diagnosed as Hashimoto's which of course is a form of hypothyroidism. I however had absolutely no physical or noticible symptoms. Over the past year I have had 3 blood tests since my baseline was obtained and dosage chaged from 50 to 75 to 88 to 75mcmg. My triglycerides levels have gone up from 75 to 180 over that period of time. The only variable that has changed was being placed on this medication. This is alarming to me that the doctor has not pointed this out and I have no history (or family history) of high triglycerides. What could be causing this? From research I have done if I had hypothryroidism the triglycerides should have been elevated prior and the medication would have helped however I am experiencing the opopposite. Any insight to this occurance would be gratefully accepted. Thank you.
  • Is it normal for my HDL cholesterol to increase as my LDL and general cholesterol increases? Whenever my cholesterol goes up, so does my HDL level.
  • My grandson has just been for his 8 week injections & we hav been told he has a systolic murmur & needs to be refered to the hospital for tests.We have been given no further information & i am concerned as to what this means exactly.I have read some information on the internet but am still no wiser as to what will happen next.Also how long are we likely to wait for this appointment is there a time limit for these referals thank you.
  • I am a 37yr old male that gets dizzy spells when i raise my arm above my head or change body positioning while sleeping or standing up!! All of it makes me have dizzy spells!! What could it be?
  • MY HUSBAND'S STOMACH AND HEAD HAVE BEEN HURTING HIM ALMOST ALL DAY AND HIS HEART FEELS LIKE IT IS BEATING FASTER THAN NORMAL.CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO CHECK HIS PULSE.I AM NOT SURE WHAT IS GOING ON.HE HAS BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL FOR HIS BLOOD PRESSURE IN THE PAST.NO HE DOESN'T TAKE ANYTHING FOR IT.
  • My 92 yr. old mother has very swollen legs; she's taking medication to reduce swelling; however, today she noticed that her legs are oozing a lot of fluid-to the point that her pant leg was very wet.What can this mean and is it a dangerous symptom?
  • I am a male of 62 years age, for the past 7 days I have terrible cough, mostly dry cough, I eat bp medicines like melcer 40 once daily and mace xl 50 twice daily and ecosporin av 75 one daily. These medicines i started for the past ten days. Earlier i was taking aten 50, ecosporin 75 and atorva 5 one daily. Any thing wrong with medicine?
  • I am an 18 year old male, about 5'5'' and 130 lbs. Whenever I stand up from laying down, sitting, crouching, or kneeling I experience extreme coldness in the back and left side of my skull. I also become disoriented and confused, and cannot speak for up to two minutes. Also, my vision goes completely black for up to a minute and I lose muscle control. Oftentimes I will stand up and have to stay put for a minute until I can move again or I almost fall over. Does anyone know what could be wrong?
  • What could cause my good cholesterol to go down and my bad cholesterol to go up and how can I lower my sodium and Cholesterol? If it was not for the General Surgeon that I seen I would not have known. Please let me know. Also about 2 years ago I was finally able to get out of the wheel chair but I still have problems with my legs going dead when I twist a certain way. I had to have an L-4 L-5 spinal fusion due to trauma to my back, I do have spinal bifida occolta (spelling?) could that be causing my legs to still go dead? Where I have no feeling or movement in them for the shortest time is a few hours to a few months at a time. Since I have been out of the wheel chair I have been trying to exercise regularly until my back starts to hurt again (aporox 3 blocks of walking) Cancer does run really high in my family but according to my primary doctor I do not have any of the signs. My mother went undiagnosed with her gall bladder leaking for years, my general surgeon is looking into that for me as well. I am due to have an ultra sound sometime this week. I had asked you about my D-Dimer and the stomach pain. I am going for my colonoscopy tomorrow at 11:45am Hopefully it can show some answers.
  • Confused about my cholesterol numbers! Recent bloodwork shows a good LDL of 104 and an excellent HDL of 93, with a very good cholesterol to HDL ratio of 2.38. Triglycerides are only 122. Yet, my total cholesterol calcuates to a 221, which is 10% over the American Heart Association's recommended level. How can four numbers that are so good add up to an overall cholesterol reading that is too high?
  • What should I do if I think my daughter has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
  • I am a almost 67 yr. old female, with Post Polio Syndrome. In the past year, I have noticed that I require a lot of sleep. I have had my physical from my heart doctor and family doctor, and all is well. My only theory is that I am very active, and then it catches up with me, and the motor neurons are continuing to be over used and it is my body telling me to really take it easy. I have no prior notice that my body is going to have a meltdown. I can easily sleep 10-12 hrs. per night. I am a night person, so if i go to bed at 11:00, I will sleep to 11:00 AM. I don't feel bad, just that I have to sleep and rest.
  • I’m a 37 yr old female who believes I’m in perimenopause. I’m on the pill and my bloodwork comes back saying that my hormone levels are normal, but yet I’ve had hot flashes for 5 yrs and I keep getting dizzy spells and bad bouts of nausea. Is this normal and do you think I’m in perimenopause?
  • Can a person with congestive heart failure, taking 10 mg Lasix a day, have a little swelling of the ankles from edema and be ok as long as he or she has no fluid on the lungs?
  • I have been experiencing pain in my left chest area for 3 days now. As far as I know, I did not do anything to aggravate it. Any idea of the cause?
  • I am an Returned Service League of Australia (RSL) Advocate working for free for ex service clientele trying to obtain their correct entitlements from the Government. I have a client who was a soldier and has recently had his aortic valve replaced. He contracted Q fever whilst in the tropics of Queensland after pig hunting (adventure training). Can Q fever cause the eventual replacement of the aortic valve?? Would infective endocarditis be a likely vehicle for infection?
  • I have swelling in my toes when I stand too long or walk. They itch and have spots in different places. putting my feet up seems to help, but when I don't they swell a lot.! what is this!!!
  • My girlfriend is a 52 y.o. female. She said she didn't feel good and her left side was kind of tingly. I took her pulse, it was 72 bpm, but every 20 to 24 beats it seemed to miss one. Her temperature is normal. What could it be?
  • I had a heart attack in 1992. Over the past 12 months things have happened at home 2 deaths and family problems. I have not taken my medication since then my husband has had a stent fitted 2 weeks ago and needs looking after. I'm too scared to go back to the doctor and feel stupid. I feel ok, should I go see the doctor? I feel fine.
  • Dear Doctors, I have a sistet-in-law who was very stressed and started not being ableto eat. She was over 200lbs. and now weighs 90lbs. at 5'4". She has been to many doctors and they have told her that her stomach has stopped working and her heart is weakened. She swears she is not anorexic but I'm sure this situation is similiar to what happens in that disease. They also told her there was an experimental drug from Canada to jump start her digestive system but now say she isn't a candidate because of her heart. They sent her to New Orleans for a consult to have some sort of pump inserted but they say that is a 2 month wait. Please is there any special doctors or hospital where we can bring her, we are afraid she is going to die!
  • My arms go dead. It happend just often when I had something to drink. I stoped completely, but it is still happening, and it is more frequent now than before.What can be the cause?
  • My brother had a stent put in and he doesn't have symptoms anymore. He works at a desk job. How long should he expect to be home before he can return to work?
  • I hear that licorice can make you get high blood pressure. Is this true?
  • I can feel a strong pulse in my stomach area, does this mean I am getting an aneurysm there?
  • Below what blood pressure is my son considered to have low blood pressure?
  • I had chinese food last night and this morning, my eyes were really puffy and my face looked swollen. Is this because the chinese food was really salty?
  • What causes varicose veins?
  • When would a person need dialysis?
  • I get very sweaty when I speak and make presentations in front of people. Even though I'm don't think I'm that nervous, I still get sweaty. Is there anything I can do?
  • I've had raynoud's disease for as long as i can remember. My fingers get really painful especially in the winter even with gloves. Is there anything else I can do for it?
  • Who should be tested for diabetes?
• Category: Dental
  • I am a nineteen year old female. I have one blister in my mouth on the right anterior pillar. It hurts to swallow. What could be the cause of this? I have no other symptoms and I have never had this happen before. I woke up two days ago with pain in my throat. I assumed it was a sore throat but I noticed that it hurt near the back of my mouth instead of the actual throat. I have not done anything treat the pain except eat a tablespoon of honey before going to sleep.
  • Last night I noticed a small dark dot on the right side of my tongue. It looks as if someone jabbed my tongue with a ballpoint pen, or even something smaller. It's color could be anything from dark-dark blue to black/brown... It doesn't hurt at all, nor does it bleed. I bite the sides of my tongue and noticed that the dot is right on the edge of a tooth mark. I've recently began seriously taking care of my teeth, flossing once a day, brushing twice, and using a tongue scraper in the morning. The night before last I ate a bowl of bran flakes rather quickly and ended up cutting the inner gums on my lower right side pretty well... but I'm not sure if the dot and the cuts are related.
  • I noticed a small bruise on my tongue looks black and blue when i looked underneath my tongue it looks discolored on one side all purple looking very slightly sore what could this be?
  • I have shoulder pain and now am experiencing dizziness only while standing, and neck pain. I wake with headaches and jaw stiffness. What could these symptoms mean?
  • 2 weeks ago i woke up with a headache down the left side of my face. I'm still geting it now it starts about ten minuets after I wake up an last no longer than half hour. The pain is in my temple above my eye down my face in my jaw teeth back of head an neck... I've been the doctors who just keep giving me anti inflammatory that don't work also been the opthalmologist who said my eyes are fine.
  • Last week I had an Upper Respiratory Infection (I'm still recovering from it). My doctor wouldn't put me on any prescription medications because it was viral. Today I noticed when I was looking at my throat that I had these little bumps on my tongue. I've never really paid much attention to my tongue so I'm not sure if this is normal. So is this normal? Is this something I should be concerned about? I also have a sore in my ear. It only hurts when I touch it. I have no way of seeing in my ear so I'm not sure how it looks. What can I do to heal this sore? Is this something I should be concerned about?
  • For a week I have experienced a very sweet taste in my mouth. Every time I drink even water, it tastes very sweet. I have also lost a lot of weight. What could it be?
  • I got hit in the cheek and I can not open my mouth all the way or smile without discomfort but it isn't bruised. Do cheeks bruise?
  • I have a friend who has done meth a lot. She told me one of her back teeth broke and inside was all black. She said meth rots your teeth from the inside out so people don't know until they break or fall out. Is there anything to be done to prevent it besides not doing meth? Can the damage be stopped or is it to late? What kind of dentist should she contact?
  • I was told by my family physician that she thought it was a mole inside my mouth and said I shd contact a dentist for a possible biopsy. What can you tell me on this matter. It is very small, dark brown to black, top back right side area.
  • I was punched in the jaw last night in a fight. How do I know if I broke my jaw?
  • I have a large growth in my mouth. It isn't a tooth. It is maybe cancer. How do I cut it out myself?
  • I have a missing tooth and am exploring options. I went to the dentist and he recommended implants. But I am not so sure because its a surgery. What are the side effects and complications of implant surgery? Should I get an implant or a bridge?
• Category: Dermatology
  • I've had a bump under the skin of my armpit for a few months but it hasn't been red or sore. It recently started oozing whitish, greenish puss with an odor. It's still not red, nor ever really looked like a pimple. What could it be? Maybe from an ingrown hair?
  • I am 18 years old. I have had acne at past now they're gone but the scars of acne are left. They are not going, i haven't tried out any medications yet. So please suggest me a good source to erase them effectively.
  • I have been dealing with an itchy scalp for about 5 years. One Dr. said it was dry scalp now it has gotten to the point that when my head sweats it burns and omg it itches so bad I could scratch until it bleeds I now have some scabs where i have scratched really working in my nerves going around everyday several times a day clawing my scalp ive tried many shampoos for dry scalp i have slept many times in different types of oil I am now taking benedril just to try and not scratch my scalp this is on my nervees so bad It's 4 in the morning and I cant sleep because my scalp itches so severe please help!
  • I'm having breakouts of what I think are boils on my genitals, butt and inner thighs. They come and then go away, sometimes when they go away they leave marks. Also, sometimes they bust and pus comes out. The inside of my thighs have a darkish tent to it. Is that normal? I'm 21 and a Native American, I heard that is a factor. Is it genetic? How do I treat it?
  • i have a boil that was lanced the packing fell out it won't drain and its closing up while continuing to swell should i go back and have them look at it again?
  • I had 2 cortisone injections in my back. 3 weeks apart. the last one was three weeks ago. 2 weeks ago, I have symptoms of moon face. I want to know if it will go away and how long will it take.
  • My girlfriend recently suffered from Sun Poisoning. Her face swelled up pretty bad and she developed a scab on her cheek. Her swelling and scabbing have began to subside but now she is complaining of a severe pain under her armpit. Is this related?
  • I have black spots that appear associated with severe itching it gets worse when I'm in the shower and the black spots get bigger and spread daily am 29 years old have not switched any type of creams or detergents are perfumes.
  • I have red itchy bumps on my body, mostly on my arms and stomach, but on my neck, feet and legs too. Ive been getting these bumps for quite a few months now..but i thought they would go away, apparently not. At first i thought i had bedbugs, washed all my bed covers, and exchanged mattresses. But the bumps kept coming. What do i have and how to get rid of it?
  • I had a complete hysterectomy 3 years ago. I have had 2 TIAs and cannot take hormone replacement. I have noticed in the last several months that I develop an itch at and around the vaginal opening. Is this just dryness or could I have a yeast infection? There is no pain.
  • I have a black spot on my leg and they have done an ultra sound and said its okay but I know thats not right.
  • I have a wart, it's on the inside of my fingers and it was starting to get big. I got some Compound W and have been using that for the last 24 hours. The wart started to fall off and I got scared. So I googled what to do and I found many sites telling me to take off the falling part, I did that but there was a little bit let so I put another band-aid on it... Was that the right thing to do?
  • My 92 yr. old mother has very swollen legs; she's taking medication to reduce swelling; however, today she noticed that her legs are oozing a lot of fluid-to the point that her pant leg was very wet.What can this mean and is it a dangerous symptom?
  • Hi, during the past year, I've loss so much hair due to shedding (long strands). I thought perhaps it was due to menopausal symptons and some stress, but once I began paying more attention, I've noticed the following: * mostly in the crown area of my head I have quite a bit of scalp tenderness; * Sometimes it itches (seemingly from beneath my scalp) * I have my hair colored every 6-8 weeks (for several years now) with a professional colorist. * Hair thinned in that area couple w/extreme breakage * This past weekend, my colorist payed much more attention to the crown area and notice very tiny, red spots in that specified area. She took photos of healthy scalp and that crown area to show the difference.
  • Lately I have noticed that my either my skin on my face or my breath has had a smell that resembles peanut butter. I have noticed the smell mostly when I am in the shower in the morning. This afternoon my husband noticed it also and asked if I had been eating peanut butter, which I had not. What could this be from?
  • I noticed a small bruise on my tongue looks black and blue when i looked underneath my tongue it looks discolored on one side all purple looking very slightly sore what could this be?
  • Sir, I have been noticing that some black spots are coming in body since last one month . Before it arrives , there is itching on that location and after two days one black spot (like black mole) appearing in that itching area. After it comes there is no itching and no pain. In my whole body around 15-18 black spots are there. Could you please advise me is there any serious problem to me?
  • I'm 22 and about two months ago a blister, popped up on my labia majora, it doesn't hurt unless I try to pop it or if I mess with it, and then it popped once before, and the only thing that came out was blood, it popped again today and again only blood, I'm just not sure if I should worry or if it could just be a blood blister or something more serious?
  • I am a survivor of necrotizing fasciitis. What are my chances of being infected again?
  • What should I do if I think my daughter has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
  • My wife's fingers are yellow and its black where she wears her gold rings. What causes this?
  • Im having severe itching of the legs .. upper and lower ,front and back of them .no place else just the legs ... its so bad thet sometimes i scratch so bad thet i bleed .. i have no discolor of skin before i itch but after it causes little red bumps .. it been this way for ab 7 months and its making me want to pull my hair out ... please help me ... im only 21 and i dont want this to stay this way .. ive changed my soap , lotion , clothes wash , sheets , shampoo, everything i could think of ... please help me
  • I have tiny red spots on my scalp, but they don't hurt at all. What could they be?
  • This is the second time I've had this in 4 mos. Have had eczema on hands and feet but not like this! I have an itching(which was controlled with vinegar). I still have an embarrassing rash on face, eyes, hands, bends of elbows. The front of my neck looks like I have had a noose around it. No job/insurance so, cannot find help. Confined and becoming depressed. Have a possible job opportunity next week...see no need to go because of appearance. Quit taking pravastatin and omeprazole, to no avail. Is there anything that may help at home?
  • My question concerns plastic surgery for the face. Will repeated dermal hyaluronic collagen fillers cause more sagging of the skin when the injections cease? Would it be better to leave the skin alone? And will repeated injections over the years as it is required every 9 months cause the patient to eventually require face lifts? If the patient does not like non invasive procedures would you recommend that the face be left alone? Lastly, do yoga exercises for facial suppleness really work? They promise to decrease nasal labial lines. Is this true or a gimmick? Thanks.
  • Hello. I have been getting a rash on my skin the last year. It seems like white/pinkish blotches of dry, flaky skin. it comes and goes but mostly appears on my back and stomach. What is this? Where does it come from and how can I treat it?
  • I have swelling in my toes when I stand too long or walk. They itch and have spots in different places. putting my feet up seems to help, but when I don't they swell a lot.! what is this!!!
  • I am suffering from Pimples and heatballs on my face. This is all of a sudden from past 3 months. Everyday there will be 3 healtballs/pimple will pop up and also those are also leaving black marks on my face which make my face look ugly. I have taken birthcontrol pill recently and many said the pimples are because of hormonal changes. Can anyone help to get rid of these immeditaely. What are the home remedies I can use. I stay in India.
  • Dear Doctors, I have struggled with rosacea and associated inflammation/infection for 17 years. I hope the following information regarding my symptoms and treatment will provide enough information to help with suggestions or recommendations about this condition. At 16 I began developing inflamed red blotchy raised patches on my face. The rash originated on the sides of my chin and under my nose, and over time spread to my eyes and even into my nostrils. The rash was less inflamed in the mornings, but became increasingly inflamed as the day progressed. The use of over the counter acne treatments (benzol peroxide products, astringents, etc.) were ineffective and often further inflamed the rash. Following a year of unsuccessfully battling this condition, a family member offered me a tube of lotrizone. The improvement was immediate. The rash disappeared in only a couple of days. The only problem; when I discontinued the cream, the condition quickly returned. I did seek the help of the physician in our small town, but my doctor wasn’t able to diagnose the condition, and continued to prescribe me lotrizone. Two years later, I moved to a larger city, where I had the opportunity to visit a dermatologist. She instructed me to not use the cream for a week. Once the rash returned, she examined it and quickly diagnosed me with rosacea and an acne related infection. She prescribed 1000mg per day of tetracycline, and MetroGel for topical use. The gel was harsh on my face and I only used it for a couple of days. However, the antibiotics worked and within a week of the month long antibiotic regiment, my skin had cleared. Over the years, most often triggered by cold weather, the condition has flared, and a coarse of antibiotics is prescribed. (A second dermatologist some years later, disagreed with the rosacea diagnosis, stating the condition was eczema. However, he prescribed the same treatment regimen of antibiotics / MetroGel. ) 17 years later, I feel I’m back at square one. Over the last couple of years, the tetracycline has become ineffective, which is thought to be the result of having developing resistance to the medication. Doxycycline was prescribed, but due to an acute reaction, I had to discontinue use. The antibitic ‘Sulfa’ was considered but rejected by my doctor due to dangerous side effects. Following a recent visit to the MD, I am now taking a new class of antibiotic, (keflex - which was actually a recommendation made by a pharmacist following my severe reaction to the doxycycline ) and a Metro Cream instead of gel, which has proven less irritating to my skin. In addition to an oral antibiotic, the doctor suggested I mix a very small amount of lotrizone, (clotrimazole and betmethasone dipropionate Cream USP, 1%/0.5%) with the newly prescribed Metronidazole 0.75% and apply topically. I ‘initially’ opted to not to mix the two, preferring to stop use of the topical steroid altogether. But after only two days of not using it, the inflammation returned, spread quickly, and my skin became sensitive to even the slightest touch. Assuming both dermatologists were right, and I have a combination of rosacea and eczema, can you offer some suggestions and information about the following concerns/questions? 1. Is it possible my skin has become addicted to the lotrizone? 2. If so, how do I wean myself off without having major flare ups? Can using increasingly milder steroid creams be a reasonable method of achieving this, or is the mixture recommended by my current MD a suitable option? 3. Does the use of lotrizone inhibit the effectiveness of an oral antibiotic by hiding or suppressing the symptoms? 4. Is there a way to reinforce my skins strength in areas where the lotrizine is being applied to thwart thinning skin? 5. Could resistance to the appropriate class of antibiotics mean I may have to resort to long term topical steroid treatment? Despite many years of repeat flare-ups, varied creams, and month long cycles of antibiotics, I have been fortunate to have not sustained any real, or at least visible, skin damage. When free of flare-ups, my skin is quite healthy and clear. And at 35, I realize my skin may not continue to be as resilient as it has been. In addition to help with the questions posed, I would welcome any suggestions or guidance on how to manage this recurring condition in a way that minimizes the negatives, like further antibiotic resistance and skin damage. Thank You.
  • Hi. I've been tweezing my eye brows. Is it true that if you keep plucking your hair, it will eventually stop growing? Thanks.
  • I had a new sex partner 30 days ago. Before we had sex i shaved my hairs on my testicles and around. 5 days later i thought my testicles were enlarged, burned, itched and i formed a bump or blister on inner under part of my thigh. so i got tested at health district for chlamydia, syphillis, gonnoreah they were negative. on visual inspection they saw nothing. my testicles burned and itched health district stated sore on leg was zit. I went to urologist to have visual test he prescribed diflucan and stated use ababy powder burning and itching ceased within several days. I asked urologist if i had std and he laughed and stated no. I also went to two other doctors. one doctor said I shld get tested for herpes since other results were negative just to clear my mind, but could not tell what sore on my leg was. I went to dermatologist who didnt see anything and the sore on my leg was posthyperpigmentation, and i was not to be worried about anything. I am currently itching again and my hair on testicles have grown double what they were. what could cause this?
  • As I have aged, I have developed an ongoing problem with skin problems on my foreskin. I have a recurring condition that seems to cause it to split and become sore and then ultimately to heal. I've used Methasiazone cream, and vaginal yeast creams etc. Any suggestions?
  • My sister-in-law has a hard knot on her head (the upper part near the back) . Its been there over a year and is slowly getting larger. She doesn't remember hurting her head and has no idea how or why it is there. Could you tell me what is causing this and if it is serious. If age is a factor she is 41. She hasn't seen a doctor as she doeasnt have insurance. Thank you.
  • I am considering purchasing a anti wrinkle cream actually an all in one skin cream. The name of the cream is Life Cell. I would like further information on this cream before I spend money on something that isn't worth it. Can you give me any information on this skin care product?
  • Women who take Accutane cannot become pregnant because of birth defects. What about men? Do we need to wear condoms? Does our girlfriend need to be on birth control? Does Accutane get into the sperm?
  • What causes cellulite?
  • I am balding around my temples, and am getting a receding hairline. Will Rogaine stop that? If not, is there something else I can use?
  • I have rosacea and sometimes get acne pretty bad on my cheeks, especially if I drink the night before or get stressed out. I use gentle soap and lotion on my face, but acne cream makes my face turn really red. is there anything I can use to clear up the acne?
  • What causes varicose veins?
  • My gynecologist found that I have polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos). He treated me with birth control pills and now he says I'm better but I still have dark hair on my chest and top lip. Will that go away if I keep taking birth control?
  • My doctor says I have keloids. I cut myself on the chin a few days ago. Is there anything I can do to stop the scaring?
  • I have itchiness and flakey skin from my eyebrows for 3 weeks. I used to wash my face with neutrogena soap and changed to a gentler soap (aveeno) but that hasn't helped. My eyebrows look a little bit red and swollen with flakey skin in the hairs. It itches more after I shower and when I rub it, more skin falls off. What do I do?
  • My aunt has lupus and my oldest sister was recently diagnosed with lupus. Should I go get tested for lupus?
  • I'm 60 now and my skin has gotten worse. My skin has become leathery with deep wrinkles and I have rough brown patches in areas and some of my veins are visible. What skin products can I use to help my skin look more youthful?
• Category: Emergency Medicine
  • I've had a bump under the skin of my armpit for a few months but it hasn't been red or sore. It recently started oozing whitish, greenish puss with an odor. It's still not red, nor ever really looked like a pimple. What could it be? Maybe from an ingrown hair?
  • Could sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (generic for Bactrim) also be used to treat Chlamydia? I know it says that it will not treat virial infections...but since Chlamydia is a bacterial infection, would that work?
  • I fell down on friday and gauged my elbow. A small piece of meat was hanging and I cleaned it with peroxide adn neosporin. I broke it open tonight and clear bloody fluid drained out. I woke up two days ago with mod. to sev. pain in my forearm ext. I am wondering if this is from an infection and how severe it could get. I have no insurance and no money so going to the doctor would have to be damn near life and death.
  • I think I have the flu but I'm not sure
  • i been having abdominal pain and went to ER the dr did blood tests, urine samples, and also a pelvic exam,, nothing has came back with infection or anything what else could cause this?
  • i have a boil that was lanced the packing fell out it won't drain and its closing up while continuing to swell should i go back and have them look at it again?
  • One of the children I'm (female, 18) babysitting (male, 11 years) flipped and hit his head on the street. He couldn't stand at first and I literally had to hold him up and carry him so he could lay in the car. He eventually was able to stumble to the house and put ice on his head. It's been awhile and he still has to hold onto things to walk. He says his getting worse but the nausea he was feeling is a hit better but is still there. Only one pupil dilates when light is flashed in eyes. Does this means he has a concussion and if so what should I do?
  • I just got punched left cheek and i cannot open mouth all the way let alone chew very well what should i do?
  • http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/images/i02/l/03.jpg Above is a link to a tick I removed today. I came off very easy and I put it in a baggy. I then cleaned the bite area right away. What else do i need to do?
  • i recently had my doctor retired on me i was giving an albuteral inhaler for coughing it was persitant cough for two months after the second month i start to wheeze the doctors never give me refils the cough drops and syrups do not work it is like a chronic cough. my family has a history of asthma, even the emergency room doctors wont give me the inhalers, its embarassin and seems like the inhaler is the only thing that helps what can i do not smoke
  • My wife who is thai just told me her brothers wifes unborn babys heart stopped 2 weeks ago and they are gonna wait 1 week before going back to the doctor which i think is crazy is this a health risk to the mother please bare in mind this is thailand they my wifes brother and his wife seem to think the heart will restart which i think is crazy is ther a health risk here
  • im 47 and 4 days ago my whole pelvic area felt "bruised" and has felt the same since. I dont have any problems going to the bathroom but my bladder area is tender and i also have fluctuating temps. the only thing ive noticed different is my urine is quite darker than normal and im also drinking considrably more water.
  • I had my peroid 2 weeks ago. Sunday it returned with pain and it is not really a peroid it spotting and Im wonderin should i go to ER or wait to see my doctor
  • I am passing a jelly like substance with my stool in the past 4 days, I've had a colonoscopy recent and 2 pollups were clipped, i've been trying to reduce my weight so i've been drinking green tea with lemon and no coffee and creamers...
  • I'm a nurse and have to give insulin injections to HIV pos. patients. Recently while withdrawing my needle, fluid squirted me in the face, not blood, and possibly in the eye, although I'm unsure, b/c I wear contacts. There was no blood present but I'm worried I've contracted HIV through my eyes or skin. Could you please help me out?
  • just woke at 333am to go pee , im 49 and had a radical hysterectomy in 2000, i have a discharge from my area when i wiped myself / with alittle odor , i am scared there is nothing in there anymore ...cramping in front and lower back, can you give me advice??????? thank you.
  • What can cause dizziness, partial loss of eyesight, random numbness in the face and arm, and nausea? (20 year old female with PCOS)
  • Three days ago, a mercury thermometer split by me in hot sugar solution. I'm worried about inhalation of mercury. Since then my eyes turned red, and I feel twitching in my head and feet. Guide me to what medical tests can confirm mercury toxicity. worried. need help.
  • I'm 25 years old and for the past almost year now I get really bad flu like symptoms(sneezing runny/stuffy nose watery eyes mild headache slight fever hot/cold flashes and I'm very tired) that only last for one day. I always feel great the next day. This pretty much happens once every week and this is gonna sound weird but it usually happens on Fridays. Please help I'm sick of feeling sick.
  • I am a 41 year old female. The past 3 days I have had headache, chills and sweats. The sweats are so bad that I have to change my clothes due to the wetness. I have been taking alka seltzer, advil and hot showers. What could it be?
  • I've had my daughter for spring break since last Sunday, about 2 weeks ago she had bronchitis and was treated for it, still has a cough. the last 2 nights she has woke up in dead sleep hyperventilating, i took her in to a quick care they did a xray of her heart and a physical and everything was normal, dr told me if it happens again take her to the er, happened last night and took her to the er and they took blood tests but everything came back normal, she woke this morning with another one, and know this is not normal! i am concerned, and don't know what to do, please help! thank you
  • I took Plan B after unprotected sex. My period came a few days later than normal, but started with light pinkish brown spots and then turned to red. It was much heavier and lasted 3 days longer than normal ending again with the light pinkish brown spotting. I also had much more cramping than I normally do with my period. I believe this was a chemical pregnancy. Two weeks later I began having a sharp pain in my left lower abdomen. It hurts when I sneeze, walk too quickly, and when I push on the area with my fingers, otherwise it is a dull constant pain. I took a HPT and it was negative. Is it possible that this is a tubal pregnancy or just related to something else? I've had the pain for a little over a day now.
  • I hurt my back yesturday and today my back hurt and my left lung hurts as well is this something serious
  • Why would my girlfriend be having headache for two weeks now? We took her to the Dr an she had a 150 over 110
  • I am an 18 year old male, about 5'5'' and 130 lbs. Whenever I stand up from laying down, sitting, crouching, or kneeling I experience extreme coldness in the back and left side of my skull. I also become disoriented and confused, and cannot speak for up to two minutes. Also, my vision goes completely black for up to a minute and I lose muscle control. Oftentimes I will stand up and have to stay put for a minute until I can move again or I almost fall over. Does anyone know what could be wrong?
  • I fell straight down onto a hard granite tile floor and landed on my nose. I have an X shaped cut, my nose hurts and I have pain and swelling and red bruising on the inner part of teh skin near my eyes and starting on my cheeks also. Should I go to the doctor or home remedy?.
  • If someone is drunk falls and hits their head, no blood just a bump. Paitent wants to go to sleep.
  • I am a survivor of necrotizing fasciitis. What are my chances of being infected again?
  • For years now I have had a problem where after I get sick (only when i get a fever) everything gets a weird pungent odor afterwards to where I can only eat a few thing that don't taste and smell like pure garbage. It lasts for about 2-3 weeks after. I have tried everything to fix it, antibiotics, breathing in steam, and nothing works. I know I'm not the only one with this problem, as I have read comments from a lot of people who get the exact same thing. Iis there a cure or a way to get rid of the odor/smell?. I have talked to my family doctor and she has no idea what it is. Please any advice will help.
  • My knee has been in pain on the right side of my right knee. The pain is close to the knee cap, but not quite on it. It mostly hurts when I am walking, bending it, or putting pressure on it. What could it be? and what can I do?
  • I was admitted to hospital by my GP after having severe back pain going into my chest. Consultant thought that I had blood clot in the lung as my D Dimer blood result was abnormal. A CT scan showed that my lungs were clear but that I have a cyst on the tail of my pancreas measuring 2.6cm. Would the cyst make the blood result abnormal? I am still waiting to hear back from the hospital result of a pelvic CT scan. Should I be concerned?
  • My mom started out on March 1st with a headache and low fever. She has progressed to a sever headache and low to high fever, occasional sweating, and vomiting. She has swelling when her fever goes up. She had pain in her right abdominal area which spread to the rest of her body. She has swelling and pain in her joints.
  • I just got pulled by the neck during an altercation and the left side of my neck is now swollen and kinda numb. I don't have money for emergency room. I don't have insurance and I don't want to call 911. What should I do?
  • I twisted my ankle this morning the swelling started slow. My insisted I should go to the ER because it is huge and hurt but I don't want to waste time. Can a home remedy work?
  • I recently had unprotected anal sex. Afterwards I went to the bathroom and noticed that the tissue felt really sticky. I looked down to realize that I had wiped sperm onto my vagina. I also either ovulated on the day before or after this incident. I took plan b 21 hours after this occurred. I am wondering how likely it is that I have conceived in this time period.
  • I have been experiencing pain in my left chest area for 3 days now. As far as I know, I did not do anything to aggravate it. Any idea of the cause?
  • I just got back from a long trip and my 60 lb puppy started running around the house. I bent over to pick something up and he plowed his head into my forehead full force. I fell back and since then have been dizzy every time I move my head. There is no lump but the spot he hit me is still really sore. It has been almost 24 hours and I am still dizzy. Will this pass or do I need to see a doctor?
  • I am an Returned Service League of Australia (RSL) Advocate working for free for ex service clientele trying to obtain their correct entitlements from the Government. I have a client who was a soldier and has recently had his aortic valve replaced. He contracted Q fever whilst in the tropics of Queensland after pig hunting (adventure training). Can Q fever cause the eventual replacement of the aortic valve?? Would infective endocarditis be a likely vehicle for infection?
  • My 7 yr old son has been running a fever, severe headache, slight sore throat, and fatigued for 4 days now our doctor is booked should this become an ER trip
  • I have two questions. I just got tested and tested positive for trichomonas. I have been with the same person for over a year and have been faithful and they have too. I have been tested before as well as my partner and we have never tested positive for anything. Is it possible to get trichomonas without having sex? and can a std test show up negative and me have it?
  • My daughter has been on antibiotics for 7 days and just found out my husband has bronchitis what are the chances she can get it being she is on medicine now?
  • 4 days ago I twisted my ankle with-in a few minutes it was HUGE and bruising the next day the bruising was a deep purple and was going up the outside of my leg. At this point it was not just my ankle swollen but my whole foot including my toes. I went to the ER after the bruising got worse and the swelling didn't go down and they put me in a brace said it wasn't broken and to go to an orthopedic doctor and he would tell me more. So now at the 3 day mark it is about the same with a little more bruising the swelling has gone down in part of my foot but not my ankle and now I have less pain but it is very uncomfortable. I have also lost most of my range of motion. Could I Have done more than just sprain my ankle?
  • I just drank a drink that had been sitting around and noticed mold in the liquid. How serious is this? I only took a swallow before noticing the mold - probably 1-2 ounces.
  • My girlfriend is a 52 y.o. female. She said she didn't feel good and her left side was kind of tingly. I took her pulse, it was 72 bpm, but every 20 to 24 beats it seemed to miss one. Her temperature is normal. What could it be?
  • I had my foot frozen through ankle and freezing solution poured on my foot to take out a broken toothpick I had stepped on, but it has been a week and it feels like my toes are broken and am unable to walk; have I got nerve damage?
  • I am a teacher and I got poked in my hand from an earring of a student sitting on his desk. The earring was not bloody but I want to know if I am at risk of any diseases now such as hep or hiv.
  • I am suffering from severe muscular pain and debility induced as a secondary effect of Simvastatin. What is the prognosis, is there any cure? (I have not suffered a heart attack or stroke and had only slightly raised cholesterol)
  • I woke up this morning with a very uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. It felt like I had something stuck there and it wasn't going down. It wasn't a sharp pain but I couldn't walk right because of how it burned. I also couldn't eat or drink anything. It went away after a few hours. What could this be? What is causing this? Should I go see a doctor?
  • For a week I have experienced a very sweet taste in my mouth. Every time I drink even water, it tastes very sweet. I have also lost a lot of weight. What could it be?
  • How do I tell the difference between a cold and the flu?
  • I got hit in the cheek and I can not open my mouth all the way or smile without discomfort but it isn't bruised. Do cheeks bruise?
  • As I have aged, I have developed an ongoing problem with skin problems on my foreskin. I have a recurring condition that seems to cause it to split and become sore and then ultimately to heal. I've used Methasiazone cream, and vaginal yeast creams etc. Any suggestions?
  • I was punched in the jaw last night in a fight. How do I know if I broke my jaw?
  • My sister moved into a new house with her sons aged 3 and 5. We're worried about lead poisoning in the kids. They're due for their physical exams next week. The doctor can test for lead? If so, how much lead requires treatment?
  • Can I get HIV from being kissed by someone who has HIV?
  • In House MD season two, there was this girl who was immunocompromised and developed neurological symptoms after having a tick on her. Does that really happen if I get a tick?
  • What is walking pneumonia, what causes it? How do you treat it?
  • When would a person need dialysis?
  • I was opening my shed in my backyard and a bunch of bats few out. I didn't get bit but should I go to the hospital to get checked out for rabies or should I wait and see if I start feeling sick?
  • I swallowed a fishbone during dinner. It hurts a little and I still feel it in the back of my throat. Will it come out on its own or should I go to the doctor?
  • Can I get rabies from a rat bite?
  • why am i not supposed to drink when i'm taking tylenol?
  • Why does my pediatrician tell me not to give my child aspirin when he has a cold?
  • What is herpangina?
  • I fell on my arm and it started hurting immediately and there was swelling. But the doctor didn't find any fracture when he took an xray. He put a cast anyway. About 2 weeks later, it was still hurting a little so I got another xray and it showed a small fracture. How come the fracture didn't show on the first one?
  • My kid had a concussion after playing soccer. There wasn't anything wrong with his brain. How long before he can play again?
  • I had sex this weekend and didn't use protection. What are my options?
  • At what point would a person be admitted to the hospital for anorexia?
• Category: Family Medicine
  • I am a nineteen year old female. I have one blister in my mouth on the right anterior pillar. It hurts to swallow. What could be the cause of this? I have no other symptoms and I have never had this happen before. I woke up two days ago with pain in my throat. I assumed it was a sore throat but I noticed that it hurt near the back of my mouth instead of the actual throat. I have not done anything treat the pain except eat a tablespoon of honey before going to sleep.
  • Im 28 and been having dull pain in my lower pelvic area more on my left side but I feel it on my right just not as strong I feel it in my lower back its been a week now and no change any ideas of what it could be?
  • I've had a bump under the skin of my armpit for a few months but it hasn't been red or sore. It recently started oozing whitish, greenish puss with an odor. It's still not red, nor ever really looked like a pimple. What could it be? Maybe from an ingrown hair?
  • I fell down on friday and gauged my elbow. A small piece of meat was hanging and I cleaned it with peroxide adn neosporin. I broke it open tonight and clear bloody fluid drained out. I woke up two days ago with mod. to sev. pain in my forearm ext. I am wondering if this is from an infection and how severe it could get. I have no insurance and no money so going to the doctor would have to be damn near life and death.
  • I've been having headaches/migraines for about 10 years(26 years old now). The frequency of them vary from anywhere between once every few months to twice a week. I've gone to several doctors and neurologists and have tried all sorts of migraine medications with not much success. I have not had any tests run such as an MRI or CATSCAN. I have kept a journal to try to find what may trigger these: food, lack of sleep, stress, caffeine, menstral cycle, etc. I have noticed that the symptoms are almost always the same. I normally wake up with them. I have no sensitivity to light, however I'm very sensitive to sound. The pain is always in my left eye brow, my left eye, behind my left eye, and bone of my left eye socket, and the top of both the bottom and top of my teeth (only on my left side). I also get nauseaus and vomit with them. I am planning on going to a dentist now because I am thinking now that it may be TMJ. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and anovulation. At first I thought it may be related to hormonal imbalances. Any suggestions I would greatly appreciate.
  • When I was 15 I had a sore that looked like an irritated ingrown hair, it became very painful, a stinging pain, I had a doctor at my local hospital (which is known for being wrong and unprofessional) tell me it was herpes just by looking at it, I havent had any symptoms till now 5 years later, which looks like a 1 to 3 scattered out little pimples in my pubic area above my genitals, does this sound like herpes?
  • I have a bump on my penis. I am not sure if it is a black head or ingorn hair. I was recently tested for STD's. I do not have any STD's. I shave my pubic hairs on a regular basis. I have had this bump for about 2 weeks which was the last time I shaved my pubic hair. I have used Clearasil it helped shrink the bump but did not clear up the bump. I used rubbing alcohol it helped shrink the bump but did not clear up the bump. I don't have insurance so I am not sure what to do. Any feedback you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your assistance. How can I get rid of this bump?!
  • I had a physical examination and what I want to ask what is the reason my monocytes is high is it because I've got anemia or it's related to something else and is anything else I need to get worried about regarding the result I've got?
  • I think I have the flu but I'm not sure
  • My mom wondering what is best for her to check her pelvis. Is CAT scan determine whats happen to her pelvis? She want to know if CAt scan could tell if my mom pelvis damage. What is the difference between CAT scan and MRI. Since my mom is paralyzed. Also is it necessary if she could start physical therapy without asking a Doctor? Thank you!
  • i been having abdominal pain and went to ER the dr did blood tests, urine samples, and also a pelvic exam,, nothing has came back with infection or anything what else could cause this?
  • About 3 weeks ago I started haveing stomach pains, passing stool that had blood in it (less then a spoonful) and was sometimes yellow, diarrhea, mucusy and sometimes ideal looking. I was having muscle twitches in the leg in abdomen and pain in my sides. I went to the ER after I was spitting up blood, I received an Abdominal CT scan, blood work, a Chest X-ray and Urology all came back clear. They told me the blood I spit was from an apple I ate that cut capalaries in my throat and that im probably constipated. I was giving a perscription for a stool softener which I did not use because I had diarrhea the next day. I was supposed to see the Clinic today but I did not go as all these symptoms have passed. My mother said my much younger sister once had the same symptoms but by the time she took her to the doctor they said whatever she had has passed, was I wrong to not go to the clinic?
  • I am a 14 year old girl and almost a week ago my hip popped while I was stretching. I've tried having baths and stuff but it hasnt worked. It still really hurts (in fact its gotten a bit worse) and I dont know what may have happened to it. What may I have done and what should I do to help?
  • i have a boil that was lanced the packing fell out it won't drain and its closing up while continuing to swell should i go back and have them look at it again?
  • I had 2 cortisone injections in my back. 3 weeks apart. the last one was three weeks ago. 2 weeks ago, I have symptoms of moon face. I want to know if it will go away and how long will it take.
  • I used to take Ambien XR 10mg on a nightly basis and just switched to Lunesta 3mg. I had a hard time sleeping after taking my Lunesta medication as prescribed and took a second pill to sleep. I'm seeking advice on whether or not I should continue taking two Lunesta 3mg pills to sleep.
  • I ask my Mom About her condition when it really start. She said to me it start when she is pregnant for the 4rth baby.While shes pregnant,she walk with a limp. And sometimes she use a cane or a crutches. After the the 4rth baby was born thats the time she cant walk or stand.she have fearness to control her balance. In that time she is 30 years old. We have four childrens in our family. I am the third child on that time. My Older sister on that time is 11, my 2nd borther is 6,and I am 4 years old. I am to small yet to remember. But this is my Mom History when we are little. After my younger brother born. 3-4 months later they go in the hospital to check my Mom health condition. According to the Doctor she have a tumor in his spinal column. The Doctor said it really needs surgery. 2 weeks after the surgery done. They go home.The Doctor said 3-6 months my Mom will be walking. And then my Mom stayed at home. She said to me while she at home she dont really have any Physical Therapy to help her. Except her Sister she help to exercise her legs sometimes. That is really big different because there is no Proffessional Therapist help my Mom that time. We dont have money. I was to small then 4 years old. I cant remember what is really happened to my Mom. My older sister she is 11 years old. She is the one taking care of me, as well as my 6 years old brother.Thats why untill now still hoping, If my mom have the chance to walk again. My youngest brother is 24 years old. Thats the time she starts cant walk after my younger brother born. Its starts in year 1987- up to this year 2011. She is in the wheelchair now. As i mentioned in my first question. If i try to pinch her both legs it start jumping. she still feel a sensation if i touch her legs. By the way my Mom lived in the Philippines right now. Thank you very much for reading my long questions! Hope my Mom have the chance to walk again. Any Advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you very much. Have a good Day!
  • My husband 73, is on Lasix and for three days failed to take his lasix and last night had a pain in his big toe and when he looked at it it was very red and swollen and quite painful. He decided to take a half tasblet of lasix and later in the night unable to sleep decided to take another whole tablet and this morning felt fine and the redness and swelling in the big toe had disappeared so he felt it not necessary to see a doctor. I, on the other hand feel very uneasy and niow wonder what was the cause and should we treat it more seriously. Please advise soon. Thanks
  • At age 53 can intraductal papilloma appear without a nipple discharge?
  • My girlfriend recently suffered from Sun Poisoning. Her face swelled up pretty bad and she developed a scab on her cheek. Her swelling and scabbing have began to subside but now she is complaining of a severe pain under her armpit. Is this related?
  • WHAT IS A HEART MURMUR ? IS IT SERIOUS.
  • http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/images/i02/l/03.jpg Above is a link to a tick I removed today. I came off very easy and I put it in a baggy. I then cleaned the bite area right away. What else do i need to do?
  • ok so ever since i can remember i have had like body aches. i crack my finger, back, neck, almost everything or it hurts bad. i get frequent headaches. i have been diagnosed with bi-polar depression-almost a little over a year ago, then after that bad anxiety, then lately A.D.D but nothing was taken seriously and im no longer on any medications. last summer i got strep -guttate psoriasis for 3 months (it sucked and was bad) the only thing that worked was getting my tonsils out. after that i started getting like hot flashes and chills here and there during the days or nights and i also have a dry cough ive had for a couple months that wont go away. okay now that past few weeks have been the worst. so ive been feeling kinda sick and my stomach hurts a bit through out the day and ive been having diarrhea (ew) and this acidic burn which is whats bothering me the most. nights are the worst just because im laying down and when i lay down the acidic burn in my stomach goes straight to the back of my throat. it hurts and i feel like im gonna throw up but i manage to keep it down at least that far. this week ive gone to the bathroom almost 7 times a day and 2-3 of those were unpleasent up-set stomachs. idk im just sick of always being sick and i want to know what wrong with me
  • I have black spots that appear associated with severe itching it gets worse when I'm in the shower and the black spots get bigger and spread daily am 29 years old have not switched any type of creams or detergents are perfumes.
  • HI. I am having a lot of pain in between my right shoulder blade and spine area. The pain only occurs when i try to twist my upper body or move my right arm sort of behind me to "get" to something. This has been going on for 6 weeks and i cannot remember doing anything that would have caused this. It also hurts when i am bent over and take a deep breath. It is really annoying and i am not sure what to do about it. I am getting worried and nervous. Do you have any advice??
  • I have a puss like substance leaking from my penis. it stinks and makes my penis stik to my underwear. sumtimes its solid white and sumtimes its yellow. there was only one time since this has happened that it burned very slightly when i urninated, but thats happened before when i was never sexually active. what could this be?
  • I have a rib cage question. My rib cage seems to be kinda cock eyed or tilted. my left side is sticking out about 3 inches and my right seems to be diviting in. I went to a x-ray center and they said that I may have cartilage built up on my right or could be some kinda genetic thing. Me and my brother are the only ones in the family to show this issue
  • i recently had my doctor retired on me i was giving an albuteral inhaler for coughing it was persitant cough for two months after the second month i start to wheeze the doctors never give me refils the cough drops and syrups do not work it is like a chronic cough. my family has a history of asthma, even the emergency room doctors wont give me the inhalers, its embarassin and seems like the inhaler is the only thing that helps what can i do not smoke
  • I had unprotected oral sex practiced on me by a friend of mine which ive had sexual contact with about 3 months ago . This took place 6 days ago and ever since then i have an irritated penis and burning sensation when i urinate as well as stomech / abdominal pain and random pain on my penis. I have been tested for all std's prior to that and was clean. She did not have any signs or symptoms of any STD . I talked to my uncle and the dr office and they said its most likely trauma because she swallowed and irritated my urinary tract or penis overall. My main concern is herpes , what do you think?
  • The last few months I've noticed a rattling in my right lung...it kinda of just happens randomly and as soon as I move it goes away...I'm not really sure if its something I should be concerned about? It's not painful...just a bit uncomfortable...
  • I've been having pressure were my bladder is and lower back pain and frequent urination.at times/ some times im fine and i might not have that problem for months but now its happening again the pressure and lower back pain is getting worst im planning to go to my doctor about it but i would like to know what it might be will you please tell me what could be the problem. ps/ ive stop getting my period about 8 monyhs ago but i have not had a hysterectomy
  • I am trying to urinate but with difficulty. I had a checked up by a Doctor few weeks ago and everything was okay. Also when I am ejaculating the semen does not come out fast but slowly.
  • Hello, I am having a few issues. I am late on my period by a month. I have lower back pains, nipple tenderness, nausea, and dizziness. I took a pregnancy test yesterday but it came out negative. Should I take another one, or what should I do?
  • Hi, I am a 16 year old gymnast and have been experiencing a constant numb, tingling pain in my lower back, it is only on the right side and runs down until just above my knee cap. The pain is much worse when sitting but is always there, I have had it for a couple of days now but have ignored it as I am used to dealing with injuries with my sport. It seems to be getting worse now so would really appreciate some help.
  • What are the implications of protein and blood in the urine of a black woman?
  • im 47 and 4 days ago my whole pelvic area felt "bruised" and has felt the same since. I dont have any problems going to the bathroom but my bladder area is tender and i also have fluctuating temps. the only thing ive noticed different is my urine is quite darker than normal and im also drinking considrably more water.
  • i have a rather embarrasing problem... i noticed it when i was on the toilet... i have these tiny little things like worms in 'that area' and they seem to move. i have noticed them before but they went away so i thought nothing of it... but theyre back and im confused. what could they be?
  • I have been diagnosed with Y chromosome deletion. What are my chances of impregnating my wife naturally?
  • I was just wondering if i could get an STD if an unprotected vaginal sexual encounter happened, but lasted for less than a minute and the guy wasn't arroused, and no semen or precum was exchanged?
  • I am a 50 years old and had a total hysterectomy 4 1/2 years ago. I have never been on replacement hormones, due to a tia 6 months after my total hysterectomy. I have recently been dx with high choletrol 319 and a low Vit D level. I am taking Vit D 50,000UI 2x week, and a daily med for cholestrol. I suffer from What I call Hot Flashes everyday. This has been going on for along time (years) I get a sick feeling in my stomache, my vision gets slightly blurred, my heart pounds rapidly,and I sweat terribly. My question is- How many is normal? Yesterday I journaled them-I had 8 during the day and 4 during the night. Yesterday was actually a good day? Thank you for your help.
  • I have red itchy bumps on my body, mostly on my arms and stomach, but on my neck, feet and legs too. Ive been getting these bumps for quite a few months now..but i thought they would go away, apparently not. At first i thought i had bedbugs, washed all my bed covers, and exchanged mattresses. But the bumps kept coming. What do i have and how to get rid of it?
  • I am a 54 year old woman taking Synthroid and a pill to help control my bladder (can't think of its name). For the last several years, I have had problems after eating. I rarely feel hungry and get a full feeling in stomach after just a few bites. 30 - 60 minutes after eating a meal, I have to run to the bathroom and have diarrhea. Sometimes, I have to go back to the bathroom and have more loose stool. Will just taking fiber help this or is there something more serious happening?
  • Hello, I am 49 years old and a woman. I have alot of joint pain, in hips, shoulders, and feet hurt also. Told it is osteoarthritus. I took a pack of prednisone. When I took the ten pills for a couple of days, I felt so much better, but then as they tapered down back in alot of pain. I take a lot of Ibuprofen also. The doctor said my bone density test showed I have oseopenia. I am 130 pounds 5'3''. Lately especially at night , my arms near shoulder area will kinda jerk for no reason, sometimes arm jerks back kinda like a spasm, not painful just makes me feel real edgy and upset. Legs do this some too. If I use my arms alot or stand for very long hips hurt and shoulders and hard to raise my hands over my head. I have a 12 year old son and would love to play ball ect. with him but when i even pitch my arms ache really bad and even hard to sleep on them at night. Has a test for Lupus and Rhuematoid arthritus and they said they were negative. Please help. Bones make noise climbing stairs etc, a crinkly sound.
  • I have had worms for over 10 years now, I tried doses of Zentel and Vermox and alleviation was just temporary as they are still there
  • I had a UTI 3 weeks ago. I've been getting occasional pressure and I thought maybe the infection returned. However, when going to my GP-the urine test came back negative. The pressure has been constant now for a few days though it so far has not woken me at night. I am not pregnant
  • I usually have a muscular stomach. I worked my abs for the first time in about a year, a week ago. For the past 3 days, my lower abdomen has been swollen to the point that when I walk it even jiggles, which is extremely abnormal for me considering how flat and tight my stomach usually is. Also, It's sore to raise my arms or stretch my stomach. I was wondering if this was a pulled muscle or some other work out related injurgy, and if it's normal? Or should I seek medical attention?
  • I have cyst on the side of my throat and I need a surgery i live in vegas but don't know where to go to have surgery as I've been told to do. I am female 42 yrs old and have been with this for about 2 months. I feel more pain when I am angry.
  • I have not felt well for 12 weeks. I also haven't had my period in 4 months. It hasnt regulated yet but its is still a long time not to have it. please help thanks!
  • just woke at 333am to go pee , im 49 and had a radical hysterectomy in 2000, i have a discharge from my area when i wiped myself / with alittle odor , i am scared there is nothing in there anymore ...cramping in front and lower back, can you give me advice??????? thank you.
  • Am going to married and we dont want kid immediately after marriage as we want to postpone the same. The only way to achieve this is by using condoms, if yes how frequency we have to use. Any suggestions on this will be really helpful.
  • What can cause dizziness, partial loss of eyesight, random numbness in the face and arm, and nausea? (20 year old female with PCOS)
  • "I analyzed on the Hepatitis C a week ago. The answer was following : Hepatitis C-virus-RNA positive; Bilirubin total 0.6; ALT (GPT) 95; AST (GOT) 70; GGT 24. I also did Fibroscan and the result was 4.9. Blood examination and liver Doppler Ultrasound is according to the norm. I would like to know, what does these answers mean. Is this connected with the serious complications?" I asked you this question a week ago and you have given me very exhaustive answer,thank you very much for this,but I would like to know,according to these results,is there any inevitability of treatment with Interferon? Thank you in advance.
  • About ten months ago during a routine check up / followed by blood and lipid panel it was discovered that my TSH levels were high. My FT4 and T3 levels however were in normal range. I was placed on Levothyroxine to treat what they diagnosed as Hashimoto's which of course is a form of hypothyroidism. I however had absolutely no physical or noticible symptoms. Over the past year I have had 3 blood tests since my baseline was obtained and dosage chaged from 50 to 75 to 88 to 75mcmg. My triglycerides levels have gone up from 75 to 180 over that period of time. The only variable that has changed was being placed on this medication. This is alarming to me that the doctor has not pointed this out and I have no history (or family history) of high triglycerides. What could be causing this? From research I have done if I had hypothryroidism the triglycerides should have been elevated prior and the medication would have helped however I am experiencing the opopposite. Any insight to this occurance would be gratefully accepted. Thank you.
  • I have a black spot on my leg and they have done an ultra sound and said its okay but I know thats not right.
  • Is it normal for my HDL cholesterol to increase as my LDL and general cholesterol increases? Whenever my cholesterol goes up, so does my HDL level.
  • I AM 41 YR. OLD MALE MY BOWEL MOVEMENT HAS BEEN A GREEN COLOR FOR A FOR DAYS, LIGHT GREEN, I HAVE NOT CHANGED ANYTHING IN MY DIET, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
  • I analyzed on the Hepatitis C a week ago. The answer was following : Hepatitis C-virus-RNA positive; Bilirubin total 0.6; ALT (GPT) 95; AST (GOT) 70; GGT 24. I also did Fibroscan and the result was 4.9. Blood examination and liver Doppler Ultrasound is according to the norm. I would like to know, what does these answers mean. Is this connected with the serious complications?
  • Hi im 40 years old 5' 7" and about 220 i have pain in my right knee that goes into my ankle. I have had five surgeries on my right knee in a 20 year period. I know that my acl is torn in half and my cartlige is almost gone with signifficant signs of arthritis. My knee is always swollen and in alot of pain when i walk, my ankle has been giving me a problem for a long time now and i constantly have to crack it to relieve pressure. Is there anything you can recommed for me to do without another surgery?
  • I am a 37yr old male that gets dizzy spells when i raise my arm above my head or change body positioning while sleeping or standing up!! All of it makes me have dizzy spells!! What could it be?
  • Three days ago, a mercury thermometer split by me in hot sugar solution. I'm worried about inhalation of mercury. Since then my eyes turned red, and I feel twitching in my head and feet. Guide me to what medical tests can confirm mercury toxicity. worried. need help.
  • Hi I developed muscle pain from my shoulders right down my back tonight, later in the evening the muscles in both my arms became very sore as if I had been doing push ups or lifting something heavy and over did it. Other than lifting my child today as I do every day I did no such exercise. I have also noticed recently that when I sleep the arm on the side I sleep on (can be either arm) is numb upon wakening????
  • I'm 25 years old and for the past almost year now I get really bad flu like symptoms(sneezing runny/stuffy nose watery eyes mild headache slight fever hot/cold flashes and I'm very tired) that only last for one day. I always feel great the next day. This pretty much happens once every week and this is gonna sound weird but it usually happens on Fridays. Please help I'm sick of feeling sick.
  • I am a 41 year old female. The past 3 days I have had headache, chills and sweats. The sweats are so bad that I have to change my clothes due to the wetness. I have been taking alka seltzer, advil and hot showers. What could it be?
  • I've had my daughter for spring break since last Sunday, about 2 weeks ago she had bronchitis and was treated for it, still has a cough. the last 2 nights she has woke up in dead sleep hyperventilating, i took her in to a quick care they did a xray of her heart and a physical and everything was normal, dr told me if it happens again take her to the er, happened last night and took her to the er and they took blood tests but everything came back normal, she woke this morning with another one, and know this is not normal! i am concerned, and don't know what to do, please help! thank you
  • What are the little red blood dots that show up on the skin? They are the size of a pin prick. I had one or two for a while now...but i noticed i have like a dozen more now. i have them mostly on my chest and stomach
  • I have a lump about a inch away from my ear on my jaw bone. When i touch it it rolls not that painful. What is it?
  • Hi, during the past year, I've loss so much hair due to shedding (long strands). I thought perhaps it was due to menopausal symptons and some stress, but once I began paying more attention, I've noticed the following: * mostly in the crown area of my head I have quite a bit of scalp tenderness; * Sometimes it itches (seemingly from beneath my scalp) * I have my hair colored every 6-8 weeks (for several years now) with a professional colorist. * Hair thinned in that area couple w/extreme breakage * This past weekend, my colorist payed much more attention to the crown area and notice very tiny, red spots in that specified area. She took photos of healthy scalp and that crown area to show the difference.
  • I have had a low grade fever off and on for a couple of days. It is currently 100.8. Is it better to take something (aspirin, tylenol, etc) to reduce it or allow the fever to do its job and fight this virus or whatever it is. I have no other symptoms and am very healthy.
  • Lately I have noticed that my either my skin on my face or my breath has had a smell that resembles peanut butter. I have noticed the smell mostly when I am in the shower in the morning. This afternoon my husband noticed it also and asked if I had been eating peanut butter, which I had not. What could this be from?
  • I have several bumps on my right foot. They resemble what you would get after a small burn such as a match. They are not hard and not popable. What are they?
  • Is it okay to stop taking Synthroid and start taking sea kelp tablets? I currently take 150 mcg. q.d. of Synthroid. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I was told that iodine kills the thyroid gland. But Synthroid is 65% iodine. This doesn't make sense to me. I do not think the Synthroid is doing me any good whatsoever as I still have the same exact symptoms as before I started taking it, and I have taken it for quite a few years. I have not had iodine level testing done. Is there any harm to me if I take sea kelp instead and if so, what exactly will happen to me?
  • I noticed a small bruise on my tongue looks black and blue when i looked underneath my tongue it looks discolored on one side all purple looking very slightly sore what could this be?
  • Sir, I have been noticing that some black spots are coming in body since last one month . Before it arrives , there is itching on that location and after two days one black spot (like black mole) appearing in that itching area. After it comes there is no itching and no pain. In my whole body around 15-18 black spots are there. Could you please advise me is there any serious problem to me?
  • Why would my girlfriend be having headache for two weeks now? We took her to the Dr an she had a 150 over 110
  • IS THE GOUT CONSIDERED A MEDICAL DISEASE THAT YOU WILL HAVE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? I AM A 56 YEAR OLD MALE AND I HAVE HAD BOUTS WITH THE GOUT OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS. MY DOCTOR HAS PERSCRIBED MEDS OF FLAIR UPS AS WELL AS PERVENTAIVE MEDS BUT I STILL HAVE FLAIR UPS OF GOUT.
  • I am an 18 year old male, about 5'5'' and 130 lbs. Whenever I stand up from laying down, sitting, crouching, or kneeling I experience extreme coldness in the back and left side of my skull. I also become disoriented and confused, and cannot speak for up to two minutes. Also, my vision goes completely black for up to a minute and I lose muscle control. Oftentimes I will stand up and have to stay put for a minute until I can move again or I almost fall over. Does anyone know what could be wrong?
  • I have been experiencing intense knee and ankle pain. My knee is much worse than my ankle and is almost always in pain, whereas my ankle only hurts in random spurts when I run or dance. It started about 8 weeks ago when I started running and dancing again but I am only doing about a mile a day. I gave it a week off from running and dance but it only got worse. The pain is in the back, right side only and shoots from the knee to my ankle. It hurts when bent or straight, and any pressure on my knee makes it worse. There is no noticeable swelling or bruising. It gradually started, I never popped it, fell on it or twisted it. Will this go away eventually or is something else wrong?
  • I was wondering if not taking my thyroid medication could stop my period? Even though when I was at Job Corps they wouldn't give me my medication it didn't stop it there, and I was there for 8 months and it hasn't been 8 months yet!
  • MRI LEFT SHOULDER: MODERATE OA CHANGES NOTED IN THE LEFT AC JOINT WITH SOME NARROWING OF THE SUBACROMIAL SPACE AND MILD IMPINGEMENT OF THE INFERIOR ASPECT OF LEFT ACROMION ON THE SUPERIOR ASPECT OF SUPRASPINATUS TENDONS. GLENOHUMERAL JOINT EFFUSION NOTED. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IN SIMPLE ENGLISH ? I AM 51 YEAR OLD FEMALE, SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT MRI RESULTS?
  • What could cause my good cholesterol to go down and my bad cholesterol to go up and how can I lower my sodium and Cholesterol? If it was not for the General Surgeon that I seen I would not have known. Please let me know. Also about 2 years ago I was finally able to get out of the wheel chair but I still have problems with my legs going dead when I twist a certain way. I had to have an L-4 L-5 spinal fusion due to trauma to my back, I do have spinal bifida occolta (spelling?) could that be causing my legs to still go dead? Where I have no feeling or movement in them for the shortest time is a few hours to a few months at a time. Since I have been out of the wheel chair I have been trying to exercise regularly until my back starts to hurt again (aporox 3 blocks of walking) Cancer does run really high in my family but according to my primary doctor I do not have any of the signs. My mother went undiagnosed with her gall bladder leaking for years, my general surgeon is looking into that for me as well. I am due to have an ultra sound sometime this week. I had asked you about my D-Dimer and the stomach pain. I am going for my colonoscopy tomorrow at 11:45am Hopefully it can show some answers.
  • I fell straight down onto a hard granite tile floor and landed on my nose. I have an X shaped cut, my nose hurts and I have pain and swelling and red bruising on the inner part of teh skin near my eyes and starting on my cheeks also. Should I go to the doctor or home remedy?.
  • Confused about my cholesterol numbers! Recent bloodwork shows a good LDL of 104 and an excellent HDL of 93, with a very good cholesterol to HDL ratio of 2.38. Triglycerides are only 122. Yet, my total cholesterol calcuates to a 221, which is 10% over the American Heart Association's recommended level. How can four numbers that are so good add up to an overall cholesterol reading that is too high?
  • I think I have a blocked or infected tear duct. Not sure though because my eye keeps watering. Out of no where, my eye will water and then I go to wipe it (similar to removing an eye boogie)and it will burn and feels like my sinus is burning on that side. I can feel in the corner of my eye that the duct is about 2 to 3 times the size of the other eye. This started roughly 4 days ago. The burning started about 2 days ago. I noticed the swelling today. What do I need to do to fix this?
  • Is it safe to take Sea Kelp for iodine thyroid support while on Synthroid? My health has not gotten any better while on Synthroid and I don't have income to pay for more tests, such as iodine level testing. I know many people take Sea Kelp for thyroid support.
  • My doctor found out that I have some ulcers in my stomach and my intestine. She said it was from an infection. Why would bacteria in my stomach cause me to have these ulcers?
  • I am a survivor of necrotizing fasciitis. What are my chances of being infected again?
  • For years now I have had a problem where after I get sick (only when i get a fever) everything gets a weird pungent odor afterwards to where I can only eat a few thing that don't taste and smell like pure garbage. It lasts for about 2-3 weeks after. I have tried everything to fix it, antibiotics, breathing in steam, and nothing works. I know I'm not the only one with this problem, as I have read comments from a lot of people who get the exact same thing. Iis there a cure or a way to get rid of the odor/smell?. I have talked to my family doctor and she has no idea what it is. Please any advice will help.
  • I have been increasing my exercise intensity and length. I like to do crunches. Today, I started noticing that my knees creak, as if my joints had no juice in them. It freaks me out a bit but I feel no pain. I am 41, female and overweight.
  • My girlfriend and I have never had other sexual partners, and yesterday we engaged in oral sex for the first time. She told me she was feeling a little under the weather before we did so (with a sore throat), but now she has a very sore throat and a high fever. Given that neither of us have ever had any previous partners and the various things that go around this time of year, I think (hope) that this is just a cold, but should we be more concerned?
  • What should I do if I think my daughter has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
  • Dear doctors, following several months of heavy-head, moderate but long lasting headaches, nausea as well. I've been recommended by my doctor to do an MRI scan after which we found out that i have a pineal gland cyst of 9mm size. would this be directly linked to the symptoms I'm having? My doctor said that the cyst had nothing to do with my headaches & that it's migraine. what should i do regarding the pineal gland cyst? should it be monitored periodically? & in what cases is it considered serious? thank you so much!
  • I am a mother of 2 kids. My 2nd kid is 8 months. 6months after delivery only I had my period. My 3rd period is 3 days late and I've never been late before. I took 2 urine test, resulted 'no pregnancy'. The blood test result shows 'TOTAL BETA-HCG,serum 0.00 mIU/mL'. But until now my period not come. Pls tell me when my period comes & why is it delayed. (2 Months before only i shifted to Dubai from India)
  • I've just recently found out a past sexual partner has herpes. I don't have any symptoms but have had 3 to 4 yeast infections over the last year. This is unusual for me and I was curious if these infections could be a symptom of herpes?
  • Im having severe itching of the legs .. upper and lower ,front and back of them .no place else just the legs ... its so bad thet sometimes i scratch so bad thet i bleed .. i have no discolor of skin before i itch but after it causes little red bumps .. it been this way for ab 7 months and its making me want to pull my hair out ... please help me ... im only 21 and i dont want this to stay this way .. ive changed my soap , lotion , clothes wash , sheets , shampoo, everything i could think of ... please help me
  • I ripped up an old carpet in my basement and there were 9x9 tiles underneath. I Did not realize it at the time but the tiles contained 5.2 % asbestos. I had them tested after the fact. Anyway I removed the entire basement full of tiles. Many tiles popped up intact but there was some breakage. I did not notice significant dust. I am worried sick because my young kids were near where I was pulling up these tiles. What is the risk of me or a family member developing a disease from this level of exposure?
  • I am 26 years old. I was on the depo injection for three years and came off it over a year ago. I have not had a period since before I went on the injection. I am worried because in the past six months I have put over 3 stones on, I have sharp pains in my lower abdomen and pelvis and aching in my back. I also feel constantly sick and often am, I have constant diarrhea and sometimes can go to the toliet 7 times a day, and my upper abdomen is sore to touch. My doctor did a scan on my ovaries and they were fine but will not do anything else for me I am in pain and I think that this is wrong.
  • I am a almost 67 yr. old female, with Post Polio Syndrome. In the past year, I have noticed that I require a lot of sleep. I have had my physical from my heart doctor and family doctor, and all is well. My only theory is that I am very active, and then it catches up with me, and the motor neurons are continuing to be over used and it is my body telling me to really take it easy. I have no prior notice that my body is going to have a meltdown. I can easily sleep 10-12 hrs. per night. I am a night person, so if i go to bed at 11:00, I will sleep to 11:00 AM. I don't feel bad, just that I have to sleep and rest.
  • My knee has been in pain on the right side of my right knee. The pain is close to the knee cap, but not quite on it. It mostly hurts when I am walking, bending it, or putting pressure on it. What could it be? and what can I do?
  • I have brownish sperm. Is this normal?
  • I have a TV hysterectomy and removal of L ovary and tube over a year ago, suddenly I have been having fairly severe low abd. pain and some intermitten light bleeding. I am not sure wheter or not this is something that I should be very concerned with.
  • I recently stopped taking my thyroid medication (Armour thyroid, 30 mg/day) three weeks ago. I had been taking it for approximately 1 and a half years, but my doctor wanted me to take another blood test with it out of my system to see if I still need it. I was due to get my period about 2 days ago, and have not gotten it yet. Is it possible that discontinuing thyroid medication can effect menstrual cycle? If so, when should I expect to get my period?
  • I was admitted to hospital by my GP after having severe back pain going into my chest. Consultant thought that I had blood clot in the lung as my D Dimer blood result was abnormal. A CT scan showed that my lungs were clear but that I have a cyst on the tail of my pancreas measuring 2.6cm. Would the cyst make the blood result abnormal? I am still waiting to hear back from the hospital result of a pelvic CT scan. Should I be concerned?
  • I have tiny red spots on my scalp, but they don't hurt at all. What could they be?
  • My 15 month old has a runny stuffy nose with lime green mucus and has a very wet cough. Should i go to the doctor?
  • 5 weeks ago I’ve been diagnosed with erosive esophagitis and erosive gastroduodenitis and have been put on 40mg of Nexium ever since. I’ve only experienced heartburn very rarely and my other symptoms include gagging and stomach contents fluxing back up. Not only that these symptoms haven’t disappeared, I’ve also started to feel tightness around my throat and my neck (like my throat is obstructed) and sometimes, when swallowing, feel either a small lump in the throat or some food being stuck onto it. Various tests have been carried out (including heart, kidneys etc.) and they all came back good, so I’m just wondering could erosive esophagitis be responsible for the feeling in my throat? Also, how long does it take for Nexium to kick in and a condition like this one to heal? I surely hoped that by following the recommendations (proper diet, avoid spicy foods, caffeine, etc) and taking the medications, the problem would start to improve after a month?
  • I’m a 37 yr old female who believes I’m in perimenopause. I’m on the pill and my bloodwork comes back saying that my hormone levels are normal, but yet I’ve had hot flashes for 5 yrs and I keep getting dizzy spells and bad bouts of nausea. Is this normal and do you think I’m in perimenopause?
  • Was gaining about 2 lbs a week and then had gallbladder surgery, still gaining weight. All blood work is normal.
  • This is the second time I've had this in 4 mos. Have had eczema on hands and feet but not like this! I have an itching(which was controlled with vinegar). I still have an embarrassing rash on face, eyes, hands, bends of elbows. The front of my neck looks like I have had a noose around it. No job/insurance so, cannot find help. Confined and becoming depressed. Have a possible job opportunity next week...see no need to go because of appearance. Quit taking pravastatin and omeprazole, to no avail. Is there anything that may help at home?
  • I am an 18 year old girl. I started sweating excessively in the plantar, palmar, and axillary regions when I was about 14. I sweat uncontrollably during the day, even when I'm relaxed. At night time however my sweating decreases dramatically and becomes normal. My skin is also reddish, marbley, and cold during the day too, but at night it gets warm and returns to it's normal color. I also don't sweat much when I exercise or when its cold outside .My doctor gave me a prescription for 20% aluminum chloride solution but it didn't really help.. What could possibly be the cause of the excessive sweatiness throughout the day and the normalcy at night? What can I do to make it stop?
  • Can a thyroid problem affect my period? I am 44 yrs old.
  • My wife was recently diagnosed with chlamydia. I'm quite certain it came from my "extracurricular activities." When asked about this, I told it probably came from a toilet seat. Is this plausible?
  • Is staphylococcus sciuri pathogenic in urine?
  • I have missed my last 2 menstrual cycles. I have taken 3 pregnancy tests and they have all been negative. Am I pregnant? Any other suggestions on what could be wrong? I Have not felt sick at all.
  • I have been sick for quite some time with stomach problems and lung problems. I recently had a D Dimer done which resaults were 2.0 as well on a ct scan they found There is atelectasis in the lingula anterolaterally and inferiorly. Atelectasis versus scarring is seen in the midaspect of the lung bases. There is a tiny, non calcified nodule in the left major fissure measuring 0.4 cm in diameter. That was directly from the resaults. Quite a few family members including aunts uncles and mother had blood clots in their lungs. As well my grandfather passed of lung cancer when I was about 12 years old. Is there any advice you can give me? I have tried getting answers from my primary who just blows me off stating I have mood problems (which they said I had right after the lose of my 25 day old son so yes I would be majorly depressed.) I have tried getting answers for a while now with no real answers just that it is in my head because "I have Depression due to the lose of my son." This same doctor tried telling me that all my lower left abdominal pain was from a cyst on my overy which I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis by a different Dr who ordered a colonoskopy(spelling?) My dr wanted me to cancel that procedure which I am not going to because I feel that procedure is nessasary to find the full cause of my stomach pain but my dr perscribed 2 antibiotics because my wbc was elevated. (he said that was caused because of diverticulitis yet according to him I dont have that) I know it dont make since. Also when I eat certion foods my stomach pain gets worse.
  • Lately it feels like my nerves have been jumping a lot and my hands tighten up and get stiff. This has been happening with my hands since I was young but now its more frequent. I'm wondering if its triggered by excitement. Do you have any idea what this could be?
  • I have shoulder pain and now am experiencing dizziness only while standing, and neck pain. I wake with headaches and jaw stiffness. What could these symptoms mean?
  • Out of the blue, blood appeared underneath my old cellulitis scar that is seven years old. W hat oculd be the cause of this? And also i have a sore throat and I think one of my tear ducts are infected because the inner corner of my eye is swollen and red it also hurts. I'm not sure if these symptoms are related or not but just to be on the safe side I put them in here anyway.
  • The last i had sex was three months ago. since then I have felt very sick and nauseas. I have taken several home pregnancy tests and two blood pregnancy tests, all with negative results. I also had my menstrual cycle each month, each one varying in length and severity. For some reason I no longer have really painful cramps, just mild ones. my question is how reliable are those kinds of tests? Or am i just paranoid?
  • I'm 17 and I'm on birth control and I've missed a period can you please help me?
  • I have been experiencing pain in my left chest area for 3 days now. As far as I know, I did not do anything to aggravate it. Any idea of the cause?
  • Every time i eat i feel sick at the top of my stomach only the top where the stomach connects and i have puked from it i have learn to hold it down. Even drink does it and now sometimes i get this heat burning all over my abdomen then i get sick but sometimes it's before i get sick. Can someone help me? Thank you. Also its when I'm in the middle of eating sometimes sooner then that! It's been going on a few months now maybe longer i always ignored it but now it's gotten 10x worse. I also have this strange bruise like thing on my left ribcage it doesn't hurt and it was going away but it came back and i have also been feeling very lightheaded.
  • I just got back from a long trip and my 60 lb puppy started running around the house. I bent over to pick something up and he plowed his head into my forehead full force. I fell back and since then have been dizzy every time I move my head. There is no lump but the spot he hit me is still really sore. It has been almost 24 hours and I am still dizzy. Will this pass or do I need to see a doctor?
  • I am an Returned Service League of Australia (RSL) Advocate working for free for ex service clientele trying to obtain their correct entitlements from the Government. I have a client who was a soldier and has recently had his aortic valve replaced. He contracted Q fever whilst in the tropics of Queensland after pig hunting (adventure training). Can Q fever cause the eventual replacement of the aortic valve?? Would infective endocarditis be a likely vehicle for infection?
  • Me and my boyfriend had sex for the first time at the end of December, (we used a condom which I'm pretty sure did not break) and I was on microgynon so I never worried about pregnancy. My next withdrawal bleed was possibly a day late and slightly lighter, but when this came I was reassured I was safe. Pretty much straight after this bleed, I had an accident on my leg which caused me to have multiple xrays and scans - I was asked if 'there is any chance you could be pregnant?' to which I answered no but it got me thinking again. Since then I've been having symptoms which I know can be brought on by me worrying about it. I took a pregnancy test just to be sure which came out negative (around 6/7 weeks after sex) I had to stop taking microgynon (with 4 left in the strip) on the same day due to needing surgery on my leg, and four days later I had a normal withdrawal bleed (like the others since being on microgynon) and when this bleed ended, I took another hpt (with my first wee of the day) which also came out negative. Could I still be pregnant or is it extreme paranoia? (I was taking the full doses of ibuprofen for two weeks due to my leg, I possibly developed a reaction to this which could account for some symptoms?) SYMPTOMS - Bloating, urinating little and often, slight nausea, gas, slight constipation.
  • 2 weeks ago i woke up with a headache down the left side of my face. I'm still geting it now it starts about ten minuets after I wake up an last no longer than half hour. The pain is in my temple above my eye down my face in my jaw teeth back of head an neck... I've been the doctors who just keep giving me anti inflammatory that don't work also been the opthalmologist who said my eyes are fine.
  • I was on birth control and took it on time daily and I missed a period I thought was pregnant so I stop taking it and now I missed another one. I'm eating a lot and tired and my stomach pooches out and my breast are tender and I have bad headaches and feel like I'm going pass out and my stomach is hard. Do you think I am pregnant? Please help....
  • About three months ago I was diagnosed with a case of acute bacterial prostatitis. I was put on a four week course of ofloxacin. My urine samples were negative for bacteria but from what i understand, this is common for prostatitis sufferers. I have recently been experiencing some discharge after urination. No real burning, or blood in urine, but a weak stream and the same lower back pain that I experienced the first time around. Should I go back to get examined even though I have my appt with a urologist in about a week and a half? I would like to be antibiotic free in case the uro wants a sample of prostatic fluid for culture. I'm afraid just because of the history they'll stick my on another long course of quinolones (which by the way caused major pain in my hips after long term use) Are there other anti-microbials that are as effective as quinolones. I'm worried if I leave it to long it will spread to my bladder or my urethra. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
  • My 7 yr old son has been running a fever, severe headache, slight sore throat, and fatigued for 4 days now our doctor is booked should this become an ER trip
  • I have read that it's common for MRSA infections (bacterial & viral) to cause nerve damage, even impotence. 10 years ago, MRSA reoccurred several times resulting in loss of feeling, taste, smell, etc... The tests said it was severe. I was given antibiotics, creams, and steroids. Feeling still very gradually coming back, but what's the common or recommended treatment for speeding recovery?
  • What is the range of blood sugar level for an 83 y/o male? Wgt:167lbs
  • What are causes for aching, tingling, numbness and itching in hands and arms?
  • A couple months ago I became positive for MRSA, I am about to be 19 in March. I got it when I moved in with my Step mom, dad, and brother. I moved in around the beginning of August. My step mom has had it for 6 years and so has my brother. I never knew exactly what it was until now. I am afraid of dying from this, and spreading it to my boyfriend and the rest of my family. I have to get medication tonight because I currently have an outbreak under my arm and have 8 of them formed. I only had 2 last night but when I woke up there were more. Over the last couple weeks I have found myself becoming more tired as the days go on. I’m going to bed around 8 and still find myself falling asleep at work, and I have been feeling really sick lately, and the MRSA hurts really badly. Everyone is worried about me and has been treating me like a walking disease. I understand they are afraid to catch it but I am taking precautions. But I don’t think my step mom truly understands the issue with MRSA. They wash all of the laundry together and use the same towels. I had gotten rid of it, and had been doing my own laundry until recently when my step mom washed my clothes with hers. Now I have an outbreak. My boyfriends aunt’s aunt just died last week of a staph infection, and his older sister has MRSA and another disease (I don’t know what) and just found out last night that she has only days to live. I have been reading up on this online and have heard of deaths from this. What can I do to find out how serious mine is and if it is spreading internally? And what can I do to prevent it being spread to other people.
  • I have two questions. I just got tested and tested positive for trichomonas. I have been with the same person for over a year and have been faithful and they have too. I have been tested before as well as my partner and we have never tested positive for anything. Is it possible to get trichomonas without having sex? and can a std test show up negative and me have it?
  • Hello. I have been getting a rash on my skin the last year. It seems like white/pinkish blotches of dry, flaky skin. it comes and goes but mostly appears on my back and stomach. What is this? Where does it come from and how can I treat it?
  • My daughter has been on antibiotics for 7 days and just found out my husband has bronchitis what are the chances she can get it being she is on medicine now?
  • I am 38 years old and have been taking birth control since I was 17 and I am no longer having a period or if I do it is mild. Is this normal and should I be alarmed?
  • Sometimes people ask me what this person just told me, and I have quite some difficulties answering ... because it takes me a long time to remember. And sometimes I remember things that happened to me, but I can't remember who the person involved was. And it seems that it's since I started taking it that I forget things. Sometimes I tend to mix my dreams with reality, it take me some times to realize that this event didn't happen. And also, a bizarre event happened last week or two weeks ago: I slept in a car while it was almost -30 degrees Celsius outside. During that time, I had some very bizarre lucid dreams. I felt the cold, and was dreaming at the same time. (Only slept for about 1 hour). And I never got any kind of cold or hypothermia after. What do I have? I.N.: I take a daily Concerta medication. And I am a severe dyslexic
  • I just drank a drink that had been sitting around and noticed mold in the liquid. How serious is this? I only took a swallow before noticing the mold - probably 1-2 ounces.
  • My girlfriend is a 52 y.o. female. She said she didn't feel good and her left side was kind of tingly. I took her pulse, it was 72 bpm, but every 20 to 24 beats it seemed to miss one. Her temperature is normal. What could it be?
  • I had my foot frozen through ankle and freezing solution poured on my foot to take out a broken toothpick I had stepped on, but it has been a week and it feels like my toes are broken and am unable to walk; have I got nerve damage?
  • I am a teacher and I got poked in my hand from an earring of a student sitting on his desk. The earring was not bloody but I want to know if I am at risk of any diseases now such as hep or hiv.
  • I had a heart attack in 1992. Over the past 12 months things have happened at home 2 deaths and family problems. I have not taken my medication since then my husband has had a stent fitted 2 weeks ago and needs looking after. I'm too scared to go back to the doctor and feel stupid. I feel ok, should I go see the doctor? I feel fine.
  • Last week I had an Upper Respiratory Infection (I'm still recovering from it). My doctor wouldn't put me on any prescription medications because it was viral. Today I noticed when I was looking at my throat that I had these little bumps on my tongue. I've never really paid much attention to my tongue so I'm not sure if this is normal. So is this normal? Is this something I should be concerned about? I also have a sore in my ear. It only hurts when I touch it. I have no way of seeing in my ear so I'm not sure how it looks. What can I do to heal this sore? Is this something I should be concerned about?
  • I am always hungry but i eat small portions! I can never finish a whole meal. (for example if i go out to eat & order a burger ill cut it in half & be STUFFED!) but ill be hungry an hour later? Also I'm not sure if this comes hand in hand but, i think i have IBS! i get pains EVERDAY! more then once a day, & at this point I'm USED to it, but its a little irritating when I'm at work, & just want to CURL up in a ball because it hurts that bad & (when i go it is rarely ever solid)
  • I am suffering from severe muscular pain and debility induced as a secondary effect of Simvastatin. What is the prognosis, is there any cure? (I have not suffered a heart attack or stroke and had only slightly raised cholesterol)
  • I recently tried to stop smoking but when I did I started getting this burning sensation throughout my entire body and could not sleep so I thought it was because I was trying to quit but I started smoking again and stil have the burning sensation. I also recently stopped taking my phentermine diet pills at the same time. Is either of these two situations the cause of my discomfort? It continues throughout the day in my hands and feet. This has only been going on since Monday of last week.
  • For a week I have experienced a very sweet taste in my mouth. Every time I drink even water, it tastes very sweet. I have also lost a lot of weight. What could it be?
  • I am having pain in the socket of my arm and the pain is running down my arm to my elbow then it feels like my fingers are going numb. This pain is in my left arm. I had surgery back in 2007 on my neck, I have been back to the doctors and the doctor said it needs to be done over again because it didn't fuse. My medical insurance was canceled when the appointment was made to have the surgery so I couldn't have anything done because of no insurance. This surgery was to take place last year November so what I have been doing is taking something to let me go to sleep.
  • Dear Doctor I am 30 year old male from the Philippines.I had a HIV test done with me 5 weeks ago.My question is regarding proper blood collection.I had a finger prick I knew the lancet is new my concern is a micropipette with replaceable tip was used to get blood on my finger.The tip was also new for what I know.But the thing that scared me that someone had been found reactive before I had the test.I learned about it while for my result and talking with the nurse who took my blood she even showed me the assay kit.Surely the same procedure was performed and the same micropipette was used with that person except the tip and the lancet.I had a non reactive on that test I was very happy, supposed to be my conclusive 3 months.When i got home searched about the test kit there Ive seen the instruction that micropipette was supposed to use in extracting serum not whole blood on the finger.A capillary tube should be used on finger prick.My question is that is is proper and safe to use such device in a finger prick procedure?Do I have another risk?Could you please enlighten me on this matter.Thank you so much
  • I always have little white Sputum in my throat (not much thicker).Even if i try to spit it out or swallow, again it will be there.. Some time I hardly try to spit it out and it will end up with vomitting tendency. I do not have any other breathing problem or sick. This started about 6-7 months back.. This is irritating me lot. Can you please help me to solve it out?
  • I am 12 weeks pregnant and someone from work has chicken pox. I don't remember if I ever had chicken pox before. Is there a test to see if I have ever had chicken pox?
  • what it is that for about the last 10 month i can have a conversation with somebody and then the next minute i get angry i am crying a lot and also got a eating disorder and a lot of people are starting to notice when it happens and if you have got any advice for me please.
  • I had a new sex partner 30 days ago. Before we had sex i shaved my hairs on my testicles and around. 5 days later i thought my testicles were enlarged, burned, itched and i formed a bump or blister on inner under part of my thigh. so i got tested at health district for chlamydia, syphillis, gonnoreah they were negative. on visual inspection they saw nothing. my testicles burned and itched health district stated sore on leg was zit. I went to urologist to have visual test he prescribed diflucan and stated use ababy powder burning and itching ceased within several days. I asked urologist if i had std and he laughed and stated no. I also went to two other doctors. one doctor said I shld get tested for herpes since other results were negative just to clear my mind, but could not tell what sore on my leg was. I went to dermatologist who didnt see anything and the sore on my leg was posthyperpigmentation, and i was not to be worried about anything. I am currently itching again and my hair on testicles have grown double what they were. what could cause this?
  • How do I tell the difference between a cold and the flu?
  • Over the years, I have had to wake up many times during the night to use the bathroom. Its becoming more frequent. I went to the doctor and he told me I don't have prostate cancer, but my prostate is big and it is preventing the urine from coming out of my bladder. He said that I should start taking pills to help me urinate. I don't like to take medicine but I can't stand waking up in the middle of the night anymore. My friend told me about a natural herbal extract called saw palmetto and told me its better than taking pills. Is that really true? Are there any side effects?
  • As I have aged, I have developed an ongoing problem with skin problems on my foreskin. I have a recurring condition that seems to cause it to split and become sore and then ultimately to heal. I've used Methasiazone cream, and vaginal yeast creams etc. Any suggestions?
  • Just yesterday, I developed a lump about the size of a small marble on the bottom side of my wrist. I work in manufacturng, lifting 25-75 pounds every 44 seconds. I am thirty four now. What could this be? It doesn't hurt, but it is a solid mass with an evident protrusion.
  • I've had this terrible cough for approximately the last 4-5days, I'm coughing up a thick clear to yelowish mucus...I cough almost constantly, it could start off as a small cough and go to an aggressive cough to the point my eyes are very watery and I cough up this mucus and maybe even vomit. This cough has been interrupting my sleep. I've tried to take a regular cough drop and also taken a sinus congestion and pain over the counter meds that has helped much. I also have a very very slight runny nose. Now my chest hurts and my throat is irritated...what could this possibly be?
  • My sister-in-law has a hard knot on her head (the upper part near the back) . Its been there over a year and is slowly getting larger. She doesn't remember hurting her head and has no idea how or why it is there. Could you tell me what is causing this and if it is serious. If age is a factor she is 41. She hasn't seen a doctor as she doeasnt have insurance. Thank you.
  • I am 59 yrs old and had an accident about 10 yrs ago and developed ringing in my ears since then. I asked my doctor about this and he had no answer (actually said I should answer the door if it rings, Ha) Is there any herb or any solutions to get rid of this constant ringing. Help
  • I've had diabetes for about 20 years and my feet have become more and more numb. Recently, I been getting burning pain in my toes as well. What is going on? What can I do?
  • I've had backpain for the last 3-4 years. It gets worse at times when I tweak it. It gets bad enough that I can't even walk some days. I had an xray two years ago that said nothing was wrong. I've tried tylenol, mot rin, and aspirin. My back pain isn't getting any better. Are there good prescription drugs out there I can take?
  • I got a bad cold 3 months ago and my doctor said I had Mono. I've stopped coughing and all and feel better but I've had these pretty big swollen glands on my neck ever since. Should I get them checked out?
  • What is the best way to treat salmonella food poisoning?
  • I am pregnant and work as an elementary school teacher. One of my students recently had "fifth's disease" which I read was due to a parvovirus infection. I was told by the nurse that it can cause birth defects. What can I do?
  • I pulled my back lifting some luggage this morning. I iced it and it feels better but still hurts. Which pain killer is best for me?
  • My brother had a stent put in and he doesn't have symptoms anymore. He works at a desk job. How long should he expect to be home before he can return to work?
  • Why is there no cure or vaccine for the common cold?
  • I have athletes foot and lamisil hasn't worked. Now I am taking pills. Why are fungal infections so hard to treat?
  • I can feel a strong pulse in my stomach area, does this mean I am getting an aneurysm there?
  • My sister moved into a new house with her sons aged 3 and 5. We're worried about lead poisoning in the kids. They're due for their physical exams next week. The doctor can test for lead? If so, how much lead requires treatment?
  • I am a diabetic. Why does my doctor tell me to wear white socks?
  • What is walking pneumonia, what causes it? How do you treat it?
  • I was opening my shed in my backyard and a bunch of bats few out. I didn't get bit but should I go to the hospital to get checked out for rabies or should I wait and see if I start feeling sick?
  • When would you use a sigmoidoscopy over a colonoscopy?
  • Can I get rabies from a rat bite?
  • My doctor found that I had a lot of bacteria growing in my urine but he said I didn't need antibiotics because it's not an infection. I don't have any symptoms but I thought that bacteria in my urine means that I have a urinary tract infection. What does this mean for me?
  • Can I breastfeed while taking Flagyl?
  • I am 59 and post-menopausal and I have osteoporosis. Is hormone replacement good to prevent worsening of my osteoporosis?
  • I think I'm lactose intolerant. How do I know for sure?
  • My daughter is 15 months and is due for her vaccines I just found out I am pregnant again. I read that some vaccines are live viruses and some vaccines are just the proteins. Is there any danger to me and the new baby with my daughter's vaccines?
  • My father has dementia. How do I know if its alzheimers or if something else is causing it?
  • Why are women more likely to be anemic than men?
  • I'm having trouble sleeping. What can I do to help me get a better night's rest?
  • My kid had a concussion after playing soccer. There wasn't anything wrong with his brain. How long before he can play again?
  • My doctor says I have keloids. I cut myself on the chin a few days ago. Is there anything I can do to stop the scaring?
  • I had a positive PPD test and my chest xray was clean so last year I was treated for 9 months with INH. Do I need repeat chest xrays every year to follow?
  • I've had raynoud's disease for as long as i can remember. My fingers get really painful especially in the winter even with gloves. Is there anything else I can do for it?
  • I take ibuprofen and steroids for arthritis. Everytime I try to stop my steroids, my joints all swell up and it hurts especially in the morning. My doctor now has me taking steroids indefinitely what should I be concerned about?
  • I went to my doctor for my yearly check and he said that I have an abnormal thyroid function test. My tests show that my TSH is low but the other thyroid values were normal. I have a friend who has hyperthyroid but I have none of his symptoms. He said that I have a subclinical thyroid toxicity and we should recheck my labs in 2 months. Do I have anything to worry about?
  • I got diagnosed with something called Pagat's disease and my doctor said that I may have decreased hearing over time. Is there anything I can do?
  • Who should be getting the Flu Vaccine?
  • I have itchiness and flakey skin from my eyebrows for 3 weeks. I used to wash my face with neutrogena soap and changed to a gentler soap (aveeno) but that hasn't helped. My eyebrows look a little bit red and swollen with flakey skin in the hairs. It itches more after I shower and when I rub it, more skin falls off. What do I do?
  • I had a CT scan done as a health check and they found that I have gall stones. They don't bother me and I never knew they were there. My sister had gall stones and she had to go to the hospital for emergency surgery. Should I get my gallbladder taken out?
  • My joints started hurting and swelling yesterday and it is getting worse. My mother has arthritis and this seems similar but I'm only 33. I did have a cold last week and was wondering if it was possible to get arthritis from my cold?
  • I have varicose veins in my legs. What is the best way to get rid of them?
  • I want to get pregnant. When should I start prenatal vitamins?
  • My 3 month old son's right testicle hasn't come down yet. My pediatrician isn't worried at this time but I am. Is there anything I can do?
  • I read that you shouldn't take birth control pills if your blood clots too easy. What other things prevent you from taking birth control pills?
  • Who should be tested for diabetes?
  • I just found out that my daughter is sexually active. Should I take her to the doctor and get a pap smear?
  • I had sex this weekend and didn't use protection. What are my options?
  • My aunt has lupus and my oldest sister was recently diagnosed with lupus. Should I go get tested for lupus?
  • At what point would a person be admitted to the hospital for anorexia?
  • I fell in the bathroom and bruised my nose yesterday. I have now dark circles under my eyes and it hard to breath. What tests do I need?
  • Do I need to take Claritin every day for my allergies?
  • I've had allergies since I was a child with runny nose and itchy swollen eyes. Benedryl makes me drowsy and Allegra doesn't work that well. What is the strongest medication to relieve my allergies?
• Category: Gastroenterology
  • I am a 23 year old female and was recently diagnosed with GERD and diffuse esophageal spasm after having an x-ray, barium swallow, schazki ring removal and balloon stent, endoscopy, and an esophageal manometry. I am now on medication for the esophageal spasms that lower my blood pressure but my blood pressure is low from genetics. Sometimes I get very dizzy and it has gotten to the point that I don't feel comfortable driving. From my research and speaking to relatives in the medical field, being hospitalized and speaking to the hospital doctors, and meeting with my gastroenterologist, it seems that this might be the best case scenario, and that it might never get better. I have read about antidepressants helping rather than heart pressure medication, but my doctor said he doesn't think it would help and if the heart medication is helping the spasms that I should stick with it. I'd like a second opinion.
  • My mom have always constipation maybe because she always in the wheelchair all the time. Is it okay for her to take a Metamucil capsule everyday? What does it really do to her since she always in the wheelchair? Is there any good vitamins for her too?
  • i been having abdominal pain and went to ER the dr did blood tests, urine samples, and also a pelvic exam,, nothing has came back with infection or anything what else could cause this?
  • About 3 weeks ago I started haveing stomach pains, passing stool that had blood in it (less then a spoonful) and was sometimes yellow, diarrhea, mucusy and sometimes ideal looking. I was having muscle twitches in the leg in abdomen and pain in my sides. I went to the ER after I was spitting up blood, I received an Abdominal CT scan, blood work, a Chest X-ray and Urology all came back clear. They told me the blood I spit was from an apple I ate that cut capalaries in my throat and that im probably constipated. I was giving a perscription for a stool softener which I did not use because I had diarrhea the next day. I was supposed to see the Clinic today but I did not go as all these symptoms have passed. My mother said my much younger sister once had the same symptoms but by the time she took her to the doctor they said whatever she had has passed, was I wrong to not go to the clinic?
  • My sister is 35 years old. She said her upper left side is hurt. Shes been in different doctor to check her stomach,liver, etc. And even an ultrasound. Everything is Fine. But she still feel hurt a little even when she apply pressure oh her upper left side.And also she is constantly belching a lot. Sometimes have troulbe to go in the bathroom. She said its been 3 years she have this belching and upper left side hurt. Sometimes she will just ignore this so that she will not depress thinking about her condition. She is loosing weight a little bet now too and also she said,she cant sat down in a long period of time, she feel burning feeling. I dont know what to do! Your advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
  • ok so ever since i can remember i have had like body aches. i crack my finger, back, neck, almost everything or it hurts bad. i get frequent headaches. i have been diagnosed with bi-polar depression-almost a little over a year ago, then after that bad anxiety, then lately A.D.D but nothing was taken seriously and im no longer on any medications. last summer i got strep -guttate psoriasis for 3 months (it sucked and was bad) the only thing that worked was getting my tonsils out. after that i started getting like hot flashes and chills here and there during the days or nights and i also have a dry cough ive had for a couple months that wont go away. okay now that past few weeks have been the worst. so ive been feeling kinda sick and my stomach hurts a bit through out the day and ive been having diarrhea (ew) and this acidic burn which is whats bothering me the most. nights are the worst just because im laying down and when i lay down the acidic burn in my stomach goes straight to the back of my throat. it hurts and i feel like im gonna throw up but i manage to keep it down at least that far. this week ive gone to the bathroom almost 7 times a day and 2-3 of those were unpleasent up-set stomachs. idk im just sick of always being sick and i want to know what wrong with me
  • My son is 4 weeks old and cant poop on his own. I've tried karo and it hasn't helped. his poop is soft and right there at the edge of his rectum and he strains and pushes his heart out but nothing comes out unless I use a qtip. Could there be something wrong with his bowels?
  • I am about a little over six months pregnant. I am having this pain in my lower back and my lower abdomen. It is causing me not able to walk because it is very painful. When i sit it hurts a little but when it is time for me to get up and walk the pain is very harsh. wanted to know what could be going on?
  • i have a rather embarrasing problem... i noticed it when i was on the toilet... i have these tiny little things like worms in 'that area' and they seem to move. i have noticed them before but they went away so i thought nothing of it... but theyre back and im confused. what could they be?
  • I am a 35 year old white female who as a child was treated for scoliosis. I wore a Milwalkee brace till my hips fused over and I was done growing. I do not know the degree of my curve but I do know that it is an "S" curve. I never experienced any pain as a young person, maybe just a little bit uncomforatable. Recently my back has been hurting and I have been experience right abdominal pain between the rib cage and the hip, it is so painful at times it is hard to function. This pain can last an hour to 12 hours... I have tried OTC aleve, ibeuprofen, and tylenol, the best thing so far is a heating pad but none of these help eleviate the pain. I also have polycystic ovarian syndrome, but my obgyn did a ultrasound and that does not seem to be the problem with the abdominal pain. People have suggested to me that maybe it is something with the bowels, but I don't seem to have a problem having a bm and all that seems to be normal.... HELP! any suggestions
  • I am a 50 years old and had a total hysterectomy 4 1/2 years ago. I have never been on replacement hormones, due to a tia 6 months after my total hysterectomy. I have recently been dx with high choletrol 319 and a low Vit D level. I am taking Vit D 50,000UI 2x week, and a daily med for cholestrol. I suffer from What I call Hot Flashes everyday. This has been going on for along time (years) I get a sick feeling in my stomache, my vision gets slightly blurred, my heart pounds rapidly,and I sweat terribly. My question is- How many is normal? Yesterday I journaled them-I had 8 during the day and 4 during the night. Yesterday was actually a good day? Thank you for your help.
  • I am a 54 year old woman taking Synthroid and a pill to help control my bladder (can't think of its name). For the last several years, I have had problems after eating. I rarely feel hungry and get a full feeling in stomach after just a few bites. 30 - 60 minutes after eating a meal, I have to run to the bathroom and have diarrhea. Sometimes, I have to go back to the bathroom and have more loose stool. Will just taking fiber help this or is there something more serious happening?
  • My dad has cancer. He was recently admitted for bleeding in the stomach. His bleeding and blood count is stable for now. the doctors are not allowing him to eat solid food yet. he is receiving only soduim chloride in a IV. Since it was started he has had numerous soft bowel movements. is the soduim chloride the cause of the bowel movement even if he is not eating solids?
  • I am passing a jelly like substance with my stool in the past 4 days, I've had a colonoscopy recent and 2 pollups were clipped, i've been trying to reduce my weight so i've been drinking green tea with lemon and no coffee and creamers...
  • Hello, I am 49 years old and a woman. I have alot of joint pain, in hips, shoulders, and feet hurt also. Told it is osteoarthritus. I took a pack of prednisone. When I took the ten pills for a couple of days, I felt so much better, but then as they tapered down back in alot of pain. I take a lot of Ibuprofen also. The doctor said my bone density test showed I have oseopenia. I am 130 pounds 5'3''. Lately especially at night , my arms near shoulder area will kinda jerk for no reason, sometimes arm jerks back kinda like a spasm, not painful just makes me feel real edgy and upset. Legs do this some too. If I use my arms alot or stand for very long hips hurt and shoulders and hard to raise my hands over my head. I have a 12 year old son and would love to play ball ect. with him but when i even pitch my arms ache really bad and even hard to sleep on them at night. Has a test for Lupus and Rhuematoid arthritus and they said they were negative. Please help. Bones make noise climbing stairs etc, a crinkly sound.
  • I have had worms for over 10 years now, I tried doses of Zentel and Vermox and alleviation was just temporary as they are still there
  • just woke at 333am to go pee , im 49 and had a radical hysterectomy in 2000, i have a discharge from my area when i wiped myself / with alittle odor , i am scared there is nothing in there anymore ...cramping in front and lower back, can you give me advice??????? thank you.
  • "I analyzed on the Hepatitis C a week ago. The answer was following : Hepatitis C-virus-RNA positive; Bilirubin total 0.6; ALT (GPT) 95; AST (GOT) 70; GGT 24. I also did Fibroscan and the result was 4.9. Blood examination and liver Doppler Ultrasound is according to the norm. I would like to know, what does these answers mean. Is this connected with the serious complications?" I asked you this question a week ago and you have given me very exhaustive answer,thank you very much for this,but I would like to know,according to these results,is there any inevitability of treatment with Interferon? Thank you in advance.
  • My son is 7. He has encopresis (his accidents have slowed to about once a week now). He falls a lot, clumsy, runs into objects like curbs or shelves at a store. His falling is a daily occurrence. He fell last night and fell three more times when trying to get off of the ground. I had to physically help him up. He is extremely sensitive to noise, as a baby he would cover his ears and cry if there was a loud noise. He has normal hearing according to the ENT doctors here. He tells me that the "fast cars" distract him at school (he can hear the cars going down the street outside of his school). If he gets close to my mouth or nose he will tell me that I am breathing loudly. He tells his friends to get out of his face or covers his ears because they are "giving him a headache" or just too loud. He has problems putting his feelings/thoughts into words. A lot of times we are left trying to interpret what he says or asking him questions trying to figure out what's going on with him....for instance he was hit at school once and came home with a black eye. He told me one story, told his teacher a different story and told his sister another. We still don't know who hit him but he knew that he was hit and that it wasn't from falling. He gets upset and cries over strange things like being told to go to the bathroom before we leave for the park. He gets frustrated when things aren't going right. He is easily fatigued. He is on the lazy side, his arms and legs are "floppy" if you carry him he doesn't hold on he just hangs. He is constantly moving or fidgeting. He makes good grades in school but he has to be constantly told to do his work. I find myself trying to get his attention a lot, especially when we are in the car and I cannot be close to him or turn around and look at him. We are being sent for a neurological evaluation but I am curious what these symptoms are indicative of??
  • I AM 41 YR. OLD MALE MY BOWEL MOVEMENT HAS BEEN A GREEN COLOR FOR A FOR DAYS, LIGHT GREEN, I HAVE NOT CHANGED ANYTHING IN MY DIET, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
  • I analyzed on the Hepatitis C a week ago. The answer was following : Hepatitis C-virus-RNA positive; Bilirubin total 0.6; ALT (GPT) 95; AST (GOT) 70; GGT 24. I also did Fibroscan and the result was 4.9. Blood examination and liver Doppler Ultrasound is according to the norm. I would like to know, what does these answers mean. Is this connected with the serious complications?
  • Sir, I have been noticing that some black spots are coming in body since last one month . Before it arrives , there is itching on that location and after two days one black spot (like black mole) appearing in that itching area. After it comes there is no itching and no pain. In my whole body around 15-18 black spots are there. Could you please advise me is there any serious problem to me?
  • Will the lapband help with diabetes? If you have belly fat. Do Insurance cover this process?
  • I was wondering if not taking my thyroid medication could stop my period? Even though when I was at Job Corps they wouldn't give me my medication it didn't stop it there, and I was there for 8 months and it hasn't been 8 months yet!
  • My doctor found out that I have some ulcers in my stomach and my intestine. She said it was from an infection. Why would bacteria in my stomach cause me to have these ulcers?
  • Im having severe itching of the legs .. upper and lower ,front and back of them .no place else just the legs ... its so bad thet sometimes i scratch so bad thet i bleed .. i have no discolor of skin before i itch but after it causes little red bumps .. it been this way for ab 7 months and its making me want to pull my hair out ... please help me ... im only 21 and i dont want this to stay this way .. ive changed my soap , lotion , clothes wash , sheets , shampoo, everything i could think of ... please help me
  • I am 26 years old. I was on the depo injection for three years and came off it over a year ago. I have not had a period since before I went on the injection. I am worried because in the past six months I have put over 3 stones on, I have sharp pains in my lower abdomen and pelvis and aching in my back. I also feel constantly sick and often am, I have constant diarrhea and sometimes can go to the toliet 7 times a day, and my upper abdomen is sore to touch. My doctor did a scan on my ovaries and they were fine but will not do anything else for me I am in pain and I think that this is wrong.
  • 5 weeks ago I’ve been diagnosed with erosive esophagitis and erosive gastroduodenitis and have been put on 40mg of Nexium ever since. I’ve only experienced heartburn very rarely and my other symptoms include gagging and stomach contents fluxing back up. Not only that these symptoms haven’t disappeared, I’ve also started to feel tightness around my throat and my neck (like my throat is obstructed) and sometimes, when swallowing, feel either a small lump in the throat or some food being stuck onto it. Various tests have been carried out (including heart, kidneys etc.) and they all came back good, so I’m just wondering could erosive esophagitis be responsible for the feeling in my throat? Also, how long does it take for Nexium to kick in and a condition like this one to heal? I surely hoped that by following the recommendations (proper diet, avoid spicy foods, caffeine, etc) and taking the medications, the problem would start to improve after a month?
  • I’m a 37 yr old female who believes I’m in perimenopause. I’m on the pill and my bloodwork comes back saying that my hormone levels are normal, but yet I’ve had hot flashes for 5 yrs and I keep getting dizzy spells and bad bouts of nausea. Is this normal and do you think I’m in perimenopause?
  • I am currently in the process of divorcing my husband - who does not want this divorce. He is a 41 year old alcoholic and has a history of not telling the truth. Recently the following has happened and I am not sure if he is telling me the truth, or just playing some sick games to mess with me. I would like to know if what he is telling me is medically possible, or medically impossible, because it sounds very strange to me. Here is his story... His company insisted he go to the hospital right away because during his last company enforced physical 6 months prior) he had some blood tests come back with something out of wack. Though he was feeling fine, he went to the hospital as instructed. At the hospital he was told that he had lost more than half his blood. They gave him "4 units". Then they put a scope down his throat to see why he was bleeding. They confirmed 6 bleeding ulcers. They caulderized them and sent him home the next day. When he went back to work 2 weeks later, they told him he needed the doctor to "clear" him for work before he could come back. When he went to the doctor to get cleared, it was determined that he was still bleeding and that they now needed to do a cat scan to see why because the ulcers had been fixed. A cat scan was taken. When the results came back he was told that he had colon cancer and it was really bad, that it has spread outside the colon. A couple of days later he went to get a colonoscopy. At that time he told the doctor that over the last two weeks he was having severe pains in his abdomen. The doctor told him that this type of cancer does not come with a lot of pain, so maybe he didn't have cancer after all... that maybe he had a ruptured appendix and what was actually on the cat scan was fluids from the ruptured appendix. So the colonoscopy was cancelled because if they did that, then it could possibly kill him if he had a ruptured appendix. He was given a 10-day prescription of antibiotics and an new appointment was scheduled for the colonoscopy in two weeks. No additional tests or hospitalization was done at this point. I was under the impression that a ruptured appendix would kill if not treated immediately by removal of the appendix, and I told him that. He said that the doctor told him that it is possible, to survive a ruptured appendix. So now he has me waiting two more weeks to see if he has colon cancer, or if he had a ruptured appendix. This all sounds so crazy to me. I hate not to believe him, especially if he really does have cancer, but logically I am having a hard time with believing all this, especially given his history of heavy drinking and lies.
  • Have you ever had an orgasm so big that you squirted, but it also made you poop? What is the reason for this?
  • I have been sick for quite some time with stomach problems and lung problems. I recently had a D Dimer done which resaults were 2.0 as well on a ct scan they found There is atelectasis in the lingula anterolaterally and inferiorly. Atelectasis versus scarring is seen in the midaspect of the lung bases. There is a tiny, non calcified nodule in the left major fissure measuring 0.4 cm in diameter. That was directly from the resaults. Quite a few family members including aunts uncles and mother had blood clots in their lungs. As well my grandfather passed of lung cancer when I was about 12 years old. Is there any advice you can give me? I have tried getting answers from my primary who just blows me off stating I have mood problems (which they said I had right after the lose of my 25 day old son so yes I would be majorly depressed.) I have tried getting answers for a while now with no real answers just that it is in my head because "I have Depression due to the lose of my son." This same doctor tried telling me that all my lower left abdominal pain was from a cyst on my overy which I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis by a different Dr who ordered a colonoskopy(spelling?) My dr wanted me to cancel that procedure which I am not going to because I feel that procedure is nessasary to find the full cause of my stomach pain but my dr perscribed 2 antibiotics because my wbc was elevated. (he said that was caused because of diverticulitis yet according to him I dont have that) I know it dont make since. Also when I eat certion foods my stomach pain gets worse.
  • Every time i eat i feel sick at the top of my stomach only the top where the stomach connects and i have puked from it i have learn to hold it down. Even drink does it and now sometimes i get this heat burning all over my abdomen then i get sick but sometimes it's before i get sick. Can someone help me? Thank you. Also its when I'm in the middle of eating sometimes sooner then that! It's been going on a few months now maybe longer i always ignored it but now it's gotten 10x worse. I also have this strange bruise like thing on my left ribcage it doesn't hurt and it was going away but it came back and i have also been feeling very lightheaded.
  • Me and my boyfriend had sex for the first time at the end of December, (we used a condom which I'm pretty sure did not break) and I was on microgynon so I never worried about pregnancy. My next withdrawal bleed was possibly a day late and slightly lighter, but when this came I was reassured I was safe. Pretty much straight after this bleed, I had an accident on my leg which caused me to have multiple xrays and scans - I was asked if 'there is any chance you could be pregnant?' to which I answered no but it got me thinking again. Since then I've been having symptoms which I know can be brought on by me worrying about it. I took a pregnancy test just to be sure which came out negative (around 6/7 weeks after sex) I had to stop taking microgynon (with 4 left in the strip) on the same day due to needing surgery on my leg, and four days later I had a normal withdrawal bleed (like the others since being on microgynon) and when this bleed ended, I took another hpt (with my first wee of the day) which also came out negative. Could I still be pregnant or is it extreme paranoia? (I was taking the full doses of ibuprofen for two weeks due to my leg, I possibly developed a reaction to this which could account for some symptoms?) SYMPTOMS - Bloating, urinating little and often, slight nausea, gas, slight constipation.
  • I woke up several times throughout the night covered in diarrhea, even when I am awake its like I cannot control my bowels, not even long enough to get to the toilet. I'm only 20 years old and I'm sure this isn't normal. Also, its like water.
  • I just drank a drink that had been sitting around and noticed mold in the liquid. How serious is this? I only took a swallow before noticing the mold - probably 1-2 ounces.
  • Dear Doctors, I have a sistet-in-law who was very stressed and started not being ableto eat. She was over 200lbs. and now weighs 90lbs. at 5'4". She has been to many doctors and they have told her that her stomach has stopped working and her heart is weakened. She swears she is not anorexic but I'm sure this situation is similiar to what happens in that disease. They also told her there was an experimental drug from Canada to jump start her digestive system but now say she isn't a candidate because of her heart. They sent her to New Orleans for a consult to have some sort of pump inserted but they say that is a 2 month wait. Please is there any special doctors or hospital where we can bring her, we are afraid she is going to die!
  • I am always hungry but i eat small portions! I can never finish a whole meal. (for example if i go out to eat & order a burger ill cut it in half & be STUFFED!) but ill be hungry an hour later? Also I'm not sure if this comes hand in hand but, i think i have IBS! i get pains EVERDAY! more then once a day, & at this point I'm USED to it, but its a little irritating when I'm at work, & just want to CURL up in a ball because it hurts that bad & (when i go it is rarely ever solid)
  • I woke up this morning with a very uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. It felt like I had something stuck there and it wasn't going down. It wasn't a sharp pain but I couldn't walk right because of how it burned. I also couldn't eat or drink anything. It went away after a few hours. What could this be? What is causing this? Should I go see a doctor?
  • For a week I have experienced a very sweet taste in my mouth. Every time I drink even water, it tastes very sweet. I have also lost a lot of weight. What could it be?
  • I had sex a week ago today. i have been feeling severe nausea but no vomiting everysince. my cycle runs 22 instead of 28 days. my stomach hurts all the time now. could i be pregnant? and is it too soon to take a test at the dr office
  • I recently read an article on internal parasites. Scarry! I would like to know if there is a detox/cleanse you would recommend. I looked around online and there are some out there but some of them don't sound trustworthy. What is your opinion regarding parasites. should everyone do a cleanse and how often? Thank you.
  • What is the best way to treat salmonella food poisoning?
  • I had a few polyps removed on my last coloscopy. When should I be getting my next one?
  • I had gotten Hepatitis A from travelling to Guatemala. I'm going down again next month. Do I need to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A before I go to prevent getting it again?
  • I can feel a strong pulse in my stomach area, does this mean I am getting an aneurysm there?
  • My sister moved into a new house with her sons aged 3 and 5. We're worried about lead poisoning in the kids. They're due for their physical exams next week. The doctor can test for lead? If so, how much lead requires treatment?
  • When would a person need dialysis?
  • When would you use a sigmoidoscopy over a colonoscopy?
  • After I get my gall bladder removed, is there anything i need to change about what I eat?
  • Can I breastfeed while taking Flagyl?
  • What's the difference between albendazole and mebendazole?
  • I take ibuprofen and steroids for arthritis. Everytime I try to stop my steroids, my joints all swell up and it hurts especially in the morning. My doctor now has me taking steroids indefinitely what should I be concerned about?
• Category: General Medicine
  • I am a nineteen year old female. I have one blister in my mouth on the right anterior pillar. It hurts to swallow. What could be the cause of this? I have no other symptoms and I have never had this happen before. I woke up two days ago with pain in my throat. I assumed it was a sore throat but I noticed that it hurt near the back of my mouth instead of the actual throat. I have not done anything treat the pain except eat a tablespoon of honey before going to sleep.
  • Im 28 and been having dull pain in my lower pelvic area more on my left side but I feel it on my right just not as strong I feel it in my lower back its been a week now and no change any ideas of what it could be?
  • I've had a bump under the skin of my armpit for a few months but it hasn't been red or sore. It recently started oozing whitish, greenish puss with an odor. It's still not red, nor ever really looked like a pimple. What could it be? Maybe from an ingrown hair?
  • I fell down on friday and gauged my elbow. A small piece of meat was hanging and I cleaned it with peroxide adn neosporin. I broke it open tonight and clear bloody fluid drained out. I woke up two days ago with mod. to sev. pain in my forearm ext. I am wondering if this is from an infection and how severe it could get. I have no insurance and no money so going to the doctor would have to be damn near life and death.
  • I've been having headaches/migraines for about 10 years(26 years old now). The frequency of them vary from anywhere between once every few months to twice a week. I've gone to several doctors and neurologists and have tried all sorts of migraine medications with not much success. I have not had any tests run such as an MRI or CATSCAN. I have kept a journal to try to find what may trigger these: food, lack of sleep, stress, caffeine, menstral cycle, etc. I have noticed that the symptoms are almost always the same. I normally wake up with them. I have no sensitivity to light, however I'm very sensitive to sound. The pain is always in my left eye brow, my left eye, behind my left eye, and bone of my left eye socket, and the top of both the bottom and top of my teeth (only on my left side). I also get nauseaus and vomit with them. I am planning on going to a dentist now because I am thinking now that it may be TMJ. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and anovulation. At first I thought it may be related to hormonal imbalances. Any suggestions I would greatly appreciate.
  • When I was 15 I had a sore that looked like an irritated ingrown hair, it became very painful, a stinging pain, I had a doctor at my local hospital (which is known for being wrong and unprofessional) tell me it was herpes just by looking at it, I havent had any symptoms till now 5 years later, which looks like a 1 to 3 scattered out little pimples in my pubic area above my genitals, does this sound like herpes?
  • I have a bump on my penis. I am not sure if it is a black head or ingorn hair. I was recently tested for STD's. I do not have any STD's. I shave my pubic hairs on a regular basis. I have had this bump for about 2 weeks which was the last time I shaved my pubic hair. I have used Clearasil it helped shrink the bump but did not clear up the bump. I used rubbing alcohol it helped shrink the bump but did not clear up the bump. I don't have insurance so I am not sure what to do. Any feedback you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your assistance. How can I get rid of this bump?!
  • I had a physical examination and what I want to ask what is the reason my monocytes is high is it because I've got anemia or it's related to something else and is anything else I need to get worried about regarding the result I've got?
  • I think I have the flu but I'm not sure
  • My mom wondering what is best for her to check her pelvis. Is CAT scan determine whats happen to her pelvis? She want to know if CAt scan could tell if my mom pelvis damage. What is the difference between CAT scan and MRI. Since my mom is paralyzed. Also is it necessary if she could start physical therapy without asking a Doctor? Thank you!
  • i been having abdominal pain and went to ER the dr did blood tests, urine samples, and also a pelvic exam,, nothing has came back with infection or anything what else could cause this?
  • About 3 weeks ago I started haveing stomach pains, passing stool that had blood in it (less then a spoonful) and was sometimes yellow, diarrhea, mucusy and sometimes ideal looking. I was having muscle twitches in the leg in abdomen and pain in my sides. I went to the ER after I was spitting up blood, I received an Abdominal CT scan, blood work, a Chest X-ray and Urology all came back clear. They told me the blood I spit was from an apple I ate that cut capalaries in my throat and that im probably constipated. I was giving a perscription for a stool softener which I did not use because I had diarrhea the next day. I was supposed to see the Clinic today but I did not go as all these symptoms have passed. My mother said my much younger sister once had the same symptoms but by the time she took her to the doctor they said whatever she had has passed, was I wrong to not go to the clinic?
  • I am a 14 year old girl and almost a week ago my hip popped while I was stretching. I've tried having baths and stuff but it hasnt worked. It still really hurts (in fact its gotten a bit worse) and I dont know what may have happened to it. What may I have done and what should I do to help?
  • i have a boil that was lanced the packing fell out it won't drain and its closing up while continuing to swell should i go back and have them look at it again?
  • I had 2 cortisone injections in my back. 3 weeks apart. the last one was three weeks ago. 2 weeks ago, I have symptoms of moon face. I want to know if it will go away and how long will it take.
  • I used to take Ambien XR 10mg on a nightly basis and just switched to Lunesta 3mg. I had a hard time sleeping after taking my Lunesta medication as prescribed and took a second pill to sleep. I'm seeking advice on whether or not I should continue taking two Lunesta 3mg pills to sleep.
  • I ask my Mom About her condition when it really start. She said to me it start when she is pregnant for the 4rth baby.While shes pregnant,she walk with a limp. And sometimes she use a cane or a crutches. After the the 4rth baby was born thats the time she cant walk or stand.she have fearness to control her balance. In that time she is 30 years old. We have four childrens in our family. I am the third child on that time. My Older sister on that time is 11, my 2nd borther is 6,and I am 4 years old. I am to small yet to remember. But this is my Mom History when we are little. After my younger brother born. 3-4 months later they go in the hospital to check my Mom health condition. According to the Doctor she have a tumor in his spinal column. The Doctor said it really needs surgery. 2 weeks after the surgery done. They go home.The Doctor said 3-6 months my Mom will be walking. And then my Mom stayed at home. She said to me while she at home she dont really have any Physical Therapy to help her. Except her Sister she help to exercise her legs sometimes. That is really big different because there is no Proffessional Therapist help my Mom that time. We dont have money. I was to small then 4 years old. I cant remember what is really happened to my Mom. My older sister she is 11 years old. She is the one taking care of me, as well as my 6 years old brother.Thats why untill now still hoping, If my mom have the chance to walk again. My youngest brother is 24 years old. Thats the time she starts cant walk after my younger brother born. Its starts in year 1987- up to this year 2011. She is in the wheelchair now. As i mentioned in my first question. If i try to pinch her both legs it start jumping. she still feel a sensation if i touch her legs. By the way my Mom lived in the Philippines right now. Thank you very much for reading my long questions! Hope my Mom have the chance to walk again. Any Advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you very much. Have a good Day!
  • My husband 73, is on Lasix and for three days failed to take his lasix and last night had a pain in his big toe and when he looked at it it was very red and swollen and quite painful. He decided to take a half tasblet of lasix and later in the night unable to sleep decided to take another whole tablet and this morning felt fine and the redness and swelling in the big toe had disappeared so he felt it not necessary to see a doctor. I, on the other hand feel very uneasy and niow wonder what was the cause and should we treat it more seriously. Please advise soon. Thanks
  • At age 53 can intraductal papilloma appear without a nipple discharge?
  • My girlfriend recently suffered from Sun Poisoning. Her face swelled up pretty bad and she developed a scab on her cheek. Her swelling and scabbing have began to subside but now she is complaining of a severe pain under her armpit. Is this related?
  • WHAT IS A HEART MURMUR ? IS IT SERIOUS.
  • http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/images/i02/l/03.jpg Above is a link to a tick I removed today. I came off very easy and I put it in a baggy. I then cleaned the bite area right away. What else do i need to do?
  • ok so ever since i can remember i have had like body aches. i crack my finger, back, neck, almost everything or it hurts bad. i get frequent headaches. i have been diagnosed with bi-polar depression-almost a little over a year ago, then after that bad anxiety, then lately A.D.D but nothing was taken seriously and im no longer on any medications. last summer i got strep -guttate psoriasis for 3 months (it sucked and was bad) the only thing that worked was getting my tonsils out. after that i started getting like hot flashes and chills here and there during the days or nights and i also have a dry cough ive had for a couple months that wont go away. okay now that past few weeks have been the worst. so ive been feeling kinda sick and my stomach hurts a bit through out the day and ive been having diarrhea (ew) and this acidic burn which is whats bothering me the most. nights are the worst just because im laying down and when i lay down the acidic burn in my stomach goes straight to the back of my throat. it hurts and i feel like im gonna throw up but i manage to keep it down at least that far. this week ive gone to the bathroom almost 7 times a day and 2-3 of those were unpleasent up-set stomachs. idk im just sick of always being sick and i want to know what wrong with me
  • Current issue: An Instant INTENSE throbbing headache during physical exertion lasting 3-4 minutes followed by dull non-throbbing headache lasting for days. Average (for past 6 months) systolic reading of 145 dropped to 116 at doctors visit following onset. Other Recent Issues: Lightheadedness to pre-syncope during physical exertion (fairly common during workouts for last 90 days, though progressively improving); Postural Syncope within minutes after physical exertion (one time occurrence approximately 30 days ago); Kink in neck to upper back limiting neck’s range of movement( 10 days ago till current most likely from weight lifting, progressively improving); Above average “shakiness” in legs during workout (Twice within last month) Prior Occurrences: Incident 1 Age: 15-16 Activity: utilizing leg press Symptoms: While straining, felt a “snap” at the base of my neck. This lead to an intense headache for a few minutes, and a stiff neck for a few days. Incident 2 Age: 17-18 Activity: Receiving fellacio Symptoms: Instant INTENSE throbbing headache lasting several hours followed by dull non-throbbing headache lasting for days. General Info Age: 26 Sex: Male Recent Changes: Changed diet for the better about 5 months ago, mostly eliminating junkfood and eating a more balanced diet. Increased workout routine about 3 months ago, both weightlifting and cardiovascular (crossfit). Started taking “Animal Pak” (multivitamin on steroids) and weightgainer (primarily a blend of Protein and 5 grams of Creatine Monohydrate)one month ago.
  • I have black spots that appear associated with severe itching it gets worse when I'm in the shower and the black spots get bigger and spread daily am 29 years old have not switched any type of creams or detergents are perfumes.
  • HI. I am having a lot of pain in between my right shoulder blade and spine area. The pain only occurs when i try to twist my upper body or move my right arm sort of behind me to "get" to something. This has been going on for 6 weeks and i cannot remember doing anything that would have caused this. It also hurts when i am bent over and take a deep breath. It is really annoying and i am not sure what to do about it. I am getting worried and nervous. Do you have any advice??
  • I have a puss like substance leaking from my penis. it stinks and makes my penis stik to my underwear. sumtimes its solid white and sumtimes its yellow. there was only one time since this has happened that it burned very slightly when i urninated, but thats happened before when i was never sexually active. what could this be?
  • I have a rib cage question. My rib cage seems to be kinda cock eyed or tilted. my left side is sticking out about 3 inches and my right seems to be diviting in. I went to a x-ray center and they said that I may have cartilage built up on my right or could be some kinda genetic thing. Me and my brother are the only ones in the family to show this issue
  • i recently had my doctor retired on me i was giving an albuteral inhaler for coughing it was persitant cough for two months after the second month i start to wheeze the doctors never give me refils the cough drops and syrups do not work it is like a chronic cough. my family has a history of asthma, even the emergency room doctors wont give me the inhalers, its embarassin and seems like the inhaler is the only thing that helps what can i do not smoke
  • I had unprotected oral sex practiced on me by a friend of mine which ive had sexual contact with about 3 months ago . This took place 6 days ago and ever since then i have an irritated penis and burning sensation when i urinate as well as stomech / abdominal pain and random pain on my penis. I have been tested for all std's prior to that and was clean. She did not have any signs or symptoms of any STD . I talked to my uncle and the dr office and they said its most likely trauma because she swallowed and irritated my urinary tract or penis overall. My main concern is herpes , what do you think?
  • The last few months I've noticed a rattling in my right lung...it kinda of just happens randomly and as soon as I move it goes away...I'm not really sure if its something I should be concerned about? It's not painful...just a bit uncomfortable...
  • I've been having pressure were my bladder is and lower back pain and frequent urination.at times/ some times im fine and i might not have that problem for months but now its happening again the pressure and lower back pain is getting worst im planning to go to my doctor about it but i would like to know what it might be will you please tell me what could be the problem. ps/ ive stop getting my period about 8 monyhs ago but i have not had a hysterectomy
  • I am trying to urinate but with difficulty. I had a checked up by a Doctor few weeks ago and everything was okay. Also when I am ejaculating the semen does not come out fast but slowly.
  • Hello, I am having a few issues. I am late on my period by a month. I have lower back pains, nipple tenderness, nausea, and dizziness. I took a pregnancy test yesterday but it came out negative. Should I take another one, or what should I do?
  • Hi, I am a 16 year old gymnast and have been experiencing a constant numb, tingling pain in my lower back, it is only on the right side and runs down until just above my knee cap. The pain is much worse when sitting but is always there, I have had it for a couple of days now but have ignored it as I am used to dealing with injuries with my sport. It seems to be getting worse now so would really appreciate some help.
  • What are the implications of protein and blood in the urine of a black woman?
  • im 47 and 4 days ago my whole pelvic area felt "bruised" and has felt the same since. I dont have any problems going to the bathroom but my bladder area is tender and i also have fluctuating temps. the only thing ive noticed different is my urine is quite darker than normal and im also drinking considrably more water.
  • i have a rather embarrasing problem... i noticed it when i was on the toilet... i have these tiny little things like worms in 'that area' and they seem to move. i have noticed them before but they went away so i thought nothing of it... but theyre back and im confused. what could they be?
  • I have been diagnosed with Y chromosome deletion. What are my chances of impregnating my wife naturally?
  • I was just wondering if i could get an STD if an unprotected vaginal sexual encounter happened, but lasted for less than a minute and the guy wasn't arroused, and no semen or precum was exchanged?
  • I am a 50 years old and had a total hysterectomy 4 1/2 years ago. I have never been on replacement hormones, due to a tia 6 months after my total hysterectomy. I have recently been dx with high choletrol 319 and a low Vit D level. I am taking Vit D 50,000UI 2x week, and a daily med for cholestrol. I suffer from What I call Hot Flashes everyday. This has been going on for along time (years) I get a sick feeling in my stomache, my vision gets slightly blurred, my heart pounds rapidly,and I sweat terribly. My question is- How many is normal? Yesterday I journaled them-I had 8 during the day and 4 during the night. Yesterday was actually a good day? Thank you for your help.
  • I have red itchy bumps on my body, mostly on my arms and stomach, but on my neck, feet and legs too. Ive been getting these bumps for quite a few months now..but i thought they would go away, apparently not. At first i thought i had bedbugs, washed all my bed covers, and exchanged mattresses. But the bumps kept coming. What do i have and how to get rid of it?
  • I am a 54 year old woman taking Synthroid and a pill to help control my bladder (can't think of its name). For the last several years, I have had problems after eating. I rarely feel hungry and get a full feeling in stomach after just a few bites. 30 - 60 minutes after eating a meal, I have to run to the bathroom and have diarrhea. Sometimes, I have to go back to the bathroom and have more loose stool. Will just taking fiber help this or is there something more serious happening?
  • Hello, I am 49 years old and a woman. I have alot of joint pain, in hips, shoulders, and feet hurt also. Told it is osteoarthritus. I took a pack of prednisone. When I took the ten pills for a couple of days, I felt so much better, but then as they tapered down back in alot of pain. I take a lot of Ibuprofen also. The doctor said my bone density test showed I have oseopenia. I am 130 pounds 5'3''. Lately especially at night , my arms near shoulder area will kinda jerk for no reason, sometimes arm jerks back kinda like a spasm, not painful just makes me feel real edgy and upset. Legs do this some too. If I use my arms alot or stand for very long hips hurt and shoulders and hard to raise my hands over my head. I have a 12 year old son and would love to play ball ect. with him but when i even pitch my arms ache really bad and even hard to sleep on them at night. Has a test for Lupus and Rhuematoid arthritus and they said they were negative. Please help. Bones make noise climbing stairs etc, a crinkly sound.
  • I have had worms for over 10 years now, I tried doses of Zentel and Vermox and alleviation was just temporary as they are still there
  • I had a UTI 3 weeks ago. I've been getting occasional pressure and I thought maybe the infection returned. However, when going to my GP-the urine test came back negative. The pressure has been constant now for a few days though it so far has not woken me at night. I am not pregnant
  • I usually have a muscular stomach. I worked my abs for the first time in about a year, a week ago. For the past 3 days, my lower abdomen has been swollen to the point that when I walk it even jiggles, which is extremely abnormal for me considering how flat and tight my stomach usually is. Also, It's sore to raise my arms or stretch my stomach. I was wondering if this was a pulled muscle or some other work out related injurgy, and if it's normal? Or should I seek medical attention?
  • I have cyst on the side of my throat and I need a surgery i live in vegas but don't know where to go to have surgery as I've been told to do. I am female 42 yrs old and have been with this for about 2 months. I feel more pain when I am angry.
  • I have not felt well for 12 weeks. I also haven't had my period in 4 months. It hasnt regulated yet but its is still a long time not to have it. please help thanks!
  • Am going to married and we dont want kid immediately after marriage as we want to postpone the same. The only way to achieve this is by using condoms, if yes how frequency we have to use. Any suggestions on this will be really helpful.
  • What can cause dizziness, partial loss of eyesight, random numbness in the face and arm, and nausea? (20 year old female with PCOS)
  • "I analyzed on the Hepatitis C a week ago. The answer was following : Hepatitis C-virus-RNA positive; Bilirubin total 0.6; ALT (GPT) 95; AST (GOT) 70; GGT 24. I also did Fibroscan and the result was 4.9. Blood examination and liver Doppler Ultrasound is according to the norm. I would like to know, what does these answers mean. Is this connected with the serious complications?" I asked you this question a week ago and you have given me very exhaustive answer,thank you very much for this,but I would like to know,according to these results,is there any inevitability of treatment with Interferon? Thank you in advance.
  • About ten months ago during a routine check up / followed by blood and lipid panel it was discovered that my TSH levels were high. My FT4 and T3 levels however were in normal range. I was placed on Levothyroxine to treat what they diagnosed as Hashimoto's which of course is a form of hypothyroidism. I however had absolutely no physical or noticible symptoms. Over the past year I have had 3 blood tests since my baseline was obtained and dosage chaged from 50 to 75 to 88 to 75mcmg. My triglycerides levels have gone up from 75 to 180 over that period of time. The only variable that has changed was being placed on this medication. This is alarming to me that the doctor has not pointed this out and I have no history (or family history) of high triglycerides. What could be causing this? From research I have done if I had hypothryroidism the triglycerides should have been elevated prior and the medication would have helped however I am experiencing the opopposite. Any insight to this occurance would be gratefully accepted. Thank you.
  • I have a black spot on my leg and they have done an ultra sound and said its okay but I know thats not right.
  • Is it normal for my HDL cholesterol to increase as my LDL and general cholesterol increases? Whenever my cholesterol goes up, so does my HDL level.
  • I AM 41 YR. OLD MALE MY BOWEL MOVEMENT HAS BEEN A GREEN COLOR FOR A FOR DAYS, LIGHT GREEN, I HAVE NOT CHANGED ANYTHING IN MY DIET, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
  • I analyzed on the Hepatitis C a week ago. The answer was following : Hepatitis C-virus-RNA positive; Bilirubin total 0.6; ALT (GPT) 95; AST (GOT) 70; GGT 24. I also did Fibroscan and the result was 4.9. Blood examination and liver Doppler Ultrasound is according to the norm. I would like to know, what does these answers mean. Is this connected with the serious complications?
  • Hi im 40 years old 5' 7" and about 220 i have pain in my right knee that goes into my ankle. I have had five surgeries on my right knee in a 20 year period. I know that my acl is torn in half and my cartlige is almost gone with signifficant signs of arthritis. My knee is always swollen and in alot of pain when i walk, my ankle has been giving me a problem for a long time now and i constantly have to crack it to relieve pressure. Is there anything you can recommed for me to do without another surgery?
  • I am a 37yr old male that gets dizzy spells when i raise my arm above my head or change body positioning while sleeping or standing up!! All of it makes me have dizzy spells!! What could it be?
  • Three days ago, a mercury thermometer split by me in hot sugar solution. I'm worried about inhalation of mercury. Since then my eyes turned red, and I feel twitching in my head and feet. Guide me to what medical tests can confirm mercury toxicity. worried. need help.
  • Hi I developed muscle pain from my shoulders right down my back tonight, later in the evening the muscles in both my arms became very sore as if I had been doing push ups or lifting something heavy and over did it. Other than lifting my child today as I do every day I did no such exercise. I have also noticed recently that when I sleep the arm on the side I sleep on (can be either arm) is numb upon wakening????
  • I'm 25 years old and for the past almost year now I get really bad flu like symptoms(sneezing runny/stuffy nose watery eyes mild headache slight fever hot/cold flashes and I'm very tired) that only last for one day. I always feel great the next day. This pretty much happens once every week and this is gonna sound weird but it usually happens on Fridays. Please help I'm sick of feeling sick.
  • I am a 41 year old female. The past 3 days I have had headache, chills and sweats. The sweats are so bad that I have to change my clothes due to the wetness. I have been taking alka seltzer, advil and hot showers. What could it be?
  • I've had my daughter for spring break since last Sunday, about 2 weeks ago she had bronchitis and was treated for it, still has a cough. the last 2 nights she has woke up in dead sleep hyperventilating, i took her in to a quick care they did a xray of her heart and a physical and everything was normal, dr told me if it happens again take her to the er, happened last night and took her to the er and they took blood tests but everything came back normal, she woke this morning with another one, and know this is not normal! i am concerned, and don't know what to do, please help! thank you
  • What are the little red blood dots that show up on the skin? They are the size of a pin prick. I had one or two for a while now...but i noticed i have like a dozen more now. i have them mostly on my chest and stomach
  • I have a lump about a inch away from my ear on my jaw bone. When i touch it it rolls not that painful. What is it?
  • Hi, during the past year, I've loss so much hair due to shedding (long strands). I thought perhaps it was due to menopausal symptons and some stress, but once I began paying more attention, I've noticed the following: * mostly in the crown area of my head I have quite a bit of scalp tenderness; * Sometimes it itches (seemingly from beneath my scalp) * I have my hair colored every 6-8 weeks (for several years now) with a professional colorist. * Hair thinned in that area couple w/extreme breakage * This past weekend, my colorist payed much more attention to the crown area and notice very tiny, red spots in that specified area. She took photos of healthy scalp and that crown area to show the difference.
  • I have had a low grade fever off and on for a couple of days. It is currently 100.8. Is it better to take something (aspirin, tylenol, etc) to reduce it or allow the fever to do its job and fight this virus or whatever it is. I have no other symptoms and am very healthy.
  • Lately I have noticed that my either my skin on my face or my breath has had a smell that resembles peanut butter. I have noticed the smell mostly when I am in the shower in the morning. This afternoon my husband noticed it also and asked if I had been eating peanut butter, which I had not. What could this be from?
  • I hurt my back yesturday and today my back hurt and my left lung hurts as well is this something serious
  • I have several bumps on my right foot. They resemble what you would get after a small burn such as a match. They are not hard and not popable. What are they?
  • Is it okay to stop taking Synthroid and start taking sea kelp tablets? I currently take 150 mcg. q.d. of Synthroid. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I was told that iodine kills the thyroid gland. But Synthroid is 65% iodine. This doesn't make sense to me. I do not think the Synthroid is doing me any good whatsoever as I still have the same exact symptoms as before I started taking it, and I have taken it for quite a few years. I have not had iodine level testing done. Is there any harm to me if I take sea kelp instead and if so, what exactly will happen to me?
  • I noticed a small bruise on my tongue looks black and blue when i looked underneath my tongue it looks discolored on one side all purple looking very slightly sore what could this be?
  • Sir, I have been noticing that some black spots are coming in body since last one month . Before it arrives , there is itching on that location and after two days one black spot (like black mole) appearing in that itching area. After it comes there is no itching and no pain. In my whole body around 15-18 black spots are there. Could you please advise me is there any serious problem to me?
  • Why would my girlfriend be having headache for two weeks now? We took her to the Dr an she had a 150 over 110
  • IS THE GOUT CONSIDERED A MEDICAL DISEASE THAT YOU WILL HAVE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? I AM A 56 YEAR OLD MALE AND I HAVE HAD BOUTS WITH THE GOUT OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS. MY DOCTOR HAS PERSCRIBED MEDS OF FLAIR UPS AS WELL AS PERVENTAIVE MEDS BUT I STILL HAVE FLAIR UPS OF GOUT.
  • I am an 18 year old male, about 5'5'' and 130 lbs. Whenever I stand up from laying down, sitting, crouching, or kneeling I experience extreme coldness in the back and left side of my skull. I also become disoriented and confused, and cannot speak for up to two minutes. Also, my vision goes completely black for up to a minute and I lose muscle control. Oftentimes I will stand up and have to stay put for a minute until I can move again or I almost fall over. Does anyone know what could be wrong?
  • I have been experiencing intense knee and ankle pain. My knee is much worse than my ankle and is almost always in pain, whereas my ankle only hurts in random spurts when I run or dance. It started about 8 weeks ago when I started running and dancing again but I am only doing about a mile a day. I gave it a week off from running and dance but it only got worse. The pain is in the back, right side only and shoots from the knee to my ankle. It hurts when bent or straight, and any pressure on my knee makes it worse. There is no noticeable swelling or bruising. It gradually started, I never popped it, fell on it or twisted it. Will this go away eventually or is something else wrong?
  • MRI LEFT SHOULDER: MODERATE OA CHANGES NOTED IN THE LEFT AC JOINT WITH SOME NARROWING OF THE SUBACROMIAL SPACE AND MILD IMPINGEMENT OF THE INFERIOR ASPECT OF LEFT ACROMION ON THE SUPERIOR ASPECT OF SUPRASPINATUS TENDONS. GLENOHUMERAL JOINT EFFUSION NOTED. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IN SIMPLE ENGLISH ? I AM 51 YEAR OLD FEMALE, SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT MRI RESULTS?
  • What could cause my good cholesterol to go down and my bad cholesterol to go up and how can I lower my sodium and Cholesterol? If it was not for the General Surgeon that I seen I would not have known. Please let me know. Also about 2 years ago I was finally able to get out of the wheel chair but I still have problems with my legs going dead when I twist a certain way. I had to have an L-4 L-5 spinal fusion due to trauma to my back, I do have spinal bifida occolta (spelling?) could that be causing my legs to still go dead? Where I have no feeling or movement in them for the shortest time is a few hours to a few months at a time. Since I have been out of the wheel chair I have been trying to exercise regularly until my back starts to hurt again (aporox 3 blocks of walking) Cancer does run really high in my family but according to my primary doctor I do not have any of the signs. My mother went undiagnosed with her gall bladder leaking for years, my general surgeon is looking into that for me as well. I am due to have an ultra sound sometime this week. I had asked you about my D-Dimer and the stomach pain. I am going for my colonoscopy tomorrow at 11:45am Hopefully it can show some answers.
  • I fell straight down onto a hard granite tile floor and landed on my nose. I have an X shaped cut, my nose hurts and I have pain and swelling and red bruising on the inner part of teh skin near my eyes and starting on my cheeks also. Should I go to the doctor or home remedy?.
  • Confused about my cholesterol numbers! Recent bloodwork shows a good LDL of 104 and an excellent HDL of 93, with a very good cholesterol to HDL ratio of 2.38. Triglycerides are only 122. Yet, my total cholesterol calcuates to a 221, which is 10% over the American Heart Association's recommended level. How can four numbers that are so good add up to an overall cholesterol reading that is too high?
  • Is it safe to take Sea Kelp for iodine thyroid support while on Synthroid? My health has not gotten any better while on Synthroid and I don't have income to pay for more tests, such as iodine level testing. I know many people take Sea Kelp for thyroid support.
  • My doctor found out that I have some ulcers in my stomach and my intestine. She said it was from an infection. Why would bacteria in my stomach cause me to have these ulcers?
  • I am a survivor of necrotizing fasciitis. What are my chances of being infected again?
  • For years now I have had a problem where after I get sick (only when i get a fever) everything gets a weird pungent odor afterwards to where I can only eat a few thing that don't taste and smell like pure garbage. It lasts for about 2-3 weeks after. I have tried everything to fix it, antibiotics, breathing in steam, and nothing works. I know I'm not the only one with this problem, as I have read comments from a lot of people who get the exact same thing. Iis there a cure or a way to get rid of the odor/smell?. I have talked to my family doctor and she has no idea what it is. Please any advice will help.
  • I have been increasing my exercise intensity and length. I like to do crunches. Today, I started noticing that my knees creak, as if my joints had no juice in them. It freaks me out a bit but I feel no pain. I am 41, female and overweight.
  • My girlfriend and I have never had other sexual partners, and yesterday we engaged in oral sex for the first time. She told me she was feeling a little under the weather before we did so (with a sore throat), but now she has a very sore throat and a high fever. Given that neither of us have ever had any previous partners and the various things that go around this time of year, I think (hope) that this is just a cold, but should we be more concerned?
  • What should I do if I think my daughter has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
  • Dear doctors, following several months of heavy-head, moderate but long lasting headaches, nausea as well. I've been recommended by my doctor to do an MRI scan after which we found out that i have a pineal gland cyst of 9mm size. would this be directly linked to the symptoms I'm having? My doctor said that the cyst had nothing to do with my headaches & that it's migraine. what should i do regarding the pineal gland cyst? should it be monitored periodically? & in what cases is it considered serious? thank you so much!
  • I am a mother of 2 kids. My 2nd kid is 8 months. 6months after delivery only I had my period. My 3rd period is 3 days late and I've never been late before. I took 2 urine test, resulted 'no pregnancy'. The blood test result shows 'TOTAL BETA-HCG,serum 0.00 mIU/mL'. But until now my period not come. Pls tell me when my period comes & why is it delayed. (2 Months before only i shifted to Dubai from India)
  • I've just recently found out a past sexual partner has herpes. I don't have any symptoms but have had 3 to 4 yeast infections over the last year. This is unusual for me and I was curious if these infections could be a symptom of herpes?
  • Im having severe itching of the legs .. upper and lower ,front and back of them .no place else just the legs ... its so bad thet sometimes i scratch so bad thet i bleed .. i have no discolor of skin before i itch but after it causes little red bumps .. it been this way for ab 7 months and its making me want to pull my hair out ... please help me ... im only 21 and i dont want this to stay this way .. ive changed my soap , lotion , clothes wash , sheets , shampoo, everything i could think of ... please help me
  • I ripped up an old carpet in my basement and there were 9x9 tiles underneath. I Did not realize it at the time but the tiles contained 5.2 % asbestos. I had them tested after the fact. Anyway I removed the entire basement full of tiles. Many tiles popped up intact but there was some breakage. I did not notice significant dust. I am worried sick because my young kids were near where I was pulling up these tiles. What is the risk of me or a family member developing a disease from this level of exposure?
  • I am 26 years old. I was on the depo injection for three years and came off it over a year ago. I have not had a period since before I went on the injection. I am worried because in the past six months I have put over 3 stones on, I have sharp pains in my lower abdomen and pelvis and aching in my back. I also feel constantly sick and often am, I have constant diarrhea and sometimes can go to the toliet 7 times a day, and my upper abdomen is sore to touch. My doctor did a scan on my ovaries and they were fine but will not do anything else for me I am in pain and I think that this is wrong.
  • I am a almost 67 yr. old female, with Post Polio Syndrome. In the past year, I have noticed that I require a lot of sleep. I have had my physical from my heart doctor and family doctor, and all is well. My only theory is that I am very active, and then it catches up with me, and the motor neurons are continuing to be over used and it is my body telling me to really take it easy. I have no prior notice that my body is going to have a meltdown. I can easily sleep 10-12 hrs. per night. I am a night person, so if i go to bed at 11:00, I will sleep to 11:00 AM. I don't feel bad, just that I have to sleep and rest.
  • My knee has been in pain on the right side of my right knee. The pain is close to the knee cap, but not quite on it. It mostly hurts when I am walking, bending it, or putting pressure on it. What could it be? and what can I do?
  • I have brownish sperm. Is this normal?
  • I have a TV hysterectomy and removal of L ovary and tube over a year ago, suddenly I have been having fairly severe low abd. pain and some intermitten light bleeding. I am not sure wheter or not this is something that I should be very concerned with.
  • I recently stopped taking my thyroid medication (Armour thyroid, 30 mg/day) three weeks ago. I had been taking it for approximately 1 and a half years, but my doctor wanted me to take another blood test with it out of my system to see if I still need it. I was due to get my period about 2 days ago, and have not gotten it yet. Is it possible that discontinuing thyroid medication can effect menstrual cycle? If so, when should I expect to get my period?
  • I was admitted to hospital by my GP after having severe back pain going into my chest. Consultant thought that I had blood clot in the lung as my D Dimer blood result was abnormal. A CT scan showed that my lungs were clear but that I have a cyst on the tail of my pancreas measuring 2.6cm. Would the cyst make the blood result abnormal? I am still waiting to hear back from the hospital result of a pelvic CT scan. Should I be concerned?
  • I have tiny red spots on my scalp, but they don't hurt at all. What could they be?
  • 5 weeks ago I’ve been diagnosed with erosive esophagitis and erosive gastroduodenitis and have been put on 40mg of Nexium ever since. I’ve only experienced heartburn very rarely and my other symptoms include gagging and stomach contents fluxing back up. Not only that these symptoms haven’t disappeared, I’ve also started to feel tightness around my throat and my neck (like my throat is obstructed) and sometimes, when swallowing, feel either a small lump in the throat or some food being stuck onto it. Various tests have been carried out (including heart, kidneys etc.) and they all came back good, so I’m just wondering could erosive esophagitis be responsible for the feeling in my throat? Also, how long does it take for Nexium to kick in and a condition like this one to heal? I surely hoped that by following the recommendations (proper diet, avoid spicy foods, caffeine, etc) and taking the medications, the problem would start to improve after a month?
  • I’m a 37 yr old female who believes I’m in perimenopause. I’m on the pill and my bloodwork comes back saying that my hormone levels are normal, but yet I’ve had hot flashes for 5 yrs and I keep getting dizzy spells and bad bouts of nausea. Is this normal and do you think I’m in perimenopause?
  • Was gaining about 2 lbs a week and then had gallbladder surgery, still gaining weight. All blood work is normal.
  • This is the second time I've had this in 4 mos. Have had eczema on hands and feet but not like this! I have an itching(which was controlled with vinegar). I still have an embarrassing rash on face, eyes, hands, bends of elbows. The front of my neck looks like I have had a noose around it. No job/insurance so, cannot find help. Confined and becoming depressed. Have a possible job opportunity next week...see no need to go because of appearance. Quit taking pravastatin and omeprazole, to no avail. Is there anything that may help at home?
  • My mom started out on March 1st with a headache and low fever. She has progressed to a sever headache and low to high fever, occasional sweating, and vomiting. She has swelling when her fever goes up. She had pain in her right abdominal area which spread to the rest of her body. She has swelling and pain in her joints.
  • I am an 18 year old girl. I started sweating excessively in the plantar, palmar, and axillary regions when I was about 14. I sweat uncontrollably during the day, even when I'm relaxed. At night time however my sweating decreases dramatically and becomes normal. My skin is also reddish, marbley, and cold during the day too, but at night it gets warm and returns to it's normal color. I also don't sweat much when I exercise or when its cold outside .My doctor gave me a prescription for 20% aluminum chloride solution but it didn't really help.. What could possibly be the cause of the excessive sweatiness throughout the day and the normalcy at night? What can I do to make it stop?
  • Can a thyroid problem affect my period? I am 44 yrs old.
  • My wife was recently diagnosed with chlamydia. I'm quite certain it came from my "extracurricular activities." When asked about this, I told it probably came from a toilet seat. Is this plausible?
  • Is staphylococcus sciuri pathogenic in urine?
  • I have missed my last 2 menstrual cycles. I have taken 3 pregnancy tests and they have all been negative. Am I pregnant? Any other suggestions on what could be wrong? I Have not felt sick at all.
  • I have been sick for quite some time with stomach problems and lung problems. I recently had a D Dimer done which resaults were 2.0 as well on a ct scan they found There is atelectasis in the lingula anterolaterally and inferiorly. Atelectasis versus scarring is seen in the midaspect of the lung bases. There is a tiny, non calcified nodule in the left major fissure measuring 0.4 cm in diameter. That was directly from the resaults. Quite a few family members including aunts uncles and mother had blood clots in their lungs. As well my grandfather passed of lung cancer when I was about 12 years old. Is there any advice you can give me? I have tried getting answers from my primary who just blows me off stating I have mood problems (which they said I had right after the lose of my 25 day old son so yes I would be majorly depressed.) I have tried getting answers for a while now with no real answers just that it is in my head because "I have Depression due to the lose of my son." This same doctor tried telling me that all my lower left abdominal pain was from a cyst on my overy which I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis by a different Dr who ordered a colonoskopy(spelling?) My dr wanted me to cancel that procedure which I am not going to because I feel that procedure is nessasary to find the full cause of my stomach pain but my dr perscribed 2 antibiotics because my wbc was elevated. (he said that was caused because of diverticulitis yet according to him I dont have that) I know it dont make since. Also when I eat certion foods my stomach pain gets worse.
  • Lately it feels like my nerves have been jumping a lot and my hands tighten up and get stiff. This has been happening with my hands since I was young but now its more frequent. I'm wondering if its triggered by excitement. Do you have any idea what this could be?
  • I have shoulder pain and now am experiencing dizziness only while standing, and neck pain. I wake with headaches and jaw stiffness. What could these symptoms mean?
  • Out of the blue, blood appeared underneath my old cellulitis scar that is seven years old. W hat oculd be the cause of this? And also i have a sore throat and I think one of my tear ducts are infected because the inner corner of my eye is swollen and red it also hurts. I'm not sure if these symptoms are related or not but just to be on the safe side I put them in here anyway.
  • The last i had sex was three months ago. since then I have felt very sick and nauseas. I have taken several home pregnancy tests and two blood pregnancy tests, all with negative results. I also had my menstrual cycle each month, each one varying in length and severity. For some reason I no longer have really painful cramps, just mild ones. my question is how reliable are those kinds of tests? Or am i just paranoid?
  • I'm 17 and I'm on birth control and I've missed a period can you please help me?
  • I have been experiencing pain in my left chest area for 3 days now. As far as I know, I did not do anything to aggravate it. Any idea of the cause?
  • Every time i eat i feel sick at the top of my stomach only the top where the stomach connects and i have puked from it i have learn to hold it down. Even drink does it and now sometimes i get this heat burning all over my abdomen then i get sick but sometimes it's before i get sick. Can someone help me? Thank you. Also its when I'm in the middle of eating sometimes sooner then that! It's been going on a few months now maybe longer i always ignored it but now it's gotten 10x worse. I also have this strange bruise like thing on my left ribcage it doesn't hurt and it was going away but it came back and i have also been feeling very lightheaded.
  • I just got back from a long trip and my 60 lb puppy started running around the house. I bent over to pick something up and he plowed his head into my forehead full force. I fell back and since then have been dizzy every time I move my head. There is no lump but the spot he hit me is still really sore. It has been almost 24 hours and I am still dizzy. Will this pass or do I need to see a doctor?
  • I am an Returned Service League of Australia (RSL) Advocate working for free for ex service clientele trying to obtain their correct entitlements from the Government. I have a client who was a soldier and has recently had his aortic valve replaced. He contracted Q fever whilst in the tropics of Queensland after pig hunting (adventure training). Can Q fever cause the eventual replacement of the aortic valve?? Would infective endocarditis be a likely vehicle for infection?
  • Me and my boyfriend had sex for the first time at the end of December, (we used a condom which I'm pretty sure did not break) and I was on microgynon so I never worried about pregnancy. My next withdrawal bleed was possibly a day late and slightly lighter, but when this came I was reassured I was safe. Pretty much straight after this bleed, I had an accident on my leg which caused me to have multiple xrays and scans - I was asked if 'there is any chance you could be pregnant?' to which I answered no but it got me thinking again. Since then I've been having symptoms which I know can be brought on by me worrying about it. I took a pregnancy test just to be sure which came out negative (around 6/7 weeks after sex) I had to stop taking microgynon (with 4 left in the strip) on the same day due to needing surgery on my leg, and four days later I had a normal withdrawal bleed (like the others since being on microgynon) and when this bleed ended, I took another hpt (with my first wee of the day) which also came out negative. Could I still be pregnant or is it extreme paranoia? (I was taking the full doses of ibuprofen for two weeks due to my leg, I possibly developed a reaction to this which could account for some symptoms?) SYMPTOMS - Bloating, urinating little and often, slight nausea, gas, slight constipation.
  • 2 weeks ago i woke up with a headache down the left side of my face. I'm still geting it now it starts about ten minuets after I wake up an last no longer than half hour. The pain is in my temple above my eye down my face in my jaw teeth back of head an neck... I've been the doctors who just keep giving me anti inflammatory that don't work also been the opthalmologist who said my eyes are fine.
  • I was on birth control and took it on time daily and I missed a period I thought was pregnant so I stop taking it and now I missed another one. I'm eating a lot and tired and my stomach pooches out and my breast are tender and I have bad headaches and feel like I'm going pass out and my stomach is hard. Do you think I am pregnant? Please help....
  • About three months ago I was diagnosed with a case of acute bacterial prostatitis. I was put on a four week course of ofloxacin. My urine samples were negative for bacteria but from what i understand, this is common for prostatitis sufferers. I have recently been experiencing some discharge after urination. No real burning, or blood in urine, but a weak stream and the same lower back pain that I experienced the first time around. Should I go back to get examined even though I have my appt with a urologist in about a week and a half? I would like to be antibiotic free in case the uro wants a sample of prostatic fluid for culture. I'm afraid just because of the history they'll stick my on another long course of quinolones (which by the way caused major pain in my hips after long term use) Are there other anti-microbials that are as effective as quinolones. I'm worried if I leave it to long it will spread to my bladder or my urethra. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
  • I have read that it's common for MRSA infections (bacterial & viral) to cause nerve damage, even impotence. 10 years ago, MRSA reoccurred several times resulting in loss of feeling, taste, smell, etc... The tests said it was severe. I was given antibiotics, creams, and steroids. Feeling still very gradually coming back, but what's the common or recommended treatment for speeding recovery?
  • What is the range of blood sugar level for an 83 y/o male? Wgt:167lbs
  • What are causes for aching, tingling, numbness and itching in hands and arms?
  • A couple months ago I became positive for MRSA, I am about to be 19 in March. I got it when I moved in with my Step mom, dad, and brother. I moved in around the beginning of August. My step mom has had it for 6 years and so has my brother. I never knew exactly what it was until now. I am afraid of dying from this, and spreading it to my boyfriend and the rest of my family. I have to get medication tonight because I currently have an outbreak under my arm and have 8 of them formed. I only had 2 last night but when I woke up there were more. Over the last couple weeks I have found myself becoming more tired as the days go on. I’m going to bed around 8 and still find myself falling asleep at work, and I have been feeling really sick lately, and the MRSA hurts really badly. Everyone is worried about me and has been treating me like a walking disease. I understand they are afraid to catch it but I am taking precautions. But I don’t think my step mom truly understands the issue with MRSA. They wash all of the laundry together and use the same towels. I had gotten rid of it, and had been doing my own laundry until recently when my step mom washed my clothes with hers. Now I have an outbreak. My boyfriends aunt’s aunt just died last week of a staph infection, and his older sister has MRSA and another disease (I don’t know what) and just found out last night that she has only days to live. I have been reading up on this online and have heard of deaths from this. What can I do to find out how serious mine is and if it is spreading internally? And what can I do to prevent it being spread to other people.
  • I have two questions. I just got tested and tested positive for trichomonas. I have been with the same person for over a year and have been faithful and they have too. I have been tested before as well as my partner and we have never tested positive for anything. Is it possible to get trichomonas without having sex? and can a std test show up negative and me have it?
  • Hello. I have been getting a rash on my skin the last year. It seems like white/pinkish blotches of dry, flaky skin. it comes and goes but mostly appears on my back and stomach. What is this? Where does it come from and how can I treat it?
  • My daughter has been on antibiotics for 7 days and just found out my husband has bronchitis what are the chances she can get it being she is on medicine now?
  • I am 38 years old and have been taking birth control since I was 17 and I am no longer having a period or if I do it is mild. Is this normal and should I be alarmed?
  • I have swelling in my toes when I stand too long or walk. They itch and have spots in different places. putting my feet up seems to help, but when I don't they swell a lot.! what is this!!!
  • I'm a 25 year old great looking man from the city and I love to go out, party, and play the ladies. I have slept with over 300 women so far. I've never got any sexual diseases but I was just wondering what my chances are of catching the herp if I only sleep with clean women? Oh and I sometimes use condoms. I don't have herpes. Do I win the game?
  • Sometimes people ask me what this person just told me, and I have quite some difficulties answering ... because it takes me a long time to remember. And sometimes I remember things that happened to me, but I can't remember who the person involved was. And it seems that it's since I started taking it that I forget things. Sometimes I tend to mix my dreams with reality, it take me some times to realize that this event didn't happen. And also, a bizarre event happened last week or two weeks ago: I slept in a car while it was almost -30 degrees Celsius outside. During that time, I had some very bizarre lucid dreams. I felt the cold, and was dreaming at the same time. (Only slept for about 1 hour). And I never got any kind of cold or hypothermia after. What do I have? I.N.: I take a daily Concerta medication. And I am a severe dyslexic
  • I just drank a drink that had been sitting around and noticed mold in the liquid. How serious is this? I only took a swallow before noticing the mold - probably 1-2 ounces.
  • My girlfriend is a 52 y.o. female. She said she didn't feel good and her left side was kind of tingly. I took her pulse, it was 72 bpm, but every 20 to 24 beats it seemed to miss one. Her temperature is normal. What could it be?
  • I had my foot frozen through ankle and freezing solution poured on my foot to take out a broken toothpick I had stepped on, but it has been a week and it feels like my toes are broken and am unable to walk; have I got nerve damage?
  • I am a teacher and I got poked in my hand from an earring of a student sitting on his desk. The earring was not bloody but I want to know if I am at risk of any diseases now such as hep or hiv.
  • I had a heart attack in 1992. Over the past 12 months things have happened at home 2 deaths and family problems. I have not taken my medication since then my husband has had a stent fitted 2 weeks ago and needs looking after. I'm too scared to go back to the doctor and feel stupid. I feel ok, should I go see the doctor? I feel fine.
  • Last week I had an Upper Respiratory Infection (I'm still recovering from it). My doctor wouldn't put me on any prescription medications because it was viral. Today I noticed when I was looking at my throat that I had these little bumps on my tongue. I've never really paid much attention to my tongue so I'm not sure if this is normal. So is this normal? Is this something I should be concerned about? I also have a sore in my ear. It only hurts when I touch it. I have no way of seeing in my ear so I'm not sure how it looks. What can I do to heal this sore? Is this something I should be concerned about?
  • Dear Doctors, I have a sistet-in-law who was very stressed and started not being ableto eat. She was over 200lbs. and now weighs 90lbs. at 5'4". She has been to many doctors and they have told her that her stomach has stopped working and her heart is weakened. She swears she is not anorexic but I'm sure this situation is similiar to what happens in that disease. They also told her there was an experimental drug from Canada to jump start her digestive system but now say she isn't a candidate because of her heart. They sent her to New Orleans for a consult to have some sort of pump inserted but they say that is a 2 month wait. Please is there any special doctors or hospital where we can bring her, we are afraid she is going to die!
  • I am suffering from severe muscular pain and debility induced as a secondary effect of Simvastatin. What is the prognosis, is there any cure? (I have not suffered a heart attack or stroke and had only slightly raised cholesterol)
  • I recently tried to stop smoking but when I did I started getting this burning sensation throughout my entire body and could not sleep so I thought it was because I was trying to quit but I started smoking again and stil have the burning sensation. I also recently stopped taking my phentermine diet pills at the same time. Is either of these two situations the cause of my discomfort? It continues throughout the day in my hands and feet. This has only been going on since Monday of last week.
  • For a week I have experienced a very sweet taste in my mouth. Every time I drink even water, it tastes very sweet. I have also lost a lot of weight. What could it be?
  • I am having pain in the socket of my arm and the pain is running down my arm to my elbow then it feels like my fingers are going numb. This pain is in my left arm. I had surgery back in 2007 on my neck, I have been back to the doctors and the doctor said it needs to be done over again because it didn't fuse. My medical insurance was canceled when the appointment was made to have the surgery so I couldn't have anything done because of no insurance. This surgery was to take place last year November so what I have been doing is taking something to let me go to sleep.
  • Dear Doctor I am 30 year old male from the Philippines.I had a HIV test done with me 5 weeks ago.My question is regarding proper blood collection.I had a finger prick I knew the lancet is new my concern is a micropipette with replaceable tip was used to get blood on my finger.The tip was also new for what I know.But the thing that scared me that someone had been found reactive before I had the test.I learned about it while for my result and talking with the nurse who took my blood she even showed me the assay kit.Surely the same procedure was performed and the same micropipette was used with that person except the tip and the lancet.I had a non reactive on that test I was very happy, supposed to be my conclusive 3 months.When i got home searched about the test kit there Ive seen the instruction that micropipette was supposed to use in extracting serum not whole blood on the finger.A capillary tube should be used on finger prick.My question is that is is proper and safe to use such device in a finger prick procedure?Do I have another risk?Could you please enlighten me on this matter.Thank you so much
  • I always have little white Sputum in my throat (not much thicker).Even if i try to spit it out or swallow, again it will be there.. Some time I hardly try to spit it out and it will end up with vomitting tendency. I do not have any other breathing problem or sick. This started about 6-7 months back.. This is irritating me lot. Can you please help me to solve it out?
  • I am 12 weeks pregnant and someone from work has chicken pox. I don't remember if I ever had chicken pox before. Is there a test to see if I have ever had chicken pox?
  • what it is that for about the last 10 month i can have a conversation with somebody and then the next minute i get angry i am crying a lot and also got a eating disorder and a lot of people are starting to notice when it happens and if you have got any advice for me please.
  • I had a new sex partner 30 days ago. Before we had sex i shaved my hairs on my testicles and around. 5 days later i thought my testicles were enlarged, burned, itched and i formed a bump or blister on inner under part of my thigh. so i got tested at health district for chlamydia, syphillis, gonnoreah they were negative. on visual inspection they saw nothing. my testicles burned and itched health district stated sore on leg was zit. I went to urologist to have visual test he prescribed diflucan and stated use ababy powder burning and itching ceased within several days. I asked urologist if i had std and he laughed and stated no. I also went to two other doctors. one doctor said I shld get tested for herpes since other results were negative just to clear my mind, but could not tell what sore on my leg was. I went to dermatologist who didnt see anything and the sore on my leg was posthyperpigmentation, and i was not to be worried about anything. I am currently itching again and my hair on testicles have grown double what they were. what could cause this?
  • How do I tell the difference between a cold and the flu?
  • I got hit in the cheek and I can not open my mouth all the way or smile without discomfort but it isn't bruised. Do cheeks bruise?
  • I've been a somewhat 'regular' user of Marijuana for the past 6 years or so. I will typically smoke once a day in the evening. I have a regular exercise routine and am in what most would consider to be 'fit'. I ran a half marathon and a 10 mile race last year with no feelings of decreased breath capacity. My question is what sort of effects could/should I expect if I continue to indulge as I have been (regular smoking/once a day)? I've read up on many of the effects cigarette smoking causes but most of those studies seem to be about people who smoke multiple cigarettes in one day and have been doing it for years (sometimes decades). What sort of risk am I assuming by taking 2-3 puffs per day?
  • Just yesterday, I developed a lump about the size of a small marble on the bottom side of my wrist. I work in manufacturng, lifting 25-75 pounds every 44 seconds. I am thirty four now. What could this be? It doesn't hurt, but it is a solid mass with an evident protrusion.
  • I've had this terrible cough for approximately the last 4-5days, I'm coughing up a thick clear to yelowish mucus...I cough almost constantly, it could start off as a small cough and go to an aggressive cough to the point my eyes are very watery and I cough up this mucus and maybe even vomit. This cough has been interrupting my sleep. I've tried to take a regular cough drop and also taken a sinus congestion and pain over the counter meds that has helped much. I also have a very very slight runny nose. Now my chest hurts and my throat is irritated...what could this possibly be?
  • i am female 20 years of age my question is that my periods have always been regular and for the last 4 months they have been getting shorter and lighter and now i havnt had one this month but there is some light pink dishcharge and only recently have i had unprotected sex and its way to soon to tell if im pregnant and so far i havnt tried anything besides the waiting game the only things that i can find abnormal for me is light cramping almost like a period feeling tender breasts and fatigue and always thirsty.
  • I recently read an article on internal parasites. Scarry! I would like to know if there is a detox/cleanse you would recommend. I looked around online and there are some out there but some of them don't sound trustworthy. What is your opinion regarding parasites. should everyone do a cleanse and how often? Thank you.
  • My sister-in-law has a hard knot on her head (the upper part near the back) . Its been there over a year and is slowly getting larger. She doesn't remember hurting her head and has no idea how or why it is there. Could you tell me what is causing this and if it is serious. If age is a factor she is 41. She hasn't seen a doctor as she doeasnt have insurance. Thank you.
  • I am 59 yrs old and had an accident about 10 yrs ago and developed ringing in my ears since then. I asked my doctor about this and he had no answer (actually said I should answer the door if it rings, Ha) Is there any herb or any solutions to get rid of this constant ringing. Help
  • I've had diabetes for about 20 years and my feet have become more and more numb. Recently, I been getting burning pain in my toes as well. What is going on? What can I do?
  • My arms go dead. It happend just often when I had something to drink. I stoped completely, but it is still happening, and it is more frequent now than before.What can be the cause?
  • I've had backpain for the last 3-4 years. It gets worse at times when I tweak it. It gets bad enough that I can't even walk some days. I had an xray two years ago that said nothing was wrong. I've tried tylenol, mot rin, and aspirin. My back pain isn't getting any better. Are there good prescription drugs out there I can take?
  • I got a bad cold 3 months ago and my doctor said I had Mono. I've stopped coughing and all and feel better but I've had these pretty big swollen glands on my neck ever since. Should I get them checked out?
  • I pulled my back lifting some luggage this morning. I iced it and it feels better but still hurts. Which pain killer is best for me?
  • My brother had a stent put in and he doesn't have symptoms anymore. He works at a desk job. How long should he expect to be home before he can return to work?
  • Why is there no cure or vaccine for the common cold?
  • I have athletes foot and lamisil hasn't worked. Now I am taking pills. Why are fungal infections so hard to treat?
  • I can feel a strong pulse in my stomach area, does this mean I am getting an aneurysm there?
  • My sister moved into a new house with her sons aged 3 and 5. We're worried about lead poisoning in the kids. They're due for their physical exams next week. The doctor can test for lead? If so, how much lead requires treatment?
  • I am a diabetic. Why does my doctor tell me to wear white socks?
  • What is walking pneumonia, what causes it? How do you treat it?
  • When would a person need dialysis?
  • When would you use a sigmoidoscopy over a colonoscopy?
  • Can I get rabies from a rat bite?
  • My doctor found that I had a lot of bacteria growing in my urine but he said I didn't need antibiotics because it's not an infection. I don't have any symptoms but I thought that bacteria in my urine means that I have a urinary tract infection. What does this mean for me?
  • After I get my gall bladder removed, is there anything i need to change about what I eat?
  • I am 59 and post-menopausal and I have osteoporosis. Is hormone replacement good to prevent worsening of my osteoporosis?
  • How much calcium does a person need each day?
  • Hypothetically speaking, should a person with active tuberculosis be treated while pregnant or should treatment be delayed until after pregnancy?
  • What's the difference between albendazole and mebendazole?
  • My father has dementia. How do I know if its alzheimers or if something else is causing it?
  • Why are women more likely to be anemic than men?
  • why am i not supposed to drink when i'm taking tylenol?
  • My doctor says I have keloids. I cut myself on the chin a few days ago. Is there anything I can do to stop the scaring?
  • I had a positive PPD test and my chest xray was clean so last year I was treated for 9 months with INH. Do I need repeat chest xrays every year to follow?
  • I've had raynoud's disease for as long as i can remember. My fingers get really painful especially in the winter even with gloves. Is there anything else I can do for it?
  • I take ibuprofen and steroids for arthritis. Everytime I try to stop my steroids, my joints all swell up and it hurts especially in the morning. My doctor now has me taking steroids indefinitely what should I be concerned about?
  • I went to my doctor for my yearly check and he said that I have an abnormal thyroid function test. My tests show that my TSH is low but the other thyroid values were normal. I have a friend who has hyperthyroid but I have none of his symptoms. He said that I have a subclinical thyroid toxicity and we should recheck my labs in 2 months. Do I have anything to worry about?
  • My mother went blind from diabetes. I have diabetes too now. What are the chances I will go blind too?
  • I got diagnosed with something called Pagat's disease and my doctor said that I may have decreased hearing over time. Is there anything I can do?
  • Who should be getting the Flu Vaccine?
  • I have HIV and the doc put on medication to fight the virus. She mentioned a few reactions that I should be looking out for because she says the drugs can be toxic. What should I watch out for?
  • I had a CT scan done as a health check and they found that I have gall stones. They don't bother me and I never knew they were there. My sister had gall stones and she had to go to the hospital for emergency surgery. Should I get my gallbladder taken out?
  • My joints started hurting and swelling yesterday and it is getting worse. My mother has arthritis and this seems similar but I'm only 33. I did have a cold last week and was wondering if it was possible to get arthritis from my cold?
  • I have varicose veins in my legs. What is the best way to get rid of them?
  • I have peripheral vascular disease and my doctor recommended PLETAL. How does that pill work and help me?
  • I read that you shouldn't take birth control pills if your blood clots too easy. What other things prevent you from taking birth control pills?
  • Who should be tested for diabetes?
  • I just found out that my daughter is sexually active. Should I take her to the doctor and get a pap smear?
  • My gynecologist says I have a rectocele and it is causing me discomfort and incontienence. He thinks I should get surgery, but I don't want that. What other options are there?
  • My aunt has lupus and my oldest sister was recently diagnosed with lupus. Should I go get tested for lupus?
  • At what point would a person be admitted to the hospital for anorexia?
  • Do I need to take Claritin every day for my allergies?
  • I've had allergies since I was a child with runny nose and itchy swollen eyes. Benedryl makes me drowsy and Allegra doesn't work that well. What is the strongest medication to relieve my allergies?
• Category: Medical Legal
  • This is a medical law question, if your doctor asks for a urine sample and he said you tested positive for illegal substances can he refuse to give you your normal prescriptions prescribed by him for pain?
  • I ripped up an old carpet in my basement and there were 9x9 tiles underneath. I Did not realize it at the time but the tiles contained 5.2 % asbestos. I had them tested after the fact. Anyway I removed the entire basement full of tiles. Many tiles popped up intact but there was some breakage. I did not notice significant dust. I am worried sick because my young kids were near where I was pulling up these tiles. What is the risk of me or a family member developing a disease from this level of exposure?
  • My daughter, 16, had very bad abdominal pain for a week and we went to the hospital. The doctors there were didn't do good medicine and I wanted to take my daughter and leave. They wouldn't let her leave and kept her in the hospital for two days. Can I sue the hospital for not letting me sign the paper work to let her leave?
  • I had an infection in my foot and had to stay at the hospital. The doctor at the hospital said my foot needed to be amputated so I had it done. My wife's friend, who is a podiatrist told me my foot didn't need to be amputated. Did the doctor commit medical malpractice when he amputated my foot?
  • Do all doctors accept medicare?
  • Are physicians required to report other physician's for malpractice?
• Category: Neurology
  • I have a husband disabled from stroke, and a son who has seizures that started when he was 18, and i was told by a doctor that has seen both husband and sun I was the cause. Is this possible? What can i do about it?
  • I've been having headaches/migraines for about 10 years(26 years old now). The frequency of them vary from anywhere between once every few months to twice a week. I've gone to several doctors and neurologists and have tried all sorts of migraine medications with not much success. I have not had any tests run such as an MRI or CATSCAN. I have kept a journal to try to find what may trigger these: food, lack of sleep, stress, caffeine, menstral cycle, etc. I have noticed that the symptoms are almost always the same. I normally wake up with them. I have no sensitivity to light, however I'm very sensitive to sound. The pain is always in my left eye brow, my left eye, behind my left eye, and bone of my left eye socket, and the top of both the bottom and top of my teeth (only on my left side). I also get nauseaus and vomit with them. I am planning on going to a dentist now because I am thinking now that it may be TMJ. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and anovulation. At first I thought it may be related to hormonal imbalances. Any suggestions I would greatly appreciate.
  • I recently had a bilateral vasectomy. I was put under for the procedure. Since the procedure I have experienced a numb sensation in my right leg from the thigh to my calf. It feels as if part of my leg is asleep, and will not wake up no matter what position I am in. I am not on any medication, and have had no other side effects from the procedure. What could be causing this numb feeling in my leg?
  • My mom taking polynerve 1000mg. I'm not so sure this medication.I believe it has contains of Vitamin B1 and B6. My mom been taking this medication without the doctor prescription. My question is that safe or good for her taking that medication? What are the side effects? Is that over the counter medication? She said, she likes that medication because it has a little improvements on her legs.She said she feel like more stronger and she could feel it more when you touch it. I'm just afraid if it is really good for her or not. I don't know really about it. That's the only medication she been taking. Thank you very much!
  • One of the children I'm (female, 18) babysitting (male, 11 years) flipped and hit his head on the street. He couldn't stand at first and I literally had to hold him up and carry him so he could lay in the car. He eventually was able to stumble to the house and put ice on his head. It's been awhile and he still has to hold onto things to walk. He says his getting worse but the nausea he was feeling is a hit better but is still there. Only one pupil dilates when light is flashed in eyes. Does this means he has a concussion and if so what should I do?
  • I ask my Mom About her condition when it really start. She said to me it start when she is pregnant for the 4rth baby.While shes pregnant,she walk with a limp. And sometimes she use a cane or a crutches. After the the 4rth baby was born thats the time she cant walk or stand.she have fearness to control her balance. In that time she is 30 years old. We have four childrens in our family. I am the third child on that time. My Older sister on that time is 11, my 2nd borther is 6,and I am 4 years old. I am to small yet to remember. But this is my Mom History when we are little. After my younger brother born. 3-4 months later they go in the hospital to check my Mom health condition. According to the Doctor she have a tumor in his spinal column. The Doctor said it really needs surgery. 2 weeks after the surgery done. They go home.The Doctor said 3-6 months my Mom will be walking. And then my Mom stayed at home. She said to me while she at home she dont really have any Physical Therapy to help her. Except her Sister she help to exercise her legs sometimes. That is really big different because there is no Proffessional Therapist help my Mom that time. We dont have money. I was to small then 4 years old. I cant remember what is really happened to my Mom. My older sister she is 11 years old. She is the one taking care of me, as well as my 6 years old brother.Thats why untill now still hoping, If my mom have the chance to walk again. My youngest brother is 24 years old. Thats the time she starts cant walk after my younger brother born. Its starts in year 1987- up to this year 2011. She is in the wheelchair now. As i mentioned in my first question. If i try to pinch her both legs it start jumping. she still feel a sensation if i touch her legs. By the way my Mom lived in the Philippines right now. Thank you very much for reading my long questions! Hope my Mom have the chance to walk again. Any Advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you very much. Have a good Day!
  • http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/images/i02/l/03.jpg Above is a link to a tick I removed today. I came off very easy and I put it in a baggy. I then cleaned the bite area right away. What else do i need to do?
  • Is my mom still have the change to walk again? what is the good idea for me to do or an advice. If i could try to pinch her legs it will start jumping. She said both legs can feel a little. Regarding her urination she said she cant urinate right? is something wrong with her bladder?She always ask me about MRI. Is MRI can help to identify about her condition?Is there any possibility that she cant walk again?.Hopefully she can again!Thank you very much for replying my question.
  • Current issue: An Instant INTENSE throbbing headache during physical exertion lasting 3-4 minutes followed by dull non-throbbing headache lasting for days. Average (for past 6 months) systolic reading of 145 dropped to 116 at doctors visit following onset. Other Recent Issues: Lightheadedness to pre-syncope during physical exertion (fairly common during workouts for last 90 days, though progressively improving); Postural Syncope within minutes after physical exertion (one time occurrence approximately 30 days ago); Kink in neck to upper back limiting neck’s range of movement( 10 days ago till current most likely from weight lifting, progressively improving); Above average “shakiness” in legs during workout (Twice within last month) Prior Occurrences: Incident 1 Age: 15-16 Activity: utilizing leg press Symptoms: While straining, felt a “snap” at the base of my neck. This lead to an intense headache for a few minutes, and a stiff neck for a few days. Incident 2 Age: 17-18 Activity: Receiving fellacio Symptoms: Instant INTENSE throbbing headache lasting several hours followed by dull non-throbbing headache lasting for days. General Info Age: 26 Sex: Male Recent Changes: Changed diet for the better about 5 months ago, mostly eliminating junkfood and eating a more balanced diet. Increased workout routine about 3 months ago, both weightlifting and cardiovascular (crossfit). Started taking “Animal Pak” (multivitamin on steroids) and weightgainer (primarily a blend of Protein and 5 grams of Creatine Monohydrate)one month ago.
  • What makes my body jump when I doze sitting in a chair?
  • Hi! I have a questions regarding my Mom condition. Shes 54 years old now.She have a back surgey 10 years ago.But before her surgery she cant hardly walk in that time. And now she is totally in the wheelchair.Its been 22 years now she never walk.Hope anybody could help me to answer my question.It would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
  • Hi, I am a 16 year old gymnast and have been experiencing a constant numb, tingling pain in my lower back, it is only on the right side and runs down until just above my knee cap. The pain is much worse when sitting but is always there, I have had it for a couple of days now but have ignored it as I am used to dealing with injuries with my sport. It seems to be getting worse now so would really appreciate some help.
  • My husband a year ago got what was believed to be pneumonia but his sputum showed nocardia after 3 months of being on the wrong type of antibiotic. They switched him to Bactrim but he also then went into congestive heart failure then they changed it to cardiomyopathy. He has been in terrible pain since having had 3 epidural injections to control the pain on his right side but it didn't work. He has a regimen of medication for pain but really, it doesn't work that well. Has anyone ever heard of anything like this? He goes to Brigham Womens but even they are stumped why he is in such pain. The nocardia has cleared but not the discomfort. He can't sleep on either side and basically has turned into a bear. He was a healthy 40 year old when this happened and rarely ever even got a cold. Any help would be great.
  • What can cause dizziness, partial loss of eyesight, random numbness in the face and arm, and nausea? (20 year old female with PCOS)
  • My son is 7. He has encopresis (his accidents have slowed to about once a week now). He falls a lot, clumsy, runs into objects like curbs or shelves at a store. His falling is a daily occurrence. He fell last night and fell three more times when trying to get off of the ground. I had to physically help him up. He is extremely sensitive to noise, as a baby he would cover his ears and cry if there was a loud noise. He has normal hearing according to the ENT doctors here. He tells me that the "fast cars" distract him at school (he can hear the cars going down the street outside of his school). If he gets close to my mouth or nose he will tell me that I am breathing loudly. He tells his friends to get out of his face or covers his ears because they are "giving him a headache" or just too loud. He has problems putting his feelings/thoughts into words. A lot of times we are left trying to interpret what he says or asking him questions trying to figure out what's going on with him....for instance he was hit at school once and came home with a black eye. He told me one story, told his teacher a different story and told his sister another. We still don't know who hit him but he knew that he was hit and that it wasn't from falling. He gets upset and cries over strange things like being told to go to the bathroom before we leave for the park. He gets frustrated when things aren't going right. He is easily fatigued. He is on the lazy side, his arms and legs are "floppy" if you carry him he doesn't hold on he just hangs. He is constantly moving or fidgeting. He makes good grades in school but he has to be constantly told to do his work. I find myself trying to get his attention a lot, especially when we are in the car and I cannot be close to him or turn around and look at him. We are being sent for a neurological evaluation but I am curious what these symptoms are indicative of??
  • what is my doctor concerned about because i have both hyperreflexia and urinary incontinence?
  • I've heard about a research that people with good social skills have a larger orbifrontal cortex than people who don't. And the resarch said this can be CHANGED,that, if some part of the brain enlarges, you will turn into a more social person,and finally that social skills have to do with the brain, Are there any supplements that enlarges the orbifrontal cortex??
  • What are some pills (like omega, DHA, EPA) that enlarge your orbifrontal cortex? I just read in the news that peole with good social ability have much larger and bigger orbitofrontal cortex than people who aren't social, and the news said that this can be changed over time. Thank you.
  • What could cause my good cholesterol to go down and my bad cholesterol to go up and how can I lower my sodium and Cholesterol? If it was not for the General Surgeon that I seen I would not have known. Please let me know. Also about 2 years ago I was finally able to get out of the wheel chair but I still have problems with my legs going dead when I twist a certain way. I had to have an L-4 L-5 spinal fusion due to trauma to my back, I do have spinal bifida occolta (spelling?) could that be causing my legs to still go dead? Where I have no feeling or movement in them for the shortest time is a few hours to a few months at a time. Since I have been out of the wheel chair I have been trying to exercise regularly until my back starts to hurt again (aporox 3 blocks of walking) Cancer does run really high in my family but according to my primary doctor I do not have any of the signs. My mother went undiagnosed with her gall bladder leaking for years, my general surgeon is looking into that for me as well. I am due to have an ultra sound sometime this week. I had asked you about my D-Dimer and the stomach pain. I am going for my colonoscopy tomorrow at 11:45am Hopefully it can show some answers.
  • I fell straight down onto a hard granite tile floor and landed on my nose. I have an X shaped cut, my nose hurts and I have pain and swelling and red bruising on the inner part of teh skin near my eyes and starting on my cheeks also. Should I go to the doctor or home remedy?.
  • If someone is drunk falls and hits their head, no blood just a bump. Paitent wants to go to sleep.
  • My 9 month old son is taking a medicine called pse bpm liquid. He is having a hard time sleeping and when he starts to fall asleep he seems to jerk awake and crying. He has been cranky and whiny. He also feels clammy but is not running a fever. We were wondering what we should do for him.
  • I been taking these pills to stop-cure my headaches. It seems like they make it worse. Ever since I've been taking them my headaches come back with a vengeance, especially in the morning, it feels like my brain is moving back and forth, swishing, everytime I move around my head is throbbing with pain. Before i was taking them I didn't feel this bad.
  • Dear doctors, following several months of heavy-head, moderate but long lasting headaches, nausea as well. I've been recommended by my doctor to do an MRI scan after which we found out that i have a pineal gland cyst of 9mm size. would this be directly linked to the symptoms I'm having? My doctor said that the cyst had nothing to do with my headaches & that it's migraine. what should i do regarding the pineal gland cyst? should it be monitored periodically? & in what cases is it considered serious? thank you so much!
  • I am a almost 67 yr. old female, with Post Polio Syndrome. In the past year, I have noticed that I require a lot of sleep. I have had my physical from my heart doctor and family doctor, and all is well. My only theory is that I am very active, and then it catches up with me, and the motor neurons are continuing to be over used and it is my body telling me to really take it easy. I have no prior notice that my body is going to have a meltdown. I can easily sleep 10-12 hrs. per night. I am a night person, so if i go to bed at 11:00, I will sleep to 11:00 AM. I don't feel bad, just that I have to sleep and rest.
  • Lately it feels like my nerves have been jumping a lot and my hands tighten up and get stiff. This has been happening with my hands since I was young but now its more frequent. I'm wondering if its triggered by excitement. Do you have any idea what this could be?
  • I have shoulder pain and now am experiencing dizziness only while standing, and neck pain. I wake with headaches and jaw stiffness. What could these symptoms mean?
  • I just got back from a long trip and my 60 lb puppy started running around the house. I bent over to pick something up and he plowed his head into my forehead full force. I fell back and since then have been dizzy every time I move my head. There is no lump but the spot he hit me is still really sore. It has been almost 24 hours and I am still dizzy. Will this pass or do I need to see a doctor?
  • 2 weeks ago i woke up with a headache down the left side of my face. I'm still geting it now it starts about ten minuets after I wake up an last no longer than half hour. The pain is in my temple above my eye down my face in my jaw teeth back of head an neck... I've been the doctors who just keep giving me anti inflammatory that don't work also been the opthalmologist who said my eyes are fine.
  • I have read that it's common for MRSA infections (bacterial & viral) to cause nerve damage, even impotence. 10 years ago, MRSA reoccurred several times resulting in loss of feeling, taste, smell, etc... The tests said it was severe. I was given antibiotics, creams, and steroids. Feeling still very gradually coming back, but what's the common or recommended treatment for speeding recovery?
  • What are causes for aching, tingling, numbness and itching in hands and arms?
  • I woke up several times throughout the night covered in diarrhea, even when I am awake its like I cannot control my bowels, not even long enough to get to the toilet. I'm only 20 years old and I'm sure this isn't normal. Also, its like water.
  • My doctor has took me off pregablin 4 days ago as i have a rash which is now blistering. How long before it clears my system and the rash clears?
  • I have been having pain in the upper right side of my back near my shoulder blade for years. I was trying massages but the pain would always return. About a year ago the pain begin to surface more consistently and I went to see my doctor. My neck would click when I'd rotate my head, I would feel tingling in my fingers as well. My doctor told me it was Fibromyalgia and gave me a prescription for Voltaren. When I took it for 30 days it was ok, but not very impeccability. I purchased a pressure pointer because it's only pain on one central point in my back. When I stretch I feel it, and sometimes I try to move my shoulder blade around to touch it. One day I pressed my chest bone near my right breast to demonstrate to someone where the pain was in my back. I felt the pressure in my back relieve and my head stopped hurting and the tingle in my hands went away. I have to press my chest bone hard to get the relief, so as a result I make my chest bone sore. What could be so wrong that a part of my chest relieves pain in my back?
  • My girlfriend is a 52 y.o. female. She said she didn't feel good and her left side was kind of tingly. I took her pulse, it was 72 bpm, but every 20 to 24 beats it seemed to miss one. Her temperature is normal. What could it be?
  • Dear Doctors, I have a sistet-in-law who was very stressed and started not being ableto eat. She was over 200lbs. and now weighs 90lbs. at 5'4". She has been to many doctors and they have told her that her stomach has stopped working and her heart is weakened. She swears she is not anorexic but I'm sure this situation is similiar to what happens in that disease. They also told her there was an experimental drug from Canada to jump start her digestive system but now say she isn't a candidate because of her heart. They sent her to New Orleans for a consult to have some sort of pump inserted but they say that is a 2 month wait. Please is there any special doctors or hospital where we can bring her, we are afraid she is going to die!
  • I recently tried to stop smoking but when I did I started getting this burning sensation throughout my entire body and could not sleep so I thought it was because I was trying to quit but I started smoking again and stil have the burning sensation. I also recently stopped taking my phentermine diet pills at the same time. Is either of these two situations the cause of my discomfort? It continues throughout the day in my hands and feet. This has only been going on since Monday of last week.
  • I am having pain in the socket of my arm and the pain is running down my arm to my elbow then it feels like my fingers are going numb. This pain is in my left arm. I had surgery back in 2007 on my neck, I have been back to the doctors and the doctor said it needs to be done over again because it didn't fuse. My medical insurance was canceled when the appointment was made to have the surgery so I couldn't have anything done because of no insurance. This surgery was to take place last year November so what I have been doing is taking something to let me go to sleep.
  • I got hit in the cheek and I can not open my mouth all the way or smile without discomfort but it isn't bruised. Do cheeks bruise?
  • I am 59 yrs old and had an accident about 10 yrs ago and developed ringing in my ears since then. I asked my doctor about this and he had no answer (actually said I should answer the door if it rings, Ha) Is there any herb or any solutions to get rid of this constant ringing. Help
  • I've had diabetes for about 20 years and my feet have become more and more numb. Recently, I been getting burning pain in my toes as well. What is going on? What can I do?
  • My arms go dead. It happend just often when I had something to drink. I stoped completely, but it is still happening, and it is more frequent now than before.What can be the cause?
  • For the last couple of days my husband has been sleeping more and acted more tired. He hasn't been sick and we haven't done anything different but he's been on depakote for many years to control his seizures. Last week, the doctor increased his dose to 1000 mg taken 3 times a day. That is the only pill he is taking. Could him taking more Depakote cause him to be more tired or is something else going on?
  • Is there a medical reason why the age of 25 is the start of a different age bracket for insurance and renting a car?
  • In House MD season two, there was this girl who was immunocompromised and developed neurological symptoms after having a tick on her. Does that really happen if I get a tick?
  • I am a diabetic. Why does my doctor tell me to wear white socks?
  • I was opening my shed in my backyard and a bunch of bats few out. I didn't get bit but should I go to the hospital to get checked out for rabies or should I wait and see if I start feeling sick?
  • How much sleep does my child need?
  • My father has dementia. How do I know if its alzheimers or if something else is causing it?
  • I get very sweaty when I speak and make presentations in front of people. Even though I'm don't think I'm that nervous, I still get sweaty. Is there anything I can do?
  • My kid had a concussion after playing soccer. There wasn't anything wrong with his brain. How long before he can play again?
  • My doctor says I have keloids. I cut myself on the chin a few days ago. Is there anything I can do to stop the scaring?
  • I fell in the bathroom and bruised my nose yesterday. I have now dark circles under my eyes and it hard to breath. What tests do I need?
• Category: Nutrition
  • My mom taking polynerve 1000mg. I'm not so sure this medication.I believe it has contains of Vitamin B1 and B6. My mom been taking this medication without the doctor prescription. My question is that safe or good for her taking that medication? What are the side effects? Is that over the counter medication? She said, she likes that medication because it has a little improvements on her legs.She said she feel like more stronger and she could feel it more when you touch it. I'm just afraid if it is really good for her or not. I don't know really about it. That's the only medication she been taking. Thank you very much!
  • My mom have always constipation maybe because she always in the wheelchair all the time. Is it okay for her to take a Metamucil capsule everyday? What does it really do to her since she always in the wheelchair? Is there any good vitamins for her too?
  • I am a 50 years old and had a total hysterectomy 4 1/2 years ago. I have never been on replacement hormones, due to a tia 6 months after my total hysterectomy. I have recently been dx with high choletrol 319 and a low Vit D level. I am taking Vit D 50,000UI 2x week, and a daily med for cholestrol. I suffer from What I call Hot Flashes everyday. This has been going on for along time (years) I get a sick feeling in my stomache, my vision gets slightly blurred, my heart pounds rapidly,and I sweat terribly. My question is- How many is normal? Yesterday I journaled them-I had 8 during the day and 4 during the night. Yesterday was actually a good day? Thank you for your help.
  • My son is 7. He has encopresis (his accidents have slowed to about once a week now). He falls a lot, clumsy, runs into objects like curbs or shelves at a store. His falling is a daily occurrence. He fell last night and fell three more times when trying to get off of the ground. I had to physically help him up. He is extremely sensitive to noise, as a baby he would cover his ears and cry if there was a loud noise. He has normal hearing according to the ENT doctors here. He tells me that the "fast cars" distract him at school (he can hear the cars going down the street outside of his school). If he gets close to my mouth or nose he will tell me that I am breathing loudly. He tells his friends to get out of his face or covers his ears because they are "giving him a headache" or just too loud. He has problems putting his feelings/thoughts into words. A lot of times we are left trying to interpret what he says or asking him questions trying to figure out what's going on with him....for instance he was hit at school once and came home with a black eye. He told me one story, told his teacher a different story and told his sister another. We still don't know who hit him but he knew that he was hit and that it wasn't from falling. He gets upset and cries over strange things like being told to go to the bathroom before we leave for the park. He gets frustrated when things aren't going right. He is easily fatigued. He is on the lazy side, his arms and legs are "floppy" if you carry him he doesn't hold on he just hangs. He is constantly moving or fidgeting. He makes good grades in school but he has to be constantly told to do his work. I find myself trying to get his attention a lot, especially when we are in the car and I cannot be close to him or turn around and look at him. We are being sent for a neurological evaluation but I am curious what these symptoms are indicative of??
  • Sir, I have been noticing that some black spots are coming in body since last one month . Before it arrives , there is itching on that location and after two days one black spot (like black mole) appearing in that itching area. After it comes there is no itching and no pain. In my whole body around 15-18 black spots are there. Could you please advise me is there any serious problem to me?
  • I've heard about a research that people with good social skills have a larger orbifrontal cortex than people who don't. And the resarch said this can be CHANGED,that, if some part of the brain enlarges, you will turn into a more social person,and finally that social skills have to do with the brain, Are there any supplements that enlarges the orbifrontal cortex??
  • What are some pills (like omega, DHA, EPA) that enlarge your orbifrontal cortex? I just read in the news that peole with good social ability have much larger and bigger orbitofrontal cortex than people who aren't social, and the news said that this can be changed over time. Thank you.
  • I am an 18 year old male, about 5'5'' and 130 lbs. Whenever I stand up from laying down, sitting, crouching, or kneeling I experience extreme coldness in the back and left side of my skull. I also become disoriented and confused, and cannot speak for up to two minutes. Also, my vision goes completely black for up to a minute and I lose muscle control. Oftentimes I will stand up and have to stay put for a minute until I can move again or I almost fall over. Does anyone know what could be wrong?
  • What could cause my good cholesterol to go down and my bad cholesterol to go up and how can I lower my sodium and Cholesterol? If it was not for the General Surgeon that I seen I would not have known. Please let me know. Also about 2 years ago I was finally able to get out of the wheel chair but I still have problems with my legs going dead when I twist a certain way. I had to have an L-4 L-5 spinal fusion due to trauma to my back, I do have spinal bifida occolta (spelling?) could that be causing my legs to still go dead? Where I have no feeling or movement in them for the shortest time is a few hours to a few months at a time. Since I have been out of the wheel chair I have been trying to exercise regularly until my back starts to hurt again (aporox 3 blocks of walking) Cancer does run really high in my family but according to my primary doctor I do not have any of the signs. My mother went undiagnosed with her gall bladder leaking for years, my general surgeon is looking into that for me as well. I am due to have an ultra sound sometime this week. I had asked you about my D-Dimer and the stomach pain. I am going for my colonoscopy tomorrow at 11:45am Hopefully it can show some answers.
  • Is it safe to take Sea Kelp for iodine thyroid support while on Synthroid? My health has not gotten any better while on Synthroid and I don't have income to pay for more tests, such as iodine level testing. I know many people take Sea Kelp for thyroid support.
  • Im having severe itching of the legs .. upper and lower ,front and back of them .no place else just the legs ... its so bad thet sometimes i scratch so bad thet i bleed .. i have no discolor of skin before i itch but after it causes little red bumps .. it been this way for ab 7 months and its making me want to pull my hair out ... please help me ... im only 21 and i dont want this to stay this way .. ive changed my soap , lotion , clothes wash , sheets , shampoo, everything i could think of ... please help me
  • I am a almost 67 yr. old female, with Post Polio Syndrome. In the past year, I have noticed that I require a lot of sleep. I have had my physical from my heart doctor and family doctor, and all is well. My only theory is that I am very active, and then it catches up with me, and the motor neurons are continuing to be over used and it is my body telling me to really take it easy. I have no prior notice that my body is going to have a meltdown. I can easily sleep 10-12 hrs. per night. I am a night person, so if i go to bed at 11:00, I will sleep to 11:00 AM. I don't feel bad, just that I have to sleep and rest.
  • I have brownish sperm. Is this normal?
  • Was gaining about 2 lbs a week and then had gallbladder surgery, still gaining weight. All blood work is normal.
  • This is the second time I've had this in 4 mos. Have had eczema on hands and feet but not like this! I have an itching(which was controlled with vinegar). I still have an embarrassing rash on face, eyes, hands, bends of elbows. The front of my neck looks like I have had a noose around it. No job/insurance so, cannot find help. Confined and becoming depressed. Have a possible job opportunity next week...see no need to go because of appearance. Quit taking pravastatin and omeprazole, to no avail. Is there anything that may help at home?
  • I have been sick for quite some time with stomach problems and lung problems. I recently had a D Dimer done which resaults were 2.0 as well on a ct scan they found There is atelectasis in the lingula anterolaterally and inferiorly. Atelectasis versus scarring is seen in the midaspect of the lung bases. There is a tiny, non calcified nodule in the left major fissure measuring 0.4 cm in diameter. That was directly from the resaults. Quite a few family members including aunts uncles and mother had blood clots in their lungs. As well my grandfather passed of lung cancer when I was about 12 years old. Is there any advice you can give me? I have tried getting answers from my primary who just blows me off stating I have mood problems (which they said I had right after the lose of my 25 day old son so yes I would be majorly depressed.) I have tried getting answers for a while now with no real answers just that it is in my head because "I have Depression due to the lose of my son." This same doctor tried telling me that all my lower left abdominal pain was from a cyst on my overy which I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis by a different Dr who ordered a colonoskopy(spelling?) My dr wanted me to cancel that procedure which I am not going to because I feel that procedure is nessasary to find the full cause of my stomach pain but my dr perscribed 2 antibiotics because my wbc was elevated. (he said that was caused because of diverticulitis yet according to him I dont have that) I know it dont make since. Also when I eat certion foods my stomach pain gets worse.
  • Lately it feels like my nerves have been jumping a lot and my hands tighten up and get stiff. This has been happening with my hands since I was young but now its more frequent. I'm wondering if its triggered by excitement. Do you have any idea what this could be?
  • What are causes for aching, tingling, numbness and itching in hands and arms?
  • What are the effects to a nursing baby whose Mother drinks wine every night excessively? What are the behavorial systems of the baby and nutritional effects?
  • I woke up this morning with a very uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. It felt like I had something stuck there and it wasn't going down. It wasn't a sharp pain but I couldn't walk right because of how it burned. I also couldn't eat or drink anything. It went away after a few hours. What could this be? What is causing this? Should I go see a doctor?
  • Over the years, I have had to wake up many times during the night to use the bathroom. Its becoming more frequent. I went to the doctor and he told me I don't have prostate cancer, but my prostate is big and it is preventing the urine from coming out of my bladder. He said that I should start taking pills to help me urinate. I don't like to take medicine but I can't stand waking up in the middle of the night anymore. My friend told me about a natural herbal extract called saw palmetto and told me its better than taking pills. Is that really true? Are there any side effects?
  • I've had diabetes for about 20 years and my feet have become more and more numb. Recently, I been getting burning pain in my toes as well. What is going on? What can I do?
  • My arms go dead. It happend just often when I had something to drink. I stoped completely, but it is still happening, and it is more frequent now than before.What can be the cause?
  • For the last couple of days my husband has been sleeping more and acted more tired. He hasn't been sick and we haven't done anything different but he's been on depakote for many years to control his seizures. Last week, the doctor increased his dose to 1000 mg taken 3 times a day. That is the only pill he is taking. Could him taking more Depakote cause him to be more tired or is something else going on?
  • I hear that licorice can make you get high blood pressure. Is this true?
  • I had chinese food last night and this morning, my eyes were really puffy and my face looked swollen. Is this because the chinese food was really salty?
  • After I get my gall bladder removed, is there anything i need to change about what I eat?
  • How much calcium does a person need each day?
  • I think I'm lactose intolerant. How do I know for sure?
  • I hear that colic can be decreased when switching from bottle feeding to breast feeding, is this true?
  • I'm 7 and 1/2 months pregnant and my doctor told me I got diabetes from being pregnant. He told me to take down my blood sugar before and after I eat. I'm not sure what my blood sugar should be but I think they high. What are good numbers?
  • I want to get pregnant. When should I start prenatal vitamins?
  • Who should be tested for diabetes?
  • At what point would a person be admitted to the hospital for anorexia?
• Category: Obstetrics / Gynecology
  • Im 28 and been having dull pain in my lower pelvic area more on my left side but I feel it on my right just not as strong I feel it in my lower back its been a week now and no change any ideas of what it could be?
  • I had an operation one year ago to remove a mass from my uterus. The surgeon also said she would check to see if my fallopian tubes were blocked as I have fertility issues. After the surgery she told me that my left fallopian tube was blocked. She did not have to remove the tube as it was not connected to the mass. I had surgery 2 days ago hoping that my surgeon could unblock the tube only to be informed in the recovery room that my left tube was non existent. How can a fallopian tube just disappear???????
  • Could sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (generic for Bactrim) also be used to treat Chlamydia? I know it says that it will not treat virial infections...but since Chlamydia is a bacterial infection, would that work?
  • Hi I'm 21 on birth control, the 2 month injection but since I've been on birth control I have been getting my period for two weeks, first its brownish and week later it starts getting normal its not a heavy flow, I was on the 3 month injection but changed to the 2 month because I experienced the same same problem im having now, is it me or should I go off the injection?
  • I had unprotected sex on the 15th of April and pull out method on the 20th... ovulated on the 21st and then had a shortened but "real" feeling menstral cycle on the 5th of May. I feel sick all the time and have headaches. Can I be pregnant?
  • I've been having headaches/migraines for about 10 years(26 years old now). The frequency of them vary from anywhere between once every few months to twice a week. I've gone to several doctors and neurologists and have tried all sorts of migraine medications with not much success. I have not had any tests run such as an MRI or CATSCAN. I have kept a journal to try to find what may trigger these: food, lack of sleep, stress, caffeine, menstral cycle, etc. I have noticed that the symptoms are almost always the same. I normally wake up with them. I have no sensitivity to light, however I'm very sensitive to sound. The pain is always in my left eye brow, my left eye, behind my left eye, and bone of my left eye socket, and the top of both the bottom and top of my teeth (only on my left side). I also get nauseaus and vomit with them. I am planning on going to a dentist now because I am thinking now that it may be TMJ. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and anovulation. At first I thought it may be related to hormonal imbalances. Any suggestions I would greatly appreciate.
  • Hello I am 19 years old I had sexual relationship with my boyfriend about 8 days ago it was not that safe because first we started without a comdon but then he put it on. Next day, I took the plan b pill the morning after and I want my period to come because I have been very very nervous. I can not sleep or think of anything else than that. My period is supposedly going to come in may 24 or 25 but I heard that provera can make my period come faster and sooner is that true? provera 10mg for ten days?
  • Hey, I am cunrrently on the contraceptive implant and for complicated reasons I cannot get it removed. However I want to get pregnant, is there any way I can boost my chances to get pregnant?
  • I am 29 weeks pregnant and me and my husband had intercourse yesterday. after I noticed the slightest hint of blood when i wiped. Almost so slight that if I wasn't paying attention i wouldn't have noticed, and I notice a little today. Should I be concerned?
  • I am 53 years old (yesterday) and 2 months ago was my first weird period only 1 day of bleeding. For the past month, bleeding first day, and brownish secretion every day since just enough to ruin your cloths. Until yesterday heavy period again. I know this is normal but I have heard you can get quarterized to stop this. Is that true? And if yes is it safe and does not alter normal menopause stuff?
  • At age 53 can intraductal papilloma appear without a nipple discharge?
  • I have been of the Depo shot since September.I have not had a "full" period since then.I have had light blood flow maybe 3 times since then but it only lasted about a day. I recently had unprotected sex (about 2 weeks ago) I did have cramps yesterday and have had vaginal discharge and clots (but no blood). Is there a chance I am pregnant or have contracted a STD?
  • I am a female, 51 years, I have one child and I had 6 abortions, 3 months ago, I discovered I am pregnant, which was not planned, I followed up that pregnancy with doctor in the 8th week he discovered that I am pregnant in twin, he asked me to come a week after to check the pulse since nothing heard, 9th week he decided that it is a molar and should immediately be admitted, it is happened days ago and the graduation of HCG were: 607 - 8530 - 40711 and one day before the abortion it was 50830 and the difference between the last two tests 10 days, after the abortion he didn't confirm in his report that the molar it is seen, but he sent the twin to the lab and the result not yet appeared, I am scaring to have cancer in future , what shall I do
  • I am about a little over six months pregnant. I am having this pain in my lower back and my lower abdomen. It is causing me not able to walk because it is very painful. When i sit it hurts a little but when it is time for me to get up and walk the pain is very harsh. wanted to know what could be going on?
  • My wife who is thai just told me her brothers wifes unborn babys heart stopped 2 weeks ago and they are gonna wait 1 week before going back to the doctor which i think is crazy is this a health risk to the mother please bare in mind this is thailand they my wifes brother and his wife seem to think the heart will restart which i think is crazy is ther a health risk here
  • I've been having pressure were my bladder is and lower back pain and frequent urination.at times/ some times im fine and i might not have that problem for months but now its happening again the pressure and lower back pain is getting worst im planning to go to my doctor about it but i would like to know what it might be will you please tell me what could be the problem. ps/ ive stop getting my period about 8 monyhs ago but i have not had a hysterectomy
  • Hello, I am having a few issues. I am late on my period by a month. I have lower back pains, nipple tenderness, nausea, and dizziness. I took a pregnancy test yesterday but it came out negative. Should I take another one, or what should I do?
  • Please help with my teenage daughters ongoing vaginal discharge which has already been tested but not cured by her own GP? She is a 14 year old virgin please give her a cure? Thank you
  • Hi i am pregnant with my second child after 12 years. I did an ultra sound yesterday which measure me as being 6weeks 1 day pregnant. The findings of the ultrasound was an irregular gestational sac with very thin decidual layers and a fetal pole inside but no yolk sac or heartbeat. i normally have irregular periods and i am not bleeding and feeling in very good health with just the normal signs of pregnancy like the heavness of the breast and urinating alot. My doctor suggests a D&C because he said it does not looks like a healty pregnancy and that i would more than likely miscarriage. could you lend some advise
  • Hi, so this morning I woke up with my right inner vaginal lip inflamed (not like a rash, it was swollen into the size of a grape) it didn't burn, itch, look like a pimple, and was kind of squishy. The night before I masturbated twice and for the past week I was having some vaginal itching. I've had the same sex partner for the past 2 months. I was afraid this was herpes but, after checking online the symptoms didn't quite look similar nor was the inflammation sore, burning, or itchy. I took a shower and put on my panties, about two hours later I went to the restroom to check it and it was completely back to normal. What could this have possibly been? Please please please help. Thank you.
  • I am a 35 year old white female who as a child was treated for scoliosis. I wore a Milwalkee brace till my hips fused over and I was done growing. I do not know the degree of my curve but I do know that it is an "S" curve. I never experienced any pain as a young person, maybe just a little bit uncomforatable. Recently my back has been hurting and I have been experience right abdominal pain between the rib cage and the hip, it is so painful at times it is hard to function. This pain can last an hour to 12 hours... I have tried OTC aleve, ibeuprofen, and tylenol, the best thing so far is a heating pad but none of these help eleviate the pain. I also have polycystic ovarian syndrome, but my obgyn did a ultrasound and that does not seem to be the problem with the abdominal pain. People have suggested to me that maybe it is something with the bowels, but I don't seem to have a problem having a bm and all that seems to be normal.... HELP! any suggestions
  • I have been diagnosed with Y chromosome deletion. What are my chances of impregnating my wife naturally?
  • I was just wondering if i could get an STD if an unprotected vaginal sexual encounter happened, but lasted for less than a minute and the guy wasn't arroused, and no semen or precum was exchanged?
  • I had my peroid 2 weeks ago. Sunday it returned with pain and it is not really a peroid it spotting and Im wonderin should i go to ER or wait to see my doctor
  • I am 25 weeks pregnant and have been a runner for several years now. My doctor gave me permission to continue running throughout my pregnancy as long as I watch my heart rate. I feel great while running and have no problems except for several hours or the next day after I run, I experience a sharp pain in one of my heels. Could this be a heel spur, or is it a cause of the weight gain associated with pregnancy? Does this mean I need to stop running?
  • I am a 50 years old and had a total hysterectomy 4 1/2 years ago. I have never been on replacement hormones, due to a tia 6 months after my total hysterectomy. I have recently been dx with high choletrol 319 and a low Vit D level. I am taking Vit D 50,000UI 2x week, and a daily med for cholestrol. I suffer from What I call Hot Flashes everyday. This has been going on for along time (years) I get a sick feeling in my stomache, my vision gets slightly blurred, my heart pounds rapidly,and I sweat terribly. My question is- How many is normal? Yesterday I journaled them-I had 8 during the day and 4 during the night. Yesterday was actually a good day? Thank you for your help.
  • I had a complete hysterectomy 3 years ago. I have had 2 TIAs and cannot take hormone replacement. I have noticed in the last several months that I develop an itch at and around the vaginal opening. Is this just dryness or could I have a yeast infection? There is no pain.
  • I have been experiencing major swelling in my feet, ankles, legs, hands, and face. About 3 weeks ago i finished a prescription for prometrium because i have been trying to get pregnant. I still have not started my period. The tests i had done 2 months ago said that my hormone levels were low and that i was not ovulating and thats why i was given prometrium. The pregnancy test they ran also came back negative. My feet and ankles are so swollen that they feel like they are going to pop when i walk. I just need some sort of explanation about what could be going on.
  • I have not felt well for 12 weeks. I also haven't had my period in 4 months. It hasnt regulated yet but its is still a long time not to have it. please help thanks!
  • just woke at 333am to go pee , im 49 and had a radical hysterectomy in 2000, i have a discharge from my area when i wiped myself / with alittle odor , i am scared there is nothing in there anymore ...cramping in front and lower back, can you give me advice??????? thank you.
  • Am going to married and we dont want kid immediately after marriage as we want to postpone the same. The only way to achieve this is by using condoms, if yes how frequency we have to use. Any suggestions on this will be really helpful.
  • I am 35 wks and 4 days pregnant. Two nights ago I called and told the nurse at my OB/GYN that I had went to the restroom and there was alot of stringy mucus with dark brown/red blood in it. For the next 16 hrs if I had discharge it was a dark pink color but in small amounts. My nurse told me I had lost my mucus plug. I have had a tiny amount of discharge twice since then. I was wondering if it was normal to still have small amounts of discharge after you lose your mucus plug?
  • I'm 18. I got my period at the last week of February and then had to take Plan B at the beginning-ish of March, maybe the 6th or 7th, I don't remember the exact day. And it gave me my period again a week later. And I normally get it the last week of every month but I didn't at the end of March. I took a preg test April 1st and it was negative. Can Plan B make you late? I've read that it can make you late or even miss a period. Should I be worried? Also, I've taken plan b twice prior to this time if that is at all useful information.
  • My 13 yr. old daughter has been having very irregular periods, with spotting for about a week before her period actually starts. She has now been on her period for 10 days and the bleeding is heavy...about 3 to 4 hours to saturate a pad. Should we be concerned?
  • I have the symptoms of pregnancy .... sore boobs.... very tired all the time ............. headaches ............ throwing up/sick to my stomach .....moody......... but I'm not supposed to be on my period for two more days but tried an early pregnancy test and it was negative .... I'm not sure why I have so many symptoms with a negative test.
  • i have had many cystoscopy/ureteroscopys and im wondering if this could prevent me from getting pregnant? I am 30 and have been trying for over a year now.
  • I took Plan B after unprotected sex. My period came a few days later than normal, but started with light pinkish brown spots and then turned to red. It was much heavier and lasted 3 days longer than normal ending again with the light pinkish brown spotting. I also had much more cramping than I normally do with my period. I believe this was a chemical pregnancy. Two weeks later I began having a sharp pain in my left lower abdomen. It hurts when I sneeze, walk too quickly, and when I push on the area with my fingers, otherwise it is a dull constant pain. I took a HPT and it was negative. Is it possible that this is a tubal pregnancy or just related to something else? I've had the pain for a little over a day now.
  • I am having a non bloody discharge that looks like skin I am on day one of an anti fungal (three day treatment) for a yeast infection (it was not diagnosed by an M.D.) it does not have any odor and is white to beige in color I was experiencing severe itching and burning until I started the anti fungal I am currently in no pain.
  • I was wondering if not taking my thyroid medication could stop my period? Even though when I was at Job Corps they wouldn't give me my medication it didn't stop it there, and I was there for 8 months and it hasn't been 8 months yet!
  • I took Plan B, 24 hours after I had unprotected sex. My period came a few days later than normal, but started with light pinkish brown spots and then turned to red. It was much heavier and lasted 3 days longer than normal ending again with the light pinkish brown spotting. I also had much more cramping than I normally do with my period. Is it possible that I had a chemical pregnancy?
  • Hello. I'm 19 years old and a girl. I'm currently in college. I just have a couple of questions to ask about contraceptive pills. I've read on many news both online and on tv that contraceptive pills have the effect to increase women's social skills and make them smarter by boosting their memory. Is this true? If this is true, is it safe for me to take them to see these effects and none of other purpose? (actually i have irregular period, if i must add). If i keep taking them, will i see these effects dramatically? Thank you I need a quick and detailed answer.
  • I have a small bump right at the top entrance of my vagina it hurts with intercourse and stings a little when I pee I don't know what caused it but it showed up the day after using a douche for the first time. What could it be?
  • I'm 22 and about two months ago a blister, popped up on my labia majora, it doesn't hurt unless I try to pop it or if I mess with it, and then it popped once before, and the only thing that came out was blood, it popped again today and again only blood, I'm just not sure if I should worry or if it could just be a blood blister or something more serious?
  • i am 45yrs old and 3 months back while i was travelling and suffered bleeding between my periods...what can be its causes???
  • I am a mother of 2 kids. My 2nd kid is 8 months. 6months after delivery only I had my period. My 3rd period is 3 days late and I've never been late before. I took 2 urine test, resulted 'no pregnancy'. The blood test result shows 'TOTAL BETA-HCG,serum 0.00 mIU/mL'. But until now my period not come. Pls tell me when my period comes & why is it delayed. (2 Months before only i shifted to Dubai from India)
  • I've just recently found out a past sexual partner has herpes. I don't have any symptoms but have had 3 to 4 yeast infections over the last year. This is unusual for me and I was curious if these infections could be a symptom of herpes?
  • I am 26 years old. I was on the depo injection for three years and came off it over a year ago. I have not had a period since before I went on the injection. I am worried because in the past six months I have put over 3 stones on, I have sharp pains in my lower abdomen and pelvis and aching in my back. I also feel constantly sick and often am, I have constant diarrhea and sometimes can go to the toliet 7 times a day, and my upper abdomen is sore to touch. My doctor did a scan on my ovaries and they were fine but will not do anything else for me I am in pain and I think that this is wrong.
  • I have a TV hysterectomy and removal of L ovary and tube over a year ago, suddenly I have been having fairly severe low abd. pain and some intermitten light bleeding. I am not sure wheter or not this is something that I should be very concerned with.
  • I recently stopped taking my thyroid medication (Armour thyroid, 30 mg/day) three weeks ago. I had been taking it for approximately 1 and a half years, but my doctor wanted me to take another blood test with it out of my system to see if I still need it. I was due to get my period about 2 days ago, and have not gotten it yet. Is it possible that discontinuing thyroid medication can effect menstrual cycle? If so, when should I expect to get my period?
  • I'm 20 yrs old and had sex for the first time about a month ago. I did not bleed, possibly because i suffered an injury to my vagina when i fell down as a kid n hit the edge of the narrow curb i was walking on. The next time me and my boyfriend had sex was on the 5th day of my period(my periods last max 5 days, usually just 4), and i bled this time. Could it have been due to the sensitivity of the vaginal wall during periods? My vagina bled the next time we had sex too- which was 2 days later. There was very little blood, but i'm worried the penetration on the last day of my period could have left a wound. Please suggest what steps I should take.
  • I’m a 37 yr old female who believes I’m in perimenopause. I’m on the pill and my bloodwork comes back saying that my hormone levels are normal, but yet I’ve had hot flashes for 5 yrs and I keep getting dizzy spells and bad bouts of nausea. Is this normal and do you think I’m in perimenopause?
  • I'm 20 years old and have severe menstrual pain every month. I have tried everything. I was prescribed 800mg ibuprophen for about 8 years. I had to stop taking them because I was exceeding the limit per day because they weren't working anymore. Acetaminophen doesn't seem to work either. I have tried every over the counter medication and nothing works, I have tried heat, herbs, and exercise. the pain is so severe I can barely move for about 3 days EVERY MONTH, vomiting, and I can hardly eat. Is there anything left for me to do?
  • Can a thyroid problem affect my period? I am 44 yrs old.
  • My wife was recently diagnosed with chlamydia. I'm quite certain it came from my "extracurricular activities." When asked about this, I told it probably came from a toilet seat. Is this plausible?
  • Have you ever had an orgasm so big that you squirted, but it also made you poop? What is the reason for this?
  • I have missed my last 2 menstrual cycles. I have taken 3 pregnancy tests and they have all been negative. Am I pregnant? Any other suggestions on what could be wrong? I Have not felt sick at all.
  • I have been sick for quite some time with stomach problems and lung problems. I recently had a D Dimer done which resaults were 2.0 as well on a ct scan they found There is atelectasis in the lingula anterolaterally and inferiorly. Atelectasis versus scarring is seen in the midaspect of the lung bases. There is a tiny, non calcified nodule in the left major fissure measuring 0.4 cm in diameter. That was directly from the resaults. Quite a few family members including aunts uncles and mother had blood clots in their lungs. As well my grandfather passed of lung cancer when I was about 12 years old. Is there any advice you can give me? I have tried getting answers from my primary who just blows me off stating I have mood problems (which they said I had right after the lose of my 25 day old son so yes I would be majorly depressed.) I have tried getting answers for a while now with no real answers just that it is in my head because "I have Depression due to the lose of my son." This same doctor tried telling me that all my lower left abdominal pain was from a cyst on my overy which I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis by a different Dr who ordered a colonoskopy(spelling?) My dr wanted me to cancel that procedure which I am not going to because I feel that procedure is nessasary to find the full cause of my stomach pain but my dr perscribed 2 antibiotics because my wbc was elevated. (he said that was caused because of diverticulitis yet according to him I dont have that) I know it dont make since. Also when I eat certion foods my stomach pain gets worse.
  • The last i had sex was three months ago. since then I have felt very sick and nauseas. I have taken several home pregnancy tests and two blood pregnancy tests, all with negative results. I also had my menstrual cycle each month, each one varying in length and severity. For some reason I no longer have really painful cramps, just mild ones. my question is how reliable are those kinds of tests? Or am i just paranoid?
  • I'm 17 and I'm on birth control and I've missed a period can you please help me?
  • I had intercourse but the condom slipped off when he pulled out. I am on birth control and I don't think any got inside me. But I took the 1st emergency contraceptive pill no later than 5 hours after intercourse but I took the 2nd pill 17 hours later. Is it still effective? Will I become pregnant?
  • I recently had unprotected anal sex. Afterwards I went to the bathroom and noticed that the tissue felt really sticky. I looked down to realize that I had wiped sperm onto my vagina. I also either ovulated on the day before or after this incident. I took plan b 21 hours after this occurred. I am wondering how likely it is that I have conceived in this time period.
  • I am 30 weeks pregnant. I have degenerative disk disease and 2 bulging disks, so i have constant back leg and feet pain. However since about 24 weeks My feet pain has greatly increased and both of my feet seem to be numb on the inside of my heels. I have calluses and cracked heels as well so I don't really know what is going on. Even though there is numbing there is still pain. Help!
  • My friend just delivered a stillborn baby. What are her options now as far as having another one? How long will she be kept in the hospital and what will happen with the baby?
  • Me and my boyfriend had sex for the first time at the end of December, (we used a condom which I'm pretty sure did not break) and I was on microgynon so I never worried about pregnancy. My next withdrawal bleed was possibly a day late and slightly lighter, but when this came I was reassured I was safe. Pretty much straight after this bleed, I had an accident on my leg which caused me to have multiple xrays and scans - I was asked if 'there is any chance you could be pregnant?' to which I answered no but it got me thinking again. Since then I've been having symptoms which I know can be brought on by me worrying about it. I took a pregnancy test just to be sure which came out negative (around 6/7 weeks after sex) I had to stop taking microgynon (with 4 left in the strip) on the same day due to needing surgery on my leg, and four days later I had a normal withdrawal bleed (like the others since being on microgynon) and when this bleed ended, I took another hpt (with my first wee of the day) which also came out negative. Could I still be pregnant or is it extreme paranoia? (I was taking the full doses of ibuprofen for two weeks due to my leg, I possibly developed a reaction to this which could account for some symptoms?) SYMPTOMS - Bloating, urinating little and often, slight nausea, gas, slight constipation.
  • The last time i had my period was on January 3, 2010. i been off Depo ProVera since April 2010. my period lasted for 25 minutes this month. I have had sex almost ever day with my boyfriend, before and after my period. I need to know. Am I pregnant with my boyfriend?
  • I was on birth control and took it on time daily and I missed a period I thought was pregnant so I stop taking it and now I missed another one. I'm eating a lot and tired and my stomach pooches out and my breast are tender and I have bad headaches and feel like I'm going pass out and my stomach is hard. Do you think I am pregnant? Please help....
  • I had sex for the first time 2 days ago. The condom failed. however I am on birth control (yaz). I would like to take a pregnancy test to make sure that I'm not pregnant. the instructions say you can take it the first day after your missed period but since I'm on birth control I am only having 1 every 3 months and I wouldn't really know if I was missing a period or not. When should I take it? Can I find out early enough that I could take the morning after pill?
  • I have two questions. I just got tested and tested positive for trichomonas. I have been with the same person for over a year and have been faithful and they have too. I have been tested before as well as my partner and we have never tested positive for anything. Is it possible to get trichomonas without having sex? and can a std test show up negative and me have it?
  • I am 38 years old and have been taking birth control since I was 17 and I am no longer having a period or if I do it is mild. Is this normal and should I be alarmed?
  • My period was 6 days late then I started on feb. 6 and for 2 days I bleed heavy and it had a loud odor and now today I wake up and im only spotting is something wrong?
  • As an 18 year old I visited my GYN because I hadn't yet had my first period. I was given a series of pills which jump started it at that time. Shortly after, I had an ultrasound which was normal and was eventually told that I would probably need to use fertility drugs for some time before getting pregnant in the future. Since then I have had to be on an oral contraceptive to maintain a monthly period. I am now 26 and married and wishing to get pregnant. I have been off of birth control for 5 months now and have been trying but not successful. Wondering if there is anything I can do before resorting to fertility drugs. Any herbs or vitamins that work?
  • I am 33 I have 6 children. I just had an ultrasound done but I do not have a doctors appointment until next month and I am wondering if I should call my doctor to get an earlier one. [Ultrasound Results Removed Due For Privacy] Now we had this ultrasound done because I have been having alot of pelvic pain. is this something I should call my doctor on and get an earlier appointment? Thank you for you time.
  • Do antibiotics cancel out Seasonale birth control?
  • I am 12 weeks pregnant and someone from work has chicken pox. I don't remember if I ever had chicken pox before. Is there a test to see if I have ever had chicken pox?
  • If you have sex with multiple partners not a the same time but within two days would it cause me to have a fishy smell?
  • i am female 20 years of age my question is that my periods have always been regular and for the last 4 months they have been getting shorter and lighter and now i havnt had one this month but there is some light pink dishcharge and only recently have i had unprotected sex and its way to soon to tell if im pregnant and so far i havnt tried anything besides the waiting game the only things that i can find abnormal for me is light cramping almost like a period feeling tender breasts and fatigue and always thirsty.
  • I had sex a week ago today. i have been feeling severe nausea but no vomiting everysince. my cycle runs 22 instead of 28 days. my stomach hurts all the time now. could i be pregnant? and is it too soon to take a test at the dr office
  • Hi, I have a dilemma because a female claims she ended her period on July 13, 2010 (not sure if that’s true or not). We met for the first time and had sex on July 14, 2010 and many days after. On July 27, 2010 she got a blood test at the doctors and it said she was pregnant and the hcg level was at 27. Im not sure what she told the doctors and if that played a part in the due date or if its based off of ultrasounds and hormone levels but the due date given was April 25, 2011 by her doctor. A due date of April 15, 2011 was given based on a couple unexpected trips to the hospital for spotting. They checked her hormone levels and did measurements of the sac by transvaginal ultrasound at the hospital on Aug. 24, 2010. At the hospital they couldn't see the baby until the following week but tried measuring the sac and said she was approximately 5 weeks and 1 day based on what they could gather and see. She was having sex with multiple guys around the same time period for a while now. When would she have most likely gotten pregnant? Is finding out she’s pregnant within 13 days after having sex and having the hcg level at 27 likely? How soon can you find out you're pregnant by blood tests after having sex? How far along could she have been at the point she found out she was pregnant? How accurate is the due date based on the size of the baby by the ultrasound? How much could false information she’s giving them affect the due date? Also is it possible they couldn’t see the baby if she was more than 5 weeks pregnant (perhaps 7 or 8 weeks)? She’s very dishonest and a habitual liar and I am very stressed and don't want to wait months hoping it's not mine but not knowing. Based on all the facts given and the due date given by her doctor based on the ultrasound pics, what conclusion or opinion do you have on what’s going on and what I should think?
  • My blood tests came back normal -- hormone levels, etc. so they say I'm not in menopause, but I have all the horrible symptoms of it. Now they want to do an ultrasound to check the lining. What could that possibly mean is wrong? I'm just concerned. I do not take hormone replacements. Just exercise alot and do weight lifting.
  • I am pregnant and work as an elementary school teacher. One of my students recently had "fifth's disease" which I read was due to a parvovirus infection. I was told by the nurse that it can cause birth defects. What can I do?
  • Why do my menstrual periods get worse when I take long plane flights? Is there anything I can do?
  • My gynecologist found that I have polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos). He treated me with birth control pills and now he says I'm better but I still have dark hair on my chest and top lip. Will that go away if I keep taking birth control?
  • If I am no longer sexually active, do I still need pap smears?
  • I am 59 and post-menopausal and I have osteoporosis. Is hormone replacement good to prevent worsening of my osteoporosis?
  • My daughter is 15 months and is due for her vaccines I just found out I am pregnant again. I read that some vaccines are live viruses and some vaccines are just the proteins. Is there any danger to me and the new baby with my daughter's vaccines?
  • Hypothetically speaking, should a person with active tuberculosis be treated while pregnant or should treatment be delayed until after pregnancy?
  • Why are women more likely to be anemic than men?
  • I got bacterial vaginosis. Does this mean my bf is cheating on me and gave me an STD?
  • I'm having trouble sleeping. What can I do to help me get a better night's rest?
  • I am 33 weeks pregnant and my baby is breech. My doctor said its too early to tell if I need a c-section. What are the chances she'll turn the right way?
  • I'm 7 and 1/2 months pregnant and my doctor told me I got diabetes from being pregnant. He told me to take down my blood sugar before and after I eat. I'm not sure what my blood sugar should be but I think they high. What are good numbers?
  • I have breast implants and I am pregnant. Will it hurt my baby? Also, will it be safe to breast feed my baby?
  • I want to get pregnant. When should I start prenatal vitamins?
  • My gynecologist tells me i have a "retroverted uterus" can i still get pregnant? will it cause me to have abortions?
  • I read that you shouldn't take birth control pills if your blood clots too easy. What other things prevent you from taking birth control pills?
  • I just found out that my daughter is sexually active. Should I take her to the doctor and get a pap smear?
  • I had sex this weekend and didn't use protection. What are my options?
  • I am 16 and want birth control. Will the doctor tell my parents?
  • My gynecologist says I have a rectocele and it is causing me discomfort and incontienence. He thinks I should get surgery, but I don't want that. What other options are there?
• Category: Oncology
  • I had a physical examination and what I want to ask what is the reason my monocytes is high is it because I've got anemia or it's related to something else and is anything else I need to get worried about regarding the result I've got?
  • I ask my Mom About her condition when it really start. She said to me it start when she is pregnant for the 4rth baby.While shes pregnant,she walk with a limp. And sometimes she use a cane or a crutches. After the the 4rth baby was born thats the time she cant walk or stand.she have fearness to control her balance. In that time she is 30 years old. We have four childrens in our family. I am the third child on that time. My Older sister on that time is 11, my 2nd borther is 6,and I am 4 years old. I am to small yet to remember. But this is my Mom History when we are little. After my younger brother born. 3-4 months later they go in the hospital to check my Mom health condition. According to the Doctor she have a tumor in his spinal column. The Doctor said it really needs surgery. 2 weeks after the surgery done. They go home.The Doctor said 3-6 months my Mom will be walking. And then my Mom stayed at home. She said to me while she at home she dont really have any Physical Therapy to help her. Except her Sister she help to exercise her legs sometimes. That is really big different because there is no Proffessional Therapist help my Mom that time. We dont have money. I was to small then 4 years old. I cant remember what is really happened to my Mom. My older sister she is 11 years old. She is the one taking care of me, as well as my 6 years old brother.Thats why untill now still hoping, If my mom have the chance to walk again. My youngest brother is 24 years old. Thats the time she starts cant walk after my younger brother born. Its starts in year 1987- up to this year 2011. She is in the wheelchair now. As i mentioned in my first question. If i try to pinch her both legs it start jumping. she still feel a sensation if i touch her legs. By the way my Mom lived in the Philippines right now. Thank you very much for reading my long questions! Hope my Mom have the chance to walk again. Any Advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you very much. Have a good Day!
  • At age 53 can intraductal papilloma appear without a nipple discharge?
  • Is a child to parent bone marrow transplant possible? my mother was recently diagnosed with ALL i am 28 years old and and wondering about the chances of being a compatable donor
  • I am a 54 year old woman taking Synthroid and a pill to help control my bladder (can't think of its name). For the last several years, I have had problems after eating. I rarely feel hungry and get a full feeling in stomach after just a few bites. 30 - 60 minutes after eating a meal, I have to run to the bathroom and have diarrhea. Sometimes, I have to go back to the bathroom and have more loose stool. Will just taking fiber help this or is there something more serious happening?
  • My lymph nodes seem to be swollen,around the neck area. And at frist ym doctor told me that it was`nt anything I should worry about, he suggested that it be a cyst. But after visiting a neck specialistg etting an ultra sound done,he informed me that it could possibily be mono or cancer. I highly doubt it`s mono. I have shown no symptoms. I mean Ive had thgis lumps(swollen glands) for months now and they are`nt painful at all.
  • I am a 37yr old male that gets dizzy spells when i raise my arm above my head or change body positioning while sleeping or standing up!! All of it makes me have dizzy spells!! What could it be?
  • My husband has recently been diagnosed with colon cancer. The cancer perforated his colon. He had surgery to remove part of his colon (approx 1.5ft). It has been 5 days since the surgery. The doctors do not seem to want to provide any information on his condition or his prognosis. In fact, they still have not even told him us what stage he is in. When he asked the doctor (who did the surgery), he was told that "the stage doesn't matter to me (the doc), and it shouldn't matter to you (my husband)". He has been told that they are pretty sure they got it all. They removed many lymph nodes during the surgery. Tests on the lymph nodes came back as negative for the cancer. However, during surgery they saw that the cancer had attached itself to the abdominal wall. The cancer was removed from the abdominal wall, along with a marginal area. The marginal area was tested and cancer cells were found in that area. His liver and lungs do no show any signs of cancer. Since the doctors aren't giving any hint as to what stage he may be in, I decided to research online. But since none of his lymph nodes tested positive, but his abdominal wall has tested positive, I am confused as to whether this is considered Stage IIIA, IIIB, IIIC, IVA, or IVB. I am fairly convinced that he is past Stage II. Please provide me with your expert opinion as to what stage he may be at. Thank you.
  • i am 45yrs old and 3 months back while i was travelling and suffered bleeding between my periods...what can be its causes???
  • I ripped up an old carpet in my basement and there were 9x9 tiles underneath. I Did not realize it at the time but the tiles contained 5.2 % asbestos. I had them tested after the fact. Anyway I removed the entire basement full of tiles. Many tiles popped up intact but there was some breakage. I did not notice significant dust. I am worried sick because my young kids were near where I was pulling up these tiles. What is the risk of me or a family member developing a disease from this level of exposure?
  • I am a almost 67 yr. old female, with Post Polio Syndrome. In the past year, I have noticed that I require a lot of sleep. I have had my physical from my heart doctor and family doctor, and all is well. My only theory is that I am very active, and then it catches up with me, and the motor neurons are continuing to be over used and it is my body telling me to really take it easy. I have no prior notice that my body is going to have a meltdown. I can easily sleep 10-12 hrs. per night. I am a night person, so if i go to bed at 11:00, I will sleep to 11:00 AM. I don't feel bad, just that I have to sleep and rest.
  • I have brownish sperm. Is this normal?
  • I have a TV hysterectomy and removal of L ovary and tube over a year ago, suddenly I have been having fairly severe low abd. pain and some intermitten light bleeding. I am not sure wheter or not this is something that I should be very concerned with.
  • My father went to the doctor over a week ago for severe constipation. They did an endoscopy and the results stated colon cancer in transverse and descending colon. Then they did a colonoscopy and no cancer was found. After the colonoscopy my father developed ascites. He now also has stage 3 kidney damage. They did find a mass outside of his gi tract but inside of the abdominal cavity. They did a core biopsy and they are now calling it lymphatic cancer. He is continuing to fill up with fluid in his abdomen and every other day they have drained off 2200 cc's of fluid. Today they said they will not be draining off any more fluid and instead they want to start chemo tommarrow. His VS are starting to look bad and one minute they are telling us that the colon cancer has moved to the liver and the next that he will be cured in a couple of days. They did some sort of blood test for cancer and it was very high. What else should we do? I do not think he will be with us much longer.
  • I have been sick for quite some time with stomach problems and lung problems. I recently had a D Dimer done which resaults were 2.0 as well on a ct scan they found There is atelectasis in the lingula anterolaterally and inferiorly. Atelectasis versus scarring is seen in the midaspect of the lung bases. There is a tiny, non calcified nodule in the left major fissure measuring 0.4 cm in diameter. That was directly from the resaults. Quite a few family members including aunts uncles and mother had blood clots in their lungs. As well my grandfather passed of lung cancer when I was about 12 years old. Is there any advice you can give me? I have tried getting answers from my primary who just blows me off stating I have mood problems (which they said I had right after the lose of my 25 day old son so yes I would be majorly depressed.) I have tried getting answers for a while now with no real answers just that it is in my head because "I have Depression due to the lose of my son." This same doctor tried telling me that all my lower left abdominal pain was from a cyst on my overy which I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis by a different Dr who ordered a colonoskopy(spelling?) My dr wanted me to cancel that procedure which I am not going to because I feel that procedure is nessasary to find the full cause of my stomach pain but my dr perscribed 2 antibiotics because my wbc was elevated. (he said that was caused because of diverticulitis yet according to him I dont have that) I know it dont make since. Also when I eat certion foods my stomach pain gets worse.
  • I was told by my family physician that she thought it was a mole inside my mouth and said I shd contact a dentist for a possible biopsy. What can you tell me on this matter. It is very small, dark brown to black, top back right side area.
  • I hear men can get breast cancer too. What gives men the highest risk of getting breast cancer?
  • I had a few polyps removed on my last coloscopy. When should I be getting my next one?
  • When would you use a sigmoidoscopy over a colonoscopy?
  • If I am no longer sexually active, do I still need pap smears?
  • My mother was diagnosed with melanoma on her hand and it had spread to the eye. She is on chemotherapy but was also told to get surgery for her "intraocular" melanoma. Wouldn't chemotherapy work for the eye too?
• Category: Opthalmology
  • My mom is 65 and recently had cataract surgery performed with a Toric IOL lens implanted. Her vision was blurry after and had to have the posterior capsulotomy surgery done 6 weeks after. Her vision is still blurry and she is now being sent to Will's Eye in Philadelphia. Do you have any suggestions on what the problem could be?
  • Are styes contagious to other people? i have one, and i have a date tomorrow.
  • One week post cataract surgery. Dilated iris still bothersome. Will this heal by itself with time? Any medication that might be successful? Vision is superb. 84 yr. old male.
  • I fell straight down onto a hard granite tile floor and landed on my nose. I have an X shaped cut, my nose hurts and I have pain and swelling and red bruising on the inner part of teh skin near my eyes and starting on my cheeks also. Should I go to the doctor or home remedy?.
  • I think I have a blocked or infected tear duct. Not sure though because my eye keeps watering. Out of no where, my eye will water and then I go to wipe it (similar to removing an eye boogie)and it will burn and feels like my sinus is burning on that side. I can feel in the corner of my eye that the duct is about 2 to 3 times the size of the other eye. This started roughly 4 days ago. The burning started about 2 days ago. I noticed the swelling today. What do I need to do to fix this?
  • Out of the blue, blood appeared underneath my old cellulitis scar that is seven years old. W hat oculd be the cause of this? And also i have a sore throat and I think one of my tear ducts are infected because the inner corner of my eye is swollen and red it also hurts. I'm not sure if these symptoms are related or not but just to be on the safe side I put them in here anyway.
  • I have this itchiness and redness around my eyelids for the last week. Sometimes when I wake up I have flakey skin around my eye lashes. What is it? What do I do?
  • I got hit in the cheek and I can not open my mouth all the way or smile without discomfort but it isn't bruised. Do cheeks bruise?
  • Do eye exercises like the "See Clearly Method" actually help improve your vision?
  • I have a pain in my left eye that's been on and off for a few weeks. It feels as if there is a bump stuck under my eyelid. I can't see anything on my eyelid, my eye isn't swollen or red, it just hurts sometimes. What do I have and what can I do?
  • My mother went blind from diabetes. I have diabetes too now. What are the chances I will go blind too?
  • My mother was diagnosed with melanoma on her hand and it had spread to the eye. She is on chemotherapy but was also told to get surgery for her "intraocular" melanoma. Wouldn't chemotherapy work for the eye too?
  • I fell in the bathroom and bruised my nose yesterday. I have now dark circles under my eyes and it hard to breath. What tests do I need?
• Category: Orthopedics
  • Im 28 and been having dull pain in my lower pelvic area more on my left side but I feel it on my right just not as strong I feel it in my lower back its been a week now and no change any ideas of what it could be?
  • Sometimes I get knee pains and I can barely walk, usually when this happens I swell up right above my knee cap. What can this mean?
  • Hi doctor, I'd do appreciate it if you would kindly help me out. I am 30 years old female, about 5 months ago I fell on my left knee and twisted my knee. There was a popping sound and I couldn’t stand on my knee at all, I went to ER and they did an x-ray which showed no fracture. The pain continued and I went to a surgeon,he ordered MRI. The doctor, gave me two injections in joints and my knee was immobilized for 10 days and then I had PT for 20 sessions. The problem is that I still have pain on the side of my knee cap and it's still swollen. I cant extend my knee fully as it’s really painful. Especially when I’m sitting and I try to lift and extend my leg it hurts so much that makes me cry.Also I’m experiencing muscle atrophy which really scaring me as my left leg looks thinner than my right leg. Please help me out and let me know what’s going on with my knee and what would be treatment options for me.
  • I have a history of a compression fracture to the neck that happened 9 years ago. The broken neck resulted in a C7-C8 spinal cord injury. Recently I have had a lot of neck pain, spasms, and weakness in my arms and hands.(more then usual) My doctor has ordered a MRI to check my neck, she said to see if I have injured my neck again.(not long ago I had a fall where I could have possibly hurt my neck)
  • A week ago my right hip popped while I was streching in gym. Eventually it got better but then it popped again the other day as well as today while I was dancing at a dance competition. It now really hurts to walk and to sit without it almost fully extended as well as to put pressure on it. The pain feels pretty deep. My parents never take me to the doctors so there's no way I can go or take medication. What may I have done and what should I do to help it heal?
  • I am a 14 year old girl and almost a week ago my hip popped while I was stretching. I've tried having baths and stuff but it hasnt worked. It still really hurts (in fact its gotten a bit worse) and I dont know what may have happened to it. What may I have done and what should I do to help?
  • My husband 73, is on Lasix and for three days failed to take his lasix and last night had a pain in his big toe and when he looked at it it was very red and swollen and quite painful. He decided to take a half tasblet of lasix and later in the night unable to sleep decided to take another whole tablet and this morning felt fine and the redness and swelling in the big toe had disappeared so he felt it not necessary to see a doctor. I, on the other hand feel very uneasy and niow wonder what was the cause and should we treat it more seriously. Please advise soon. Thanks
  • HI. I am having a lot of pain in between my right shoulder blade and spine area. The pain only occurs when i try to twist my upper body or move my right arm sort of behind me to "get" to something. This has been going on for 6 weeks and i cannot remember doing anything that would have caused this. It also hurts when i am bent over and take a deep breath. It is really annoying and i am not sure what to do about it. I am getting worried and nervous. Do you have any advice??
  • I have a rib cage question. My rib cage seems to be kinda cock eyed or tilted. my left side is sticking out about 3 inches and my right seems to be diviting in. I went to a x-ray center and they said that I may have cartilage built up on my right or could be some kinda genetic thing. Me and my brother are the only ones in the family to show this issue
  • Hi, I am a 16 year old gymnast and have been experiencing a constant numb, tingling pain in my lower back, it is only on the right side and runs down until just above my knee cap. The pain is much worse when sitting but is always there, I have had it for a couple of days now but have ignored it as I am used to dealing with injuries with my sport. It seems to be getting worse now so would really appreciate some help.
  • I am a 35 year old white female who as a child was treated for scoliosis. I wore a Milwalkee brace till my hips fused over and I was done growing. I do not know the degree of my curve but I do know that it is an "S" curve. I never experienced any pain as a young person, maybe just a little bit uncomforatable. Recently my back has been hurting and I have been experience right abdominal pain between the rib cage and the hip, it is so painful at times it is hard to function. This pain can last an hour to 12 hours... I have tried OTC aleve, ibeuprofen, and tylenol, the best thing so far is a heating pad but none of these help eleviate the pain. I also have polycystic ovarian syndrome, but my obgyn did a ultrasound and that does not seem to be the problem with the abdominal pain. People have suggested to me that maybe it is something with the bowels, but I don't seem to have a problem having a bm and all that seems to be normal.... HELP! any suggestions
  • I am 25 weeks pregnant and have been a runner for several years now. My doctor gave me permission to continue running throughout my pregnancy as long as I watch my heart rate. I feel great while running and have no problems except for several hours or the next day after I run, I experience a sharp pain in one of my heels. Could this be a heel spur, or is it a cause of the weight gain associated with pregnancy? Does this mean I need to stop running?
  • Hello, I am 49 years old and a woman. I have alot of joint pain, in hips, shoulders, and feet hurt also. Told it is osteoarthritus. I took a pack of prednisone. When I took the ten pills for a couple of days, I felt so much better, but then as they tapered down back in alot of pain. I take a lot of Ibuprofen also. The doctor said my bone density test showed I have oseopenia. I am 130 pounds 5'3''. Lately especially at night , my arms near shoulder area will kinda jerk for no reason, sometimes arm jerks back kinda like a spasm, not painful just makes me feel real edgy and upset. Legs do this some too. If I use my arms alot or stand for very long hips hurt and shoulders and hard to raise my hands over my head. I have a 12 year old son and would love to play ball ect. with him but when i even pitch my arms ache really bad and even hard to sleep on them at night. Has a test for Lupus and Rhuematoid arthritus and they said they were negative. Please help. Bones make noise climbing stairs etc, a crinkly sound.
  • Hi im 40 years old 5' 7" and about 220 i have pain in my right knee that goes into my ankle. I have had five surgeries on my right knee in a 20 year period. I know that my acl is torn in half and my cartlige is almost gone with signifficant signs of arthritis. My knee is always swollen and in alot of pain when i walk, my ankle has been giving me a problem for a long time now and i constantly have to crack it to relieve pressure. Is there anything you can recommed for me to do without another surgery?
  • I hurt my back yesturday and today my back hurt and my left lung hurts as well is this something serious
  • I am a 38 year old male that was injured in a parachuting accident while in active military service. Hypothetically; I was the lower jumper and had the right of way; but my knee reminds me daily of how close I was to death due to another persons actions. I live, work, daily in pain and hope others are luckier & less pained than I. The doctor back in the 90s said I had blown out the ligaments on impact and it was a miracle I was able to walk off the drop zone. Medical results was that he cut a sliver of 1 good tendon left and pinned it with 2 titanium pins(above & below) to grow their as a new one. Every doctor I see nowadays asks me why he didn't use a cadavers parts but since I am not a doctor I didn't know. I guess my long winded story to question is: Are there any newer procedures that could help ? or am I going to suffer the rest of my days with 2 chunks of titanium in me with weakness/pain/ and all the other lovely daily things I cannot do that most take for granted.
  • I have been experiencing intense knee and ankle pain. My knee is much worse than my ankle and is almost always in pain, whereas my ankle only hurts in random spurts when I run or dance. It started about 8 weeks ago when I started running and dancing again but I am only doing about a mile a day. I gave it a week off from running and dance but it only got worse. The pain is in the back, right side only and shoots from the knee to my ankle. It hurts when bent or straight, and any pressure on my knee makes it worse. There is no noticeable swelling or bruising. It gradually started, I never popped it, fell on it or twisted it. Will this go away eventually or is something else wrong?
  • MRI LEFT SHOULDER: MODERATE OA CHANGES NOTED IN THE LEFT AC JOINT WITH SOME NARROWING OF THE SUBACROMIAL SPACE AND MILD IMPINGEMENT OF THE INFERIOR ASPECT OF LEFT ACROMION ON THE SUPERIOR ASPECT OF SUPRASPINATUS TENDONS. GLENOHUMERAL JOINT EFFUSION NOTED. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IN SIMPLE ENGLISH ? I AM 51 YEAR OLD FEMALE, SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT MRI RESULTS?
  • I have been increasing my exercise intensity and length. I like to do crunches. Today, I started noticing that my knees creak, as if my joints had no juice in them. It freaks me out a bit but I feel no pain. I am 41, female and overweight.
  • What should I do if I think my daughter has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
  • My knee has been in pain on the right side of my right knee. The pain is close to the knee cap, but not quite on it. It mostly hurts when I am walking, bending it, or putting pressure on it. What could it be? and what can I do?
  • I just got pulled by the neck during an altercation and the left side of my neck is now swollen and kinda numb. I don't have money for emergency room. I don't have insurance and I don't want to call 911. What should I do?
  • I twisted my ankle this morning the swelling started slow. My insisted I should go to the ER because it is huge and hurt but I don't want to waste time. Can a home remedy work?
  • I have foot pain constantly (between the toes and arch). I stepped on a rock last summer and the pain has never gone away and its on the inside of the foot. What could it be?
  • Can knee degenerative joint disease which has resulted in increased leg "bowing" lead to hip problems such as increased wear on the hip joint?
  • I have severe pain in my heel as well as numbing. It's a deep shooting pain and feels like it is in the heel bone itself. After being off my feet for any length of time and then standing or walking on it increases the pain. The pain diminishes after being on my feet for awhile, not sure if that is because of the numbness or not. What could it be?
  • My father in law is having surgery to remove the bones under his big toe. The doctor said he would make an incision on the top of the foot and remove the bone and insert beads. What are beads and what is their purpose. He said they were made of the same material as cement.
  • I have been having pain in the upper right side of my back near my shoulder blade for years. I was trying massages but the pain would always return. About a year ago the pain begin to surface more consistently and I went to see my doctor. My neck would click when I'd rotate my head, I would feel tingling in my fingers as well. My doctor told me it was Fibromyalgia and gave me a prescription for Voltaren. When I took it for 30 days it was ok, but not very impeccability. I purchased a pressure pointer because it's only pain on one central point in my back. When I stretch I feel it, and sometimes I try to move my shoulder blade around to touch it. One day I pressed my chest bone near my right breast to demonstrate to someone where the pain was in my back. I felt the pressure in my back relieve and my head stopped hurting and the tingle in my hands went away. I have to press my chest bone hard to get the relief, so as a result I make my chest bone sore. What could be so wrong that a part of my chest relieves pain in my back?
  • 4 days ago I twisted my ankle with-in a few minutes it was HUGE and bruising the next day the bruising was a deep purple and was going up the outside of my leg. At this point it was not just my ankle swollen but my whole foot including my toes. I went to the ER after the bruising got worse and the swelling didn't go down and they put me in a brace said it wasn't broken and to go to an orthopedic doctor and he would tell me more. So now at the 3 day mark it is about the same with a little more bruising the swelling has gone down in part of my foot but not my ankle and now I have less pain but it is very uncomfortable. I have also lost most of my range of motion. Could I Have done more than just sprain my ankle?
  • I had my foot frozen through ankle and freezing solution poured on my foot to take out a broken toothpick I had stepped on, but it has been a week and it feels like my toes are broken and am unable to walk; have I got nerve damage?
  • I am having pain in the socket of my arm and the pain is running down my arm to my elbow then it feels like my fingers are going numb. This pain is in my left arm. I had surgery back in 2007 on my neck, I have been back to the doctors and the doctor said it needs to be done over again because it didn't fuse. My medical insurance was canceled when the appointment was made to have the surgery so I couldn't have anything done because of no insurance. This surgery was to take place last year November so what I have been doing is taking something to let me go to sleep.
  • I got hit in the cheek and I can not open my mouth all the way or smile without discomfort but it isn't bruised. Do cheeks bruise?
  • Just yesterday, I developed a lump about the size of a small marble on the bottom side of my wrist. I work in manufacturng, lifting 25-75 pounds every 44 seconds. I am thirty four now. What could this be? It doesn't hurt, but it is a solid mass with an evident protrusion.
  • I have a sore heel. It started a few weeks ago, probably not using the best "summer" shoes and I have noticed it more now with more closed shoes. It hurts mild to moderately depending on the amount of standing or walking, etc....What can I do to help heal and lessen the pain and get my heel back to normal?
  • I've had backpain for the last 3-4 years. It gets worse at times when I tweak it. It gets bad enough that I can't even walk some days. I had an xray two years ago that said nothing was wrong. I've tried tylenol, mot rin, and aspirin. My back pain isn't getting any better. Are there good prescription drugs out there I can take?
  • I was punched in the jaw last night in a fight. How do I know if I broke my jaw?
  • I fractured my collar bone two weeks ago. What's more sensitive in detecting bone healing: cat scan or xray.
  • Why is it that when you crack your knuckles they make a popping noise? Will cracking knuckles cause arthritis?
  • I had an infection in my foot and had to stay at the hospital. The doctor at the hospital said my foot needed to be amputated so I had it done. My wife's friend, who is a podiatrist told me my foot didn't need to be amputated. Did the doctor commit medical malpractice when he amputated my foot?
  • I got diagnosed with something called Pagat's disease and my doctor said that I may have decreased hearing over time. Is there anything I can do?
• Category: Other
  • I have a husband disabled from stroke, and a son who has seizures that started when he was 18, and i was told by a doctor that has seen both husband and sun I was the cause. Is this possible? What can i do about it?
  • I had a physical examination and what I want to ask what is the reason my monocytes is high is it because I've got anemia or it's related to something else and is anything else I need to get worried about regarding the result I've got?
  • I have a history of a compression fracture to the neck that happened 9 years ago. The broken neck resulted in a C7-C8 spinal cord injury. Recently I have had a lot of neck pain, spasms, and weakness in my arms and hands.(more then usual) My doctor has ordered a MRI to check my neck, she said to see if I have injured my neck again.(not long ago I had a fall where I could have possibly hurt my neck)
  • My mom wondering what is best for her to check her pelvis. Is CAT scan determine whats happen to her pelvis? She want to know if CAt scan could tell if my mom pelvis damage. What is the difference between CAT scan and MRI. Since my mom is paralyzed. Also is it necessary if she could start physical therapy without asking a Doctor? Thank you!
  • A week ago my right hip popped while I was streching in gym. Eventually it got better but then it popped again the other day as well as today while I was dancing at a dance competition. It now really hurts to walk and to sit without it almost fully extended as well as to put pressure on it. The pain feels pretty deep. My parents never take me to the doctors so there's no way I can go or take medication. What may I have done and what should I do to help it heal?
  • I had 2 cortisone injections in my back. 3 weeks apart. the last one was three weeks ago. 2 weeks ago, I have symptoms of moon face. I want to know if it will go away and how long will it take.
  • One of the children I'm (female, 18) babysitting (male, 11 years) flipped and hit his head on the street. He couldn't stand at first and I literally had to hold him up and carry him so he could lay in the car. He eventually was able to stumble to the house and put ice on his head. It's been awhile and he still has to hold onto things to walk. He says his getting worse but the nausea he was feeling is a hit better but is still there. Only one pupil dilates when light is flashed in eyes. Does this means he has a concussion and if so what should I do?
  • My 8 year old daughter was playing in the woods. She found an insulin syringe. She pricked her finger and scraped the side of her hand, drawing blood. We washed with antibacterial soap, perioxide and used clorox wipes. We went immediately to the dr and they administred blood tests. What are the chances she can get HIV?
  • My girlfriend recently suffered from Sun Poisoning. Her face swelled up pretty bad and she developed a scab on her cheek. Her swelling and scabbing have began to subside but now she is complaining of a severe pain under her armpit. Is this related?
  • http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/images/i02/l/03.jpg Above is a link to a tick I removed today. I came off very easy and I put it in a baggy. I then cleaned the bite area right away. What else do i need to do?
  • Is my mom still have the change to walk again? what is the good idea for me to do or an advice. If i could try to pinch her legs it will start jumping. She said both legs can feel a little. Regarding her urination she said she cant urinate right? is something wrong with her bladder?She always ask me about MRI. Is MRI can help to identify about her condition?Is there any possibility that she cant walk again?.Hopefully she can again!Thank you very much for replying my question.
  • Current issue: An Instant INTENSE throbbing headache during physical exertion lasting 3-4 minutes followed by dull non-throbbing headache lasting for days. Average (for past 6 months) systolic reading of 145 dropped to 116 at doctors visit following onset. Other Recent Issues: Lightheadedness to pre-syncope during physical exertion (fairly common during workouts for last 90 days, though progressively improving); Postural Syncope within minutes after physical exertion (one time occurrence approximately 30 days ago); Kink in neck to upper back limiting neck’s range of movement( 10 days ago till current most likely from weight lifting, progressively improving); Above average “shakiness” in legs during workout (Twice within last month) Prior Occurrences: Incident 1 Age: 15-16 Activity: utilizing leg press Symptoms: While straining, felt a “snap” at the base of my neck. This lead to an intense headache for a few minutes, and a stiff neck for a few days. Incident 2 Age: 17-18 Activity: Receiving fellacio Symptoms: Instant INTENSE throbbing headache lasting several hours followed by dull non-throbbing headache lasting for days. General Info Age: 26 Sex: Male Recent Changes: Changed diet for the better about 5 months ago, mostly eliminating junkfood and eating a more balanced diet. Increased workout routine about 3 months ago, both weightlifting and cardiovascular (crossfit). Started taking “Animal Pak” (multivitamin on steroids) and weightgainer (primarily a blend of Protein and 5 grams of Creatine Monohydrate)one month ago.
  • What makes my body jump when I doze sitting in a chair?
  • I have a puss like substance leaking from my penis. it stinks and makes my penis stik to my underwear. sumtimes its solid white and sumtimes its yellow. there was only one time since this has happened that it burned very slightly when i urninated, but thats happened before when i was never sexually active. what could this be?
  • I have a rib cage question. My rib cage seems to be kinda cock eyed or tilted. my left side is sticking out about 3 inches and my right seems to be diviting in. I went to a x-ray center and they said that I may have cartilage built up on my right or could be some kinda genetic thing. Me and my brother are the only ones in the family to show this issue
  • My wife who is thai just told me her brothers wifes unborn babys heart stopped 2 weeks ago and they are gonna wait 1 week before going back to the doctor which i think is crazy is this a health risk to the mother please bare in mind this is thailand they my wifes brother and his wife seem to think the heart will restart which i think is crazy is ther a health risk here
  • The last few months I've noticed a rattling in my right lung...it kinda of just happens randomly and as soon as I move it goes away...I'm not really sure if its something I should be concerned about? It's not painful...just a bit uncomfortable...
  • What do I do about depression and axiety and chronic pain issues when no one I see near me listens to me
  • What are the implications of protein and blood in the urine of a black woman?
  • i have a rather embarrasing problem... i noticed it when i was on the toilet... i have these tiny little things like worms in 'that area' and they seem to move. i have noticed them before but they went away so i thought nothing of it... but theyre back and im confused. what could they be?
  • I have been diagnosed with Y chromosome deletion. What are my chances of impregnating my wife naturally?
  • I have small red dots on the tops of my toes. They seem to only appear in the spring and summer and they come and go. I wear flip flops most of the time. They don't itch much but they are sore. they usually appear on one toe and then begin to appear on other toes shortly after. I noticed them for the first time this year just the other day when I was sitting outside. One appeared on my toe and with in the next couple of hours more appeared on other toes too. What could this be?
  • I was just wondering if i could get an STD if an unprotected vaginal sexual encounter happened, but lasted for less than a minute and the guy wasn't arroused, and no semen or precum was exchanged?
  • I am 25 weeks pregnant and have been a runner for several years now. My doctor gave me permission to continue running throughout my pregnancy as long as I watch my heart rate. I feel great while running and have no problems except for several hours or the next day after I run, I experience a sharp pain in one of my heels. Could this be a heel spur, or is it a cause of the weight gain associated with pregnancy? Does this mean I need to stop running?
  • Are styes contagious to other people? i have one, and i have a date tomorrow.
  • I have had worms for over 10 years now, I tried doses of Zentel and Vermox and alleviation was just temporary as they are still there
  • I had a UTI 3 weeks ago. I've been getting occasional pressure and I thought maybe the infection returned. However, when going to my GP-the urine test came back negative. The pressure has been constant now for a few days though it so far has not woken me at night. I am not pregnant
  • My husband a year ago got what was believed to be pneumonia but his sputum showed nocardia after 3 months of being on the wrong type of antibiotic. They switched him to Bactrim but he also then went into congestive heart failure then they changed it to cardiomyopathy. He has been in terrible pain since having had 3 epidural injections to control the pain on his right side but it didn't work. He has a regimen of medication for pain but really, it doesn't work that well. Has anyone ever heard of anything like this? He goes to Brigham Womens but even they are stumped why he is in such pain. The nocardia has cleared but not the discomfort. He can't sleep on either side and basically has turned into a bear. He was a healthy 40 year old when this happened and rarely ever even got a cold. Any help would be great.
  • I have cyst on the side of my throat and I need a surgery i live in vegas but don't know where to go to have surgery as I've been told to do. I am female 42 yrs old and have been with this for about 2 months. I feel more pain when I am angry.
  • I'm a nurse and have to give insulin injections to HIV pos. patients. Recently while withdrawing my needle, fluid squirted me in the face, not blood, and possibly in the eye, although I'm unsure, b/c I wear contacts. There was no blood present but I'm worried I've contracted HIV through my eyes or skin. Could you please help me out?
  • Am going to married and we dont want kid immediately after marriage as we want to postpone the same. The only way to achieve this is by using condoms, if yes how frequency we have to use. Any suggestions on this will be really helpful.
  • About ten months ago during a routine check up / followed by blood and lipid panel it was discovered that my TSH levels were high. My FT4 and T3 levels however were in normal range. I was placed on Levothyroxine to treat what they diagnosed as Hashimoto's which of course is a form of hypothyroidism. I however had absolutely no physical or noticible symptoms. Over the past year I have had 3 blood tests since my baseline was obtained and dosage chaged from 50 to 75 to 88 to 75mcmg. My triglycerides levels have gone up from 75 to 180 over that period of time. The only variable that has changed was being placed on this medication. This is alarming to me that the doctor has not pointed this out and I have no history (or family history) of high triglycerides. What could be causing this? From research I have done if I had hypothryroidism the triglycerides should have been elevated prior and the medication would have helped however I am experiencing the opopposite. Any insight to this occurance would be gratefully accepted. Thank you.
  • My son is 7. He has encopresis (his accidents have slowed to about once a week now). He falls a lot, clumsy, runs into objects like curbs or shelves at a store. His falling is a daily occurrence. He fell last night and fell three more times when trying to get off of the ground. I had to physically help him up. He is extremely sensitive to noise, as a baby he would cover his ears and cry if there was a loud noise. He has normal hearing according to the ENT doctors here. He tells me that the "fast cars" distract him at school (he can hear the cars going down the street outside of his school). If he gets close to my mouth or nose he will tell me that I am breathing loudly. He tells his friends to get out of his face or covers his ears because they are "giving him a headache" or just too loud. He has problems putting his feelings/thoughts into words. A lot of times we are left trying to interpret what he says or asking him questions trying to figure out what's going on with him....for instance he was hit at school once and came home with a black eye. He told me one story, told his teacher a different story and told his sister another. We still don't know who hit him but he knew that he was hit and that it wasn't from falling. He gets upset and cries over strange things like being told to go to the bathroom before we leave for the park. He gets frustrated when things aren't going right. He is easily fatigued. He is on the lazy side, his arms and legs are "floppy" if you carry him he doesn't hold on he just hangs. He is constantly moving or fidgeting. He makes good grades in school but he has to be constantly told to do his work. I find myself trying to get his attention a lot, especially when we are in the car and I cannot be close to him or turn around and look at him. We are being sent for a neurological evaluation but I am curious what these symptoms are indicative of??
  • I have a black spot on my leg and they have done an ultra sound and said its okay but I know thats not right.
  • Is it normal for my HDL cholesterol to increase as my LDL and general cholesterol increases? Whenever my cholesterol goes up, so does my HDL level.
  • I AM 41 YR. OLD MALE MY BOWEL MOVEMENT HAS BEEN A GREEN COLOR FOR A FOR DAYS, LIGHT GREEN, I HAVE NOT CHANGED ANYTHING IN MY DIET, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
  • I analyzed on the Hepatitis C a week ago. The answer was following : Hepatitis C-virus-RNA positive; Bilirubin total 0.6; ALT (GPT) 95; AST (GOT) 70; GGT 24. I also did Fibroscan and the result was 4.9. Blood examination and liver Doppler Ultrasound is according to the norm. I would like to know, what does these answers mean. Is this connected with the serious complications?
  • what is my doctor concerned about because i have both hyperreflexia and urinary incontinence?
  • Hi I developed muscle pain from my shoulders right down my back tonight, later in the evening the muscles in both my arms became very sore as if I had been doing push ups or lifting something heavy and over did it. Other than lifting my child today as I do every day I did no such exercise. I have also noticed recently that when I sleep the arm on the side I sleep on (can be either arm) is numb upon wakening????
  • MY HUSBAND'S STOMACH AND HEAD HAVE BEEN HURTING HIM ALMOST ALL DAY AND HIS HEART FEELS LIKE IT IS BEATING FASTER THAN NORMAL.CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO CHECK HIS PULSE.I AM NOT SURE WHAT IS GOING ON.HE HAS BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL FOR HIS BLOOD PRESSURE IN THE PAST.NO HE DOESN'T TAKE ANYTHING FOR IT.
  • i have had many cystoscopy/ureteroscopys and im wondering if this could prevent me from getting pregnant? I am 30 and have been trying for over a year now.
  • Hi, during the past year, I've loss so much hair due to shedding (long strands). I thought perhaps it was due to menopausal symptons and some stress, but once I began paying more attention, I've noticed the following: * mostly in the crown area of my head I have quite a bit of scalp tenderness; * Sometimes it itches (seemingly from beneath my scalp) * I have my hair colored every 6-8 weeks (for several years now) with a professional colorist. * Hair thinned in that area couple w/extreme breakage * This past weekend, my colorist payed much more attention to the crown area and notice very tiny, red spots in that specified area. She took photos of healthy scalp and that crown area to show the difference.
  • Lately I have noticed that my either my skin on my face or my breath has had a smell that resembles peanut butter. I have noticed the smell mostly when I am in the shower in the morning. This afternoon my husband noticed it also and asked if I had been eating peanut butter, which I had not. What could this be from?
  • I have several bumps on my right foot. They resemble what you would get after a small burn such as a match. They are not hard and not popable. What are they?
  • Is it okay to stop taking Synthroid and start taking sea kelp tablets? I currently take 150 mcg. q.d. of Synthroid. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I was told that iodine kills the thyroid gland. But Synthroid is 65% iodine. This doesn't make sense to me. I do not think the Synthroid is doing me any good whatsoever as I still have the same exact symptoms as before I started taking it, and I have taken it for quite a few years. I have not had iodine level testing done. Is there any harm to me if I take sea kelp instead and if so, what exactly will happen to me?
  • I've heard about a research that people with good social skills have a larger orbifrontal cortex than people who don't. And the resarch said this can be CHANGED,that, if some part of the brain enlarges, you will turn into a more social person,and finally that social skills have to do with the brain, Are there any supplements that enlarges the orbifrontal cortex??
  • What are some pills (like omega, DHA, EPA) that enlarge your orbifrontal cortex? I just read in the news that peole with good social ability have much larger and bigger orbitofrontal cortex than people who aren't social, and the news said that this can be changed over time. Thank you.
  • IS THE GOUT CONSIDERED A MEDICAL DISEASE THAT YOU WILL HAVE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? I AM A 56 YEAR OLD MALE AND I HAVE HAD BOUTS WITH THE GOUT OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS. MY DOCTOR HAS PERSCRIBED MEDS OF FLAIR UPS AS WELL AS PERVENTAIVE MEDS BUT I STILL HAVE FLAIR UPS OF GOUT.
  • MRI LEFT SHOULDER: MODERATE OA CHANGES NOTED IN THE LEFT AC JOINT WITH SOME NARROWING OF THE SUBACROMIAL SPACE AND MILD IMPINGEMENT OF THE INFERIOR ASPECT OF LEFT ACROMION ON THE SUPERIOR ASPECT OF SUPRASPINATUS TENDONS. GLENOHUMERAL JOINT EFFUSION NOTED. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IN SIMPLE ENGLISH ? I AM 51 YEAR OLD FEMALE, SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT MRI RESULTS?
  • Confused about my cholesterol numbers! Recent bloodwork shows a good LDL of 104 and an excellent HDL of 93, with a very good cholesterol to HDL ratio of 2.38. Triglycerides are only 122. Yet, my total cholesterol calcuates to a 221, which is 10% over the American Heart Association's recommended level. How can four numbers that are so good add up to an overall cholesterol reading that is too high?
  • If someone is drunk falls and hits their head, no blood just a bump. Paitent wants to go to sleep.
  • Is it safe to take Sea Kelp for iodine thyroid support while on Synthroid? My health has not gotten any better while on Synthroid and I don't have income to pay for more tests, such as iodine level testing. I know many people take Sea Kelp for thyroid support.
  • My doctor found out that I have some ulcers in my stomach and my intestine. She said it was from an infection. Why would bacteria in my stomach cause me to have these ulcers?
  • What should I do if I think my daughter has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
  • I am a mother of 2 kids. My 2nd kid is 8 months. 6months after delivery only I had my period. My 3rd period is 3 days late and I've never been late before. I took 2 urine test, resulted 'no pregnancy'. The blood test result shows 'TOTAL BETA-HCG,serum 0.00 mIU/mL'. But until now my period not come. Pls tell me when my period comes & why is it delayed. (2 Months before only i shifted to Dubai from India)
  • I've just recently found out a past sexual partner has herpes. I don't have any symptoms but have had 3 to 4 yeast infections over the last year. This is unusual for me and I was curious if these infections could be a symptom of herpes?
  • My wife's fingers are yellow and its black where she wears her gold rings. What causes this?
  • I ripped up an old carpet in my basement and there were 9x9 tiles underneath. I Did not realize it at the time but the tiles contained 5.2 % asbestos. I had them tested after the fact. Anyway I removed the entire basement full of tiles. Many tiles popped up intact but there was some breakage. I did not notice significant dust. I am worried sick because my young kids were near where I was pulling up these tiles. What is the risk of me or a family member developing a disease from this level of exposure?
  • My father went to the doctor over a week ago for severe constipation. They did an endoscopy and the results stated colon cancer in transverse and descending colon. Then they did a colonoscopy and no cancer was found. After the colonoscopy my father developed ascites. He now also has stage 3 kidney damage. They did find a mass outside of his gi tract but inside of the abdominal cavity. They did a core biopsy and they are now calling it lymphatic cancer. He is continuing to fill up with fluid in his abdomen and every other day they have drained off 2200 cc's of fluid. Today they said they will not be draining off any more fluid and instead they want to start chemo tommarrow. His VS are starting to look bad and one minute they are telling us that the colon cancer has moved to the liver and the next that he will be cured in a couple of days. They did some sort of blood test for cancer and it was very high. What else should we do? I do not think he will be with us much longer.
  • Is staphylococcus sciuri pathogenic in urine?
  • Lately it feels like my nerves have been jumping a lot and my hands tighten up and get stiff. This has been happening with my hands since I was young but now its more frequent. I'm wondering if its triggered by excitement. Do you have any idea what this could be?
  • I'm 17 and I'm on birth control and I've missed a period can you please help me?
  • If someone had one or two beer, then got into an accident and cut his liver, would that increase his blood alcohol limit?
  • I have severe pain in my heel as well as numbing. It's a deep shooting pain and feels like it is in the heel bone itself. After being off my feet for any length of time and then standing or walking on it increases the pain. The pain diminishes after being on my feet for awhile, not sure if that is because of the numbness or not. What could it be?
  • My question concerns plastic surgery for the face. Will repeated dermal hyaluronic collagen fillers cause more sagging of the skin when the injections cease? Would it be better to leave the skin alone? And will repeated injections over the years as it is required every 9 months cause the patient to eventually require face lifts? If the patient does not like non invasive procedures would you recommend that the face be left alone? Lastly, do yoga exercises for facial suppleness really work? They promise to decrease nasal labial lines. Is this true or a gimmick? Thanks.
  • I'm a 25 year old great looking man from the city and I love to go out, party, and play the ladies. I have slept with over 300 women so far. I've never got any sexual diseases but I was just wondering what my chances are of catching the herp if I only sleep with clean women? Oh and I sometimes use condoms. I don't have herpes. Do I win the game?
  • Dear Doctors, I have a sistet-in-law who was very stressed and started not being ableto eat. She was over 200lbs. and now weighs 90lbs. at 5'4". She has been to many doctors and they have told her that her stomach has stopped working and her heart is weakened. She swears she is not anorexic but I'm sure this situation is similiar to what happens in that disease. They also told her there was an experimental drug from Canada to jump start her digestive system but now say she isn't a candidate because of her heart. They sent her to New Orleans for a consult to have some sort of pump inserted but they say that is a 2 month wait. Please is there any special doctors or hospital where we can bring her, we are afraid she is going to die!
  • Is there a way I can compare how good a hospitals are in my area to see which hospitals are good and which are not?
  • For a week I have experienced a very sweet taste in my mouth. Every time I drink even water, it tastes very sweet. I have also lost a lot of weight. What could it be?
  • Dear Doctor I am 30 year old male from the Philippines.I had a HIV test done with me 5 weeks ago.My question is regarding proper blood collection.I had a finger prick I knew the lancet is new my concern is a micropipette with replaceable tip was used to get blood on my finger.The tip was also new for what I know.But the thing that scared me that someone had been found reactive before I had the test.I learned about it while for my result and talking with the nurse who took my blood she even showed me the assay kit.Surely the same procedure was performed and the same micropipette was used with that person except the tip and the lancet.I had a non reactive on that test I was very happy, supposed to be my conclusive 3 months.When i got home searched about the test kit there Ive seen the instruction that micropipette was supposed to use in extracting serum not whole blood on the finger.A capillary tube should be used on finger prick.My question is that is is proper and safe to use such device in a finger prick procedure?Do I have another risk?Could you please enlighten me on this matter.Thank you so much
  • Hi. I've been tweezing my eye brows. Is it true that if you keep plucking your hair, it will eventually stop growing? Thanks.
  • I've been a somewhat 'regular' user of Marijuana for the past 6 years or so. I will typically smoke once a day in the evening. I have a regular exercise routine and am in what most would consider to be 'fit'. I ran a half marathon and a 10 mile race last year with no feelings of decreased breath capacity. My question is what sort of effects could/should I expect if I continue to indulge as I have been (regular smoking/once a day)? I've read up on many of the effects cigarette smoking causes but most of those studies seem to be about people who smoke multiple cigarettes in one day and have been doing it for years (sometimes decades). What sort of risk am I assuming by taking 2-3 puffs per day?
  • As I have aged, I have developed an ongoing problem with skin problems on my foreskin. I have a recurring condition that seems to cause it to split and become sore and then ultimately to heal. I've used Methasiazone cream, and vaginal yeast creams etc. Any suggestions?
  • I have a friend who has done meth a lot. She told me one of her back teeth broke and inside was all black. She said meth rots your teeth from the inside out so people don't know until they break or fall out. Is there anything to be done to prevent it besides not doing meth? Can the damage be stopped or is it to late? What kind of dentist should she contact?
  • I recently read an article on internal parasites. Scarry! I would like to know if there is a detox/cleanse you would recommend. I looked around online and there are some out there but some of them don't sound trustworthy. What is your opinion regarding parasites. should everyone do a cleanse and how often? Thank you.
  • I am going to have lap band surgery in mid november and I would like to know how to get nicotine out of my urine & blood systems in less than 14 days
  • I have a sore heel. It started a few weeks ago, probably not using the best "summer" shoes and I have noticed it more now with more closed shoes. It hurts mild to moderately depending on the amount of standing or walking, etc....What can I do to help heal and lessen the pain and get my heel back to normal?
  • I hear men can get breast cancer too. What gives men the highest risk of getting breast cancer?
  • I am pregnant and work as an elementary school teacher. One of my students recently had "fifth's disease" which I read was due to a parvovirus infection. I was told by the nurse that it can cause birth defects. What can I do?
  • Why is there no cure or vaccine for the common cold?
  • I have athletes foot and lamisil hasn't worked. Now I am taking pills. Why are fungal infections so hard to treat?
  • Why is it that when you crack your knuckles they make a popping noise? Will cracking knuckles cause arthritis?
  • I hear that licorice can make you get high blood pressure. Is this true?
  • Is there a medical reason why the age of 25 is the start of a different age bracket for insurance and renting a car?
  • How much is one Ampule?
  • Which country has the longest life expectancy?
  • I had chinese food last night and this morning, my eyes were really puffy and my face looked swollen. Is this because the chinese food was really salty?
  • I am 6 months pregnant with my second son. My oldest son had jaundice and needed to be under the blue light for 2 days. Does this mean my second son will have a higher chance of getting jaundice?
  • What causes varicose veins?
  • Can I get HIV from being kissed by someone who has HIV?
  • In House MD season two, there was this girl who was immunocompromised and developed neurological symptoms after having a tick on her. Does that really happen if I get a tick?
  • Why do my menstrual periods get worse when I take long plane flights? Is there anything I can do?
  • My doctor found that I had a lot of bacteria growing in my urine but he said I didn't need antibiotics because it's not an infection. I don't have any symptoms but I thought that bacteria in my urine means that I have a urinary tract infection. What does this mean for me?
  • Do all doctors accept medicare?
  • I have breast implants and I am pregnant. Will it hurt my baby? Also, will it be safe to breast feed my baby?
  • I am 16 and want birth control. Will the doctor tell my parents?
• Category: Otolaryngology (ENT)
  • I recently popped my hip while in gym and while dancing. It really hurts and my parents won't take me to a doctor. I have a few dance shows and competitions coming up and I have started elevating and icing it but it's still very tender. Is there anything cheap I can use to help prevent the popping and allow me to still dance? Does tensor bandage work?
  • I am a 20 year old female. I have an enlarged tonsil and I have these white, round things that come out of it. It is itchy and sore around my tonsil and my ears. I have this occure multiple times throughout a year. I also have a lot of problems with strep throat. What can I do to prevent this? Some people say I should get my tonsils removed and it will help. Is this true?
  • I have cyst on the side of my throat and I need a surgery i live in vegas but don't know where to go to have surgery as I've been told to do. I am female 42 yrs old and have been with this for about 2 months. I feel more pain when I am angry.
  • My lymph nodes seem to be swollen,around the neck area. And at frist ym doctor told me that it was`nt anything I should worry about, he suggested that it be a cyst. But after visiting a neck specialistg etting an ultra sound done,he informed me that it could possibily be mono or cancer. I highly doubt it`s mono. I have shown no symptoms. I mean Ive had thgis lumps(swollen glands) for months now and they are`nt painful at all.
  • For years now I have had a problem where after I get sick (only when i get a fever) everything gets a weird pungent odor afterwards to where I can only eat a few thing that don't taste and smell like pure garbage. It lasts for about 2-3 weeks after. I have tried everything to fix it, antibiotics, breathing in steam, and nothing works. I know I'm not the only one with this problem, as I have read comments from a lot of people who get the exact same thing. Iis there a cure or a way to get rid of the odor/smell?. I have talked to my family doctor and she has no idea what it is. Please any advice will help.
  • My girlfriend and I have never had other sexual partners, and yesterday we engaged in oral sex for the first time. She told me she was feeling a little under the weather before we did so (with a sore throat), but now she has a very sore throat and a high fever. Given that neither of us have ever had any previous partners and the various things that go around this time of year, I think (hope) that this is just a cold, but should we be more concerned?
  • Out of the blue, blood appeared underneath my old cellulitis scar that is seven years old. W hat oculd be the cause of this? And also i have a sore throat and I think one of my tear ducts are infected because the inner corner of my eye is swollen and red it also hurts. I'm not sure if these symptoms are related or not but just to be on the safe side I put them in here anyway.
  • Last week I had an Upper Respiratory Infection (I'm still recovering from it). My doctor wouldn't put me on any prescription medications because it was viral. Today I noticed when I was looking at my throat that I had these little bumps on my tongue. I've never really paid much attention to my tongue so I'm not sure if this is normal. So is this normal? Is this something I should be concerned about? I also have a sore in my ear. It only hurts when I touch it. I have no way of seeing in my ear so I'm not sure how it looks. What can I do to heal this sore? Is this something I should be concerned about?
  • I always have little white Sputum in my throat (not much thicker).Even if i try to spit it out or swallow, again it will be there.. Some time I hardly try to spit it out and it will end up with vomitting tendency. I do not have any other breathing problem or sick. This started about 6-7 months back.. This is irritating me lot. Can you please help me to solve it out?
  • I am 59 yrs old and had an accident about 10 yrs ago and developed ringing in my ears since then. I asked my doctor about this and he had no answer (actually said I should answer the door if it rings, Ha) Is there any herb or any solutions to get rid of this constant ringing. Help
  • I got a bad cold 3 months ago and my doctor said I had Mono. I've stopped coughing and all and feel better but I've had these pretty big swollen glands on my neck ever since. Should I get them checked out?
  • What is walking pneumonia, what causes it? How do you treat it?
  • I swallowed a fishbone during dinner. It hurts a little and I still feel it in the back of my throat. Will it come out on its own or should I go to the doctor?
  • I fell in the bathroom and bruised my nose yesterday. I have now dark circles under my eyes and it hard to breath. What tests do I need?
• Category: Pediatrics
  • This is regarding my son aged 7 years (normal built with 24 Kgs weight), who falls sick with fever, cold etc. almost every month or two months, every time he was been being prescribed antibiotics, muco / bronco dialators, medamol, etc and some times steriod like prednisolone also (for 3 or 5 days), blood test, X ray gave normal results, and everytime he was diagnoised for viral infection by pediatricians. One more doctor whom I had to consult because regular pediatrician was not available, told that he needs strength and immunity has to be improved and prescribed medicines such as Longefine DS (buclizine hydrochloride), neogadine, fortuss-B, Allerbay for three months, which has been administered for two months and he seems to be improving and even though he had mild cold etc it went off on its own without the necessity of antibiotics, earlier it never used to subside before antibiotics were administered. May I kindly be informed whether these medicines are safe, or there any side effects, whether this method of treatment is OK. I am asking these things because normally we cannot talk to doctor all these things when we go for consultation due to long queues of patients waiting, hence I have opted for this website for clearing my doubts.
  • Sometimes I get knee pains and I can barely walk, usually when this happens I swell up right above my knee cap. What can this mean?
  • I recently popped my hip while in gym and while dancing. It really hurts and my parents won't take me to a doctor. I have a few dance shows and competitions coming up and I have started elevating and icing it but it's still very tender. Is there anything cheap I can use to help prevent the popping and allow me to still dance? Does tensor bandage work?
  • A week ago my right hip popped while I was streching in gym. Eventually it got better but then it popped again the other day as well as today while I was dancing at a dance competition. It now really hurts to walk and to sit without it almost fully extended as well as to put pressure on it. The pain feels pretty deep. My parents never take me to the doctors so there's no way I can go or take medication. What may I have done and what should I do to help it heal?
  • I am a 14 year old girl and almost a week ago my hip popped while I was stretching. I've tried having baths and stuff but it hasnt worked. It still really hurts (in fact its gotten a bit worse) and I dont know what may have happened to it. What may I have done and what should I do to help?
  • One of the children I'm (female, 18) babysitting (male, 11 years) flipped and hit his head on the street. He couldn't stand at first and I literally had to hold him up and carry him so he could lay in the car. He eventually was able to stumble to the house and put ice on his head. It's been awhile and he still has to hold onto things to walk. He says his getting worse but the nausea he was feeling is a hit better but is still there. Only one pupil dilates when light is flashed in eyes. Does this means he has a concussion and if so what should I do?
  • My 8 year old daughter was playing in the woods. She found an insulin syringe. She pricked her finger and scraped the side of her hand, drawing blood. We washed with antibacterial soap, perioxide and used clorox wipes. We went immediately to the dr and they administred blood tests. What are the chances she can get HIV?
  • My son is 4 weeks old and cant poop on his own. I've tried karo and it hasn't helped. his poop is soft and right there at the edge of his rectum and he strains and pushes his heart out but nothing comes out unless I use a qtip. Could there be something wrong with his bowels?
  • I am concerned my daughter (3 years old) has symptoms of ADHD. We live in Thailand currently, and I took her to a doctor there (not a specialist in ADHD) who stated she is 'normal'. She more often than not refuses to do as she is told and will even not aknowledge you despite being called about five times. She often has a tantrum, throwing an item violently onto the floor. She has on two occasions taken money from her grandmothers purse within her handbag. Despite being told on numerous occasions that she is not allowed a treat from a shop without going in with money, she enters shops (including her aunties) and selects sweets, leaving without paying. She has slapped her mother's face several times. Two days ago at her nursery she slipped out of the classroom and was found on the road outside by the security guard. I fear for my daughters future and feel that she needs help and/or medical assistance.
  • I have a rib cage question. My rib cage seems to be kinda cock eyed or tilted. my left side is sticking out about 3 inches and my right seems to be diviting in. I went to a x-ray center and they said that I may have cartilage built up on my right or could be some kinda genetic thing. Me and my brother are the only ones in the family to show this issue
  • Hi, My daughter has Proteus Mirabilis >100,000 in her urine. She is 7.5 years old and 25.5 kg. She has pain in her bladder and belly. Pain is doing her bladder after urination. She use now (all of 2 days) Cefadroxil Monohydrat (500mg/5ml) 5ml 3 time per day. Is Cefadroxil Monohydrat good to kill Proteus Mirabilis? (two weeks ago, she used Amoxicillin of 100 ml 500mg/5ml 5ml 3 time per day but Amoxicillin has not helped.)
  • I have not felt well for 12 weeks. I also haven't had my period in 4 months. It hasnt regulated yet but its is still a long time not to have it. please help thanks!
  • My son is 7. He has encopresis (his accidents have slowed to about once a week now). He falls a lot, clumsy, runs into objects like curbs or shelves at a store. His falling is a daily occurrence. He fell last night and fell three more times when trying to get off of the ground. I had to physically help him up. He is extremely sensitive to noise, as a baby he would cover his ears and cry if there was a loud noise. He has normal hearing according to the ENT doctors here. He tells me that the "fast cars" distract him at school (he can hear the cars going down the street outside of his school). If he gets close to my mouth or nose he will tell me that I am breathing loudly. He tells his friends to get out of his face or covers his ears because they are "giving him a headache" or just too loud. He has problems putting his feelings/thoughts into words. A lot of times we are left trying to interpret what he says or asking him questions trying to figure out what's going on with him....for instance he was hit at school once and came home with a black eye. He told me one story, told his teacher a different story and told his sister another. We still don't know who hit him but he knew that he was hit and that it wasn't from falling. He gets upset and cries over strange things like being told to go to the bathroom before we leave for the park. He gets frustrated when things aren't going right. He is easily fatigued. He is on the lazy side, his arms and legs are "floppy" if you carry him he doesn't hold on he just hangs. He is constantly moving or fidgeting. He makes good grades in school but he has to be constantly told to do his work. I find myself trying to get his attention a lot, especially when we are in the car and I cannot be close to him or turn around and look at him. We are being sent for a neurological evaluation but I am curious what these symptoms are indicative of??
  • My grandson has just been for his 8 week injections & we hav been told he has a systolic murmur & needs to be refered to the hospital for tests.We have been given no further information & i am concerned as to what this means exactly.I have read some information on the internet but am still no wiser as to what will happen next.Also how long are we likely to wait for this appointment is there a time limit for these referals thank you.
  • My 13 yr. old daughter has been having very irregular periods, with spotting for about a week before her period actually starts. She has now been on her period for 10 days and the bleeding is heavy...about 3 to 4 hours to saturate a pad. Should we be concerned?
  • My 9 month old son is taking a medicine called pse bpm liquid. He is having a hard time sleeping and when he starts to fall asleep he seems to jerk awake and crying. He has been cranky and whiny. He also feels clammy but is not running a fever. We were wondering what we should do for him.
  • My knee has been in pain on the right side of my right knee. The pain is close to the knee cap, but not quite on it. It mostly hurts when I am walking, bending it, or putting pressure on it. What could it be? and what can I do?
  • My 15 month old has a runny stuffy nose with lime green mucus and has a very wet cough. Should i go to the doctor?
  • This is the second time I've had this in 4 mos. Have had eczema on hands and feet but not like this! I have an itching(which was controlled with vinegar). I still have an embarrassing rash on face, eyes, hands, bends of elbows. The front of my neck looks like I have had a noose around it. No job/insurance so, cannot find help. Confined and becoming depressed. Have a possible job opportunity next week...see no need to go because of appearance. Quit taking pravastatin and omeprazole, to no avail. Is there anything that may help at home?
  • My 7 yr old son has been running a fever, severe headache, slight sore throat, and fatigued for 4 days now our doctor is booked should this become an ER trip
  • A couple months ago I became positive for MRSA, I am about to be 19 in March. I got it when I moved in with my Step mom, dad, and brother. I moved in around the beginning of August. My step mom has had it for 6 years and so has my brother. I never knew exactly what it was until now. I am afraid of dying from this, and spreading it to my boyfriend and the rest of my family. I have to get medication tonight because I currently have an outbreak under my arm and have 8 of them formed. I only had 2 last night but when I woke up there were more. Over the last couple weeks I have found myself becoming more tired as the days go on. I’m going to bed around 8 and still find myself falling asleep at work, and I have been feeling really sick lately, and the MRSA hurts really badly. Everyone is worried about me and has been treating me like a walking disease. I understand they are afraid to catch it but I am taking precautions. But I don’t think my step mom truly understands the issue with MRSA. They wash all of the laundry together and use the same towels. I had gotten rid of it, and had been doing my own laundry until recently when my step mom washed my clothes with hers. Now I have an outbreak. My boyfriends aunt’s aunt just died last week of a staph infection, and his older sister has MRSA and another disease (I don’t know what) and just found out last night that she has only days to live. I have been reading up on this online and have heard of deaths from this. What can I do to find out how serious mine is and if it is spreading internally? And what can I do to prevent it being spread to other people.
  • My daughter has been on antibiotics for 7 days and just found out my husband has bronchitis what are the chances she can get it being she is on medicine now?
  • What are the effects to a nursing baby whose Mother drinks wine every night excessively? What are the behavorial systems of the baby and nutritional effects?
  • I am 12 weeks pregnant and someone from work has chicken pox. I don't remember if I ever had chicken pox before. Is there a test to see if I have ever had chicken pox?
  • What is the best way to treat salmonella food poisoning?
  • I am pregnant and work as an elementary school teacher. One of my students recently had "fifth's disease" which I read was due to a parvovirus infection. I was told by the nurse that it can cause birth defects. What can I do?
  • Below what blood pressure is my son considered to have low blood pressure?
  • My sister moved into a new house with her sons aged 3 and 5. We're worried about lead poisoning in the kids. They're due for their physical exams next week. The doctor can test for lead? If so, how much lead requires treatment?
  • I am 6 months pregnant with my second son. My oldest son had jaundice and needed to be under the blue light for 2 days. Does this mean my second son will have a higher chance of getting jaundice?
  • What is walking pneumonia, what causes it? How do you treat it?
  • Can I breastfeed while taking Flagyl?
  • How much calcium does a person need each day?
  • My daughter is 15 months and is due for her vaccines I just found out I am pregnant again. I read that some vaccines are live viruses and some vaccines are just the proteins. Is there any danger to me and the new baby with my daughter's vaccines?
  • How much sleep does my child need?
  • My son has an egg allergy. Is it true that you can't get vaccinated for measles with an egg Allergy?
  • Why does my pediatrician tell me not to give my child aspirin when he has a cold?
  • What is herpangina?
  • My kid had a concussion after playing soccer. There wasn't anything wrong with his brain. How long before he can play again?
  • my baby has dry skin. what is the best lotion to keep her hydrated?
  • I hear that colic can be decreased when switching from bottle feeding to breast feeding, is this true?
  • My daughter is 6 and still wets the bed. Is that normal? What can I do?
  • I have breast implants and I am pregnant. Will it hurt my baby? Also, will it be safe to breast feed my baby?
  • I have high cholesterol and so does my wife. We have a 6 month old baby. Will our baby get high cholesterol? When should we test him?
  • My 3 month old son's right testicle hasn't come down yet. My pediatrician isn't worried at this time but I am. Is there anything I can do?
  • I just found out that my daughter is sexually active. Should I take her to the doctor and get a pap smear?
  • I am 16 and want birth control. Will the doctor tell my parents?
  • At what point would a person be admitted to the hospital for anorexia?
• Category: Pharmacology
  • I've had a bump under the skin of my armpit for a few months but it hasn't been red or sore. It recently started oozing whitish, greenish puss with an odor. It's still not red, nor ever really looked like a pimple. What could it be? Maybe from an ingrown hair?
  • Could sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (generic for Bactrim) also be used to treat Chlamydia? I know it says that it will not treat virial infections...but since Chlamydia is a bacterial infection, would that work?
  • This is a medical law question, if your doctor asks for a urine sample and he said you tested positive for illegal substances can he refuse to give you your normal prescriptions prescribed by him for pain?
  • I am a 23 year old female and was recently diagnosed with GERD and diffuse esophageal spasm after having an x-ray, barium swallow, schazki ring removal and balloon stent, endoscopy, and an esophageal manometry. I am now on medication for the esophageal spasms that lower my blood pressure but my blood pressure is low from genetics. Sometimes I get very dizzy and it has gotten to the point that I don't feel comfortable driving. From my research and speaking to relatives in the medical field, being hospitalized and speaking to the hospital doctors, and meeting with my gastroenterologist, it seems that this might be the best case scenario, and that it might never get better. I have read about antidepressants helping rather than heart pressure medication, but my doctor said he doesn't think it would help and if the heart medication is helping the spasms that I should stick with it. I'd like a second opinion.
  • Hi I'm 21 on birth control, the 2 month injection but since I've been on birth control I have been getting my period for two weeks, first its brownish and week later it starts getting normal its not a heavy flow, I was on the 3 month injection but changed to the 2 month because I experienced the same same problem im having now, is it me or should I go off the injection?
  • I had unprotected sex on the 15th of April and pull out method on the 20th... ovulated on the 21st and then had a shortened but "real" feeling menstral cycle on the 5th of May. I feel sick all the time and have headaches. Can I be pregnant?
  • I've been having headaches/migraines for about 10 years(26 years old now). The frequency of them vary from anywhere between once every few months to twice a week. I've gone to several doctors and neurologists and have tried all sorts of migraine medications with not much success. I have not had any tests run such as an MRI or CATSCAN. I have kept a journal to try to find what may trigger these: food, lack of sleep, stress, caffeine, menstral cycle, etc. I have noticed that the symptoms are almost always the same. I normally wake up with them. I have no sensitivity to light, however I'm very sensitive to sound. The pain is always in my left eye brow, my left eye, behind my left eye, and bone of my left eye socket, and the top of both the bottom and top of my teeth (only on my left side). I also get nauseaus and vomit with them. I am planning on going to a dentist now because I am thinking now that it may be TMJ. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and anovulation. At first I thought it may be related to hormonal imbalances. Any suggestions I would greatly appreciate.
  • Hello I am 19 years old I had sexual relationship with my boyfriend about 8 days ago it was not that safe because first we started without a comdon but then he put it on. Next day, I took the plan b pill the morning after and I want my period to come because I have been very very nervous. I can not sleep or think of anything else than that. My period is supposedly going to come in may 24 or 25 but I heard that provera can make my period come faster and sooner is that true? provera 10mg for ten days?
  • This is regarding my son aged 7 years (normal built with 24 Kgs weight), who falls sick with fever, cold etc. almost every month or two months, every time he was been being prescribed antibiotics, muco / bronco dialators, medamol, etc and some times steriod like prednisolone also (for 3 or 5 days), blood test, X ray gave normal results, and everytime he was diagnoised for viral infection by pediatricians. One more doctor whom I had to consult because regular pediatrician was not available, told that he needs strength and immunity has to be improved and prescribed medicines such as Longefine DS (buclizine hydrochloride), neogadine, fortuss-B, Allerbay for three months, which has been administered for two months and he seems to be improving and even though he had mild cold etc it went off on its own without the necessity of antibiotics, earlier it never used to subside before antibiotics were administered. May I kindly be informed whether these medicines are safe, or there any side effects, whether this method of treatment is OK. I am asking these things because normally we cannot talk to doctor all these things when we go for consultation due to long queues of patients waiting, hence I have opted for this website for clearing my doubts.
  • Hey, I am cunrrently on the contraceptive implant and for complicated reasons I cannot get it removed. However I want to get pregnant, is there any way I can boost my chances to get pregnant?
  • I am a white male, age 67. I take Lipitor, have for many years. I am concerned that my ck test results have gone from 157 to 93 to 232 over the past nine months. I am tired, little energy, loss of strength and a shortness of breath. What are causes and what could be happening to me as a result of the test results? Can it be reversed?
  • My mom taking polynerve 1000mg. I'm not so sure this medication.I believe it has contains of Vitamin B1 and B6. My mom been taking this medication without the doctor prescription. My question is that safe or good for her taking that medication? What are the side effects? Is that over the counter medication? She said, she likes that medication because it has a little improvements on her legs.She said she feel like more stronger and she could feel it more when you touch it. I'm just afraid if it is really good for her or not. I don't know really about it. That's the only medication she been taking. Thank you very much!
  • I think I have the flu but I'm not sure
  • My mom have always constipation maybe because she always in the wheelchair all the time. Is it okay for her to take a Metamucil capsule everyday? What does it really do to her since she always in the wheelchair? Is there any good vitamins for her too?
  • I recently popped my hip while in gym and while dancing. It really hurts and my parents won't take me to a doctor. I have a few dance shows and competitions coming up and I have started elevating and icing it but it's still very tender. Is there anything cheap I can use to help prevent the popping and allow me to still dance? Does tensor bandage work?
  • I had 2 cortisone injections in my back. 3 weeks apart. the last one was three weeks ago. 2 weeks ago, I have symptoms of moon face. I want to know if it will go away and how long will it take.
  • I used to take Ambien XR 10mg on a nightly basis and just switched to Lunesta 3mg. I had a hard time sleeping after taking my Lunesta medication as prescribed and took a second pill to sleep. I'm seeking advice on whether or not I should continue taking two Lunesta 3mg pills to sleep.
  • My husband 73, is on Lasix and for three days failed to take his lasix and last night had a pain in his big toe and when he looked at it it was very red and swollen and quite painful. He decided to take a half tasblet of lasix and later in the night unable to sleep decided to take another whole tablet and this morning felt fine and the redness and swelling in the big toe had disappeared so he felt it not necessary to see a doctor. I, on the other hand feel very uneasy and niow wonder what was the cause and should we treat it more seriously. Please advise soon. Thanks
  • I am concerned my daughter (3 years old) has symptoms of ADHD. We live in Thailand currently, and I took her to a doctor there (not a specialist in ADHD) who stated she is 'normal'. She more often than not refuses to do as she is told and will even not aknowledge you despite being called about five times. She often has a tantrum, throwing an item violently onto the floor. She has on two occasions taken money from her grandmothers purse within her handbag. Despite being told on numerous occasions that she is not allowed a treat from a shop without going in with money, she enters shops (including her aunties) and selects sweets, leaving without paying. She has slapped her mother's face several times. Two days ago at her nursery she slipped out of the classroom and was found on the road outside by the security guard. I fear for my daughters future and feel that she needs help and/or medical assistance.
  • Hi, My daughter has Proteus Mirabilis >100,000 in her urine. She is 7.5 years old and 25.5 kg. She has pain in her bladder and belly. Pain is doing her bladder after urination. She use now (all of 2 days) Cefadroxil Monohydrat (500mg/5ml) 5ml 3 time per day. Is Cefadroxil Monohydrat good to kill Proteus Mirabilis? (two weeks ago, she used Amoxicillin of 100 ml 500mg/5ml 5ml 3 time per day but Amoxicillin has not helped.)
  • I am trying to urinate but with difficulty. I had a checked up by a Doctor few weeks ago and everything was okay. Also when I am ejaculating the semen does not come out fast but slowly.
  • I am 17 i take the patch for a birth control treatment. i also take pennicllin to make sure i wont get an infection in my gums after getting my wisdom teeth pull. can pennicllin cancel my patch
  • im 47 and 4 days ago my whole pelvic area felt "bruised" and has felt the same since. I dont have any problems going to the bathroom but my bladder area is tender and i also have fluctuating temps. the only thing ive noticed different is my urine is quite darker than normal and im also drinking considrably more water.
  • i have a rather embarrasing problem... i noticed it when i was on the toilet... i have these tiny little things like worms in 'that area' and they seem to move. i have noticed them before but they went away so i thought nothing of it... but theyre back and im confused. what could they be?
  • I am a 50 years old and had a total hysterectomy 4 1/2 years ago. I have never been on replacement hormones, due to a tia 6 months after my total hysterectomy. I have recently been dx with high choletrol 319 and a low Vit D level. I am taking Vit D 50,000UI 2x week, and a daily med for cholestrol. I suffer from What I call Hot Flashes everyday. This has been going on for along time (years) I get a sick feeling in my stomache, my vision gets slightly blurred, my heart pounds rapidly,and I sweat terribly. My question is- How many is normal? Yesterday I journaled them-I had 8 during the day and 4 during the night. Yesterday was actually a good day? Thank you for your help.
  • I am a 54 year old woman taking Synthroid and a pill to help control my bladder (can't think of its name). For the last several years, I have had problems after eating. I rarely feel hungry and get a full feeling in stomach after just a few bites. 30 - 60 minutes after eating a meal, I have to run to the bathroom and have diarrhea. Sometimes, I have to go back to the bathroom and have more loose stool. Will just taking fiber help this or is there something more serious happening?
  • Hello, I am 49 years old and a woman. I have alot of joint pain, in hips, shoulders, and feet hurt also. Told it is osteoarthritus. I took a pack of prednisone. When I took the ten pills for a couple of days, I felt so much better, but then as they tapered down back in alot of pain. I take a lot of Ibuprofen also. The doctor said my bone density test showed I have oseopenia. I am 130 pounds 5'3''. Lately especially at night , my arms near shoulder area will kinda jerk for no reason, sometimes arm jerks back kinda like a spasm, not painful just makes me feel real edgy and upset. Legs do this some too. If I use my arms alot or stand for very long hips hurt and shoulders and hard to raise my hands over my head. I have a 12 year old son and would love to play ball ect. with him but when i even pitch my arms ache really bad and even hard to sleep on them at night. Has a test for Lupus and Rhuematoid arthritus and they said they were negative. Please help. Bones make noise climbing stairs etc, a crinkly sound.
  • I have had worms for over 10 years now, I tried doses of Zentel and Vermox and alleviation was just temporary as they are still there
  • I have been experiencing major swelling in my feet, ankles, legs, hands, and face. About 3 weeks ago i finished a prescription for prometrium because i have been trying to get pregnant. I still have not started my period. The tests i had done 2 months ago said that my hormone levels were low and that i was not ovulating and thats why i was given prometrium. The pregnancy test they ran also came back negative. My feet and ankles are so swollen that they feel like they are going to pop when i walk. I just need some sort of explanation about what could be going on.
  • I'm a nurse and have to give insulin injections to HIV pos. patients. Recently while withdrawing my needle, fluid squirted me in the face, not blood, and possibly in the eye, although I'm unsure, b/c I wear contacts. There was no blood present but I'm worried I've contracted HIV through my eyes or skin. Could you please help me out?
  • "I analyzed on the Hepatitis C a week ago. The answer was following : Hepatitis C-virus-RNA positive; Bilirubin total 0.6; ALT (GPT) 95; AST (GOT) 70; GGT 24. I also did Fibroscan and the result was 4.9. Blood examination and liver Doppler Ultrasound is according to the norm. I would like to know, what does these answers mean. Is this connected with the serious complications?" I asked you this question a week ago and you have given me very exhaustive answer,thank you very much for this,but I would like to know,according to these results,is there any inevitability of treatment with Interferon? Thank you in advance.
  • About ten months ago during a routine check up / followed by blood and lipid panel it was discovered that my TSH levels were high. My FT4 and T3 levels however were in normal range. I was placed on Levothyroxine to treat what they diagnosed as Hashimoto's which of course is a form of hypothyroidism. I however had absolutely no physical or noticible symptoms. Over the past year I have had 3 blood tests since my baseline was obtained and dosage chaged from 50 to 75 to 88 to 75mcmg. My triglycerides levels have gone up from 75 to 180 over that period of time. The only variable that has changed was being placed on this medication. This is alarming to me that the doctor has not pointed this out and I have no history (or family history) of high triglycerides. What could be causing this? From research I have done if I had hypothryroidism the triglycerides should have been elevated prior and the medication would have helped however I am experiencing the opopposite. Any insight to this occurance would be gratefully accepted. Thank you.
  • I'm 18. I got my period at the last week of February and then had to take Plan B at the beginning-ish of March, maybe the 6th or 7th, I don't remember the exact day. And it gave me my period again a week later. And I normally get it the last week of every month but I didn't at the end of March. I took a preg test April 1st and it was negative. Can Plan B make you late? I've read that it can make you late or even miss a period. Should I be worried? Also, I've taken plan b twice prior to this time if that is at all useful information.
  • I'm 20. I've had a lot of stress in my life the last two years with my parents and my grandpa dying. I have trouble concentrating and thinking which I know is from all the stress. I have trouble at night though. It's like my mind goes all random and it goes to random thoughts and strange dreams. Then sometimes I have to snap myself out of the randomness. It's like I'm half dreaming half asleep sometimes...like my mind is really tired and being sucked into this alternate reality at night. I think it's affecting me a little more like when I wake up I have a few seconds of confusion and now while I'm awake it feels a little like I'm walking around in a dream. Just a little though. I mean I still have feelings, love for people/pets around me. I know I'm here, this is the world, but it seems dull. I know it has meaning and feelings but it's like my mind is thinking otherwise --like dull, confused, it's hard to explain. Does this have a name or explanation?
  • My 13 yr. old daughter has been having very irregular periods, with spotting for about a week before her period actually starts. She has now been on her period for 10 days and the bleeding is heavy...about 3 to 4 hours to saturate a pad. Should we be concerned?
  • My 92 yr. old mother has very swollen legs; she's taking medication to reduce swelling; however, today she noticed that her legs are oozing a lot of fluid-to the point that her pant leg was very wet.What can this mean and is it a dangerous symptom?
  • I've had my daughter for spring break since last Sunday, about 2 weeks ago she had bronchitis and was treated for it, still has a cough. the last 2 nights she has woke up in dead sleep hyperventilating, i took her in to a quick care they did a xray of her heart and a physical and everything was normal, dr told me if it happens again take her to the er, happened last night and took her to the er and they took blood tests but everything came back normal, she woke this morning with another one, and know this is not normal! i am concerned, and don't know what to do, please help! thank you
  • I am a male of 62 years age, for the past 7 days I have terrible cough, mostly dry cough, I eat bp medicines like melcer 40 once daily and mace xl 50 twice daily and ecosporin av 75 one daily. These medicines i started for the past ten days. Earlier i was taking aten 50, ecosporin 75 and atorva 5 one daily. Any thing wrong with medicine?
  • One week post cataract surgery. Dilated iris still bothersome. Will this heal by itself with time? Any medication that might be successful? Vision is superb. 84 yr. old male.
  • I have had a low grade fever off and on for a couple of days. It is currently 100.8. Is it better to take something (aspirin, tylenol, etc) to reduce it or allow the fever to do its job and fight this virus or whatever it is. I have no other symptoms and am very healthy.
  • I took Plan B after unprotected sex. My period came a few days later than normal, but started with light pinkish brown spots and then turned to red. It was much heavier and lasted 3 days longer than normal ending again with the light pinkish brown spotting. I also had much more cramping than I normally do with my period. I believe this was a chemical pregnancy. Two weeks later I began having a sharp pain in my left lower abdomen. It hurts when I sneeze, walk too quickly, and when I push on the area with my fingers, otherwise it is a dull constant pain. I took a HPT and it was negative. Is it possible that this is a tubal pregnancy or just related to something else? I've had the pain for a little over a day now.
  • Lately I have noticed that my either my skin on my face or my breath has had a smell that resembles peanut butter. I have noticed the smell mostly when I am in the shower in the morning. This afternoon my husband noticed it also and asked if I had been eating peanut butter, which I had not. What could this be from?
  • Is it okay to stop taking Synthroid and start taking sea kelp tablets? I currently take 150 mcg. q.d. of Synthroid. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I was told that iodine kills the thyroid gland. But Synthroid is 65% iodine. This doesn't make sense to me. I do not think the Synthroid is doing me any good whatsoever as I still have the same exact symptoms as before I started taking it, and I have taken it for quite a few years. I have not had iodine level testing done. Is there any harm to me if I take sea kelp instead and if so, what exactly will happen to me?
  • I am having a non bloody discharge that looks like skin I am on day one of an anti fungal (three day treatment) for a yeast infection (it was not diagnosed by an M.D.) it does not have any odor and is white to beige in color I was experiencing severe itching and burning until I started the anti fungal I am currently in no pain.
  • My husband has recently been diagnosed with colon cancer. The cancer perforated his colon. He had surgery to remove part of his colon (approx 1.5ft). It has been 5 days since the surgery. The doctors do not seem to want to provide any information on his condition or his prognosis. In fact, they still have not even told him us what stage he is in. When he asked the doctor (who did the surgery), he was told that "the stage doesn't matter to me (the doc), and it shouldn't matter to you (my husband)". He has been told that they are pretty sure they got it all. They removed many lymph nodes during the surgery. Tests on the lymph nodes came back as negative for the cancer. However, during surgery they saw that the cancer had attached itself to the abdominal wall. The cancer was removed from the abdominal wall, along with a marginal area. The marginal area was tested and cancer cells were found in that area. His liver and lungs do no show any signs of cancer. Since the doctors aren't giving any hint as to what stage he may be in, I decided to research online. But since none of his lymph nodes tested positive, but his abdominal wall has tested positive, I am confused as to whether this is considered Stage IIIA, IIIB, IIIC, IVA, or IVB. I am fairly convinced that he is past Stage II. Please provide me with your expert opinion as to what stage he may be at. Thank you.
  • I've heard about a research that people with good social skills have a larger orbifrontal cortex than people who don't. And the resarch said this can be CHANGED,that, if some part of the brain enlarges, you will turn into a more social person,and finally that social skills have to do with the brain, Are there any supplements that enlarges the orbifrontal cortex??
  • What are some pills (like omega, DHA, EPA) that enlarge your orbifrontal cortex? I just read in the news that peole with good social ability have much larger and bigger orbitofrontal cortex than people who aren't social, and the news said that this can be changed over time. Thank you.
  • Why would my girlfriend be having headache for two weeks now? We took her to the Dr an she had a 150 over 110
  • IS THE GOUT CONSIDERED A MEDICAL DISEASE THAT YOU WILL HAVE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? I AM A 56 YEAR OLD MALE AND I HAVE HAD BOUTS WITH THE GOUT OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS. MY DOCTOR HAS PERSCRIBED MEDS OF FLAIR UPS AS WELL AS PERVENTAIVE MEDS BUT I STILL HAVE FLAIR UPS OF GOUT.
  • I am an 18 year old male, about 5'5'' and 130 lbs. Whenever I stand up from laying down, sitting, crouching, or kneeling I experience extreme coldness in the back and left side of my skull. I also become disoriented and confused, and cannot speak for up to two minutes. Also, my vision goes completely black for up to a minute and I lose muscle control. Oftentimes I will stand up and have to stay put for a minute until I can move again or I almost fall over. Does anyone know what could be wrong?
  • I have been experiencing intense knee and ankle pain. My knee is much worse than my ankle and is almost always in pain, whereas my ankle only hurts in random spurts when I run or dance. It started about 8 weeks ago when I started running and dancing again but I am only doing about a mile a day. I gave it a week off from running and dance but it only got worse. The pain is in the back, right side only and shoots from the knee to my ankle. It hurts when bent or straight, and any pressure on my knee makes it worse. There is no noticeable swelling or bruising. It gradually started, I never popped it, fell on it or twisted it. Will this go away eventually or is something else wrong?
  • I was wondering if not taking my thyroid medication could stop my period? Even though when I was at Job Corps they wouldn't give me my medication it didn't stop it there, and I was there for 8 months and it hasn't been 8 months yet!
  • MRI LEFT SHOULDER: MODERATE OA CHANGES NOTED IN THE LEFT AC JOINT WITH SOME NARROWING OF THE SUBACROMIAL SPACE AND MILD IMPINGEMENT OF THE INFERIOR ASPECT OF LEFT ACROMION ON THE SUPERIOR ASPECT OF SUPRASPINATUS TENDONS. GLENOHUMERAL JOINT EFFUSION NOTED. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IN SIMPLE ENGLISH ? I AM 51 YEAR OLD FEMALE, SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT MRI RESULTS?
  • What pills have the ability to increase social skills?
  • I took Plan B, 24 hours after I had unprotected sex. My period came a few days later than normal, but started with light pinkish brown spots and then turned to red. It was much heavier and lasted 3 days longer than normal ending again with the light pinkish brown spotting. I also had much more cramping than I normally do with my period. Is it possible that I had a chemical pregnancy?
  • Hello. I'm 19 years old and a girl. I'm currently in college. I just have a couple of questions to ask about contraceptive pills. I've read on many news both online and on tv that contraceptive pills have the effect to increase women's social skills and make them smarter by boosting their memory. Is this true? If this is true, is it safe for me to take them to see these effects and none of other purpose? (actually i have irregular period, if i must add). If i keep taking them, will i see these effects dramatically? Thank you I need a quick and detailed answer.
  • My 9 month old son is taking a medicine called pse bpm liquid. He is having a hard time sleeping and when he starts to fall asleep he seems to jerk awake and crying. He has been cranky and whiny. He also feels clammy but is not running a fever. We were wondering what we should do for him.
  • I think I have a blocked or infected tear duct. Not sure though because my eye keeps watering. Out of no where, my eye will water and then I go to wipe it (similar to removing an eye boogie)and it will burn and feels like my sinus is burning on that side. I can feel in the corner of my eye that the duct is about 2 to 3 times the size of the other eye. This started roughly 4 days ago. The burning started about 2 days ago. I noticed the swelling today. What do I need to do to fix this?
  • I been taking these pills to stop-cure my headaches. It seems like they make it worse. Ever since I've been taking them my headaches come back with a vengeance, especially in the morning, it feels like my brain is moving back and forth, swishing, everytime I move around my head is throbbing with pain. Before i was taking them I didn't feel this bad.
  • Is it safe to take Sea Kelp for iodine thyroid support while on Synthroid? My health has not gotten any better while on Synthroid and I don't have income to pay for more tests, such as iodine level testing. I know many people take Sea Kelp for thyroid support.
  • For years now I have had a problem where after I get sick (only when i get a fever) everything gets a weird pungent odor afterwards to where I can only eat a few thing that don't taste and smell like pure garbage. It lasts for about 2-3 weeks after. I have tried everything to fix it, antibiotics, breathing in steam, and nothing works. I know I'm not the only one with this problem, as I have read comments from a lot of people who get the exact same thing. Iis there a cure or a way to get rid of the odor/smell?. I have talked to my family doctor and she has no idea what it is. Please any advice will help.
  • i am 45yrs old and 3 months back while i was travelling and suffered bleeding between my periods...what can be its causes???
  • I am 26 years old. I was on the depo injection for three years and came off it over a year ago. I have not had a period since before I went on the injection. I am worried because in the past six months I have put over 3 stones on, I have sharp pains in my lower abdomen and pelvis and aching in my back. I also feel constantly sick and often am, I have constant diarrhea and sometimes can go to the toliet 7 times a day, and my upper abdomen is sore to touch. My doctor did a scan on my ovaries and they were fine but will not do anything else for me I am in pain and I think that this is wrong.
  • I am a almost 67 yr. old female, with Post Polio Syndrome. In the past year, I have noticed that I require a lot of sleep. I have had my physical from my heart doctor and family doctor, and all is well. My only theory is that I am very active, and then it catches up with me, and the motor neurons are continuing to be over used and it is my body telling me to really take it easy. I have no prior notice that my body is going to have a meltdown. I can easily sleep 10-12 hrs. per night. I am a night person, so if i go to bed at 11:00, I will sleep to 11:00 AM. I don't feel bad, just that I have to sleep and rest.
  • My knee has been in pain on the right side of my right knee. The pain is close to the knee cap, but not quite on it. It mostly hurts when I am walking, bending it, or putting pressure on it. What could it be? and what can I do?
  • I have brownish sperm. Is this normal?
  • I recently stopped taking my thyroid medication (Armour thyroid, 30 mg/day) three weeks ago. I had been taking it for approximately 1 and a half years, but my doctor wanted me to take another blood test with it out of my system to see if I still need it. I was due to get my period about 2 days ago, and have not gotten it yet. Is it possible that discontinuing thyroid medication can effect menstrual cycle? If so, when should I expect to get my period?
  • 5 weeks ago I’ve been diagnosed with erosive esophagitis and erosive gastroduodenitis and have been put on 40mg of Nexium ever since. I’ve only experienced heartburn very rarely and my other symptoms include gagging and stomach contents fluxing back up. Not only that these symptoms haven’t disappeared, I’ve also started to feel tightness around my throat and my neck (like my throat is obstructed) and sometimes, when swallowing, feel either a small lump in the throat or some food being stuck onto it. Various tests have been carried out (including heart, kidneys etc.) and they all came back good, so I’m just wondering could erosive esophagitis be responsible for the feeling in my throat? Also, how long does it take for Nexium to kick in and a condition like this one to heal? I surely hoped that by following the recommendations (proper diet, avoid spicy foods, caffeine, etc) and taking the medications, the problem would start to improve after a month?
  • This is the second time I've had this in 4 mos. Have had eczema on hands and feet but not like this! I have an itching(which was controlled with vinegar). I still have an embarrassing rash on face, eyes, hands, bends of elbows. The front of my neck looks like I have had a noose around it. No job/insurance so, cannot find help. Confined and becoming depressed. Have a possible job opportunity next week...see no need to go because of appearance. Quit taking pravastatin and omeprazole, to no avail. Is there anything that may help at home?
  • I'm 20 years old and have severe menstrual pain every month. I have tried everything. I was prescribed 800mg ibuprophen for about 8 years. I had to stop taking them because I was exceeding the limit per day because they weren't working anymore. Acetaminophen doesn't seem to work either. I have tried every over the counter medication and nothing works, I have tried heat, herbs, and exercise. the pain is so severe I can barely move for about 3 days EVERY MONTH, vomiting, and I can hardly eat. Is there anything left for me to do?
  • I am an 18 year old girl. I started sweating excessively in the plantar, palmar, and axillary regions when I was about 14. I sweat uncontrollably during the day, even when I'm relaxed. At night time however my sweating decreases dramatically and becomes normal. My skin is also reddish, marbley, and cold during the day too, but at night it gets warm and returns to it's normal color. I also don't sweat much when I exercise or when its cold outside .My doctor gave me a prescription for 20% aluminum chloride solution but it didn't really help.. What could possibly be the cause of the excessive sweatiness throughout the day and the normalcy at night? What can I do to make it stop?
  • Can a person with congestive heart failure, taking 10 mg Lasix a day, have a little swelling of the ankles from edema and be ok as long as he or she has no fluid on the lungs?
  • Is staphylococcus sciuri pathogenic in urine?
  • I have missed my last 2 menstrual cycles. I have taken 3 pregnancy tests and they have all been negative. Am I pregnant? Any other suggestions on what could be wrong? I Have not felt sick at all.
  • Lately it feels like my nerves have been jumping a lot and my hands tighten up and get stiff. This has been happening with my hands since I was young but now its more frequent. I'm wondering if its triggered by excitement. Do you have any idea what this could be?
  • I'm 17 and I'm on birth control and I've missed a period can you please help me?
  • I had intercourse but the condom slipped off when he pulled out. I am on birth control and I don't think any got inside me. But I took the 1st emergency contraceptive pill no later than 5 hours after intercourse but I took the 2nd pill 17 hours later. Is it still effective? Will I become pregnant?
  • I recently had unprotected anal sex. Afterwards I went to the bathroom and noticed that the tissue felt really sticky. I looked down to realize that I had wiped sperm onto my vagina. I also either ovulated on the day before or after this incident. I took plan b 21 hours after this occurred. I am wondering how likely it is that I have conceived in this time period.
  • My partner had a right thyroid lobectomy about 5 months ago, to remove a growth. At the time all scans and blood tests and biopsies were all negative for anything nasty, as was the biopsy on the growth they removed. About a month ago he was started on eutroxsig - 50mg for an underactive thyroid. Over the last 2 weeks he said that his throat muscles seem a bit tight, no sore or hurting or anything and not causing problems with swallowing etc. He has always had a gravelly voice but I feel since he mentioned his muscle being tight I don't know if if is my imagination I thing his voice is more so. I am stressing that it could be pointing to something serious even though all the tests at the time of the operation were all clear. He definitely cannot feel any lumps and his throat is not sore in any way.
  • If someone had one or two beer, then got into an accident and cut his liver, would that increase his blood alcohol limit?
  • Every time i eat i feel sick at the top of my stomach only the top where the stomach connects and i have puked from it i have learn to hold it down. Even drink does it and now sometimes i get this heat burning all over my abdomen then i get sick but sometimes it's before i get sick. Can someone help me? Thank you. Also its when I'm in the middle of eating sometimes sooner then that! It's been going on a few months now maybe longer i always ignored it but now it's gotten 10x worse. I also have this strange bruise like thing on my left ribcage it doesn't hurt and it was going away but it came back and i have also been feeling very lightheaded.
  • Me and my boyfriend had sex for the first time at the end of December, (we used a condom which I'm pretty sure did not break) and I was on microgynon so I never worried about pregnancy. My next withdrawal bleed was possibly a day late and slightly lighter, but when this came I was reassured I was safe. Pretty much straight after this bleed, I had an accident on my leg which caused me to have multiple xrays and scans - I was asked if 'there is any chance you could be pregnant?' to which I answered no but it got me thinking again. Since then I've been having symptoms which I know can be brought on by me worrying about it. I took a pregnancy test just to be sure which came out negative (around 6/7 weeks after sex) I had to stop taking microgynon (with 4 left in the strip) on the same day due to needing surgery on my leg, and four days later I had a normal withdrawal bleed (like the others since being on microgynon) and when this bleed ended, I took another hpt (with my first wee of the day) which also came out negative. Could I still be pregnant or is it extreme paranoia? (I was taking the full doses of ibuprofen for two weeks due to my leg, I possibly developed a reaction to this which could account for some symptoms?) SYMPTOMS - Bloating, urinating little and often, slight nausea, gas, slight constipation.
  • 2 weeks ago i woke up with a headache down the left side of my face. I'm still geting it now it starts about ten minuets after I wake up an last no longer than half hour. The pain is in my temple above my eye down my face in my jaw teeth back of head an neck... I've been the doctors who just keep giving me anti inflammatory that don't work also been the opthalmologist who said my eyes are fine.
  • The last time i had my period was on January 3, 2010. i been off Depo ProVera since April 2010. my period lasted for 25 minutes this month. I have had sex almost ever day with my boyfriend, before and after my period. I need to know. Am I pregnant with my boyfriend?
  • I have severe pain in my heel as well as numbing. It's a deep shooting pain and feels like it is in the heel bone itself. After being off my feet for any length of time and then standing or walking on it increases the pain. The pain diminishes after being on my feet for awhile, not sure if that is because of the numbness or not. What could it be?
  • About three months ago I was diagnosed with a case of acute bacterial prostatitis. I was put on a four week course of ofloxacin. My urine samples were negative for bacteria but from what i understand, this is common for prostatitis sufferers. I have recently been experiencing some discharge after urination. No real burning, or blood in urine, but a weak stream and the same lower back pain that I experienced the first time around. Should I go back to get examined even though I have my appt with a urologist in about a week and a half? I would like to be antibiotic free in case the uro wants a sample of prostatic fluid for culture. I'm afraid just because of the history they'll stick my on another long course of quinolones (which by the way caused major pain in my hips after long term use) Are there other anti-microbials that are as effective as quinolones. I'm worried if I leave it to long it will spread to my bladder or my urethra. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
  • I had sex for the first time 2 days ago. The condom failed. however I am on birth control (yaz). I would like to take a pregnancy test to make sure that I'm not pregnant. the instructions say you can take it the first day after your missed period but since I'm on birth control I am only having 1 every 3 months and I wouldn't really know if I was missing a period or not. When should I take it? Can I find out early enough that I could take the morning after pill?
  • I read that the side effects of Mucinex DM may be dizziness and anxiousness. I take .25mg of xanax for anxiousness as needed. I already took one pill of Mucinex DM, would it be safe to take .25mg of xanax?
  • A couple months ago I became positive for MRSA, I am about to be 19 in March. I got it when I moved in with my Step mom, dad, and brother. I moved in around the beginning of August. My step mom has had it for 6 years and so has my brother. I never knew exactly what it was until now. I am afraid of dying from this, and spreading it to my boyfriend and the rest of my family. I have to get medication tonight because I currently have an outbreak under my arm and have 8 of them formed. I only had 2 last night but when I woke up there were more. Over the last couple weeks I have found myself becoming more tired as the days go on. I’m going to bed around 8 and still find myself falling asleep at work, and I have been feeling really sick lately, and the MRSA hurts really badly. Everyone is worried about me and has been treating me like a walking disease. I understand they are afraid to catch it but I am taking precautions. But I don’t think my step mom truly understands the issue with MRSA. They wash all of the laundry together and use the same towels. I had gotten rid of it, and had been doing my own laundry until recently when my step mom washed my clothes with hers. Now I have an outbreak. My boyfriends aunt’s aunt just died last week of a staph infection, and his older sister has MRSA and another disease (I don’t know what) and just found out last night that she has only days to live. I have been reading up on this online and have heard of deaths from this. What can I do to find out how serious mine is and if it is spreading internally? And what can I do to prevent it being spread to other people.
  • I woke up several times throughout the night covered in diarrhea, even when I am awake its like I cannot control my bowels, not even long enough to get to the toilet. I'm only 20 years old and I'm sure this isn't normal. Also, its like water.
  • My doctor has took me off pregablin 4 days ago as i have a rash which is now blistering. How long before it clears my system and the rash clears?
  • My daughter has been on antibiotics for 7 days and just found out my husband has bronchitis what are the chances she can get it being she is on medicine now?
  • I am suffering from Pimples and heatballs on my face. This is all of a sudden from past 3 months. Everyday there will be 3 healtballs/pimple will pop up and also those are also leaving black marks on my face which make my face look ugly. I have taken birthcontrol pill recently and many said the pimples are because of hormonal changes. Can anyone help to get rid of these immeditaely. What are the home remedies I can use. I stay in India.
  • What are the effects to a nursing baby whose Mother drinks wine every night excessively? What are the behavorial systems of the baby and nutritional effects?
  • Sometimes people ask me what this person just told me, and I have quite some difficulties answering ... because it takes me a long time to remember. And sometimes I remember things that happened to me, but I can't remember who the person involved was. And it seems that it's since I started taking it that I forget things. Sometimes I tend to mix my dreams with reality, it take me some times to realize that this event didn't happen. And also, a bizarre event happened last week or two weeks ago: I slept in a car while it was almost -30 degrees Celsius outside. During that time, I had some very bizarre lucid dreams. I felt the cold, and was dreaming at the same time. (Only slept for about 1 hour). And I never got any kind of cold or hypothermia after. What do I have? I.N.: I take a daily Concerta medication. And I am a severe dyslexic
  • I had a heart attack in 1992. Over the past 12 months things have happened at home 2 deaths and family problems. I have not taken my medication since then my husband has had a stent fitted 2 weeks ago and needs looking after. I'm too scared to go back to the doctor and feel stupid. I feel ok, should I go see the doctor? I feel fine.
  • As an 18 year old I visited my GYN because I hadn't yet had my first period. I was given a series of pills which jump started it at that time. Shortly after, I had an ultrasound which was normal and was eventually told that I would probably need to use fertility drugs for some time before getting pregnant in the future. Since then I have had to be on an oral contraceptive to maintain a monthly period. I am now 26 and married and wishing to get pregnant. I have been off of birth control for 5 months now and have been trying but not successful. Wondering if there is anything I can do before resorting to fertility drugs. Any herbs or vitamins that work?
  • Do antibiotics cancel out Seasonale birth control?
  • Dear Doctors, I have struggled with rosacea and associated inflammation/infection for 17 years. I hope the following information regarding my symptoms and treatment will provide enough information to help with suggestions or recommendations about this condition. At 16 I began developing inflamed red blotchy raised patches on my face. The rash originated on the sides of my chin and under my nose, and over time spread to my eyes and even into my nostrils. The rash was less inflamed in the mornings, but became increasingly inflamed as the day progressed. The use of over the counter acne treatments (benzol peroxide products, astringents, etc.) were ineffective and often further inflamed the rash. Following a year of unsuccessfully battling this condition, a family member offered me a tube of lotrizone. The improvement was immediate. The rash disappeared in only a couple of days. The only problem; when I discontinued the cream, the condition quickly returned. I did seek the help of the physician in our small town, but my doctor wasn’t able to diagnose the condition, and continued to prescribe me lotrizone. Two years later, I moved to a larger city, where I had the opportunity to visit a dermatologist. She instructed me to not use the cream for a week. Once the rash returned, she examined it and quickly diagnosed me with rosacea and an acne related infection. She prescribed 1000mg per day of tetracycline, and MetroGel for topical use. The gel was harsh on my face and I only used it for a couple of days. However, the antibiotics worked and within a week of the month long antibiotic regiment, my skin had cleared. Over the years, most often triggered by cold weather, the condition has flared, and a coarse of antibiotics is prescribed. (A second dermatologist some years later, disagreed with the rosacea diagnosis, stating the condition was eczema. However, he prescribed the same treatment regimen of antibiotics / MetroGel. ) 17 years later, I feel I’m back at square one. Over the last couple of years, the tetracycline has become ineffective, which is thought to be the result of having developing resistance to the medication. Doxycycline was prescribed, but due to an acute reaction, I had to discontinue use. The antibitic ‘Sulfa’ was considered but rejected by my doctor due to dangerous side effects. Following a recent visit to the MD, I am now taking a new class of antibiotic, (keflex - which was actually a recommendation made by a pharmacist following my severe reaction to the doxycycline ) and a Metro Cream instead of gel, which has proven less irritating to my skin. In addition to an oral antibiotic, the doctor suggested I mix a very small amount of lotrizone, (clotrimazole and betmethasone dipropionate Cream USP, 1%/0.5%) with the newly prescribed Metronidazole 0.75% and apply topically. I ‘initially’ opted to not to mix the two, preferring to stop use of the topical steroid altogether. But after only two days of not using it, the inflammation returned, spread quickly, and my skin became sensitive to even the slightest touch. Assuming both dermatologists were right, and I have a combination of rosacea and eczema, can you offer some suggestions and information about the following concerns/questions? 1. Is it possible my skin has become addicted to the lotrizone? 2. If so, how do I wean myself off without having major flare ups? Can using increasingly milder steroid creams be a reasonable method of achieving this, or is the mixture recommended by my current MD a suitable option? 3. Does the use of lotrizone inhibit the effectiveness of an oral antibiotic by hiding or suppressing the symptoms? 4. Is there a way to reinforce my skins strength in areas where the lotrizine is being applied to thwart thinning skin? 5. Could resistance to the appropriate class of antibiotics mean I may have to resort to long term topical steroid treatment? Despite many years of repeat flare-ups, varied creams, and month long cycles of antibiotics, I have been fortunate to have not sustained any real, or at least visible, skin damage. When free of flare-ups, my skin is quite healthy and clear. And at 35, I realize my skin may not continue to be as resilient as it has been. In addition to help with the questions posed, I would welcome any suggestions or guidance on how to manage this recurring condition in a way that minimizes the negatives, like further antibiotic resistance and skin damage. Thank You.
  • I am suffering from severe muscular pain and debility induced as a secondary effect of Simvastatin. What is the prognosis, is there any cure? (I have not suffered a heart attack or stroke and had only slightly raised cholesterol)
  • I recently tried to stop smoking but when I did I started getting this burning sensation throughout my entire body and could not sleep so I thought it was because I was trying to quit but I started smoking again and stil have the burning sensation. I also recently stopped taking my phentermine diet pills at the same time. Is either of these two situations the cause of my discomfort? It continues throughout the day in my hands and feet. This has only been going on since Monday of last week.
  • For a week I have experienced a very sweet taste in my mouth. Every time I drink even water, it tastes very sweet. I have also lost a lot of weight. What could it be?
  • I always have little white Sputum in my throat (not much thicker).Even if i try to spit it out or swallow, again it will be there.. Some time I hardly try to spit it out and it will end up with vomitting tendency. I do not have any other breathing problem or sick. This started about 6-7 months back.. This is irritating me lot. Can you please help me to solve it out?
  • I am 12 weeks pregnant and someone from work has chicken pox. I don't remember if I ever had chicken pox before. Is there a test to see if I have ever had chicken pox?
  • I had a new sex partner 30 days ago. Before we had sex i shaved my hairs on my testicles and around. 5 days later i thought my testicles were enlarged, burned, itched and i formed a bump or blister on inner under part of my thigh. so i got tested at health district for chlamydia, syphillis, gonnoreah they were negative. on visual inspection they saw nothing. my testicles burned and itched health district stated sore on leg was zit. I went to urologist to have visual test he prescribed diflucan and stated use ababy powder burning and itching ceased within several days. I asked urologist if i had std and he laughed and stated no. I also went to two other doctors. one doctor said I shld get tested for herpes since other results were negative just to clear my mind, but could not tell what sore on my leg was. I went to dermatologist who didnt see anything and the sore on my leg was posthyperpigmentation, and i was not to be worried about anything. I am currently itching again and my hair on testicles have grown double what they were. what could cause this?
  • How do I tell the difference between a cold and the flu?
  • Over the years, I have had to wake up many times during the night to use the bathroom. Its becoming more frequent. I went to the doctor and he told me I don't have prostate cancer, but my prostate is big and it is preventing the urine from coming out of my bladder. He said that I should start taking pills to help me urinate. I don't like to take medicine but I can't stand waking up in the middle of the night anymore. My friend told me about a natural herbal extract called saw palmetto and told me its better than taking pills. Is that really true? Are there any side effects?
  • I've been a somewhat 'regular' user of Marijuana for the past 6 years or so. I will typically smoke once a day in the evening. I have a regular exercise routine and am in what most would consider to be 'fit'. I ran a half marathon and a 10 mile race last year with no feelings of decreased breath capacity. My question is what sort of effects could/should I expect if I continue to indulge as I have been (regular smoking/once a day)? I've read up on many of the effects cigarette smoking causes but most of those studies seem to be about people who smoke multiple cigarettes in one day and have been doing it for years (sometimes decades). What sort of risk am I assuming by taking 2-3 puffs per day?
  • As I have aged, I have developed an ongoing problem with skin problems on my foreskin. I have a recurring condition that seems to cause it to split and become sore and then ultimately to heal. I've used Methasiazone cream, and vaginal yeast creams etc. Any suggestions?
  • I recently read an article on internal parasites. Scarry! I would like to know if there is a detox/cleanse you would recommend. I looked around online and there are some out there but some of them don't sound trustworthy. What is your opinion regarding parasites. should everyone do a cleanse and how often? Thank you.
  • I am 59 yrs old and had an accident about 10 yrs ago and developed ringing in my ears since then. I asked my doctor about this and he had no answer (actually said I should answer the door if it rings, Ha) Is there any herb or any solutions to get rid of this constant ringing. Help
  • I've had diabetes for about 20 years and my feet have become more and more numb. Recently, I been getting burning pain in my toes as well. What is going on? What can I do?
  • I am going to have lap band surgery in mid november and I would like to know how to get nicotine out of my urine & blood systems in less than 14 days
  • I've had backpain for the last 3-4 years. It gets worse at times when I tweak it. It gets bad enough that I can't even walk some days. I had an xray two years ago that said nothing was wrong. I've tried tylenol, mot rin, and aspirin. My back pain isn't getting any better. Are there good prescription drugs out there I can take?
  • What is the best way to treat salmonella food poisoning?
  • How can I get a medical marijuana prescription in New Jersey?
  • I pulled my back lifting some luggage this morning. I iced it and it feels better but still hurts. Which pain killer is best for me?
  • For the last couple of days my husband has been sleeping more and acted more tired. He hasn't been sick and we haven't done anything different but he's been on depakote for many years to control his seizures. Last week, the doctor increased his dose to 1000 mg taken 3 times a day. That is the only pill he is taking. Could him taking more Depakote cause him to be more tired or is something else going on?
  • Women who take Accutane cannot become pregnant because of birth defects. What about men? Do we need to wear condoms? Does our girlfriend need to be on birth control? Does Accutane get into the sperm?
  • I had gotten Hepatitis A from travelling to Guatemala. I'm going down again next month. Do I need to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A before I go to prevent getting it again?
  • I am balding around my temples, and am getting a receding hairline. Will Rogaine stop that? If not, is there something else I can use?
  • My sister moved into a new house with her sons aged 3 and 5. We're worried about lead poisoning in the kids. They're due for their physical exams next week. The doctor can test for lead? If so, how much lead requires treatment?
  • How much is one Ampule?
  • Can I breastfeed while taking Flagyl?
  • Hypothetically speaking, should a person with active tuberculosis be treated while pregnant or should treatment be delayed until after pregnancy?
  • What's the difference between albendazole and mebendazole?
  • My son has an egg allergy. Is it true that you can't get vaccinated for measles with an egg Allergy?
  • why am i not supposed to drink when i'm taking tylenol?
  • Why does my pediatrician tell me not to give my child aspirin when he has a cold?
  • I get very sweaty when I speak and make presentations in front of people. Even though I'm don't think I'm that nervous, I still get sweaty. Is there anything I can do?
  • I've had raynoud's disease for as long as i can remember. My fingers get really painful especially in the winter even with gloves. Is there anything else I can do for it?
  • My mother went blind from diabetes. I have diabetes too now. What are the chances I will go blind too?
  • I got diagnosed with something called Pagat's disease and my doctor said that I may have decreased hearing over time. Is there anything I can do?
  • Who should be getting the Flu Vaccine?
  • I have itchiness and flakey skin from my eyebrows for 3 weeks. I used to wash my face with neutrogena soap and changed to a gentler soap (aveeno) but that hasn't helped. My eyebrows look a little bit red and swollen with flakey skin in the hairs. It itches more after I shower and when I rub it, more skin falls off. What do I do?
  • I have HIV and the doc put on medication to fight the virus. She mentioned a few reactions that I should be looking out for because she says the drugs can be toxic. What should I watch out for?
  • I have peripheral vascular disease and my doctor recommended PLETAL. How does that pill work and help me?
  • I had sex this weekend and didn't use protection. What are my options?
  • Do I need to take Claritin every day for my allergies?
  • I've had allergies since I was a child with runny nose and itchy swollen eyes. Benedryl makes me drowsy and Allegra doesn't work that well. What is the strongest medication to relieve my allergies?
• Category: Psychiatry
  • I am concerned my daughter (3 years old) has symptoms of ADHD. We live in Thailand currently, and I took her to a doctor there (not a specialist in ADHD) who stated she is 'normal'. She more often than not refuses to do as she is told and will even not aknowledge you despite being called about five times. She often has a tantrum, throwing an item violently onto the floor. She has on two occasions taken money from her grandmothers purse within her handbag. Despite being told on numerous occasions that she is not allowed a treat from a shop without going in with money, she enters shops (including her aunties) and selects sweets, leaving without paying. She has slapped her mother's face several times. Two days ago at her nursery she slipped out of the classroom and was found on the road outside by the security guard. I fear for my daughters future and feel that she needs help and/or medical assistance.
  • What do I do about depression and axiety and chronic pain issues when no one I see near me listens to me
  • I worked about 84 hours the week this started. that friday about 14 hours into the day I got a bad headache and roaring in my ears. I continued to work every day for the next two weeks but became obsessed about the job and talked about it nonstop. i would call my supervisor and ask the same questions over and over. i began to think i knew everything and was trying to tell everyone they were wrong and i was right. this got worse until i finally got so disoriented that i went to the wrong jobsite and forgot my daughter at school and began to think i was in a different state. i rested for three days and only after that did i even realize that something had happened to me to begin with. i have limited recollection of the events but everyone tells me they thought i was on drugs or something. i feel better now so do i go to the doctor now and what could have happened?
  • I'm 20. I've had a lot of stress in my life the last two years with my parents and my grandpa dying. I have trouble concentrating and thinking which I know is from all the stress. I have trouble at night though. It's like my mind goes all random and it goes to random thoughts and strange dreams. Then sometimes I have to snap myself out of the randomness. It's like I'm half dreaming half asleep sometimes...like my mind is really tired and being sucked into this alternate reality at night. I think it's affecting me a little more like when I wake up I have a few seconds of confusion and now while I'm awake it feels a little like I'm walking around in a dream. Just a little though. I mean I still have feelings, love for people/pets around me. I know I'm here, this is the world, but it seems dull. I know it has meaning and feelings but it's like my mind is thinking otherwise --like dull, confused, it's hard to explain. Does this have a name or explanation?
  • I am an 18 year old girl. I started sweating excessively in the plantar, palmar, and axillary regions when I was about 14. I sweat uncontrollably during the day, even when I'm relaxed. At night time however my sweating decreases dramatically and becomes normal. My skin is also reddish, marbley, and cold during the day too, but at night it gets warm and returns to it's normal color. I also don't sweat much when I exercise or when its cold outside .My doctor gave me a prescription for 20% aluminum chloride solution but it didn't really help.. What could possibly be the cause of the excessive sweatiness throughout the day and the normalcy at night? What can I do to make it stop?
  • Sometimes people ask me what this person just told me, and I have quite some difficulties answering ... because it takes me a long time to remember. And sometimes I remember things that happened to me, but I can't remember who the person involved was. And it seems that it's since I started taking it that I forget things. Sometimes I tend to mix my dreams with reality, it take me some times to realize that this event didn't happen. And also, a bizarre event happened last week or two weeks ago: I slept in a car while it was almost -30 degrees Celsius outside. During that time, I had some very bizarre lucid dreams. I felt the cold, and was dreaming at the same time. (Only slept for about 1 hour). And I never got any kind of cold or hypothermia after. What do I have? I.N.: I take a daily Concerta medication. And I am a severe dyslexic
  • what it is that for about the last 10 month i can have a conversation with somebody and then the next minute i get angry i am crying a lot and also got a eating disorder and a lot of people are starting to notice when it happens and if you have got any advice for me please.
  • My father has dementia. How do I know if its alzheimers or if something else is causing it?
  • I get very sweaty when I speak and make presentations in front of people. Even though I'm don't think I'm that nervous, I still get sweaty. Is there anything I can do?
  • I think my mother may be suffering from depression, what are the signs of depression I should be looking for?
  • At what point would a person be admitted to the hospital for anorexia?
• Category: Surgery
  • I had an operation one year ago to remove a mass from my uterus. The surgeon also said she would check to see if my fallopian tubes were blocked as I have fertility issues. After the surgery she told me that my left fallopian tube was blocked. She did not have to remove the tube as it was not connected to the mass. I had surgery 2 days ago hoping that my surgeon could unblock the tube only to be informed in the recovery room that my left tube was non existent. How can a fallopian tube just disappear???????
  • What surgerys can they do for right ventricular atrophy?
  • I recently had a bilateral vasectomy. I was put under for the procedure. Since the procedure I have experienced a numb sensation in my right leg from the thigh to my calf. It feels as if part of my leg is asleep, and will not wake up no matter what position I am in. I am not on any medication, and have had no other side effects from the procedure. What could be causing this numb feeling in my leg?
  • i have a boil that was lanced the packing fell out it won't drain and its closing up while continuing to swell should i go back and have them look at it again?
  • I am a 20 year old female. I have an enlarged tonsil and I have these white, round things that come out of it. It is itchy and sore around my tonsil and my ears. I have this occure multiple times throughout a year. I also have a lot of problems with strep throat. What can I do to prevent this? Some people say I should get my tonsils removed and it will help. Is this true?
  • I am 53 years old (yesterday) and 2 months ago was my first weird period only 1 day of bleeding. For the past month, bleeding first day, and brownish secretion every day since just enough to ruin your cloths. Until yesterday heavy period again. I know this is normal but I have heard you can get quarterized to stop this. Is that true? And if yes is it safe and does not alter normal menopause stuff?
  • I just got punched left cheek and i cannot open mouth all the way let alone chew very well what should i do?
  • I ask my Mom About her condition when it really start. She said to me it start when she is pregnant for the 4rth baby.While shes pregnant,she walk with a limp. And sometimes she use a cane or a crutches. After the the 4rth baby was born thats the time she cant walk or stand.she have fearness to control her balance. In that time she is 30 years old. We have four childrens in our family. I am the third child on that time. My Older sister on that time is 11, my 2nd borther is 6,and I am 4 years old. I am to small yet to remember. But this is my Mom History when we are little. After my younger brother born. 3-4 months later they go in the hospital to check my Mom health condition. According to the Doctor she have a tumor in his spinal column. The Doctor said it really needs surgery. 2 weeks after the surgery done. They go home.The Doctor said 3-6 months my Mom will be walking. And then my Mom stayed at home. She said to me while she at home she dont really have any Physical Therapy to help her. Except her Sister she help to exercise her legs sometimes. That is really big different because there is no Proffessional Therapist help my Mom that time. We dont have money. I was to small then 4 years old. I cant remember what is really happened to my Mom. My older sister she is 11 years old. She is the one taking care of me, as well as my 6 years old brother.Thats why untill now still hoping, If my mom have the chance to walk again. My youngest brother is 24 years old. Thats the time she starts cant walk after my younger brother born. Its starts in year 1987- up to this year 2011. She is in the wheelchair now. As i mentioned in my first question. If i try to pinch her both legs it start jumping. she still feel a sensation if i touch her legs. By the way my Mom lived in the Philippines right now. Thank you very much for reading my long questions! Hope my Mom have the chance to walk again. Any Advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you very much. Have a good Day!
  • At age 53 can intraductal papilloma appear without a nipple discharge?
  • Is my mom still have the change to walk again? what is the good idea for me to do or an advice. If i could try to pinch her legs it will start jumping. She said both legs can feel a little. Regarding her urination she said she cant urinate right? is something wrong with her bladder?She always ask me about MRI. Is MRI can help to identify about her condition?Is there any possibility that she cant walk again?.Hopefully she can again!Thank you very much for replying my question.
  • My son is 4 weeks old and cant poop on his own. I've tried karo and it hasn't helped. his poop is soft and right there at the edge of his rectum and he strains and pushes his heart out but nothing comes out unless I use a qtip. Could there be something wrong with his bowels?
  • I have a puss like substance leaking from my penis. it stinks and makes my penis stik to my underwear. sumtimes its solid white and sumtimes its yellow. there was only one time since this has happened that it burned very slightly when i urninated, but thats happened before when i was never sexually active. what could this be?
  • Hi! I have a questions regarding my Mom condition. Shes 54 years old now.She have a back surgey 10 years ago.But before her surgery she cant hardly walk in that time. And now she is totally in the wheelchair.Its been 22 years now she never walk.Hope anybody could help me to answer my question.It would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
  • I am trying to urinate but with difficulty. I had a checked up by a Doctor few weeks ago and everything was okay. Also when I am ejaculating the semen does not come out fast but slowly.
  • I am a 35 year old white female who as a child was treated for scoliosis. I wore a Milwalkee brace till my hips fused over and I was done growing. I do not know the degree of my curve but I do know that it is an "S" curve. I never experienced any pain as a young person, maybe just a little bit uncomforatable. Recently my back has been hurting and I have been experience right abdominal pain between the rib cage and the hip, it is so painful at times it is hard to function. This pain can last an hour to 12 hours... I have tried OTC aleve, ibeuprofen, and tylenol, the best thing so far is a heating pad but none of these help eleviate the pain. I also have polycystic ovarian syndrome, but my obgyn did a ultrasound and that does not seem to be the problem with the abdominal pain. People have suggested to me that maybe it is something with the bowels, but I don't seem to have a problem having a bm and all that seems to be normal.... HELP! any suggestions
  • Is a child to parent bone marrow transplant possible? my mother was recently diagnosed with ALL i am 28 years old and and wondering about the chances of being a compatable donor
  • I had a complete hysterectomy 3 years ago. I have had 2 TIAs and cannot take hormone replacement. I have noticed in the last several months that I develop an itch at and around the vaginal opening. Is this just dryness or could I have a yeast infection? There is no pain.
  • My dad has cancer. He was recently admitted for bleeding in the stomach. His bleeding and blood count is stable for now. the doctors are not allowing him to eat solid food yet. he is receiving only soduim chloride in a IV. Since it was started he has had numerous soft bowel movements. is the soduim chloride the cause of the bowel movement even if he is not eating solids?
  • I had a UTI 3 weeks ago. I've been getting occasional pressure and I thought maybe the infection returned. However, when going to my GP-the urine test came back negative. The pressure has been constant now for a few days though it so far has not woken me at night. I am not pregnant
  • I have cyst on the side of my throat and I need a surgery i live in vegas but don't know where to go to have surgery as I've been told to do. I am female 42 yrs old and have been with this for about 2 months. I feel more pain when I am angry.
  • I have a black spot on my leg and they have done an ultra sound and said its okay but I know thats not right.
  • My 92 yr. old mother has very swollen legs; she's taking medication to reduce swelling; however, today she noticed that her legs are oozing a lot of fluid-to the point that her pant leg was very wet.What can this mean and is it a dangerous symptom?
  • i have had many cystoscopy/ureteroscopys and im wondering if this could prevent me from getting pregnant? I am 30 and have been trying for over a year now.
  • I am a 38 year old male that was injured in a parachuting accident while in active military service. Hypothetically; I was the lower jumper and had the right of way; but my knee reminds me daily of how close I was to death due to another persons actions. I live, work, daily in pain and hope others are luckier & less pained than I. The doctor back in the 90s said I had blown out the ligaments on impact and it was a miracle I was able to walk off the drop zone. Medical results was that he cut a sliver of 1 good tendon left and pinned it with 2 titanium pins(above & below) to grow their as a new one. Every doctor I see nowadays asks me why he didn't use a cadavers parts but since I am not a doctor I didn't know. I guess my long winded story to question is: Are there any newer procedures that could help ? or am I going to suffer the rest of my days with 2 chunks of titanium in me with weakness/pain/ and all the other lovely daily things I cannot do that most take for granted.
  • Will the lapband help with diabetes? If you have belly fat. Do Insurance cover this process?
  • What could cause my good cholesterol to go down and my bad cholesterol to go up and how can I lower my sodium and Cholesterol? If it was not for the General Surgeon that I seen I would not have known. Please let me know. Also about 2 years ago I was finally able to get out of the wheel chair but I still have problems with my legs going dead when I twist a certain way. I had to have an L-4 L-5 spinal fusion due to trauma to my back, I do have spinal bifida occolta (spelling?) could that be causing my legs to still go dead? Where I have no feeling or movement in them for the shortest time is a few hours to a few months at a time. Since I have been out of the wheel chair I have been trying to exercise regularly until my back starts to hurt again (aporox 3 blocks of walking) Cancer does run really high in my family but according to my primary doctor I do not have any of the signs. My mother went undiagnosed with her gall bladder leaking for years, my general surgeon is looking into that for me as well. I am due to have an ultra sound sometime this week. I had asked you about my D-Dimer and the stomach pain. I am going for my colonoscopy tomorrow at 11:45am Hopefully it can show some answers.
  • I think I have a blocked or infected tear duct. Not sure though because my eye keeps watering. Out of no where, my eye will water and then I go to wipe it (similar to removing an eye boogie)and it will burn and feels like my sinus is burning on that side. I can feel in the corner of my eye that the duct is about 2 to 3 times the size of the other eye. This started roughly 4 days ago. The burning started about 2 days ago. I noticed the swelling today. What do I need to do to fix this?
  • I am a survivor of necrotizing fasciitis. What are my chances of being infected again?
  • Dear doctors, following several months of heavy-head, moderate but long lasting headaches, nausea as well. I've been recommended by my doctor to do an MRI scan after which we found out that i have a pineal gland cyst of 9mm size. would this be directly linked to the symptoms I'm having? My doctor said that the cyst had nothing to do with my headaches & that it's migraine. what should i do regarding the pineal gland cyst? should it be monitored periodically? & in what cases is it considered serious? thank you so much!
  • I have brownish sperm. Is this normal?
  • I was admitted to hospital by my GP after having severe back pain going into my chest. Consultant thought that I had blood clot in the lung as my D Dimer blood result was abnormal. A CT scan showed that my lungs were clear but that I have a cyst on the tail of my pancreas measuring 2.6cm. Would the cyst make the blood result abnormal? I am still waiting to hear back from the hospital result of a pelvic CT scan. Should I be concerned?
  • My father went to the doctor over a week ago for severe constipation. They did an endoscopy and the results stated colon cancer in transverse and descending colon. Then they did a colonoscopy and no cancer was found. After the colonoscopy my father developed ascites. He now also has stage 3 kidney damage. They did find a mass outside of his gi tract but inside of the abdominal cavity. They did a core biopsy and they are now calling it lymphatic cancer. He is continuing to fill up with fluid in his abdomen and every other day they have drained off 2200 cc's of fluid. Today they said they will not be draining off any more fluid and instead they want to start chemo tommarrow. His VS are starting to look bad and one minute they are telling us that the colon cancer has moved to the liver and the next that he will be cured in a couple of days. They did some sort of blood test for cancer and it was very high. What else should we do? I do not think he will be with us much longer.
  • Was gaining about 2 lbs a week and then had gallbladder surgery, still gaining weight. All blood work is normal.
  • I just got pulled by the neck during an altercation and the left side of my neck is now swollen and kinda numb. I don't have money for emergency room. I don't have insurance and I don't want to call 911. What should I do?
  • I am currently in the process of divorcing my husband - who does not want this divorce. He is a 41 year old alcoholic and has a history of not telling the truth. Recently the following has happened and I am not sure if he is telling me the truth, or just playing some sick games to mess with me. I would like to know if what he is telling me is medically possible, or medically impossible, because it sounds very strange to me. Here is his story... His company insisted he go to the hospital right away because during his last company enforced physical 6 months prior) he had some blood tests come back with something out of wack. Though he was feeling fine, he went to the hospital as instructed. At the hospital he was told that he had lost more than half his blood. They gave him "4 units". Then they put a scope down his throat to see why he was bleeding. They confirmed 6 bleeding ulcers. They caulderized them and sent him home the next day. When he went back to work 2 weeks later, they told him he needed the doctor to "clear" him for work before he could come back. When he went to the doctor to get cleared, it was determined that he was still bleeding and that they now needed to do a cat scan to see why because the ulcers had been fixed. A cat scan was taken. When the results came back he was told that he had colon cancer and it was really bad, that it has spread outside the colon. A couple of days later he went to get a colonoscopy. At that time he told the doctor that over the last two weeks he was having severe pains in his abdomen. The doctor told him that this type of cancer does not come with a lot of pain, so maybe he didn't have cancer after all... that maybe he had a ruptured appendix and what was actually on the cat scan was fluids from the ruptured appendix. So the colonoscopy was cancelled because if they did that, then it could possibly kill him if he had a ruptured appendix. He was given a 10-day prescription of antibiotics and an new appointment was scheduled for the colonoscopy in two weeks. No additional tests or hospitalization was done at this point. I was under the impression that a ruptured appendix would kill if not treated immediately by removal of the appendix, and I told him that. He said that the doctor told him that it is possible, to survive a ruptured appendix. So now he has me waiting two more weeks to see if he has colon cancer, or if he had a ruptured appendix. This all sounds so crazy to me. I hate not to believe him, especially if he really does have cancer, but logically I am having a hard time with believing all this, especially given his history of heavy drinking and lies.
  • I am an 18 year old girl. I started sweating excessively in the plantar, palmar, and axillary regions when I was about 14. I sweat uncontrollably during the day, even when I'm relaxed. At night time however my sweating decreases dramatically and becomes normal. My skin is also reddish, marbley, and cold during the day too, but at night it gets warm and returns to it's normal color. I also don't sweat much when I exercise or when its cold outside .My doctor gave me a prescription for 20% aluminum chloride solution but it didn't really help.. What could possibly be the cause of the excessive sweatiness throughout the day and the normalcy at night? What can I do to make it stop?
  • I have been sick for quite some time with stomach problems and lung problems. I recently had a D Dimer done which resaults were 2.0 as well on a ct scan they found There is atelectasis in the lingula anterolaterally and inferiorly. Atelectasis versus scarring is seen in the midaspect of the lung bases. There is a tiny, non calcified nodule in the left major fissure measuring 0.4 cm in diameter. That was directly from the resaults. Quite a few family members including aunts uncles and mother had blood clots in their lungs. As well my grandfather passed of lung cancer when I was about 12 years old. Is there any advice you can give me? I have tried getting answers from my primary who just blows me off stating I have mood problems (which they said I had right after the lose of my 25 day old son so yes I would be majorly depressed.) I have tried getting answers for a while now with no real answers just that it is in my head because "I have Depression due to the lose of my son." This same doctor tried telling me that all my lower left abdominal pain was from a cyst on my overy which I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis by a different Dr who ordered a colonoskopy(spelling?) My dr wanted me to cancel that procedure which I am not going to because I feel that procedure is nessasary to find the full cause of my stomach pain but my dr perscribed 2 antibiotics because my wbc was elevated. (he said that was caused because of diverticulitis yet according to him I dont have that) I know it dont make since. Also when I eat certion foods my stomach pain gets worse.
  • My partner had a right thyroid lobectomy about 5 months ago, to remove a growth. At the time all scans and blood tests and biopsies were all negative for anything nasty, as was the biopsy on the growth they removed. About a month ago he was started on eutroxsig - 50mg for an underactive thyroid. Over the last 2 weeks he said that his throat muscles seem a bit tight, no sore or hurting or anything and not causing problems with swallowing etc. He has always had a gravelly voice but I feel since he mentioned his muscle being tight I don't know if if is my imagination I thing his voice is more so. I am stressing that it could be pointing to something serious even though all the tests at the time of the operation were all clear. He definitely cannot feel any lumps and his throat is not sore in any way.
  • Every time i eat i feel sick at the top of my stomach only the top where the stomach connects and i have puked from it i have learn to hold it down. Even drink does it and now sometimes i get this heat burning all over my abdomen then i get sick but sometimes it's before i get sick. Can someone help me? Thank you. Also its when I'm in the middle of eating sometimes sooner then that! It's been going on a few months now maybe longer i always ignored it but now it's gotten 10x worse. I also have this strange bruise like thing on my left ribcage it doesn't hurt and it was going away but it came back and i have also been feeling very lightheaded.
  • I am an Returned Service League of Australia (RSL) Advocate working for free for ex service clientele trying to obtain their correct entitlements from the Government. I have a client who was a soldier and has recently had his aortic valve replaced. He contracted Q fever whilst in the tropics of Queensland after pig hunting (adventure training). Can Q fever cause the eventual replacement of the aortic valve?? Would infective endocarditis be a likely vehicle for infection?
  • About three months ago I was diagnosed with a case of acute bacterial prostatitis. I was put on a four week course of ofloxacin. My urine samples were negative for bacteria but from what i understand, this is common for prostatitis sufferers. I have recently been experiencing some discharge after urination. No real burning, or blood in urine, but a weak stream and the same lower back pain that I experienced the first time around. Should I go back to get examined even though I have my appt with a urologist in about a week and a half? I would like to be antibiotic free in case the uro wants a sample of prostatic fluid for culture. I'm afraid just because of the history they'll stick my on another long course of quinolones (which by the way caused major pain in my hips after long term use) Are there other anti-microbials that are as effective as quinolones. I'm worried if I leave it to long it will spread to my bladder or my urethra. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
  • My question concerns plastic surgery for the face. Will repeated dermal hyaluronic collagen fillers cause more sagging of the skin when the injections cease? Would it be better to leave the skin alone? And will repeated injections over the years as it is required every 9 months cause the patient to eventually require face lifts? If the patient does not like non invasive procedures would you recommend that the face be left alone? Lastly, do yoga exercises for facial suppleness really work? They promise to decrease nasal labial lines. Is this true or a gimmick? Thanks.
  • I had my foot frozen through ankle and freezing solution poured on my foot to take out a broken toothpick I had stepped on, but it has been a week and it feels like my toes are broken and am unable to walk; have I got nerve damage?
  • I woke up this morning with a very uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. It felt like I had something stuck there and it wasn't going down. It wasn't a sharp pain but I couldn't walk right because of how it burned. I also couldn't eat or drink anything. It went away after a few hours. What could this be? What is causing this? Should I go see a doctor?
  • I got hit in the cheek and I can not open my mouth all the way or smile without discomfort but it isn't bruised. Do cheeks bruise?
  • My arms go dead. It happend just often when I had something to drink. I stoped completely, but it is still happening, and it is more frequent now than before.What can be the cause?
  • I am going to have lap band surgery in mid november and I would like to know how to get nicotine out of my urine & blood systems in less than 14 days
  • My brother had a stent put in and he doesn't have symptoms anymore. He works at a desk job. How long should he expect to be home before he can return to work?
  • When would you use a sigmoidoscopy over a colonoscopy?
  • After I get my gall bladder removed, is there anything i need to change about what I eat?
  • My doctor says I have keloids. I cut myself on the chin a few days ago. Is there anything I can do to stop the scaring?
  • I want to get breast implants but have read that they can cause diseases such as lupus in women. Is this true?
  • I have breast implants and I am pregnant. Will it hurt my baby? Also, will it be safe to breast feed my baby?
  • I had a CT scan done as a health check and they found that I have gall stones. They don't bother me and I never knew they were there. My sister had gall stones and she had to go to the hospital for emergency surgery. Should I get my gallbladder taken out?
  • I have varicose veins in my legs. What is the best way to get rid of them?
  • I have peripheral vascular disease and my doctor recommended PLETAL. How does that pill work and help me?
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