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I am 49 year old male, height 5′ 5″ inches tall, and weighing 165 lbs. I have no particular symptoms nor am I feeling bad in any way. I rarely drink and try to eat well. I take no medications. …
I am 49 year old male, height 5′ 5″ inches tall, and weighing 165 lbs. I have no particular symptoms nor am I feeling bad in any way. I rarely drink and try to eat well. I take no medications. …
I am searching for the medical term or explanation to a condition that I got ever since the following happened: I was renting for a couple of years a flat (in a relatively new development/house) from a landlord, who refused …
Cold room temperatures give me headaches and migraines? Read more »
Question: I want to take the best possible Covid 19 vaccine. Between the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson vaccines. Which one is the best? I am a 54 year old woman with no health problems. Answer: Hi. There has been …
I want to take the best possible Covid 19 vaccine. Which one is the best? Read more »
Question: I HAVE BEEN RUNNING FOR PAST 60 YEARS, I’M 75 NOW. MOSTLY LONG DISTANCE HAVE COMPLETED 56 MARATHONS, MANY HALF AND 5K RUNS. LATELY, AFTER RUNNING THREE MILES HAVE LOWER SPINAL PAIN, BODY WANTS TO KEEP MOVING TO THE …
Question: Hello, I suffered a stroke 30 years ago both my adrenal glands were removed and I now rely on 20 mg Hydrocortisone and 0.1 mg fludrocortisone a day Can I add DHEA and Pregnenolone 25/100 mg to improve my …
Can I add DHEA and Pregnenolone to improve my hormone levels? Read more »
Question: I went to hospital 2 weeks ago and now have received the results of my immunity test. I don’t understand what these mean. Is there a problem that I should know about? I was prepared for the test – …
Question: I am 21-year-old female. I am pretty healthy and have an average weight. I had a sore throat for two days and it is extremely hard to swallow due to swelling to the point I can barely eat solid …
I went to ER, strep test was negative but doctor said it must be strep? Read more »
Question: I hit my head on a wall. I am feeling pressing sensations in my left temple. Just recently I feel much smaller sensations in my right temple. Not painful just pressing. What is going on? Answer: A blow such …
Question: Hi I have become paranoid that my boyfriend is going to develop MND at some point In his life and it’s not that rare and I think because he has crohn’s disease that it will make him more pre …
Will a person suffering from Crohn’s disease be more pre disposed to get MND? Read more »
My CT scan results indicate splenic hamartoma, left renal angiomyolipoma. I had a scan done because I suffer from stomach pain. Is this dangerous? What do I need to do now? Female Age: 49 Medications: NSAIDS occasionally
I have a sore throat and suffer from asthma. I have had this sore throat for about 3 days. A little feverish and have a cough. Do I need antibiotics? Male Age: 27 Medications:
I suffer from extreme blood pressure problems. I now have 198 over 72 but cannot get it down. I went to an ER and there they gave me a Nitroglycerin patch which helped reduce it to 180. Doctor prescribed Coversyl …
I suffer from extreme blood pressure problems, how can I get my BP down? Read more »
I have received a blow to the stomach and it is somewhat painful even after 2 days. I have had a scan done – and I uploaded it. Can you please provide a second opinion on the scan. Is there …
I have received a blow to the stomach. it is painful. What is the problem? Read more »
I suffer from loss of appetite, feeling of fullness, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fatigue, abdominal pain, cramping, frequent urge to have a bowel movement. I went the emergency room, had an ultrasound and they found 3 black spots on my …
I suffer from loss of appetite, feeling of fullness, vomiting ? Read more »
I keep getting colds and sinusitis, this has been going on for many years. Can it be that I have a low immune system? What test should I do to find out? Female Age: 45 Medications: NA
I have developed a numbness on the right side of my face, arm and down to my hand. This has developed progressively over a period on months. What can be the cause of this? Male Age: 55 Medications: None
I am a diabetic and suffer suffer with pain in both feet with a burning sensation and redness? BP 86/166 Female Age: 33 Medications: Galvasmet 50/500
I have pimples and a little rash on the side of my face, I am looking for some relief but I want to have a naturopathic – natural- solution, nothing that involves medication. What should I use? Female Age: 21 …
I have pimples and a little rash on the side of my face? Read more »
Hello Doc. I developed a white, flaky kind of skin on my penis. It seems to only be restricted to the head of my penis and nowhere on my shaft. I know it wasn’t caused by sex because I haven’t …
I developed a white, flaky kind of skin on my penis? Read more »
I have spinal stenosis, bulging discs and was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I take Ibuprofen 800mg 3x a day; Gabapenting 600mg 3x a day, lidocaine patched 2-3 every 12 hours. Nothing seems to help. I don’t see my pain doctor …
I have spinal stenosis, bulging discs and was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Read more »
I have had this mark on my toe for several months now. I haven’t had an injury etc… . Now getting worried as it has not show any signs of healing. Do I need to have it look at please? …
I have had this mark on my toe for several months now? Read more »
I am having tightness, cramps, dull and achy throbbing pain in my legs when I am standing or walking. The more that I am standing, the more the tightness in my legs gets worse. When I am walking, I become …
I am having tightness, cramps, dull and achy throbbing pain in my legs? Read more »
Does this look like a bat bite? Husband and I were outside around 11pm in Indianapolis in a hotel parking lot. Husband was lifting heavy items, like an unboxed microwave, boxes, and an ironing board into another car. Husband was …
Dear Doctors, I am planning to do a Full Health Checkup including detailed Cancer Screening. Reason: I am planning for an hGH treatment with the goal to repair the various healthy tissue, and build up the appearance of the skin. …
small squishy lumps slight swelling side of neck sleeping for days on end missing day out headache back of head ear pain no infection ache in neck shoulder hurts loss of appetite pelvic pain all swabs clear for infections my …
My face is pale almost white compared to my tanned body? Read more »
Six months ago my new GP put me on the anticoagulant Rivaroxaban. From the outset I had blood in my urine. She sent me for urological tests and kidney stones were found which have now been operated on. It took …
Six months ago my new GP put me on the anticoagulant Rivaroxaban? Read more »
Can you explain me this (attached report) report in detail. This is the report of a CT SCAN of part of the brain. It says a wedged shaped hupoattenuation in the left occipital lobe is noted with faint areas of …
Can you explain this report of CT SCAN of part of the brain? Read more »
I have low blood readings of red blood cells 2.2, white blood cells 3.3, hgb of 10.2, hct of 28, and platelets normal but come down from 290 to 226. These readings seem a little not good to me especially …
Can I give my 4 year old daughter Children’s Allegra Allergy fexofenadine 30 mg dissolvable tablet for hives? Most everything I have read online says you can only give the liquid to children under 6 and says do not give …
Can I give my 4 year old daughter Children’s Allegra Allergy fexofenadine? Read more »
Hello, My mouth culture test report is as a follow Report StatusFinalGram Stain MODERATE EPITHELIAL CELLS Gram Stain NO NEUTROPHILS SEEN Gram Stain MIXED RESPIRATORY ORGANISMS Organism 11) NORMAL ORAL FLORA Qyestion for Doctor is What particulary mean ” MODERATE …
What if you left isopropyl alcohol in an enema bag and went on with the coffee enema? Would all your organs die once you anally put it in your body? im doing it for research but cant find anything on …
Effect of Isopropyl alcohol in gastrointestinal tract? Read more »
I’ve been taking xanax for 5 years and it’s been 2mg and then 1mg my last script I picked up when I took the tablet nothing happened it just didn’t work as if I had taken air. I’ve read this …
I had Hashimoto a year ago and thyroid function has returned to normal without medication. My doctor suggested a neck xray for an unrelated condition but I am worried about the radiation directly on the thyroid. Should I avoid the …
I would like to know what does a thyroid blood test panel of someone who has hypothyroidism look like.I was having problems reading my test.My doctor states she will give me call for future instructions,but that could be any day …
What does a thyroid blood test panel of someone who has hypothyroidism look like? Read more »
I currently have a sharp pain on the top right of my foot. I am currently trying to lose weight and have been working out. It hurts when I stand or rotate my ankle. I am unsure what is going …
I currently have a sharp pain on the top right of my foot? Read more »
I have a sore by my testicle area don’t know if you can see it in the picture but what is it? Age: 27 Male Medications: None (unpublished photo)
I have been having mild pain durring intercourse, but only on one side of my vagina, I went to investigate one day and there is a white lump just above/ beside my urethra. It does not hurt durring the day …
There is a white lump just above/ beside my urethra? Read more »
Hi! I am 30yr old.Last year my GP told me that I have very low blood pressure and anemia. She prescribed me iron supplements which after a long pause I started again last week. 3 weeks ago me and my …
My GP told me that I have very low blood pressure and anemia? Read more »
Need dental work done. I’m diabetic and I’m 80 yrs old. I want to be put to sleep to have work done. Is this safe to do? Have a really bad tooth that has been hurting. It is really not …
Having different sort of headache. It feels like a lot of pressure inside my head almost like something might burst, throbbing sort of pain. It is made worse with bending over, coughing, blowing nose. Also do get occasuonal dizzy spells …
Pressure inside my head almost like something might burst? Read more »
I’m almost 62 I was in my garage working on a car a tool fell on floor I got down pick it up i started back up almost standing straight up and lost my balance fell on hy knee maybe …
Hi, I would like your opinion as to whether I might have caused myself an injury to my neck. I have a tick due to which I have, long term and deliberately, been turning my head mainly on its vertical …
I might have caused myself an injury to my neck? Read more »
A nurse practitioner decided to change my antidepressants (prozac 20mg) that id been on for 14 years. Gave me Sertraline 50mg and told me to take it the next morning. All was going fine until week 5 when i woke …
A nurse practitioner decided to change my antidepressants? Read more »
My husband occasionally wakes up with his face a little puffy. It doesn’t stay puffy long. No redness or no other symptoms He has no other medical issues. I’m worried. Could it be a brain tumor? He doesn’t want to …
My husband occasionally wakes up with his face a little puffy? Read more »
I am a 60 year old woman who has had a great amount of weight loss in the last 7 – 8 weeks I asked my doctor to run blood tests for cancer because t runs in my family it …
I am extremely weak and I am losing pounds almost by the day? Read more »
Hi, I’m concerned about ED. I’m 51. I am fit but have hypertension that is controlled using 5 mg of bystolic daily. BP generally runs 120/77 but can be higher depending upon stress levels. My most recent physical showed healthy …
I have an overactive bladder and beed to urinate throughout the day and sometimes at night. i am being recommended to try Botox. Can Botox be used to treat an Overactive bladder (OAB)? Age: 45 Female Medications: NA
i have some edema in my legs. BMI 25.0. BP between 110-120/60-75. HR in the 80ies. Cholesterol 145, triglycerides 40, HDL 57, LDL 75, HbA1C 5.4. All bloodwork WNL except for ApoB of 58 and Lp-PLA2 of 212.27 Can exercise …
Literary research. Scenario: Husband and wife in terrible car crash. One goes on life support and is declared dead as soon as possible. Right now I’m working on 3 days. The other dies of traumatic aortic rupture, and I want …
Husband and wife in terrible car crash – worst case scenario? Read more »
Hi. I went for a blood test and results came in, haven’t seen my primary care doc yet, but all seems ok except for my ANA result it came in at .27. Does that mean there is a problem? I …
My blood test results indicate Positive ANA, what does that result mean exactly? Read more »
I have red spots on only my right lower gum line as seen in the attached photo no pain no bleeding..also at the same side of my tongue some white patches but when I brush my tongue it disappears also …
I have red spots on only my right lower gum line? Read more »
How effective is Tarceva for cancer? My doctor prescribed tarceva after a few months of 1st line chemo and second line chemo which now is no longer working. But says tarceva might not do much. Is that right? Age: 71 …
I’ve been experiencing a constant pain in/above my first set of top molars. Sometimes it seems to affect the lower set as well. I initially assumed it was a dental problem but I’ve been to two dentists and they both …
I’ve been experiencing a constant pain in/above my first set of top molars? Read more »
Hi, I have had redness on the my right side of face. It started around the temple maybe 7-8 years ago and has slowly spread. Trying to figure out if it’s seborrheic dermatitis. It’s not flaky, itchy, burning. No symptoms …
I have had redness on the my right side of face? Read more »
Can you suggest a homemade recipe for electrolyte replacement for bowel prep? At home we have sodium chloride, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, calcium citrate/malate, honey, sugar, dicalcium malate. The bowel prep is split dose magnesium citrate and bisacodyl. I’m 74, …
Can you suggest a homemade recipe for electrolyte replacement for bowel prep? Read more »
I’ve been dealing with issues in my left foot for the past 3 weeks, with varying symptoms. When I wake up I usually feel a stabbing pain between the ball and arch of my foot when pressure is applied (probably …
Can scar tissue from a tummy tuck (10 years ago) affect the results of a trans vaginal ultrasound??? Will it miss a fetus of about 13-20 weeks old??? I read that the scar tissue can interfere with the sonic waves. …
I am a white 52 yo heterosexual male. Sunday evening (4 nights ago), I was heavily intoxicated and for whatever reason i decided to try and stick a relatively thick dildo in my backside. There was a condom on it …
I had developed pain and a hard swelling under the skin directly behind the anus? Read more »
Hello – my mother (86yo) had 3 of her parathyroids removed a few years ago and is having problems stabilizing. She is extremely tired and visibly shaky. She is currently taking 5mg of Calcitrate in the a.m and 5 mg …
What would happen if a female with a normal thyroid level took 200mcg Synthroid for weight loss? Would it make them go hyperthyroid if your thyroid is in the normal range? ALSO if you took it for a prolong period …
hemoglobin 9.7 is low tsh 0.424 is low I ad problem with my iron level before, how much do I need to take What does a low TSH mean B12 was 2000, but I was taking to much and has …
My problem is no energy, shopping for groceries takes all my energy? Read more »
Is it normal to have a death wish and to be consumed with the idea of death? I seem to look for risky behavior all the time and pay for it in bad health? like example, if i shouldn’t take …
Is it normal to have a death wish and to be consumed with the idea of death? Read more »
Can Vitamin B12/D3 deficiency or Homocystein imbalance fatigue (abnormal high) cause lack of interest and poor concentration? I am experiencing these symptoms recently and not sure whether it is the case had lab tests done and results show deficiency. Age: …
I have a constant pain in my right groin area which radiates to my inner thigh to my knee as a shooting pain. The groin is sensitive when I touch. This pain exists since 3 years. Over the years the …
I have a constant pain in my right groin area which radiates to my inner thigh? Read more »
low grade fever and high bp since January, swollen lymph nodes since march, biopsy negative. ct of head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis negative. bone pain, skin discoloration in areas of pain. stinging skin comes and goes, had left cheek numbness …
Low grade fever and high bp since January, swollen lymph nodes since march? Read more »
My husband woke up with a two puncture wound, 2mm big, that looks like fang marks. We were sleeping in the basement from 8am to 2pm. I do not have any marks on me. His wound does not hurt, is …
My husband woke up with a two puncture wound, 2mm big, that looks like fang marks? Read more »
Hi I used Epsom salt in a foot bath a week ago to treat my ingrown toenail. Afterwards I got muscle cramps and numbness in my legs and feet and they have not gone away Do you think that this …
I used Epsom salt in a foot bath a week ago to treat my ingrown toenail? Read more »
On the night of 9th May, I was busy doing work. I felt like vomiting, but I thought that it was because of the fatigue. I ordered a pasta from outside. I ate a little bit and after 20 minutes, …
I felt like vomiting, but I thought that it was because of the fatigue? Read more »
I am a 60-year-old woman suffering from a condition that can be described as shortness of breath associated with high blood pressure (it goes as high as 180+/120 systolic/diastolic). This problem has started about three months ago and it continues …
Suffering from shortness of breath associated with high blood pressure? Read more »
I have had an increasing level of pain. Localized on the back left side of my head. From the base of my neck rising to the base of the skull. From there it would spike to my eardrum or the …
I have had an increasing level of pain. Localized on the back left side of my head? Read more »
My toe has tuned black, what is wrong? I noticed 2 days ago that my toe became swollen and changed color to darker brown black. Now it is black. What should I do? Age: 35 Male Medications: NA
Hi, my wife is pregnant in her 6th-7th week. Today in the morning, she started feeling pain in her upper arm (left). Now shes claiming that the pain is still there and her upper arm is kind of swollen. Is …
going to bed at 10:00pm …waking up at 1:00am with chills that last about an hour …try to go back to sleep but my mind races over and over about some random event. When I get up the next morning …
Waking up at 1:00am with chills that last about an hour? Read more »
I have been using the Gynera oral contraceptive pills for more than 2,5 years now. Just this past weekend I started again with a new pack but someone I have some rather heavy bleeding and some abnormal blood clotting. What …
What could be the cause of the heavy bleeding and clotting? Read more »
I am leaking semen constantly all day and night and can’t stop, it is a milky colour and water consistency. I noticed it happening two days ago. it is a bit sore on the left side in the pelvis area …
I am leaking semen constantly all day and night and can’t stop? Read more »
For the past 2 weeks I’ve had painful burning sensation from my ass cheeks near the anus. I’ve tried to put some different hydrocortisone creams on it but it doesn’t help. It mainly bothers me while sitting. Walking around does …
For the past 2 weeks I’ve had painful burning sensation? Read more »
I have been diagnosed with Sjogrens, Raynauds and radiculopathy. I’ve had epidural and facet injections in my L4, L5 and S1. I recently had a ultrasound that showed I had two superficial veins that needed to be closed. One near …
I have been diagnosed with Sjogrens, Raynauds and radiculopathy? Read more »
So my anus was itchy I’m 23 years old male and I got some mary gold creme and hemorrhoid creme these didn’t work, so I went to the dermatologists, he checked my anus but he couldn’t see anything as he …
I have this irritated sudden itch that lasts a second? Read more »
Hello goodevening doc .I had a serious concerned about my genital So last year I noticed I had this small dark warts/bumps till today its never getting bigger and its always look the same sized but I think and im …
Last week my whole body ached, fatigued, mild abdominal pain, 6-8 bowel movements a day and no appetite. The week prior to that I was on amoxicillin 875 2x day for an infection. Yesterday my lab results showed calcium levels …
I am a male, aged 61 yrs old. My height is 1.61 m and weight is 64 kg. A big size man (tall and fat) accidentally pushed me while I am standing. I didn’t fall. Will my bone be affected …
I had a miscarriage on Jan. 2 2018. I found out I was pregnant again! On March 1st. Had my first normal period after miscarriage late night Feb. 2, Was wondering if u could help me with the possible conception …
I have some butt related questions. First, Is it just me or does my anus protrude? Could it be rectal prolapse? Second, Is that a skin tag around it? If so, I think I’ll make an appt to remove it. …
Is it save to have sex with a pulmonary embolism or should I just stay away from sex all together. I have asked my doctor but can’t seen to get a straight answer from him would you be able to …
Is it save to have sex with a pulmonary embolism? Read more »
The left side of my body is noticeably larger than the right. Most notably my breast, ribcage, hip and buttocks. This is very new for me. I am a drug addict, a recluse, I suffer from edema, and I sleep …
The left side of my body is noticeably larger than the right? Read more »
I fell when running up the stairs six days ago. I caught myself on the edge of a table with the inside of my upper right arm. It bruised massively with a large bump. Bruising is healing nicely more yellow …
I recently started working for a wood flooring company about 3 month now. I was asked to help a guy that was dumping a bucket of lacquer thinner. I did not have my respirator and head to breathe the thick …
I need to know if lacquer thinner (Glitsa) destroys brain cells? Read more »
I am 45 female . I have sinus. Infections a lot and allergies. Had two sinus surgeries. Feel infection coming on now. I also have acid reflux. I take klonipin Effexor Prilosec Zyrtec and on antibiotics often. I do smoke …
I have sinus. Infections a lot and allergies. Had two sinus surgeries? Read more »
hi I took one percocet on Saturday may 19th and two 5/3.25 hydrocodone on sunday and that’s it. I have a drug test on Wednesday morning. I have been drinking water and cranberry juice since last night. we it still …
Will percocet and hydrocodone show up on a 5 panel test? Read more »
I have a line that has formed on my forehead due to wearing a tight wave cap too long and it won’t go away. It has now formed tiny zits or bumps on it. I don’t know how to get …
I have a line that has formed on my forehead due to wearing a tight wave cap? Read more »
He is a 73 years old man who has been diagnosed with Diabetes type 2 10 years ago. He also suffers from hyper tension, gout, neuropathy, slight renal failure and had a heart attack 8 years ago and underwent a …
I am a 26 year old old woman. have had headaches for the past 2 days that seem to shift frequently in positions.Now I feel sharp pain above my eyebrows at some points.Right now it is the left eye along …
Every time I pass a stool I have a sharp knife – like pain on the right side of my anus and then for a few hours after it is a gnawing almost unbearable pain. I get this exact condition …
Every time I pass a stool I have a sharp knife – like pain on the right side of my anus? Read more »
My wife is an amputee and has had phantom pain for four days now. She is a very strong woman but she is in tears with the pain. She is taking Gabopenten but that does not help. She has been …
My wife is an amputee and has had phantom pain for four days now? Read more »
My girlfriend is prescribed a small dose of clonazepam for mild anxiety. 25 mg. She has to take a DOT drug screen. She doesn’t want to show her prescription because they want to do a mental health exam to pass …
Will clonazepam show a positive drug screen on the DOT drug screen? Read more »
Hello, over the past for days i have noticed a small lump on the left side of my testicle. Its not on the testicle but just to the side. Sometimes it is hard to find when lieing down but can …
I have noticed a small lump on the left side of my testicle? Read more »
I’m 26 and have a growth on the glans of my penis. They have been present for roughly 5-6 months now, they started small and became but haven’t grown in a few months now. Is this HPV? I’ve only had …
For the past 2 days I have hands frozen, spine in terrible pain along with pain in shoulder. I have rheumatoid arthritis and it seems my symptoms keep getting worse in the past few weeks. I am on meds but …
I have frozen hands, spine pain and shoulder pain? Read more »
Hi, I am a 23 year old individual that experiences anxiety. I want to start meditation and had a concern regarding this. From the ages of 10-14 I actually had epilepsy, but then took medication and it went into remission …
I experience anxiety, I want to start meditation? Read more »
My husband is paraplegic and has developed a pressure sore on the left buttock that goes to the bone. I need to find aa doctor in the Houston or Tyler, TX area that is willing to clean up the bone …