Question: I am about to travel and just wandering if I should. How dangerous is the Omicron variant? Should I be concerned? Answer: Hello. Based on the info coming out of South Africa (where it was first identified) and the …
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 …
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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 – …
What are Americans waiting for? People in Asian countries have adopted the use of masks for years now. During the corona virus covid-19 outbreaks in Asia, everyone was obliged to wear a mask (and in some areas still are obliged …
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I had a sigmoidoscopy performed and was diagnosed with C.difficile. Pain developed in left side after procedure. After treatment 3 week treatment of Vancomycin for C.difficile pain disappeared but then returned two weeks later? What can have caused this? Male …
I have got burning pain in my scrotum – I’m taking ampitritpyline for this – 20mg per night I’ve got candida, seemingly yeast infection in urinary tract. Doctor has prescribed me 10 day course 50 mg per day Diflican – …
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Hello, quick question on health/safety. I recently bought an essential oil scar massager and used it on a newer keloid scar, but I realized only after using it that the massager did not have a safety seal. I contacted the …
I’ve got an anal yeast infection , and bad thrush. I have been prescribed a course of itraconozole for 14 days – I’ve taken one capsule but I am really scared it will make it worse Is it possible it …
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I have this funny looking rash on my leg and also have fever and chills. I am not sure if fever is related to rash or because I caught a cold but wondering if this is just dermatitis or maybe …
I Have Multiple Sclerosis and I think I have Listeria from food that I ate A few weeks ago & My Doctor retired without any warning a week ago. I need to know how dangerous this could be and what …
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Hi, I have had an infection in my finger for About 8 days. I believe that it is paronychia. A few days ago I noticed severe pain in my left underarm, and the following day I began to have flu …
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Had low risk exposure to hiv. Had 4 tests – 4th gen 20, 36 and 95 days. Also rna at 26 days. All neg. Have small post.cerv lymph nodes, many dr’s examined and all smaller than 1 cm so they’re …
I have a growth in throat with fever and difficulty swallowing. I have attached a picture. What can this be? Is this serious? Age 21 Male Medications: None
hey Im pretty certain I have the flu and bronchitis to go with or some type of lung infection I’m taking niocitran my question is do I need to go see a doctors to get a prescription for antibiotics or …
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Can shingles affect the gastro intestinal tract? Since a bout of shingles in Dec. 2017, I have experienced lack of hunger, queasy stomach and sometimes stomach pain when ingesting food. When food has been taken, bowels become erratic and sometimes …
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I was recently diagnosed with the H. Pylori stomach virus. I have been put on an antibiotic regimen. I have felt extremely nauseous during this time. My issue is for the past two nights I have had diarrhea in my …
I was recently diagnosed with the H. Pylori stomach virus? Read more »
Not so much a medical issue as it is a question regarding general health. I have bad OCD and my shirt touched the bathroom stall wall at work today and I wanted to know the likelihood that this could result …
My shirt touched the bathroom stall, could this result in me getting anything? Read more »
Age: 27 Male Medications: Claritin-D No General Information: – Age : 27 – Sex: Male – Height: 5’9″ (175.26 cm) – Weight: 179 lbs (81.19 kg) – Race: Caucasian/Hispanic Mix – Duration of complaint: several months for tonsils; since yesterday …
I have been battling a sinus / strep throat infection for a month. I am on my forth antibiotic. It started as a sinus infection then after the first round of antibiotics i started running fever, went back to doc …
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I’ve been short of breath, I’ve had a tight feeling in my chest, I feel like I can’t get any air so I’m gasping for air, out of breath after I’ve done anything and no energy. It’s been since yesterday. …
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Hi. I’m presently on Isentress, Norvir and Reyataz for HIV and thinking of using sildenafil (A Viagra Alternative) to help with my ED problems. Is it safe to take both HIV meds and Sildenafil at the same time? Age: 59 …
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I’ve been sick for a week and the symptoms are: Pain all over my face (mostly around my temples.. makes talking and chewing difficult. It feels like muscle pain) nasal congestion, fatigue, out of breath a lot, chest infection? When …
Sick for a week, pain, nasal congestion, fatigue, out of breath? Read more »
symptoms: stomache for 2 weeks now after everytime i eat, about a week ago major headaches and migraines (which is rare for me)and they were constant,id take Advil or Tylenol but it would only dull it , about 2 days …
Fever of 100, migraines, can I take care of this at home? Read more »
Hi there i am unsure if any of these could be related but, I am holiday in new zealand and the day before yesterday I got a nasty blister on my foot. Later that evening that swelled up. In the …
I got a nasty blister on my foot and I swelled up? Read more »
Hello…I am a 50 year old female. I was diagnosed with Type A influenza three weeks ago, on December 24, 2017. I continued to have the regular flu symptoms for several weeks and was experiencing quite a bit of coughing …
i have had post nasal drip for two days and treating it with nasal inhaler and nedi pod. last night I woke up at 230 am with chills aches and pains and a fever of 101.5. two hours later i …
Woke up with chills and fever, is it due to flu shot? Read more »
when it comes to mouth cold sores, is it the same virus that causes sores inside the mouth (cheeks gums tongue etc) as the one that causes on the outside of the mouth (lips edge)? Why do some people present …
Is it the same virus that causes sores inside and outside the mouth? Read more »
6-8 weeks ago I had a UTI, the symptoms went away so I didn’t give it any thought. About 3 weeks ago on and off I started having pain on the right side of my back, thought I pulled a …
I had a UTI received antibiotic for severe kidney infection? Read more »
My 12 year girl isn’t feeling well for about two days now , she has a slight fever with some vomiting and diarrhea. Is there something that I should do for her? Age:12 Female Medications: None
I have fever of 99 – 101 and it changes throughout the day, body aches, severe headache over and around the eyes, feel tired and my back shoulders and back hurt. Feels like the flu – had it last year …
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I Have had a fever for 5 Days 104 – 104.5 degrees . I suspect it may be caused by a tooth infection since my gums are swollen and has minor tooth pain .Two weeks ago I also had a …
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Developed an allergic reaction all over the right side of my face after having my upper right side lip pierced. I am red, itchy and it burns. Some small bumps are showing up here and there on that side of …
I have been experiencing flu symptoms for over a week and am concerned about how long this will last. I have missed 7 days of work. First 4 days I spent in bed with chills, congestion, head and body aches, …
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My mother was brought to the ER because of vomiting and difficulty breathing. The doctors found there was water in the lungs. She is in critical condition. What is the best course of action? Age: 79 Female Medications: levadopa/carbidopa, pramipexol …
I have been coughing for about a month. Two weeks ago my tonsils swell up and my throat became extremely painful, for which I received antibiotics. This worked fast and the inflamed tonsils are gone. However, now that I have …
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I was on here Yesterday about a stomach intestinal virus i have had since Monday! I went to my Doctor & she said that it was probably an intestinal virus that had to “run it’s course”. that was wed. I …
Intestinal virus seems to act up again, I was sick again, please advise? Read more »
Hi I was sick to my stomach and throwing up mucus about six times Monday. Tuesday it was better but, still about twice. I went to my Doctor Wed. ans she said that i had a Viral infection and it …
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Earlier this week, I went to the doctor for a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue. The monospot test came back negative. The EBV test came back as positive for VCA-IgG (57.4), positive for VCA-IgM (44.4),negative for EARLY AG …
Mononucleosis Test shows EBNA antibodies, is it mono or some other infection? Read more »
Hi I get ear nose and throat problems once a month I start with ear and throat pain and then I feel like I have trapped liquid and get itchiness and at the same time I get nasal congestion and …
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have ibs dyspepsia heartburn delayed emptying lactose intolerance gluten allergy been for all tests tried all meds otc prescription changed diet always getting worse am a shutin affecting my independence have stomach cramps bloating for 2 mths am taking cholesterol …
I suffer from serious digestive problems, nothing seems to work, need advice? Read more »
Hi I’ve had this pain in my forehead since Tuesday which doesn’t feel like a headache I’ve had a high fever and then I’m very cold again I’ve also had a lose of appetite my tummy sometimes can also be …
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Hello, I have a question about my hep b serology results. I was under the impression I have a chronic infect but the results are confusing to me as they indicate that I am immune and that I have cleared …
While in Vietnam, I contracted some food borne disease. Diarrhea (almost immediately after any attempt at food) chills, night sweats, exhaustion, cramping. This lasted about 4 days until I got to Taipei and got cephalexin. First day, I took four …
Last Tuesday I went to the doctors with uti symptoms. It hurt very bad to pee and there was blood in my urine. They prescribed me the antibiotics but after 4 days I was still in pain. Today I went …
I had a flu shot, I’m not sure if the flu shot made me sicker? Read more »
I have been sick for the last 3 weeks, taking OTC meds. It was getting worse. starting with just being really tired and then into coughing sneezing runny nose. I have asthma and ezcema. One day I was having really …
I have been sick for the last 3 weeks, cold sore like blisters on eyelids? Read more »
Do I really need to get a shot for Yellow Fever? I am travelling to Columbia, South America in early December. In Columbia for about 9 days. I am never at an elevation below 1,411 metres. Part of one day …
Do I really need to get a shot for Yellow Fever? Read more »
Onset yesterday morning of itchy blisters to left earlobe, got bigger, and painful since. Have couple similar today to right earlobe also. Left love painful, red and swollen, mild pain to my left side face also. Feel well in self, …
Developed itchy blisters on left earlobe, got bigger and painful? Read more »
I have an issue with my finger and can’t seem to figure out what it is. I think I may have been attacked by an angry ant but unsure. It’s tender to touch and I have a headache that won’t …
Ok so I am in pretty good health from what I know and I have felt absolutely normal until this last Monday morning I wake up my gums not just in a few places they are swollen all over my …
My gums are swollen all over my mouth, is it the flu or a bug? Read more »
Help me please! I pulled this out of my face. It looked like a pimple. I have other pimples that now look like tiny worms in my face, arms, and legs. I expelled one 2 inches long in my in …
I have pimples that look like tiny worms, tried ivermectin? Read more »
I had small open wound on my foot and I had to go in extremely dirty water (due to rain) and there were lot of animals (mainly cows) around with their feces. I am extremely worried what is the risk …
I was exposed to flood waters from Hurricane Harvey, can I get infected? Read more »
12 days ago I had acute lower abdominal pain throughout the night, the next day i started with all over body ache, fever, loss of appetite and vomiting with extreme tiredness, this lasted for four days. During that time I …
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My mother is 58 yrs old. Recently she had dengue and was admitted to hospital. After being released from hospital she is having breathing problems all the time. We consulted doctor and got to know that all sort of tests …
After being released from hospital my mother is having breathing problems all the time? Read more »
I developed Shingles on 8 days ago. I am on Famciclovir 500mg, 3x day. The swelling around the rash has gone down, and, for the most part the actual rash is drying up. The area in question is on my …
I developed shingles can I still be contagious to others? Read more »
Hi! I developed a fever on friday afternoon and it has gone up and down since, it has been as high as 103.5 and as low as 97.9, I am taking Tylenol or Advil. I get the chills and then …
I developed a fever on friday afternoon and it has gone up and down since? Read more »
Hi Doc, Is it bad to always take antibiotics? This year I have taken 3 courses of Augmentin. Ever since I did my radiotherapy 4 years ago on my nose, I seem to catch bacteria flu quite easily. It will …
When I lie down I feel anxiety, chills come and go every several seconds, light headed, hot and sweaty, flushed face. These symptoms occurred for the first time a couple of mornings ago and then not again until now. FIND …
I am a 23 year old female i am 5’6″ I weigh 173 lbs my medications I am on consist of 30mg ER Cymbalta,Mitalax,Lactulose,Senkonot,and stool softeners. It started out 4 years ago when I had my daughter Via C-Section and …
I had E. coli infection now have blood clots, what’s going on? Read more »
got lancet prick on my finger and it was deep enough for me to bleed.lancet was used on hiv patient and one minute after it was used on him,i got pricked.what are the chances of getting HIV infection if i …
I am a nurse and suffered a lancet cut after lancet used on HIV patient. Read more »
My granddaughter came over for the weekend with this awful sore on her side. Her parents said they took her to the doctor and were told that they didn’t know what it was to put antibiotic cream on it. You …
My granddaughter has an awful sore, doctor doesn’t know what it was? Read more »
I have been diagnosed with, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), doctor prescribed Clindamycin and Co-Amoxiclav. I have been suffering from diarrhea. I believe Clindamycin is causing the diarrhea, can I just cease taking Clindamycin? FIND THE BEST DOCTORS NEAR YOU Cardiologists …
Suffering of high grade fever 39.5°C most of time for 5weeks Suffering of high grade fever >39.5°C most of time for > 5weeks She has no any signs or symptoms of infection or inflammation anywhere in her body , and …
So my son has been sick for about 3 days now, here are his symptoms Fever (High of 100.5) Super sore throat, can barely swallow. Lumps on the back of the throat, pinkish red Swollen tonsils, not swollen all the …
I have pain and pressure in upper left leg I am a 30 yr old nonsmoking female who is a couple of pounds underweight but not malnourished. I don’t take any prescriptions or drugs and only drink about once a …
My 50 year brother did a chest X-ray that came back with the following result: Moderately Enlarged Cardiac Size with CTR =0.57. Unfolded Aortic Arch. Increased Hilar Bronchia Markings. No Obvious Bone Fracture Or Dislocation. No obvious Effusion. Impression: Cardiomypathy …
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Female 58yrs.for the last 3months Ive been experiencing constant burn sensation on my mouth. It affects my tongue,lips. Only stop when I sleep. I have bed prescribed an anti fungal. Anti viral. Liryca. Nothing seams to work. I also tried …
Ive been experiencing constant burn sensation on my mouth. It affects my tongue,lips? Read more »
Hi. I am a 38 female school teacher who has a 6 year old boy in my class with diagnosed Cytomegalovirus (CMV) virus. I wish to get pregnant in the very near future but am afraid to do so while …
I’m 20 and have levels of estradiol and progesterone below the level of detection while levels of FSH, prolactin, thyroid hormones and haematology are normal. I also have severe neurological symptoms like permanent exhaustion, worsening memory, lack of concentration, anxiety …
I am a 54 year old female and a month ago I had sore throat trouble swallowing went to gp was given nose spray for what the dr said was sinus drainage. Then I had ear ache and pain down …
I have extreme inner ear pain, no solution from my doctors, need help? Read more »
Hi, I was prescribed Norfloxacin for an upper respiratory bacterial infection, after 2 days i got a sever sore throat? 1. Was that a proper medication prescription? 2. Is the sore throat an allergic reaction to the antibiotic? I also …
My granddaughter is 2 years old has been diagnosed with Coxsackie disease on Wednesday of last week she ran a fever of 102 for a couple of days. They went to the doctor the doctor told her what it was. …
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A year ago I acquired MRSA in my bloodstream whilst in hospital requiring ticoplanin via a PIC line for 4 weeks. After treatment I tested negative for MRSA. Now I am looking to book a sleeve gastrectomy at a private …
I acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) while in hospital? Read more »
i am 29 years old and female. i always feel tired when wake up in the morning, my eyes feel like a lead. Sometimes feels so tired that i don’t realize the whole day has passed. Big appetite, always hungry. …
I always feel tired when wake up in the morning, my eyes feel like a lead? Read more »
i feel pain at center upper of the abdominal and between two ribs, especially when too much intake any iron, meat, gastric, ..while breathing in morning when getup difficulty in breathing, when gastric/Gas stuck when releases/gas pain disappear for that …
I feel pain at center upper of the abdominal and between two ribs? Read more »
My sister has attack of severe headache with sudden feeling of chills then it ends with shivering like fits and after painful stimulation she regain her breathe and coniousness. In-between she is alert but drowsy with continous feeling of mild …
I have been sick with over 102 degree fever for four days straight now. I have been staying hydrated and rested and eating well. this fever ust wont break. I have tried ibuprofen, tylenol, and naproxen (within recomended time and …
I have been sick with over 102 degree fever for four days straight now? Read more »
21y male.. 5 years ago I had repeated fevers I used many medicine indiscriminately since then I have been suffering from low grade fever, excessive saliva at night, dark and less urine, after 2 years symptoms progressed with Lump in …
My Name is (…), i am Health worker and i am in Somaliland East Africa, My question is ; 4 of my children have got MEASLES three of them are in the first four days and they are 8years, 4years, …
Hello, Female age 40. I woke up on Sunday morning with an awful metallic taste my mouth. It was there when I swallowed food/drink. It has persisted to get worse over the last few days. It is extremely difficult to …
I woke up on Sunday morning with an awful metallic taste in my mouth? Read more »
I have struggled with a UTI, been on antibiotics 3 times (twice the same, one time other one tested with urine culture). UTI is finally gone. Still have a pressured and annoying feeling towards bladder, pelvic region probably called. Ultrasounds …
I have struggled with a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), been on antibiotics 3 times? Read more »
My husband has not been sick or had any virus, but Thursday he was couging in the morning and coughed up phlegm with bright red blood about 6 times a day. 2 times it was just streaked red, but the …
My husband has been coughing up phlegm with bright red blood? Read more »
My husband is 32 and experiencing intense foul smelling night sweats. He wakes up drenched and freezing and the smell is pungent and sour – not like body odor. He is also experiencing sexual performance issues and what he describes …
My husband experiencing intense foul smelling night sweats? Read more »
Hi. I have been diagnosed with tuberculosis disease, but me and my family doubts this diagnosis. I had a tuberculin skin test which appeared to give negative results. After a week of coughing with smelly phlegm and fever, the fever …
I saw a doctor about petechiae, spontaniously appearing on my thighs and calves, the CBC i got was normal. However my legs continue to be covered with diffrent petechiae. Its been over three weeks that this started, and it comes …
Hello doctors, Recently i had an acute EBV antibody test done. all 4 panels came back negative, even though i am very symptomatic. With these results can i rule out the very rare fatal disease SCAEBV (Severe Chronic Active Epstein-Barr …
I had an acute EBV antibody test done can i rule out the very rare fatal disease SCAEBV? Read more »
Good afternoon. I managed to get Epididymitis after a fall whilst showering. 2 days ago. I did a short work shift afterwards in absolute agony. My question is how long would it be wise to remain at home resting until …
I managed to get Epididymitis after a fall whilst showering? Read more »
Yesterday I was in contact with a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) patient. He put his hand on my head to pray for me about three minutes or so. He did not touch me anywhere else and I had my gown …
I was in contact with a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) patient? Read more »
Hi i have sjogrens syndrome amd woke up today with a rash on both feet Kind of purplish in colour not raised or itchy Just wondered if it is just another symptom of sjogrens I had I about a week …
Hi i have sjogrens syndrome and woke up today with a rash on both feet? Read more »
Hi, i was wondering if someone could help me with a skin rash/bump/bite. I have several very itchy, red, bumps spread randomly on my arms, legs, and stomach. I have yet to find anything that works for it. None of …
I have several very itchy, red, bumps spread randomly on my arms, legs, and stomach? Read more »
Hi, my name is (…). I’m 30 years old. Last 3 winters I have low grade fever, that persists for 3 to even 6 months. I have diagnosed Hashimoto’s and on eutirox medicine, with ups and downs of hormones. I’m …
Hi am suffering from staph aureus and have used so many antibiotics but to no avail pls how do I get cured from this deadly infection before it causes more damage
I’ve been sick for over a year now. I’m 29 female. Symptoms include: low vitamin d, underactive thyroid( normal now took levothyroxine),occasional heart palpitations, pale skin, swollen hands legs abdomen, dizzy spells, orthostatic hypotension patterns with symptoms, lung mucus production …
I’ve been sick for over a year now not being able to do basic human things? Read more »
I’m a 19 year old female i have been having health problems for a few years and been to many doctor non of which helped me i have problem breathing and its progressing now i have chest pain most of …
Hi i need help my new born 1 month old nephew is suffering from feet gangrene. Here some doctors asked us that they need to cut off the fingers of his feet please please help me is there any way …
I AM 35 YEARS OLD WOMAN. I SUFFER FROM Familial Mediterranean Fever(FMF) ( I TAKE ONE COLCHICINE PER DAY). CAN I DO A RHINOPLASTY? OR IT IS NOT SAFE FOR MY CONDITION? THANKS.
I am a 29 yeara old male, I think I had a microbe in my lungs that caused me strong fever and fast heart beats, I consulted a doctor he gave me (derinox,maxilase,doliprane and tamiflu) i have been suffering for …
I had a microbe in my lungs that caused me strong fever and fast heart beats? Read more »
Iam a thalassemia carrier and my boyfriend is also a thalassemia carrier.so because of having a 25% chance of a thalassemia major baby we are planning to breakup.but my opinion is after getting pregnant i can do cvs and clarify …
My boyfriend and I are thalassemia carriers need advice regarding getting pregnant? Read more »
I am 18 years old, female, 5’1, 106lbs. I was diagnosed with PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections) in 2012. I keep getting strep, I had it at the end of November and I was diagnosed with …
Age 21 Not sure how long I have had a bacterial infection Had std test : negative Hiv test: negative White cottage discharge in the past Yellow and white discharge in the recent past month Had vagina pain Currently no …
I have had a bacterial infection, need doctor advice? Read more »
Hi I am a 51 year old female. I have had this web like discharge coming from my eyes for over a year now. It’s has spread throughout my whole body. Now it comes out my ears, nose, and my …
I have discharge from my eyes spreading throughout my body? Read more »