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Suggest treatment for severe pain in neck, chest and lower back	4	1	3 days ago
Hello. I am a 28 year old female who was just released from the hospital on 5/2/15 after being diagnosed with multiple Pulmonary Emboli in my right lung. The doctors said these were caused due to my start of cigarette smoking in 8/14 & switching to a different, higher estrogen, birth control, the...

What can I do about not ovulating while trying to conceive at 32?	2	1	3 days ago
Hello Doc please I need your help.. I was diagnosed of endometrial adhesion last year and I have been on medication ever since. Last week I went for an ultrasound on the 20th day of my cycle and the result came out that my endometrium is normal measuring 8mm. Does it mean that the adhesions are...

What causes swelling of lymph nodes on neck while suffering from sinus and ear infection?	6	1	3 days ago
Hi, I had sinus infection and couple of short cold within the past two months, the most recent was 3 weeks ago with sinus and ear infection, my doc prescribed antibiotics for me. now after three or more weeks I feel one of my lymph nodes on my muscle of the neck just at the bottom of the right...

Suggest treatment for cone dystrophy and nystagmus	3	1	Mon, 2 Jun 2025
Hi there, I m 26 years and I was born with macular cone dystrophy (wet, I think) and nystagmus... I am still 100% independent and I can drive with a bioptic lense. However, I am wondering about the progression of stem cell research for these conditions, as well as some reputable...

Is there any relation between H.pylori infection and liver disease?	5	1	Tue, 6 May 2025
I am on 40 mgs of omneprozole twice a day. I have been for at least 4+ years, since i was diagnosed and treated for H-Pylori. At my recent bloodwork, the only flag was my ALT at 106. My PCP had me come in for more bloodwork on Friday to check my liver. I do not have those results, yet. I have low...

What could sudden slurred speech with fluid retention in body indicate?	5	1	Thu, 1 May 2025
In February, my friend s speech was slurred. She could no longer go to work. She had a hard time walking. She had been in bed for 2 months. Doctors can t isolate the problem. She s now in the hospital for 2 weeks on a ventilator. Air has seeped into the upper cavity of her body and she is...

What causes soreness and bloating of stomach after having intercourse?	4	1	Thu, 1 May 2025
Hi. I had sex with my husband the other night and the next day I was terribly sore across the lower abdomen. This has gotten worse, 2 days later my entire abdomen is tender to the touch and very bloated. I am having normal bowel movements because I drink cal mag daily. I also have a second degree...

Do tingling head, dry mouth, numb gums and confusion suggest side effects of Prednisone?	6	1	Thu, 1 May 2025
I have been seen for lower back pain, sciatica. The doctor gave me prednisone and have been taking it as directed. Tomorrow starts my taper off. I have noticed 9 side effects out of the list posted. Is this normal or could be considered allergic reaction. Today my head was tingling, dry mouth,...

What are the chances of survival of a person with stuck bullet in artery?	3	1	Thu, 1 May 2025
I had thought that my husband was shot with a hand gun and the bullet ended up in his aorta. What happened is that he was shot through his mouth and the bullet lodged in a carotid artery - not sure which one. I know it took him over 20 minutes to bleed out because he died on route to the hospital...

Could delayed periods along with sore breasts be the symptoms of pregnancy?	4	1	Sun, 27 Apr 2025
I and a 32 year old mother of 5 children. My first and second pregnancy, (both girls), were both very healthy, no bleeding, no complications, full term 39 weeks, both vaginal. My 3rd pregnancy, (boy), bleeding began at 14 weeks gestation, and continued on and off, for the remaining of my...

What causes swelling in leg and diabetes after brain stroke?	5	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I had a brainstem stroke in May 2009. I have been making very good progress. I walk, talk and eat. My question involves my right side leg, feet and ankle. Why is my right foot swelling so much now? I also have diabetes that developed after the stroke.

What causes delayed periods in women with tubal ligation?	5	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I had my tubes tied 4 yrs ago I m 27 with two kids I have had some abnormal bleeding went for an ultrasound and found out I possibly have polyps my real question is I jav completely missed my period that never happens my period is very regular what could this mean

What causes nose bleeding after taking Methimazole and Propranolol?	6	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I have a hyperactive thyroid that was diagnosed in 2010. I was put on methimazole and propranolol. Last Wednesday I was hospitalized for observation. one of the things that I am concerned about is the thyroid stimulating hormones was 0. Just a moment ago I experienced a nose bleed. Is this normal?

What causes tingling in arm when suffering from atrial tachycardia?	4	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hello , I be been diagnosed with atrial tachycardia in 2010. I m in 50 yrs old and feeling the start of menopause symptoms. I woke up this morning with numbness and tingling in my right arm from hand to upper arm. Followed by inner coldness sweeping through from the soles of my feet up to the...

What causes persistent fever along with lump in neck?	4	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi.. I want to ask something about my father..he is getting fever every day and we noticed a small lump near neck..doctors did a culture test and told that there is pus in the lump and due to antibiotics lump size got decreased..and also bcos of regular fever his platlet count Iis fluxuating..rbc...

What causes sudden appearance of bruise on arm?	5	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi. I looked down at my hand today and noticed what looked like a quarter size bruise. It wasn t there earlier in the day, and I had not done anything to injure the area. I was confused as to where this had come from, but even more perplexed when only a few hours later the bruise was completely...

What causes inflammation in groin post infusion of Zithromax and Rocephin?	4	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I had 3 injections on 3/9/15 in the E.R. they were Zithromax, rocephin and solumedrol. One the the injections I about flew off the bed from I had really really bad burning after being injected it was especially bad in the groin area and it lasted for about 30 seconds or so. I felt like I was...

Suggest treatment for depression and anxiety	4	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi I have been diagnosed with Agitated depression and anxiety. I spent 6 weeks is a psychiatric hospital. I have been home 10wks and it is still a daily struggle. I do manage to go to work and get through the day but it is hard. I am most agitated in the mornings and good in the evening. I take...

What causes nausea and vomiting when suffering from lupus?	6	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi, I have lupus/mixed connective tissue disease/Crest/ dysmotility. I have been having bad nausea and vomiting since January. I await gastric emptying study results. Over weekend when I bent over at waist, vomit came up to my mouth. Tonight I had water/mucus come out instead of bowel. It was...

What causes severe pain in shin along with tingling sensation in foot?	5	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I just got kneed in the mid shin and extreme pain followed. It hurt to walk on it and the pain has just gotten worse. I have soreness all over my shin and a pain feeling like 2 halves of my shins are being pushed together. My foot is tingling and it hurts to walk. What should I do?

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