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29,138 | Vascular complications 3 weeks after MDMA induced hemoraghe/please help i think its life threathenening | Im 23M,180 cm 60 kg,i was taking augumentin(antibiotic) for the cough,i took aspirin for the head pressure, i was on IV with B vitamins, heart enzyms (CK MB),i took SinoSun for the drainage of my sinuses after the homraghe ended in sinus infection.
I had a hemoraghe after MDMA a couple weeks back,i spit blood(it was c... | "minor cerebral edema" ? | 3 | Physician, Emergency Medicine | Moderator | null |
18,537 | I (M34) stepped on a staple. | I, male 34, was upstairs in our attic about half an hour ago, fixing the boiler. Whilst doing so i stepped on a staple. I quickly pulled it out and it appeared to have barely scraped the skin, there was no puncture hole and no blood. When i went downstairs my sister informed me that she saw a mouse skeleton upstairs. I... | The only reason to go to the ER would be to get a tetanus booster if you're overdue (generally, you should get a booster every 10yrs). If you are due for a booster, you can call public health (in some places PH will give urgent boosters, in other places you have to go to an ER). You certainly don't need an ER to treat ... | 2 | Registered Nurse | null |
46,674 | [28F] Vision loss in one eye near menstruation | Hi! I'm 28yo, female, Asian, 1.63m and 70 kg (154 lbs). I don't take any medications and does not have any known illness. I just stopped smoking and drinking a month ago. English is not my first language, I'm sorry if it's not grammatically correct.
So, there have already been three consecutive episodes (3 months) whe... | Amaurosis fugax is a TIA of your retina and needs more work up than this. Where I practice, opthalmologists usually refer patients to a neurologist to do that. Talk to your doctor if that might be a good idea. | 3 | Physician, Neurology | Moderator | null |
5,145 | My doctor says it’s “allergies” but I think it’s something else.. | Hello!
1st time poster so I apologize if this breaks any rules or if I leave anything out.
_Background:_
I am a 24 y/o female. Former smoker (roughly ages 13-22). Currently I use a juul and smoke herb pretty regularly.
_Issue:_
For the past month or two I’ve having an incredibly deep chest cough that always pr... | Dark sputum doesn’t sound like allergies. More like bronchitis. Sometimes it’s indicative of chronic forms of pneumonia, like TB, but that’s pretty rare in the West.
And not to come down on you, but you aren’t a former smoker, you’re a current smoker. Your risk for respiratory illness is still higher considering... | 17 | MD - Peds GI | Top Contributor | null |
36,130 | Parents Won’t Let Me Have Colonoscopy | I (16, male) have several colon cancer symptoms: constipation, tenesmus, feeling of fullness, gas, and I had some blood on the stool over the summer. I know this is a rectal cancer, and likely terminal, yet my parents berate me for asking for a colonoscopy. They think it’s crazy for me to do this, and even dangerous. T... | Most people with lung cancer have a cough, but most people with a cough don't have lung cancer. This does not sound like colorectal cancer. | 5 | Physician - Emergency Medicine | Top Contributor | null |
14,521 | need help understanding CT results | 22f, 160 lbs, 5’3. no meds. i had a CT scan 2 days ago because i am thought to have an incisional hernia from a previous exlap. i got the results and am suppose to receive a phone call next week to discuss them but i just want i have a lot of health anxiety so if anybody could help me understand these results it would ... | Do you have specific question? Interpretation of imaging requires clinical context. I can tell from this CT scan read that you have had multiple medical problems (septic pulmonary emboli, peripancreatic fluid collections, multiple abdominal hernias, etc). I'm not sure anybody on here can give you more information th... | 11 | Physician - Pulmonary and Critical Care | null |
7,487 | Questions regarding Test Results | 27F
5’3
110lbs
white
No meds and I don’t drink or smoke or any drugs
I was wondering if you can explain what these test results mean? My doctor says everything is normal but I still would like an explanation for my peace of mind. It would be greatly appreciated.
Red blood count: Low 4.07 10^6/uL
Mean corpuscular h... | Impossible to know without knowing the reference ranges used by the specific lab that ran the tests, and why they were ordered in the first place. | 2 | Physician | null |
33,916 | In need of some serious help | (18 y/o male) I've been deliberating whether I should post my story online due to my fear of making something private kind of public but I've decided to give it ago in hopes someone can help.
A few days before quarantine began, I decided to sort of experiment a bit with my sexuality instead of just being bi curious,... | I am so sorry this happened to you.
Good job for wearing a condom, as this helped prevent possible exposure.
Out of an abundance of precaution, I still recommend going to a clinic to get tested for HIV. Confirming you're negative will relieve a lot of anxiety.
I would not be scared or worried. Just go in, take the t... | 648 | Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor | null |
25,911 | Is it reasonable for my doctor to suddenly spring a drug test on me so I can get my ADD med? | I'm a 27yr old male, and I've taken stimulants for AD(H)D most of my life. I also regularly smoke marijuana. I went to pickup my latest batch of prescriptions from my doctor (general pract, he started writing the scripts 4-5 years ago after I aged out of my childhood behavioral specialist) and they surprised me with a ... | That's a pretty standard contract. Many docs do urine drug screens on patients for whom they're prescribing controlled substances like this. Be as upset as you want, but it's not going to change anything. | 15 | Physician | Top Contributor | null |
18,180 | Should i be tested for diabetes ? |
Age: 17, almost 18
Sex: M
Height: 189cm
Weight: <65kg, not 100% sure but around that
Race: Caucasian
Duration of complaint: Multiple instances, every few weeks
Any existing relevant medical issues: None, except for allergies, but i guess these arent relevant in this case, if they are however please tell me i w... | You should go to see your doctor anyway, dizziness, fatigue and thirst could be many things and they will want to see you. | 3 | Physician | null |
40,853 | Would a CT Angiogram detect a bicuspid aortic valve? | I had a CT Angiogram done during a visit to the emergency room and I'm curious if it would have shown up, as I have just found out that a large amount of my family members had this condition on my mother's side. | CT angiogram of what? | 3 | Physician, Neurology | Moderator | null |
48,029 | What is this in my c-spine MRI ? | 36M, 6', 190lbs, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, osteo arthritis in spine,
I've been having issues with dizziness and can't really use my arms for anything repetitive or weight bearing for the past six months. It's worse on the right side than the left currently, but I can get both sides independently aggravated depe... | Nice catch, that's definitely abnormal. Looks like there are abnormal soft tissue enlargements, that could hint at pannus in RA (although that looks a little different). Retroodontoid pseudotumor or calcium pyrophosphat dihydrate disease (CPPD). So some degenerative things your rheumatologist might look into. Doesn't l... | 3 | Physician - Neuroradiology | null |
29,549 | Help reading CT results | 32F..: 155…5’2”
I went in initially for abdominal pain (lower left quadrant) and severe diarrhea
but found something that I thought might explain my chronic pelvic pain and lower back pain/swing back (however I’m hoping exercise would fix the chronic pelvic pain/lower back pain/swing back)
My CT scan results are as... | Seems like a generally reassuring report | 4 | Physician | null |
6,493 | Trying out bupropion as a first-line treatment for depression with comorbidity | Age: 22M/5ft6(170)/138lbs(63kg)
Diagnosed with ADD, taking dexamphetamine 3x5mg/day. In the past 2 months I have taken ketamine and weed recreationally (but very sporadic)
I've dealing with depression on and off since I was 12. Although I have not been diagnosed with depression in my teenage years, looking back I cl... | You might have some trouble convincing someone to try this while you are on a stimulant, when used in combination, they increase risk of seizures. | 4 | Physician | null |
32,949 | What are the chances of pregnancy? | Age: 18
Sex: Male
Height: 5'10
Weight: 160 lbs
Race: White
Primary Complaint: Will she get pregnant?
Existing medical issues: None
Current medications: None
Social drinker, non-smoker
Hi there, I'm kinda freaking out so I could use some reassurance. Last weekend I hooked up with a girl and the condom broke. ... | Likelihood of pregnancy is low.
Plan B can also disrupt when her period occurs. If she has a negative pregnancy test still 2 weeks after you had sex, she isn't pregnant from your sexual encounter. | 2 | Physician - OBGYN | null |
15,017 | Whats going on with me? | Forgive me if my Grammar and punctuation aren't perfect and this becomes unreadable.
I'm a 21 year old male 5'9 140lbs Black. From Connecticut. All my life I've heard things like people calling my name & not being there to being alone and hearing sounds, tones music. Now I still do but I started seeing things. At firs... | This is definitely something you should discuss with a professional, probably a psychiatrist. Do the voices you hear ever talk to you? Tell you to do things?
Also: any medications you're on? Any drugs or other substances? | 3 | Physician | Top Contributor | null |
24,360 | I think I have a glass splinter in my heel, but I'm not sure, what should I do? | Got removed for lack of info, so here's everything:
Age 30
Sex Female
Height 170cm
Weight 120kg
Race White
Duration of complaint 2 days
Location Foot (heel)
Any existing relevant medical issues None
Current medications None relevant
I think there's something embedded in my heel. I can't see any objects or wou... | What reason do you have to think it's glass? | 2 | Physician - Pathologist | null |
30,687 | This used to be a tiny mole | **Male, 26. No smoking, rarely drink. No previous health conditions or skin conditions. 6'1 155 lbs.**
Found this on my side/upper part of my back this morning. There used to be a little mole here. It's really puffy, scaly, and irritated (I kinda picked at it before I felt how big it was and stopped) Do I see a der... | Looks like a mole you traumatized. | 2 | Physician - Pathologist | null |
41,192 | Face Asymmetry Caused by Smirking Too Much? | im 23F
So, when I was a little younger, I thought it was cool to smirk like all my favorite badass cartoon characters.
but now that I'm older, my face's right side (the side I used to use to smirk) is more lopsided/upwards and my face is asymmetrical even without smiling at all.
Could this be because of smirking, an... | I mean, I guess it is possible depending on how much and how hard you smirked.
Botox can be used to correct some forms of facial asymmetry, but it honestly depends on the area. If you are willing to pay for Botox, you can schedule an appointment with a specialist. This treatment is considered cosmetic, so insurance wo... | 2 | Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor | null |
30,415 | Warm sensation in left chest/armpit area with COVID | 42m, 5’11” 195lbs, Tested for covid on Wednesday. Just got my positive result tonight.
Been having most of the typical symptoms but I’ve been feeling a weird warm sensation that seems to be getting more frequent on my left chest area almost all the way to my armpit. It’s not exactly painful just feels hot. It was com... | Infections affect the lymphatics, lymphatics can control fevers (local or generalized) and also control blood flow (this can make it feel hot real quick).
Does moving the arm help? Does walking / stretching help? Fortunately..... you are vaccinated and I would expect a very mild 5-7 day illness at max. Typically 2-4d | 5 | Physician | null |
4,645 | Why did my doctor prescribe antibiotics for viral pneumonia? | *X-ray report included below*
I realize that I should have asked my doctor this question, but I didn't think to until after their office closed.
30s female, white, live in USA. Gave birth seven weeks ago and have had a little difficult breathing since then.
I received negative covid saliva tests on December 21s... | A chest x-ray can't always reliably tell the difference between viral and bacterial pneumonia, it's just that certain patterns are more commonly seen with viral pneumonia, and other patterns are more commonly seen with bacterial pneumonia. The diagnosis, and therefore the need for antibiotics, is made considering your ... | 6 | Physician - Emergency Medicine | null |
24,190 | EUSTACHIAN TUBE DYSFUNCTION EVER SINCE FLYING WITH CONGESTION IN DECEMBER? NOTHING IS WORKING. | \[20F\] eustachian tube issues persisting for months.
So, back at the end of December, I had a head cold. Lots of sinus congestion. My left ear was would not pop at all and the right one was doing all of the opening. I had a flight to visit my long-distance boyfriend, took decongestants before the flight, loads of gum... | I'm afraid you really need that ENT referral and a proper workup by the ENT. Until then, I recommend to avoid flying or any other activities where you need to equalise pressure quickly. | 3 | Physician - Anesthesiology | null |
25,626 | Help for shaky teeth? | A friend (33F) was beat up badly 3 days ago (domestic violence), she had a variety of facial injuries but she's particularly worried that her 2 left lower incisors have become loose and shaky, enough to interfere with chewing. They're slightly painful so she's taking pain relief. She's wondering if there anything that ... | She needs to see a dentist, ASAP. Yes, it's expensive, but the alternative is potentially losing her teeth permanently or even introducing infections (and the cost of implants or dentures is hardly cheap either).
Where does she live? Are there any dental schools around your area? Plenty of dental schools offer assessm... | 10 | Physician | null |
41,410 | Can an eye exam rule out any brain tumour? | I'm 15. I'm afraid that I have a brain tumour. I have floaters, headaches in back of head and feel pressure in my head, ear and nose area. I have been to a eye doctor for uveitis and she told everything was alright after a month of eye exams but I still have a lot of floaters. I also have black flashes when it's just l... | An eye exam can detect changes in the eye related to raised pressure in the skull which can be related to a tumour but it can not definitively rule it out.
In saying that, your symptoms sound nothing like a brain tumour. The floaters are related to your recent uveitis.
The headaches may be secondary to the uveitis, bu... | 3 | Physician - General practitioner | null |
19,658 | Decreasing hypertrophy of the heart caused by steroid use? |
No previous surgery. No medical history. Take no prescribed medications. No allergies.
Age: 24. Gender: male.
Height: 6 feet and 3 inches. Body fat percentage 9%. Weight: 230lbs.
History of: nothing. Zero. No allergies. Taking medication: none. No medication taken that was prescribed to me by a doctor.
Smoking... | Stop the steroids.
Control your blood pressure.
Don’t be a dick to people trying to help you, particularly when they are right. | 9 | Physician | Top Contributor | null |
5,757 | Is Black (kinda loose) stool normal? | Hi, 23F
I'm currently using iron tablets, I just drank a lot water to avoid being constipated and today I saw that my stool was black in a semi-liquid form. Is it because of the water I drank, or is it signifying a serious condition? | Unabsorbed iron can turn your stool black, so it's probably your iron intake. | 2 | Medical Student | null |
41,426 | Septic shock recovery | My father is currently in the ICU experiencing septic shock. He is 58 years old and weights approx. 240lbs.
I took him to the hospital on 7/13 and he was found to have Fournier gangrene of the scrotum which had advanced into sepsis. Shortly after admittance, he began to experience septic shock and his BP plummmeted w... | You need to talk to his doctors about his circumstances. There are tons of different measurements for how well someone in the ICU is really doing, so you need someone familiar with his whole picture to talk to you. | 2 | Physician | Top Contributor | null |
33,229 | A bump showed up on my dads chest after he came back from a cruise more info bellow | (Throwaway account)
So basically it started out as a bump according to him and then it bursted after a couple days with lots of pus coming out it hurt at first but then after it dried out the pain went away I’m pretty concerned about it but he is very hesitant to go to a doctor or er
He is about 43
I’m not sure what ... | Your pic is not great and I don’t know how big the wound is but looks like an abscess that he popped. He should be fine. But if it starts getting bigger or he is showing signs of having an infection, he should go see a doctor. | 2 | ICU RN | null |
26,565 | Small lump under lower eyelid | Age: 15
Sex: M
Height: 178cm / about 5"11 i think
Weight: 55~ kg
Race: chinese/korean
Duration: about a week
pic:
Lump hurts very mildly when i press against it, i just noticed the lump | Looks like a [stye]( | 2 | Physician | null |
6,140 | Possible skin cancer | 28F, white, no medications.
Height: 5 foot
Weight: unknown
Smoker
UK, specifically Scotland.
I have some growths on my body, only on the left hand side. The first one I remember having since I was a teenager, probably at least age 15.
I have since developed more, one on the back of my left calf that I noticed w... | They look more like dermatofibromas to me. But if you want to be sure, you should see a dermatologist for a whole body check. | 2 | Physician - Dermatology | null |
6,912 | Mystery red mark on neck | [
It was surprisingly hard to photograph my neck, so sorry for the bad photo. 28F, 5'1", 112lbs. I have rosacea and a history of lichen planus and polymorphous light eruption. None of these three things remind me of this.
I noticed a redness on my neck on Wednesday night, didn't think much of it. Noticed it was stil... | The possibilities are many, ranging from irritant or allergic contact dermatitis, polymorphic light eruption, and 100 other things. | 2 | Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor | null |
37,814 | Onions don’t make me cry (but still irritate my eyes) | Age: 20
Sex: Female
Height:about 5’5
Weight: about 140 lbs
No relevant medical conditions
Zoloft (150 mg), Daytrana (20mg)
Duration: since about 9th grade (or when I was about 15) and Flonase when needed
I never cry when someone cuts onions, but they still make my eyes sting. I remember this first happening in home eco... | Totally normal, and not a reason to see a doctor. | 4 | Physician | Top Contributor | null |
11,521 | Arm pain and rash | Posting this to help my mom maybe get some advice. She's been to the doctor twice now and doesn't feel like the doctors have really tried to give her an answer.
Symptoms:
* Pain in the same arm, basically the entire arm including hand, wrist, and shoulder. Feels like the muscles hurt. Tender to the touch, like it's b... | As the eruption evolves, it may become more clear. If the distribution is consistent, this could be herpes simplex or zoster. Sometimes the nerve pain/itch/burn comes before skin findings. | 3 | Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor | null |
30,704 | Can a person who has a transplanted kidney get a tdap vaccine and flu shot? | My son is going to be born in a few weeks and We where told by out DR that we should not expose him to anyone who has not gotten these vaccines. My Uncle has a transplanted kidney and was wondering if he can have those vaccine's or if he will have to wait till my son is vaccinated.
His info
* Age : 60
* Sex: M
* Hei... | That's a question to confirm with transplant medicine, who your uncle should still have contact with.
From my understanding post-transplant live attenuated viruses are not recommended and inactivated vaccines can be given normally. That means the standard flu shot is fine, but not the FluMist intranasal. Tdap boosters... | 5 | Physician | Moderator | null |
41,249 | I keep throwing up, and have been for the last month, don't know why, and don't know what to do. | 25 male, 50ish kilos in weight, 183 cm in height.
I've been throwing up since mid August, but wasn't as bad up until the week before August 25th, where I was throwing up almost every day. I ended up going to hospital on that day, to sort this out.
In the month since then, I've continued to throw up, although it seems ... | This is not ok. You need to see a gastroenterologist. They can figure out what's wrong with you. Given you age, inflammation or infection are most likely. | 3 | Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor | null |
26,192 | MD point of view needed (warning LONG) re: Pain, treatments, how to talk to my MD | * Age- 51
* Sex-F
* Height- 5'5"
* Weight- 225
* Race-C
* Duration of complaint > 15 years
* Location (Geographic and on body) > all over, but worse in R shoulder/arm/wrist hand, neck, R scapula, L4-L5, R hip and leg
* Any existing relevant medical issues: Dx'd with DDD, DJD, osteoarthritis in spine, hips and knees, ... | I agree with all your medications and complex history you need an M.D. managing your pain, not an N.P.
As to your question of "how to not sound like a drug-seeker" I think you need to just continue being honest about your pain level, and make it clear you are not looking for 100% pain relief (an unrealistic and d... | 4 | Physician | null |
44,699 | (18M) Constipated for a week+, nothing’s helping, extremely nauseous | 172 pounds at the beginning of this week, now down to 165 because of this. 5’8.
Hi. I’m currently experiencing some extreme constipation. Every waking moment hurts.
It started 2 weeks ago when I had extreme diarrhea and used the restroom more than I ever had in my life. For a couple of days my stomach was hurting af... | With the symptoms you are describing, nobody should feel comfortable on reddit advising you to do any specific type of treatment. If you truly haven’t eaten anything significant in that long, and still feel unwell, you should go to the ER, not urgent care. Could this all be severe constipation? Sure. But it could also ... | 6 | Physician | null |
7,361 | Brain lesion and Neurofibromatosis | Hi everyone. I am a 38 year old male with neurofibromatosis type 1. I recently had a MRI of my face to monitor the growth of a plexiform fibroma in my neck. When I received the MRI report it stated that it had picked up on a 3mm enhancing lesion in the left caudate/anterior limb of the internal capsule. The report s... | 'Lesion' is basically used to describe an abnormal finding that is thought to be pathologic. NF1 frequently features brain tumors called 'gliomas'; typically benign, but can cause local issues depending on where they arise. Malignant tumors are less likely. | 3 | Physician - Pathologist | null |
45,054 | Boil around my anus | Male,15,Asian, 178 cm, 71 KG, doesn't smoke, no meds
Today I had some pain around my butt and found out there was something that looked like a boil. Please help, I'm afraid it's cancer.
Thank you! | Most likely a boil (an abscess). Cancer is literally the last thing on the list. If it gets bad, it needs to be drained. If you have recurrent perianal abscesses you need a workup to determine why. Otherwise, they are common and not usually a sign of anything scary. Any abscess should be treated seriously though, ... | 3 | MD - Peds GI | Top Contributor | null |
1,457 | Is this a snake bite? |
Male, 27, 6'2", white, 190 lbs.
Last Saturday I was in a lake in North Carolina. Noticed this mark on my calf/upper ankle after getting out of the water. Slightly painful. Itchy. No other noticeable symptoms. | Doc checking in. First, and perhaps most important, what type of insurance do you have? Are there any reptilian clauses?
Next, yes, there is almost certainly a snake attached to the leg, but imma need a sed rate, CBC, ova and parasites X 3, Lyme titre and PET Scan to be sure. I notice in your chart you smoked clo... | 8 | Physician | null |
5,201 | Lip cut/sore/blister? | Yesterday I noticed a slight scrape cut area on the top of my bottom lip, where like my mouth opens when I talk. Today it looks like three small bumps, white. I have not had any sexual or kissing contact sense the middle of April, I have also tested negative for HSV one and two in early May. Any ideas what these are?
... | Nonspecific appearance and this could be many conditions. | 2 | Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor | null |
38,865 | M 31 Caucasian. Took 50mg zinc supplements for 4-6 months. (I also was probably getting decent zinc in my diet from chicken and eggs). I’ve stopped now after learning Thats way too much zinc per day (I’ve stopped a few months now) but how much damage did I possible do during that time | Male, 31, white, 6’2 height, about 180 lbs, non smoker, no known major health issues. Previously had: hypertension | likely none, its right at vs just over max dose suspect you'll be fine | 2 | Physician | null |
37,800 | Big red bump on lip line female 25 | Female
25
150 lbs
White
I have had a big red bump on my lipline going on three days. I developed a couple of bumps along my lip line over the night on Wednesday going in to Thursday. There were a couple of small bumps and one big red bump that hurt pretty bad on Thursday. The pain has mostly subsided, and the small b... | Please be as detailed as possible in your submissions. The more information we have the more we can help. It is mandatory to include: Age, Sex, Height, Weight, Race, Duration of complaint, Location on body, Any diagnosed medical issues, Current medications and doses, any recreational drugs, smoking status. Include a p... | 2 | Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor | null |
28,973 | Broken finger and kind of wondering what to do with it. | So 6 to 8 weeks ago, I think I broke my right index finger. I was using a sledgehammer to hammer in a stake in the ground and I missed, causing my finger (which was holding the sledgehammer) to be smashed into the wood. I was in a lot of pain but I was still able to move it a bit. A day later and I was able to move the... | Er - you should see a doc about this - there's no need to risk permanent disfigurement by not seeking help early enough.
Given your financial situation - can you post a pic? | 2 | Physician - Psychiatrist | null |
49,754 | Subclinical Hypothyroidism - 5.24 - should levothyroxine be prescribed/taken? | TSH level - 5.24
GP prescribed levothyroxine (0.025mg).
Experienced sinus infection and took antibiotics, after had fatigue. Did bloodwork and iron was very low - so taking FeraMax 150 daily.
Do not have typical symptoms of hypothyroidism - no sentisivity to cold (actually experiencing sensitivity to heat), no weigh... | Unless thyroid hormone levels (usually free T4, sometimes free T3) were checked and low, a slightly elevated TSH is not hypothyroidism and there's no reason to treat it. There's probably no harm in a very low dose of levothyroxine either, but it's not going to fix fatigue that isn't caused by hypothyroidism in the firs... | 2 | Physician | Moderator | null |
32,417 | For the last few days I've experienced extreme vertigo when sitting up/laying down and unusually heavy sleep | Sex: male
Age: 31
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 430lbs
Occupation: long haul truck driver
Preexisting conditions:
Slightly elevated blood pressure, with a prescription for blood pressure medications that I haven't taken in months.
Acid reflux, which I occasionally take OTC omegaprazole for but not lately.
Ear infec... | You say you've got a long history of ear infections, would you say that this feels like it could be related. No doubt you are already aware that inner ear infections can sometimes result in nasty vertigo.
My advice would be to try and get a home visit from your GP if the symptoms persist for more than a couple of day... | 2 | student paramedic | null |
43,854 | I believe I may have had COVID-19 before any of this cake out on the news. | Background; me 27(m) my wife 25 (f) our daughter 6 months old South Texas, I work in the oilfield my wife is a stay home mother my individual contact with people was very limited. Back in February I got extremely sick. Fever, headache, body aches, and a upper respiratory infection I could not break. I had this infectio... | Lots of viral colds are just like that. It's not likely you had COVID-19 in South Texas in February unless you or a coworker had just returned form Asia or had contact with a known positive person at that time. It is also likely that you would have infected several of your coworkers if you had it. There is so little ev... | 11 | Physician | Top Contributor | null |
1,796 | Long term effects of Domperidone? | I (31F) took domperidone for about 7 months after my son was born to increase my milk supply, and have now been off of it for 4 months. I am currently on no other medications. I never had any issues, though I understand a potential side effect is a prolonged QT interval.
My question is, is this side effect only presen... | It is only while actively taking the medication. It is long out of your system. | 2 | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | null |
32,008 | Lightheaded whenever I stand | 18
Female
58kg / 127lb
172cm / 5’8
Caucasian
Australia
Vegan (I think it’s causing the problem that’s why I’m mentioning it)
Time of complaint: last 3 weeks ish
Medications: vit C tablet daily and an iron/B vitamin
Whenever I stand up from sitting or laying down for a long period of time I always feel lightheaded and... | Vitamin H2O. Drink more fluids. However, If it's not improving despite that then you can consider further evaluation (veganism can predispose you to vitamin B12 deficiency, which can worsen orthostasis) | 3 | Physician - Internal Medicine | null |
16,966 | Brain MRI, fatigue, headaches, aches/pains | I have a 12F daughter (100lbs, 5’, white) who suddenly became fatigued with headaches, among other things the first week of Nov 2020 - 2 months now with little relief.
Prior to this, her health history includes hip pain for years (JA ruled out, PT didn’t help), asthma, anxiety, hyper mobility and a little bit of ecze... | Almost everyone has such lesions. They are labeled as unspecific, that means they do not look like a specific disease. Most of the time they are not clinically significant and probably not related to her symptoms | 7 | Physician - Neuroradiology | null |
3,018 | Lumbar Stenosis & Degenerative Disc Disease - Young patient but Doctor recommended no treatment? |
Hi, I'll start with my friend's stats:
31yo Male, Caucasian, 5'10, 190lbs.
Lumbar stenosis diagnosed via CT scan, and then 2 weeks later Degenerative disc disease diagnosed via MRI.
He threw out his back once while weight lifting, it wasn't terrible but he skipped working out for a few days and then avoided back ... | Not a doctor. Years ago in school, I remember research showing that back pain is not strongly correlated to imaging. For example, a study that did imaging of people with and *without* back pain, showed that both groups had “abnormalities” (herniation, slipped disc, etc.) but, obviously the people with no back pain didn... | 3 | OTR/L | null |
42,165 | Quitting Subutex while pregnant | I’m a 30 year old female. I am 5 foot 7 inches and weigh 200lbs. I am tapering off of Subutex and am probably around 12 weeks pregnant. I am planning on being completely off within a month. Is there anything I can do or take to help so that my baby isn’t in danger from withdrawal symptoms?? If your advice is to stay on... | My advice is to stay on Subutex, that is what all the research says when all the risks and benefits are considered. But if that is not an option you are willing to consider for whatever reason, the most important thing you can do is taper very slowly exactly as recommended by your doctor. If you are on a standard 8-16 ... | 2 | Nurse Practitioner | null |
45,239 | Itchy scalp | Hey guys, I have an itchy and scaly scalp cos of which I am having heavy hairfall. I tried folic acid tablets and beclomethasone with gentimicin lotion in 1:1. Didn't help. What else can be done? I don't want to go bald.
I am 27 Male. 6ft 84kg. I am North Indian in race. I have no pre-existing medical conditions. I do... | Scalp looks normal in the image. | 2 | Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor | null |
43,015 | Worried about my prostate | I am a 20 year old male. Over the last few years I have had problems with starting to urinate taking a while, and often cutting out mid urination. However, recently I have also starting urinating more frequently. However, the thing I am most worried about, Although, am not sure if it is related is that I cannot get a f... | There’s a lot of things that could cause this so I would go to the doctor so they can examine you and get a full history. | 2 | Medical Student | null |
19,246 | Hypochondriac with questions. Testicular related/urology | I'm 27 years old and I have been a hypochondriac (illness anxiety disorder) for many years now. I am also a club soccer goalkeeper. In the past two months I have been hit in my right testicle twice, once in march and once last Wednesday. The first time, I felt like it was still sore about two weeks later before it comp... | Hmm, I don't think I have heard of testicular trauma having much impact on fertility. Your testicle is a sensitive area with a lot of pain receptors, so it would make sense for that region to take longer to heal from a bruise. I'm pretty sure you are fine, but if you want a definitive answer for your specific case you ... | 2 | Physician | null |
44,862 | BLOOD! How much is too much post poylp removal? | Sex: Female
Age/weight/height: 29/125/5'1"
Medications: omeprizole 40mg 2x daily, hydroxycholoquin 200mg (for RA), 4000IU vit D3, Lexapro 20mg, zofran as needed
History: I had a colonoscopy today to evaluate N/V/D worsening since September. Weight loss is about 15 lbs since then.
I had a CT that showed inflammation ba... | This is likely a normal amount of blood, but your pain is a bit abnormal. There are potentially two things going on here that would warrant further evaluation-
Firstly pain is unusual following a colonoscopy- when you have a fairly large polyp removed from the cecum, you can actually develop a “post- polypectomy synd... | 3 | Physician - Gastroenterology | null |
16,629 | feeling of sudden movement | i'm 19 years old and recently I've been getting this feeling of sudden movement; like i'm warping forward with the speed of a rocket and it happens for less than a second. it's not really annoying or anything but i just thought it might be something more serious and where I live there are not many reliable doctors
I... | Can you explain your health history a bit more? Do you take medications? When do these episodes start? (Upon standing, while laying down, etc.) | 2 | Medical Student | null |
32,667 | Why did my doctor list “fatigue” as a problem on my medical record? | Healthy 23 year old male. I just went in for a medical exam, and read the records afterwards and it listed “fatigue” under the “problems” tab. I never mentioned to him a have fatigue, and certainly don’t feel like I have any issues with fatigue. Is this something they have the liberty of assessing without asking you an... | May have just been a mistake or a miscommunication. You can always contact the office if you have concerns about it being on your chart. | 5 | Physician - Pathologist | null |
38,376 | Diseases that do not show up on Screenings | Hi, 38M here - Currently relatively healthy, but as I approach 40 years of age, I'm building out a list of recommended medical screenings by age group. As I do so, I was thinking while these common screenings should catch 95%+ of all possible illnesses, there must be some rather uncommon illnesses / diseases / conditio... | Screening is only for a few things. Most medical problems have a symptom that gets investigated or picked up incidentally when investigating for something else. You can waste your life anxious about a disease that won't happen or actually live | 18 | Physician | null |
6,703 | 49 days with 7000 Calories total. Anti-appetite like DAWS. What happened and why? Seeking treatment within next few days. | 28 year old Male, no physic illness I know of. 6'2 and 170 pounds down from 210 a couple months ago.
Med Issues: Severe depression, social anxiety. rejection phobia from abuse, substance abuse (see: depression/anxiety), ADHD-like symptoms starting around puberty, lethargy, Anhedonia, no emotions, etc.
Psych History:... | Read your post twice and I'm still not sure what advice you're seeking? | 3 | FY1 Doctor | null |
35,795 | I can't stop eating the skin on my fingers... | I (24F, 221 Lbs, 5'4, White) have an inescapable need to chew and eat the skin from my fingers until they bleed and hurt so much they cannot be touched.
I've had this since I was 13 and it started with my nails, when my nails got too short I began biting my fingers, lips, and the inside of my cheeks. I kicked the nai... | Consider seeking counseling. This alone or in combination with medications to decrease the compulsion to perform the behavior is the place to start. | 2 | Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor | null |
44,941 | 51/M Should I get the flu vaccine on the same day I get my (second) shingles shot? | The required info. out of the way first:
* 51M, 5' 9", 196lbs., caucasoid
* non-smoker, 1 drink maybe every 3 or 4 months, non-recreational drug user (I don't take drugs)
* fully (covid) vaccinated (2 shots)
* meds: none
* supplements (daily): 2000mgs omega-3 fish oil, 40mgs UC-II collagen, Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc (100... | There is no reason not to get both at the same time. | 2 | Physician | Top Contributor | null |
15,013 | Ringing and occasional pain in right ear |
* Age: 22
* Sex: Male
* Height: 194 cm
* Weight: 75 kg
* Race: Caucasian
* Duration of complaint: A few weeks
* Location (Geographic and on body): right ear
* Any existing relevant medical issues (if any): none (that I know of)
* Current medications: none
Hello guys I have a concern regarding my right ear. A few we... | You may have some wax in the ear that is trapping water behind it. But sudden onset tinnitus is sudden sensorineural hearing loss until proven otherwise. Call around and get in to see an ENT ASAP, as sudden SNHL is a medical emergency and time is of the essence. | 3 | Otolaryngologist (ENT) | null |
2,645 | Change in cum consistency |
Male, 23, 204cm/6'8, 118 kg
Since around one year i noticed that my cum got in a "jelly" consistency, doesn't have a different smell, color, but only a dry form, clumpy, mostly in just one piece..when i masturbate especially very fast it's worse..instead during sex gets more liquid but not like before. I don't have... | Change in consistency is very normal. What youre describing isnt a problem. Prostatic secretion can change consistency. Also diet, hydration status, and general prostatic health can all affect consistency. Also, an interesting thing about it is no matter how thick it is at first, it liquifies after an hour, into a thin... | 2 | Physician | null |
38,487 | What is this spot on my foot? |
It's been on the sole of my foot for nearly 2 years now. No matter what I do to it, it doesn't go away. It stings a little when I put a decent amount of pressure directly on it. Other than that, I don't notice it when I walk or anything. I've tried using a knife to cut it out but there's nothing that cuts out. | Possibly a plantar wart. If it has been there for 2 years and hardly bothers you I would just keep an eye on it. You can always bring it up to your primary doctor just to make him/her aware of it. I would not try to cut it anymore since this can lead to infection or you may cut more than you intend. | 2 | Physician - Emergency Medicine | null |
45,762 | The skin of 8 year old’s toe was rough. He claims it doesn’t hurt unless someone pokes him hard on it. Does it look like Plantar Warts? Please help! https://imgur.com/a/F7s0ajR |
We’ve been applying Apple Cider Vinegar to it but I’m not sure it’s helping.
Thank you. | Yes, that looks like it may be a wart. I'd try something like a Wart Stick (salicylic acid) rather than vinegar. | 2 | Physician | Top Contributor | null |
186 | Cold urticaria | 13F 5’7 140lbs. I have issues with cold urticaria. Basically, when my skin comes into contact with something cold (i.e. ice or a cold shower) I break out into hives. With the colder months coming up, I would really like some way to combat my condition. | It is treated identically to [ | 2 | Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor | null |
21,356 | Paronychia advice please? | Female, 30, 170cm, 68kg, not taking any mediations, non-smoker, otherwise no other medical issues, duration of complaint: one week
I started having a fingernail infection seven days ago. After three days I called my doctor and provided photos, they told me to just wait it out or drain it with a sterile needle (what ki... | It sometimes requires systemic antibiotics to treat acute [ Your image arrow does not point to a spot that is important. | 2 | Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor | null |
8,106 | Should I be concerned? | I’m looking at my hematology results from my visit to the hospital a few days ago and I found some information that is slightly strange to me and I don’t know if I should be worried. My CBC says
“WBC: 22.5 x10(3)/uL — normal range between (4.1 and 10.8)”
**The Doctor said I had a higher white blood cell count than th... | White blood cells, and specifically the neutrophils will be elevated during an infection as they are what fight the infection. This goes for both viral and bacterial infections.
It sounds like they evaluated this as a viral pharyngitis, an infection of the pharynx (throat) which is extremely common this time of year | 2 | Physician | Moderator | null |
2,166 | Rash on palm, forearm, and underarm | I got this rash on my palm on about Sunday (right side). Then on Monday I noticed the one under my arm (left). I also have a few of the bumps on my forearm. This is all on the right side.
31F, 5'6", 210lbs, 32 weeks pregnant
Live in Missouri, was just at a local botanical garden Sunday, work in nursing
I've taken c... | Got it. This looks viral to me, but from your description it does not follow a typical herpes simplex or zoster distribution. | 2 | Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor | null |
6,316 | I have SVT and I'm getting my wisdom teeth out tomorrow. Concerned about anesthesia. | * Age - 27
* Sex - F
* Height - 5 ft
* Weight - 140 something
* Race - white
* Duration of complaint - diagnosed with SVT 6.5 years ago
* Location (Geographic and on body) - heart and teeth, NJ
* Any existing relevant medical issues (if any) - none relevant
* Current medications (if any) - 10 mg Amitriptyline for heada... | It looks like you were cleared by cardio....however...if you feel at all uncomfortable then you should definitely clarify with your cardiologist prior to this procedure. Your anxiety while warranted, will only make things worse for you and increase your risk for a tachycardia episode.
If the cardiologist gave the ok,... | 2 | Registered Nurse | null |
16,145 | I’m 40 days late...Am I okay? | I’m 25, female, 195 pounds. No medical issues.
On Mother’s Day my husband and I decided to try for a baby. Weeks passed by and I finally tested for a pregnancy test which came out negative. So since that week to now every time we have inner course, it finishes inside of me. Since that point I have not started my perio... | Try the sub r/tryingforababy. They have excellent info on their wiki including why your period isn’t late! It’s very comprehensive and very good. | 3 | Registered Nurse | null |
21,431 | Is it safe to be frequently checking pulse in neck? | I have lots of PVC's throughout the day so I am frequently checking the pulse in my neck to see if I am having them or not. Is there any danger to pressing on the artery in the neck a lot? Could doing so restrict blood flow to the brain or would the pressure have to be much greater than what is being applied when check... | Anatomically safe. Mentally, emotionally- perhaps not so much. | 3 | FY1 Doctor | null |
37,216 | 27F Thyroid help (Lab and ultrasound results included) | 27F
Height: 5ft.
Weight: 183lbs.
Race: Filipino-American
Current medications: Fexofenadine 180mg, 1x daily
Don't drink, don't smoke, don't use recreational drugs
Hello! I am hoping someone can help me. Back in February, my allergist (I have seasonal allergies) was examining my neck and said he would like for my P... | Since you have positive antibodies, I think this is diagnostic of Hashimoto's, and you will probably develop hypothyroidism from Hashimoto's at some point, so you should monitor your symptoms and get routine thyroid tests. So this part sounds right to me. To be clear, Hashimoto's is not quite the same as hypothyroidism... | 3 | Physician - Emergency Medicine | null |
49,373 | The condom broke and I’m spiraling. My Primary care is giving me little to no answers and I’m not sure what to do | The condom broke, it’s only been 2 days and I’m spiraling. I have no one to really turn to right now
2 days ago my(25) husband(24) and I had sex, and for the first time in 5 years the condom broke. I blame myself so much for not noticing at first. I blame myself because I got off my original BC (used it with condoms a... | You have done all you can do. Plan B is very effective if taken early, like you did. Please try to relax and not jump too far ahead (asking about termination). It is highly highly highly unlikely that you are pregnant.
Based on the amount of anxiety this incident has caused you, I do recommend you look into another f... | 6 | Medical Student | null |
30,264 | Feeling like im going to vomit and pass out every time I have to have a bowel movement...? | Hi all. Im 18 year old female and For a few years now, i have felt like i was going to vomit and pass out almost every time i have to have a bowel movement. The first sign i have to poop is always bad cramps and nausea. Im not able to hold it for very long at all. when i finally get to the bathroom, i feel lightheade... | I agree with this explanation. It could help if you put your head between your knees while on the toilet to keep the blood pressure in your head up.
Do you feel you also get dizzy when thinking about having a bowel movement? If that's the case then there's likely also a psychological component like the people faintin... | 2 | Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor | null |
42,640 | Post Covid Fever - 32M | Hi,
I am 32 year old male tested positive for Covid on 9th May.
My symptoms started on 7th May, backpain, tiredness and fever the same night ( 102°F ).
Apart from the minor symptoms I felt fine.
My doctor started me on Ivermectin, Paracetamol and Multivitamins regiment.
I started feeling better in 3-4 days.
Doctor... | Pretty normal. Good sign is that it goes away after an anti-pyretic. I believe guidelines require quarantine until fever resolves. | 2 | Physician - General Surgery | null |
45,619 | Rash all over body that other doctors can’t explain | Hi. I am posting on behalf of a friend.
Male, 60s, cancer, currently having chemotherapy, no other known conditions
The rash only appeared after taking beta blockers and different cocktails after an embolism. When he sleeps or wears no clothing it goes about 80% but then flares again.
He’s seen a lot of doctors a... | This is an incomplete history and includes no information about the cancer and the cancer treatment. | 5 | Physician - Dermatologist | Top Contributor | null |
34,161 | Question on How the body holds fat | For some reason I (16 male) have a pretty flat stomach but then when it gets to my belly button there’s some fat that gets held there but not that much how do I get rid of that and why doesn’t the fat distribute to the rest of my stomach? | The body distributes fat the way it wants. You can’t naturally burn localized fat stores. You can work out to make your fat distribution less apparent | 3 | Physician | Top Contributor | null |
44,702 | Have PTSD, scared of prescriptions. | So for a bit of background information, I’m a 23 year old male with work history in EMS and cardiology. During my time on the ambulance, I saw a lot to say the least. I have great difficulty talking about it because I’ve never liked the attention, it makes me feel like I’m using other people suffering to induce interes... | Personal anecdote, but I’ve been on SSRIs for 7 years and it was the best choice I ever made. Yes there have been some side effects, but overall they’ve changed my life for the better. I’ve been on it for a long time because of the particular condition I’m being treated for (OCD) but you don’t always need to be on them... | 3 | Medical Student | null |
4,932 | Question on my weight | Im 13,male,5'10,and weigh about 230 how much would i need to lose to be healthy as i already know im obese | [ | 3 | Physician | null |
280 | Skin sores on a 3 y.o. Much worse today than yesterday. What the heck are they?! | My son (three years old, 42” tall, 39 lbs, no meds, no health issues) has some sores on his stomach, face, back. They aren’t itching or bothering him at all. Hasn’t had a fever. Energy levels and appetite are normal. Otherwise healthy and fully vaccinated. The pictures are from yesterday and today (each is labeled with... | Looks like if could be impetigo, a skin infection caused by Strep pyogenes or Staph aureus. I’d recommend getting him to a pediatrician as he will need antibiotics! | 2 | Medical Student | null |
19,452 | I kissed this girl a couple of months ago and I got a yeast infection does this look serious? | I’m 17 and I’m 140 pounds I’m 5”8 and I take Strattera and anti depressants and I take all types of medications for sleep and yeast infections does this look bad or it’s ok | I see nothing to suggest that you have oral thrush, if that's what you're asking. | 5 | Physician | Top Contributor | null |
20,082 | Can getting hit in bladder with a kid’s knee cause it to rupture? | 31 years | Male | USA
I was putting my kid to sleep tonight (4 years old) and they rolled ever and slammed their knee into my bladder.
1. luckily I had just gone pee, so my bladder wasn’t full.
2. I was laying on my side, so I wasn’t standing or laying flat on my back.
Is there any risk that my bladder was somehow ... | pretty rare, nearly impossible | 3 | Physician - OBGYN | null |
41,002 | took one antibiotic pill, now I feel better, do I continue taking all the pills I was prescribed | 25M
70kg
1.80m
non smoker
American living in Mexico
I had diarrhea for a week and a half, so I went to the doctor and they prescribed me ciproflaxicin, omeprazol, cinitiprida, and magaldrato. Yesterday morning i took one of the antibiotic pills, and then got distracted by work and forgot to take the rest of the... | Continue taking the antibiotics, as prescribed. | 8 | Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor | null |
46,626 | rotator cuff not torn, still can't lift arm | Hello! I'm a 34 y/o clumsy male that loves mountain biking. On labor day, I crashed pretty hard. Since then, I've been unable to lift my left arm to the side more than a few inches. I had an MRI with contrast last week, and the doc just called me back to tell me that there's no rotator cuff tear. This is great news, bu... | This is hard to answer without doing some sort of physical assessment or viewing the MRI because there are a lot of possible causes but we can give it a shot. More information would be helpful to narrow it down to the likely area causing the issue. Do you have any pain or discomfort associated with the injury? if so w... | 2 | Medical Student | null |
12,353 | Adoptive baby with tetrology of fallot and opioid exposure | Hi Docs!
Our adoptive baby boy was born at 32 weeks and was exposed to opioids. His withdrawal wasn't that bad and now that he is 2 weeks old he's starting to come around except for his breathing. He's on high flow nasal cannula and has about 4-5 Brady/apnea episodes a day.
We found out last night that he has tetro... | I’m not a doctor but he’ll need surgery.. it depends on the severity of the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) obstruction. They are usually “pink” tets if there’s little to no risk of obstruction to the blood flow to the lungs, or “blue” tets at risk for a “tet spell” when the baby gets upset the RVOT will become ... | 3 | Cardiac Sonographer | null |
47,949 | Death Certificate | I am not sure if this is allowed here. It isn't allowed on r/medicine and since this is a personal question this is the place that fits best.
I want to know two things: one) is it common and acceptable for much of the physician's portion of a death certificate to be left blank and two) does the certified doctor actin... | Cardiac arrest is a strange cause of death... all deaths are cardiac arrest. I would have just said Myocardial Infarction. | 3 | Physician | null |
36,848 | Travelling to South-East Asia - are all these vaccinations really needed? | Hi,
this fall I will be travelling to the South-East Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia). I visited a travel clinic and doctor there recommended me a bunch of vaccines. However, they also sell them themselves and to me it seems, that most of these are not really necessary and they just want to make as m... | Here is a CDC webpage (US government) that lists the prevalence and risk of malaria in every country:
I can't speak for the other vaccines as they are not routinely offered in my country (except meningitis, but that is controversial). Perhaps you can find some additional government sources regarding the risk of these... | 2 | Nursing Doctorate | null |
19,458 | Jaundice after Hepatitis Booster? | I’m a 24 year old white male. 6 feet tall and 160lbs. I have no health issues and I take no prescription medications. I drink alcohol on occasion (a couple drinks every other week) and I don’t smoke or do any illicit drugs.
I’m about to start a new healthcare job and they required a hepatitis B titer which came back... | Definitely see a doctor if your jaundiced as it can be a sign of a more serious medical issue. However, be aware that a large proportion of the population has something called Gilbert's disease, which means that they don't excrete bilirubin as well as they should. This can lead to mildly elevated bilirubin during times... | 2 | Medical Student | null |
3,723 | How can I expand my palette to include healthier food options? | I am 22 years old, Female, 5'9", 125lbs, white.
As a kid I was not raised with a good nutritional background. I lived in a food desert, and my parents hardly ever stocked our kitchen with fruits and vegetables. My therapist and I have talked this over, and I classify this as a form of mild child abuse that has led me ... | My favorite part about food is experimentation. My routine on my weekly grocery run is to find at least one new item of produce I've never tried or liked (yet), and to try a variety of preparations/recipes using it until I've figured out a way to cook it that I enjoy it. Hated brussel sprouts, but only every had them s... | 3 | Physician - IM/ID/Peds | null |
38,209 | Boil/pimple under breast | 38F 200lbs. On birth control and Zoloft (25 mg). I don’t drink or smoke or do drugs.
This popped up a couple days ago. It’s kinda painful if pressed. Doesn’t really feel like a regular pimple. Size wise it’s about the same as a pencil eraser. Should I get into a derm or let it run its course a bit longer?
[photo]( | I would get in with your GP, may get to a point where it needs drained. Derm isn't necessary for this. Warm compresses as much as possible. | 2 | Physician | null |
18,194 | Effects after braces | Hello. I’m 18F. I got my braces removed two years ago and got retainers at the back of my upper row of teeth. My teeth were perfectly aligned for a good period of time after braces removal. However, since about past one year, I have been noticing gap between the front two teeth and one of them tilted inward while the o... | Have you been wearing your retainers consistently? If so, I would find it hard to believe that the teeth shifted if you wore it as directed.
If you feel that your teeth have shifted even after using the retainer consistently, I would talk to the dentist or orthodontist that treated you. | 6 | Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor | null |
30,756 | 21F How to deal with anxiety/fangirl syndrome | So I mentioned in a previous post that I have a severe case of what I can only describe as fangirl syndrome. I went to my family doctor for it and he suggested therapy. Claiming no medicine can help me because my condition was timely and not on a schedule. So I was wandering what are some methods to help cope with this... | While you may feel you don't have time for therapy, it's the only thing that will address this. There is no magic pill unfortunately. | 6 | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | null |
3,281 | Chronically low iron in 15 month old baby- Path review was advised. How worried should I be? | My 15 month old son had low iron levels at his 12 month appointment. He got prescribed three months of liquid iron (Ferrous Sulfate) to take with orange juice for absorption.
We've been making it a point to give him eggs, red meats, etc (food high in iron). He eats three meals a day with water, still breastfeeds, and... | None of these are actual iron levels - his MCV is very low, but there are multiple causes of that besides iron deficiency. Any family history (especially on the Asian side) of thalassemia? | 2 | Physician | Top Contributor | null |
37,348 | After Lancing an Infection in the finger, should the finger be blue? | >20 year old Male 280 pounds
I got my finger infection lanced by a doctor today. She told me to keep a bandage on the finger for pressure. There was also a blister on top of the infection so a-lot of blood came out. I checked on finger because it was still kinda hurting and I saw that it was blue. Is this a normal aft... | Yeah, just a hematoma. Should resolve on its own. If it hurts you can see a doc and get them to drain it. | 11 | Physician - Family Medicine | null |
40,981 | Been feeling weird, can someone tell me what these blood results mean. | About a month ago I had this strangely large diarrhea episode followed by 2 weeks of constipation. My doctor suggested Miralax and after using it i was finally able to go back to normal days later. To add, the diarrhea happened the day after ordering some Ramen from a local restaurant.
Shortly after this new persist... | Likely nothing worrying as the total number of WBCs is normal.
> Should I be concerned and go to the ER over this?
No. Follow up with your doctor. | 5 | Physician, Neurology | Moderator | null |
12,528 | Is some caffeine better than no caffeine? | 34/M. 175 lbs.
I gave up caffeine three years ago. I was recently told (by someone who is NOT a doctor) that having some caffeine is better than having NO caffeine.
Is this true? | There have actually been a few studies to show that coffee (not caffeine, coffee) has some health benefits. Specifically it has been show to have a decreased risk of cirrhosis (iirc) and overall health benefits of mortality.... Part of this could be a statistical quirk related to the fact that active / more motivated p... | 4 | Physician | null |
7,732 | Temperature is 36.9 when my normal is 36.6 is this a fever? | So im currently taking 50mg of zoloft for severe health anxiety for 14 days and have convinced myself the headaches are from low sodium caused by it, went to the doctors yesterday and he said headaches are a common side effect and the low sodium only really happened rarely and when it does 99% of the time its the elde... | You’re fine, and posting places like this is not going to be helpful for your health anxiety. | 9 | Physician | null |
43,688 | How to reduce vaccine injection site arm pain? | 32F. I received my first Moderna shot a few weeks ago in my non-dominant arm which gave me severe to moderate arm pain for a few days. I know this is a normal side effect but I’m wondering whether there’s anything I can do differently to reduce the pain from the second shot.
Here are the techniques that I tried for t... | There isn't much you can do. I certainly wouldn't recommend it in your dominant arm. Sounds like you did all the right things the first time around. It may not be as bad with the second shot. I was under the impression that the second shot would be worse, but it wasn't for me. | 2 | Peds Crit Care | null |
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