Medical and General Health
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Sickness and Symptoms
I've been congested for several weeks. I go up to Baker Ski Area a lot and once or twice on the way down my ears haven't equalized until hours after I get home.
I think I caught the flu 'the other way' but my mom is worried that I have dysentery...
I recently took Augmentin. For about 5 days now, I've been itching and have had white spots on the back of my throat...
I'm concerned about diabetes...
I have shingles One of my roommates has never had the chickenpox and I am wondering how contagious it is and how careful I need to be?
I had a cold that developed about two weeks ago, with a horrible sore throat and congestion and a low grade fever for a couple of days...
My friend was just diagnosed with mono, and over winter break I had one small sip of her coffee, before she had any symptoms...
What are symptoms of diabetes? How would I know if I have it?
I have been having a sensitive stomach for the past couple weeks, I have been feeling nausea on and off, and have been having problems defecating...
At the start of Dec. I was diagnosed with Mono and I'm wondering how probable it is for my boyfriend to have it?
Over the last 5 or so days all the glands in my mouth were swollen and painful while the side of my tongue felt a little swollen...
I broke out in a huge case of hives really suddenly. How long should I wait for the swelling to go down before I get seen?
I was diagnosed with walking pnuemonia at the beginning of last week and I feel a lot better -- finished my antibiotics and all that jazz. But, I have this persisting cough and I keep tasting blood...
I got a cold 10 days ago and lost my voice. It has been gone this whole time, and I can't talk louder than a whisper...
I have been having excessive diarrhea for the last 3 three weeks...
If I have a fever from mono, could I still go to class safely?
I have a cold and I have been coughing, but at night it is way worse and it is keeping me up. Is there anything I can do to help me get some sleep?
What would a low grade (ranging 99.8 -101.8) for 3 days, total energy wipeout plus a sore throat with uncomfortable hoarse cough and a runny faucet clear snot nose developing on the 3rd day indicate?
My cold/sore throat is gone now but have been having a severe sharp pain in my check when I swallow most food or liquids...
Could I have pneumonia without a fever?
So as with everyone else on campus, I caught the cold going around...
I woke up this morning feeling a dry throat, constantly wanting to swallow something that is not there...
My brother tested positive for TB this morning. I was told that my family now has to be checked too. I got tested last year when I entered college, and tested negative. Do I need to be tested again?
I went to the doctor because I had white spots in my throat and now I have a constant cough, congestion, plugged ears, and goopy eyes...
For about 2 and a half weeks I have been coughing up a lot of yellow mucous and having some wheezing...
In the past day I developed cold-like symptoms including a stuffy nose and head congestion...
The glands around the bottom of my right ear and down near my tonsil on my jaw have been swollen for about a week now...
I got the H1N1 vaccine when it was offered for free on campus. A few hours later I had a sore throat...
According to the online survey, I probably have the flu. But, I got a flu shot. Does this mean I have the swine flu?
I have a common cold but the thing that is concerning is a horrible painful cough...
My mom was just told she had strep throat last week and now I have a horrible sore throat...
I have been sick for the last couple of weeks and I am finally recovering but still don't have my voice totally back yet...
I recently found out that two of my roommates friends have Hepatitis C...
It doesn't burn when I pee, but my urethra has been feeling irritated for the past two days, is this a UTI?
I very rarely get sick but this quarter I have gotten 4 colds so far this quarter...
Just recently I started getting flu like symptoms with a runny nose and cough. Now both my ears are clogged...
I think I've been food poisoned. Do I need to see a doctor, or should I let this pass on its own?
I have had a cold for a few days, and last night my eyes started to get a little red...
I recently got over a fever, however my body seems to still be trying to get rid of it...
Skin Concerns
I think I have a yeast infections from antibiotics I was taking. What cream is the best to buy to treat it?
I had a small sore on my chest and it would slighty puss. It went away then I got another one and that went away and now I have another one. Could it be cellulitis?
I cut my index knuckle. It bled a lot but healed nicely and didn't even scab. Now the skin on top of the joint seems to have a bump of something that feels like a cyst sitting on top of it...
The pads of my fingers have been extremely dry recently, and they keep peeling...
I have a dime-sized blister on the back of my heel, and the skin rubbed off...
My boyfriend has been scratching the side of his head and plucking it, causing these really huge dandruff flakes to fall off...
I have a lump on my neck. It is red and very sore.
I got bitten by a bug and the redness in radius from the bite is about the size of my palm. Should I be concerned?
For about a year now I have been getting bumps on the back of my thighs...
Is there a medication specifically for cystic acne on the face?
I have herpes of the mouth, and I just got over an outbreak on my lip last week, but now I have two sores on the roof of my mouth...
Last week I found a small lump behind my left ear...
What can I do about Athletes foot?
I have this small, skin-colored bump on my armpit that hurts a little when I touch it...
I have a grape sized smooth lump under my left nipple...
I recently noticed a red lump on my labia majora, where the hair grows. It doesn't itch but it does hurt a little when touched. I am not a sexually active person. Is it a cyst?
My face gets so shiny and oily throughout the day and I'm even on differin gel. What can I do to not be so shiny?
For the last three days I've noticed red bumps in between my right thigh and pelvic region and are starting to itch...
I have a small bump under my right arm about the size of a dime...
I have had a rash on my arms for a while...it started on my right arm in two circles, then it spread to my left, its not in a circle on my left arm...
I'm sick of having acne.
Over the last 3 days, my right breast has been sore, and a small bump on my nipple has developed...
I have a male yeast infection...
The last few days I've noticed a few small, pin-sized red dots on my chest...
I woke up five mornings ago (Friday) and my neck was very itchy...
I believe I have interdigital tinea pedis on one foot...
I was bit and scratched by a cat Monday evening. I was wondering whether or I should worry about any kind of infections?
I have a lump in my armpit, that flares up and hurts, and then goes away. What does it mean?
I got a rash on my knuckles. Today it looks like small blisters...
I seem to have an odd reaction to metals...
I recently have been bitten by a lot of mosquitoes. Is there anything I can do to reduce the pain?
I have dark slightly dry patches on my labia and inner thighs...
A few days ago I cut my leg just above my ankle while I was in the shower, and it started to heal fine but now it's infected...
Three weeks ago, a painful lump appeared on my right inner thigh...
A couple weeks ago I noticed a small, slightly red bump on my genitals and I discovered that it may be a cyst...
In the last couple months or so I've begun to lose pigment on my genitals...
For about three days I have had a painful, pink lump on the corner of my lips that is about a centimeter in size...
I got hurt and have a rip on the side of my mouth, should I have it stitched up?
Is it possible for the HPV causing common or plantar warts to cause genital warts through direct or indirect contact?
What is the most effective treatment for plantar warts?
A week ago I got stung by a bee on my foot, yesterday it got swollen and very itchy...
I have a small, somewhat painful lump on my underarm...
Is it true that moles with hair growing out of them are more likely to be cancerous?
How long do hives last? When should I start taking medication?
A couple days ago I noticed I had an interesting bump on my thigh where there had been none prior...
Last weekend, I came down with a rash on my neck that resembled a sunburn and itched horrifically...
I am treating one of my feet for athlete's foot. Do I need to do anything to my shoes in order to limit/prevent it from getting worse, or coming back?
I have a break out around my lips that is a little swollen...
I had a rash on my groin area for over a year...
I have two plantars wart on the bottom of my foot and was wondering what type of treatments you provide.
I think I have a stye on my left eyelid....
My boyfriend has had a splotchy light pink/orange discoloration on his skin, mainly on his back and arms...
I have either psoriasis or eczema and I heard that sometimes those can be caused by allergies. Is there any truth to this?
I am concerned about a skin infection my housemate has...
I have red dots under my skin. Could these be broken capillaries?
Is it safe to go indoor tanning three times a week? Is indoor tanning safe at all?
I noticed about a week ago that my palms were covered in reddish blemishes and bumps. Could this be from stress?
I'm a freshman and I've been breaking out a lot since I've got here...
I noticed a lump around my groin in between my thigh and my outer labia that won't go away...
Every time I shave my face the skin at my neckline gets really irritated...
Since I was a little kid I have had a section of my right arm that is covered in smooth, red dots...
I have a weird rash-like thing in my hair/scalp. It isn't dandruff. How do I get rid of it?
I am a healthy 22 year old girl. However I continually get large pimples and cysts in-between my breasts.
Body Maintenance
When I swallow I feel pressure and a type of resistance...
Over the last couple of weeks I have noticed my left knee is extremely swollen...
I am a female to male transgender person who has recently started binding. Recently I noticed that I have been experiencing chest pain since I started binding.
I have had a pressure feeling in my jaw, right across from my ear lobe (where it moves) for a few days...
During the past month I have noticed occasional thumping in my right ear. It seems to happen during times when I am stressed...
Why does my anus split so often and sometimes I secret a boogery clear substance?
I have been having a headache off and on in my lower left brain area...
For the past few days I have been experiencing mild abdominal pain along with some other symptoms...
Last night my eyes stopped focusing, and my vision would dart back and forth instead, making it impossible to read or watch tv.
I don't have a big history of nose bleeds but this winter I've had at least 10. Should I be worried?
I got hemorrhoids in November and have been using Prep H and was prescribed by my general doc hydrocortisone. But they just wont go away permanently.
What could be wrong if your stomach/intestine area hurts like you have a buildup of gas? To the point where standing up straight hurts.
I have a cut that is finally starting to heal but the surrounding area is a little red and very swollen and tender to the touch...
I got a fairly severe bruise on my thigh. The swelling, pain, and discoloration had gone away, but today the whole area was stiff, and started to hurt again.
I have been having chest pains ever since I got in a car accident last year.
I woke up and noticed one side of my stomach felt larger than the other, on the right side just below my belly button...
I have been getting migraines once or twice monthly since my sophomore year in high school...
One side of the back of my throat has been sore for the last week. I'm worried it might be more than a canker sore and worried it might be HPV.
I have a single white bump on the tip of my tongue. It hurts really bad and feels heavy. What could be wrong with me?
I have a very painful lump on my right earlobe. It really hurts when I touch it but there is also a constant pain.
Why do I always pee a little when I cough or sneeze?
I have experienced a strong aching pain in my neck/shoulder area immediately after having a few sips of alcohol...
Whenever I stretch it feels like something is being pulled in my groin area/left abdominal side...
This year I have been experiencing extremely intense stomache pains...
I am a girl and have facial hair on my lip. And I feel that it is very noticeable...
Why do I sneeze when I pluck my eyebrows?
I want to loosen the wax in my ears but I'm terrified of that "water logged" feeling. Will the over the counter remedies make things "worse" before they get better?
Recently I have been have found dried blood in my naval along with some slight pain in the area around and below the naval.
I have passed three kidney stones this week and today it didn't start hurting until I went on a run...
I drive up to Mt Baker every weekend. While we drive up, i get really bad car sickness...
I had anal sex one time a year ago with my boyfriend. I don't know if it started because of that, but around that time ish, I started to bleed a tiny tiny bit every time I went #2...
I have a white spot on my throat and I think it might be a tonsil stone from what I've researched, but I'm not sure...
I have a history of blackouts and this morning, I was doing nothing strenuous and I blacked out twice in a row...
My eyes are red and they hurt and itch what can I do help besides eye drops?
Recently when I cracked my neck, I had a sudden tingling sensation down both my arms...
For the past 5 months I have been experiencing chronic pain in my rib cage area on one side...
I have recently had a lot of discomfort regarding my digestive system...
Last night I accidentally inhaled a fair amount of rust dust. Are the any major concerns I should have at this point?
Sometimes, my eyes close and I cant open them for more than 30 seconds...
I've had a tooth ache in the back right of my mouth for a couple of days now...
My left eye has been twitching periodically for over a week...
A few days ago my left ear became plugged, I tried a wax removal kit but it didn't work...
I have been getting a lot of sharp pain in my rib cage lately, from the area of my diaphragm, almost to my collarbone...
From about the time I came back for Winter quarter, I've started feeling nauseous every now and then...
Are there any benefits to Kegel exercises, and if so, what are they?
Over the past month I have been suffering from almost non-stop constipation and diarrhea...
The bottom left corner of my left eyelid has been hurting since Friday...
I have a small strange bump on the back of my head...
I've been getting a lot of canker sores for the past two weeks...
Last year, I was concerned about a swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck...I was checked but I'm still concerned.
I am a 32 year old female, and have been dealing with moderate back pain for the past few months...
Is it better to swallow phlegm, or spit it out?
Recently my heart has started having palpaltations every so often...
Since caffeine does not stimulate people with ADD like it does with people who don't have it, what can be taken as a replacement?
I'm hoping you will have some insight or suggestions for my unhappy guts...
For the past couple of days I've had pain under my rib cage and back on my left side...
I heard that if you have persistent headaches it can mean that you have a tumor or something wrong with you...
Sometimes, just as I am falling asleep my body will jerk or twitch and cause me to wake up...
I am experiencing headaches on a daily basis. They don't persist throughout the day, but tend to start around the same time each day...
I am always tired, both mentally and physically...
I woke up at 6am with the sudden impulse to cough...
I bit my tongue again last night...
My roommate and I were fooling around and I got punched in the ear...
I have a minor case of pink eye that isn't getting worse but isn't getting better...
Starting yesterday afternoon I have had a weird pain and uncomfort in my stomach/ab area...
Over Thanksgiving break I hurt the last knuckle on my right ring finger playing football and it's still swollen...
On the bottom of my left eye socket bone, I have a small, hard bump that doesn't move...
I've noticed that a lymph node under my jawbone on the right side of my neck is constantly swollen...
I have been waking up some mornings with a stinging in the corner of my right eye and Visine does not help...
For a bit over 24 hours now I've been experiencing a tightness in my throat...
I've had to urinate all the time (1x per 2 hours at least) for the past three weeks...
Can you tell me (or direct me to some reliable information) how long-term the effects of laser hair removal are?
I always have this nasty taste in my mouth...
If I were anemic, is it possible for the symptoms to occur only during my period? Or do they occur all the time?
Over the last few days I noticed an irritation on the right outside of my upper gum...
Since the 26th of December my left shin has been hurting...
When I got my ears pierced, the right one was always getting infected, I let the holes close but there's still a big lump...
I feel constipated pretty much all the time. I only go to the bathroom every other day on average...
Every time a blow my nose it is bloody. Why does this happen and how can I stop the nose bleeds?
I haven't gone to the bathroom for over a week, I took some dulcolax about 7 or 8 hours ago but so far it has done nothing.
I'm concerned because I'm constantly thirsty and urinate every hour and get bad headaches after exercise...
Over the summer I began experiencing painful burning during urination and a unpleasant smell...
My wrist makes really terrible noises and hurt if I have been holding my cell phone or working on the computer...
After going on a hike, and later doing some jumping jacks and stretches, I woke up next morning with my calf feeling like a painful wooden peg...
My knees seem to pop every time I bend them...
Unless the outside temp is 70 degrees, or warmer, I feel like I am eternally freezing cold...
My ears are itchy and I have toothaches from sugar...
A couple days ago I started noticing that the undersides of my feet were itchy...
I've had a headache for the last 5 days...
Is it ever recommended that someone see a chiropractor? Is it safe to see a chiropractor?
Sometimes when I close my eyes and sit, I feel upside down, or that I am lying back, or underwater...
Other
I still have a full bottle of Minocycline left from when I stopped using it. Should I throw the pills away? Or should I continue taking them until they are gone along with the Erythromicin?
So I've been having sinus pain for the past couple of months, and I donated blood today without really considering the thought that I could be sick...
I heard a rumor that this year’s flu shot has an additional virus in it and people are recommended not to take it unless it necessary. Is this true?
Is it safe to donate plasma?
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04.04.2013
