Submitted Questions:

Non-Drug Alternatives

Is there any studies or evidence that Airborne or Emergen-C actually work??

Are there any cheap home remedies for a sun burn?

Can you make Urinary Tract Infections go away on their own?

I think I may have a yeast infection.  Can I cure this without using medication?

Is there a natural way to get rid of dandruff?

I believe that I may have ADD...are there any [non-drug] methods to help myself focus on what I need to be doing?

I think I have PMS but I don't want to take any drugs for it...

 

Sickness and Symptoms

I recently got over a fever, however my body seems to still be trying to get rid of it...

I woke up with a cough and my body is really achy, is there anything you can do for it if I come in?

Does it make much sense for me to get a flu vaccine if I've gotten the flu already this quarter?

I am getting over the flu and am currently running a fever. I woke up to find the lashes of my eyes partially crusted closed by some kind of goopy mass...

I had the flu last week (confirmed by the SHC) and I still have a lingering cough...

If someone is exposed to a kind of flu to which she/he isn't immune, would this person get the flu?

I have had a few instances of one-sided sore throat and ear pain that lasts from a few days to a week...

Several weeks ago I had a bad cold and ever since then I have had a cough with a little phlem...

I recently had the stomach flu, and my stomach has been bloated since then...

My boyfriend was diagnosed with mono, I am beginning to feel a sore throat, should I be tested for mono?

How do you treat sinus infections?

Besides having a red eye, how else would I know if I have pink eye?

I feel a sickness coming on, how would I prevent this from getting worse?

I had a cold about a week ago but I find I'm still having a bit of nasal congestion...

I've heard that a rare fungus from Canada has spread to Whatcom county, what are the symptoms?

I've talked to a doc about sores in my mouth and burning in my throat a few times, but it's just not going away...

I started feeling really sick on Tuesday and I thought it was just something I ate...

I had nausea and vomiting this weekend but was feeling fine Monday morning but then after lunch the symptoms returned...

I am currently on my period and have been feeling nauseous after eating...

I was having light sinus headaches on and off about a week ago and now have more symptoms...

I am sick but have no idea what I have...

In January I got sick with the flu but I still have a productive cough...

My kids have been diagnosed recently with ear infections and now my ears are clogged...

Can I be seen at the health center for pregnancy related problems like morning sickness?

Will drinking milk increase the mucous membranes in your throat?  Should I avoid it if I'm sick?

I got the flu last week and I have a pain near my lower left rib when I cough...

I am going into my 3rd week of having a cold and my parents are concerned about spinal meningitis...

I feel VERY sick any time the temperature is higher than about 70 degrees...

I am a 21 year old woman. I am nauseous most of the time, most days...

My roommate has been sick for the past month, with a cough but no fever, could he have mono?

For the past three weeks, I have had a consistent problem of what I would call "morning sickness"...

Recently I have been getting a really sore throat, I have a light head, and a wet cough...

I've what I would call a 'head cold,' but it's been lingering all quarter long...

My roommate has been sick for the last couple of days, will smoking weed make it harder to get better?

I was diagnosed with IBS a couple years ago, but I'm starting to think that I might have Celiac disease...

Can I get the flu shot if I have a cold?

Yesterday when I woke up, I had no voice...

With Bronchitis, what I can do to reduce the duration of the cough, or prevent it from becoming full-blown?

I think that I may have acid reflux disease, can you tell me more about it?

I woke up today with this horrible sore throat!

What are the symptoms of thyroid problems?

My boyfriend had tonsillitis and when he was starting to get better he drank alcohol...

For the past 2 days I have been experiencing lower abdomen cramping and nausea...

I think I have a bladder infection and my roommate has an RX her doctor gave her for a bladder infection ...

I have had a cough for about 3 1/2 weeks and I've coughed up clearish white stuff for about 2 weeks...

I have a sore throat and flesh colored bumps at the back of my throat...

I have been coughing for about a week...

My glands have been swollen for a while now...

I have not been able to eat anything without my stomach hurting and then needing to go to the bathroom...

My throat has been hurting for the past couple weeks...

I have been feeling very nauseous lately. The hotter it gets, the more nauseous I feel...

I have had a pretty bad sore throat for 2 days, but I have no other symptoms...

Could you tell me more about the appendix and appendicitis?

What can cause the lymph glands (on the neck) to swell when nothing seems to be wrong?

The past two days I've been absolutely exhausted frequently...

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Bloody Noses

Why do people have random nose bleeds?

How do you stop a bloody nose?

Just recently I have all of a sudden gotten a lot of bloody noses, should I be checked?

When I blow my nose and get a little blood, I also spit up blood. --Is this blood coming from my nose?

I've been getting bloody noses, it's worse when I work out...

My husband has bloody noses that coincide with being very stressed, angry and worried. Can they be a result of high blood pressure or hypertension?

How could a bloody nose cause you to cough up blood?

What causes severe bloody noses where they will not stop until you visit the emergency room and they cauterize that area.

Can herpes cause sores in the nasal cavity that can lead to bleeding?

Hi, I seem to have a bloody nose a lot....

How do you stop a bloody nose?

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Skin Concerns

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.

I got a cut on my hand from a minor biking accident...how can I care for it best?

Yesterday morning I woke up with raised white bumps on both lateral sides of my tongue...

I was climbing Mt. Baker this weekend and I got second degree sun blisters. What should I do for them?

I'm 26 years old (female) and am still dealing with a lot of facial acne...

I'd like 2 moles removed but I don't think I can afford to have them sent to a lab...

There is a brown spot on my scrotum. It doesn't hurt, itch, or anything...

Over the last year or more several of my moles have swollen up slightly and itched a lot...

A few days after I shave my legs, they always itch really bad...

I have bad acne on my butt cheeks...

I have a question about tanning...

I just noticed what I think are Fordyce spots on my upper lip...will they go away or?

I found a pimple just beside my vagina, nearer to my anus the other day...

I have a small round patch of red scaly skin on my inner thigh with itchy bumps in a circle...

I woke up this morning and I have a weird bump on the part of my eye lid that closes...

I've heard that by using a self tanning lotion, this affects your ability to tan naturally in the sun...

For the past 2 months I have had a spot under my left eyebrow a little smaller than a dime...

What are those little red colored slightly raised dots that a lot of people have all over parts of their skin?

Is it better to pop a blister and let the liquid out or leave it alone?

I had two moles removed (shaved) several months ago and I thought both seemed to be healing nicely...

I have a dotted/speckly rash on my knuckles extending up to my arm...

I had a bump on my chin that I assumed was a zit that wasn't ready to be popped...

Today I noticed a really large splotchy area around the back of my inner left thigh all the way up to my butt...

I have noticed in the last two months, that faint red patches have been appearing around my body...

Is it ok to use the anti-fungal spray and antiperspirant powder together when treating athlete's feet?

Can I get herpes from sharing a hookah with my roommate who has herpes?

I've been getting itchy hive sort of bumps, not clumped together, but spread out...

I have had phases of ringworm rashes since I was a kid and I can't seem to get them under control...

Can the student health center remove moles?

During the winter, I get really bad, thick dandruff that accumulates mostly near the front of my scalp...

I shaved my underarms and now my armpit is covered in red bumps...

Recently white spots have appeared on the palm of my right hand...

I was wondering if it is possible to get pimples on your vagina...

I have a sort of rash on my hands that involves lots of little fluid filled bumps and lots of dry cracked skin.

A few days ago I found a bump on the upper edge of my arm pit and it is getting bigger and more painful...

I've had a wart on one of my fingers for quite awhile now...

I have a hive-like rash that's on the back of my hands and on top of my arms...

What are cysts? And how do you get rid of them?

My boyfriend has severe acne...

Since I was a child I've had a large dark patch on the skin behind my knee, how can I get rid of it?

I am curious if two health problems, skin troubles and a yeast infection, could be related...

I have had what appears to be a bruise on my left knee for six weeks now...

Is tanning still dangerous if done gradually?

I recently had a bunch of little bumps show up on the top of my right foot. They itch occasionally...

Recently I noticed some freshly appearing stretch marks, what can I do to minimize them?

I get a cold sore about every 1-2 years. Does this mean I have herpes?

I have a pimple just on the inside of my butt cheek.  What is it? I've never had sex...

It started out with three strange red spots on my chin and I worried about scabies or cancer...

I've been having occasionally swelling and pain (mostly from contact) on several spots on my fingers..

I recently got a white gold ring but noticed an itchy red patch underneath it...

What are dark circles under your eyes caused from?

I have a weird wart like thing on the tip of my thumb right up against and kind of under my finger nail...

How does diet affect the appearance of a person's skin?

I often swell up and get itchy red bumps on my face when out in the cold for any extended period...

I'm the one who wrote about ingrown hairs on my bikini line, what could they be instead?

It is not uncommon for me to receive ingrown hairs, but this one is quite big and not pushing up...

I have a spot on my cheek that I thought was just a zit at first...

I have a skin tag on the back of my neck that has recently started hurting...

When my husband touches me, I break out in a bright red rash...

My scalp has all of the sudden become really irritated...

Every time I shower, I come out and the front and back of my torso has red dots all over...

I've decided I want a tattoo or brand, but have been diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, a minor skin disorder...

Skin Cancer: Can one severe burn cause cancer, is it a long-term process, or are people with a family history of cancer more prone to it?

Is there any type of over the counter treatment for ringworm?

My face has been breaking out like a prepubescent seventh grader. What causes acne breakouts?

I think I have tinea versicolor and was wondering what the treatment was for it if I came into the clinic?

Does writing on your skin with sharpies, pens, or markers affect your skin in a negative way?

I have a weird rash on my breasts around my nipples. They're EXTREMELY itchy and painful to touch...

A few days ago I noticed little red spots appearing on my stomach and chest...

I used to have a lot of problems with dry irritated skin in my crotch and bottom. So I started using baby powder, and it is all better now. Is that okay?

Starting last week, I was experiencing some very chapped lips (which is nothing unusual for me, I usually have dry skin), but in the last few days, my upper lip has become swollen, red, and itchy.

I have this weird zit thing on my upper leg between my scrotum and my thigh, right where my thigh connects to my torso.

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Body Maintenance

Sometimes when I close my eyes and sit, I feel upside down, or that I am lying back, or underwater...

During the last couple days my eyes have been very sensitive to the sun...

I'm getting my first physical "check up" in years, what should I have myself screened for?

I got my eyebrow pierced...do you have tips for making sure it isn't rejected by my body?

Is it safe to whiten my teeth by swishing hydrogen peroxide and then brush my teeth?

I arrived home about 8 days ago and when the plane was landing, my ears wouldn't "pop" at all...

I was on Amoxicillin, then Zithromax and since then, I've developed some kind of lactose intolerance...

I have been having really bad stomach aches lately that have me doubled over in pain...

The other day I got a really intense sudden pain in my chest.  It lasted 5 min and then just stopped...

I was wondering what I can do to help myself acclimatize faster to an increase in elevation.

Does it mean something in particular if your urine is cloudy?

When I wear my glasses with my contacts my vision gets incredibly sharp, both up close and far away...

For the past few days, I have had upper back and neck pain...

I've had two small clear bumps on my inside of my bottom lip for awhile...

I had an episode of double vision about 6 years ago that was sudden...

I have had something odd happen- I seem to lose all feeling and circulation in my right index finger...

Over the past few months, I'm noticing huge clumps of hair in the shower drain...

I've been having a bit of a hip problem now for several years...

About a month ago, my feet would go numb whenever I sat in a chair for long periods of time...

I've been sweating a lot when I sleep. So much so that I often wake up thinking that I've wet the bed...

Over the past 2 or so years I've started to notice that my feet go to sleep more easily than ever before...

I have noticed that after giving my boyfriend head and swallowing, I get diarrhea...

Is it possible that taking herbal hgh would make gynecomastia worse or better?

In the last week or so my gag reflex seems to be a lot stronger than normal...

I have a small clear vesicle on the inside of my lower lip at about the level of my gumline...

I injured my knee and since then that knee has popped a zillion times a day, mainly whenever it bends...

Lately my boyfriend's breath has been really bad...

My body seems to be incredibly sensitive...

I was showering and I think there are little bugs on my lower torso. Are those crabs?

Every time I lay down on my side I feel nauseous...

It seems ever since I took this Breathe Easy Spray, to control my snoring, my throat has felt swollen...

Over the last few days I've noticed my urine is a bit green...

I've noticed that I'm suddenly losing a LOT of hair and sometimes my nose twitches...

I have been having a small amount of rectal bleeding when I go to the bathroom...

This week I have had extremely sore breasts and have been winded really easily...

I have been having a steady headache for the past two days...

About 2 months ago, I noticed, that it hurt when I made a BM and there was blood on the TP...

I was told by my family doctor that I had an ulcer this last summer. Can ulcers simply be removed?

For the past few months, the week before my period I've been having a little bit of blood in my stool...

A tree hit the outside of my ankle, but the inside of the ankle is swelling...

It seems like every time I eat, my stomach hurts...

Infrequently, over the past 3 years, I have had a sharp pain in my heart for 10-30 seconds...

For the past few days I have been experiencing some slight pain in my chest area...

I'm five foot eight, 125 pounds, and yet still have cellulite around my hips...

I've had a very, very dull ache in my left side that only occurs after I eat until I have a bowel movement...

I am concerned about my back, and scoliosis, and was wondering if you guys could just look at it?

I have had frequent uncomfortable urination and now I'm feeling some lower back pain while sleeping...

About two weeks ago I started getting frequent urges to urinate during the day and night...

I have been having about 1-2 nose bleeds a day for the past 3 weeks...

I injured my wrist at work 2 weeks ago today, the x-rays were clean but it still really hurts...

Last night at work I accidentally dropped a heavy, metal salad bar cover on my hand...

Generally, when things are quiet/silent, I hear a light ringing in my ears... what might be the cause of this?

I climbed Mount Baker this last weekend and I had a few questions...

Anytime I smell peanuts in the air, I feel like I can't breathe very well...

I had a kind of 'back spasm' upon waking up two weeks ago and I still have pain...

I have been noticing blood in my stool and on the toilet paper for the last 3 days...

I quit smoking 2.5 years ago and I've had a chronic need to clear my throat since I've quit...

For the past year and a half or so I've been getting headaches pretty frequently...

I have heard a lot about the negative affects that too much sodium can have on you...

My fingers get painfully swollen when I go hiking and stay swollen for hours afterwards...

I have a soft spot on the back of my head...

Over the last year or so I have noticed developing "dimples" or indents in my left quadriceps muscle...

My stool becomes smaller, lighter, much softer, and happens in smaller amounts more frequently...

I recently sprained my wrist- every time I take off the brace my wrist pops and it hurts worse...

I have been having lower stomach pain lately...

I and my romantic partner have noticed sores in our mouths recently...

Lately I have been having a lot of hand, wrist, and arm pain...

Sometimes when I sneeze I urinate myself just a tiny little bit...

I've been having shoulder pain for about two weeks now...

As art students at WWU, we are very concerned with the amount of heavy metals and silica we are around...

I was riding my bike and fell and smashed my genitals on the middle of the bike (I'm female)...

For the last few weeks I have been feeling pressure off and on in my right temple...

For the past 2 days the gums above my upper right bicuspid has been really sore...

When I'm done using the restroom and wiping, I've noticed spots of blood on the toilet paper...

I sometimes have shooting pains in my left knee...

Many of my joints make a popping sound, is that normal?

I have a lot of pain at the base of my tailbone...

I think have hemorrhoids. How do I know for sure, and what should I do? Go to the health center?

What are the affects of carbon fiber inhalation, how can I get rid of my scratch throat from breathing it?

Lately I have been prone to dizzy spells and headaches...

Sometimes I wake up in the morning and have red, irritated eyes and feel dizzy when I tip my head back...

I have had a yellow, thickened, deformed toe nail for years now...

Are tanning beds dangerous to my health if I use them sparingly?

When I go poop and it is large in circumference I see a small amount of blood on the toilet paper...

I heard that drinking from a Nalgene bottle that has been heated increases the amount of free radicals in the body...

I think I have a large, very painful bruise on my tailbone and I have been sick and inactive lately...

I've been feeling a bit dizzy for about a week now...

I have bright white splotches on two of my toenails...

I've got funny textured skin on the inside of my cheek...

I sometimes wake up with fluid (water?) in my mouth...

I'm a 23 year old male, and my hair has been thinning over the last couple of years...

I am currently experiencing knee pain. It occurs in both knees and has been keeping me awake at night...

I frequently pop my back by arching my back backwards, can this cause back problems?

I started having some upper abdominal pains that I thought was gas but it never completely went away...

I sometimes find myself with one warm hand and one cold hand at the same time...

I've been noticing that I get strange throbbing headaches and dizziness at high altitudes...

Sometimes when I get 6 hours of sleep I feel more energized than when I get 8 or 9. Why is this?

I have something that might be a hemorrhoid...

My right eye is red and it feels scratchy but I don't see anything in my eye when I look...

What is the risk of blood clots for someone who is 24 and has been taking birth control pills for 8 years?

For about the past week I have been having terrible back pain...

Recently, I've been getting a random warm sensation in my right foot...

I got a prescription for Drysol to help control excess sweat, but it hasn't been helping, is there anything else I can try?

I've been having really green stool for about a week now and I have a rash that's spreading...

I fell really bad on my tailbone when it snowed...should I be seen?

My right eye has been watering for 2 or 3 days now... It doesn't hurt, and it isn't red either...

I hit my knee on a pole pretty hard, what should I do to bring down the swelling and pain?

My boyfriend is constantly having stomach pains, and has lots of gas...

I've been on and off feeling occasional pinching pains in my chest, and my fingers are tingling...

I was wondering what exactly hemorrhoids are?

I am a 20 year old female. At the age of 19, I began having some light rectal bleeding.

I have been experiencing lower abdominal pain and irregular bowel movements for quite some time...

I was wondering why my pee is clear when I start drinking beer, but the next morning it is bright yellow?

For the past few day I have been having some pain and tenderness under my arm...

I have had my ears pierced twice before but even with careful after-care they've gotten very infected...

I have a swelling and pain in my lower abdomen on the left side, could it be a hernia?

I had my thyroid removed several years ago, my TSH was quite high the last check and I'm worried...

The other day during theatre we were doing jaw exercises and my jaw popped. Its really sore now...

Hi, I seem to be loosing my hair more than I have ever noticed...

I stepped on an earring and it pierced my foot...

What could cause anal bleeding?

For a few years I've thought that I had weak wrists...

Lately I've been getting charlie-horses in my calves at night ...

I was skateboarding the other day, and fell and the wound is blackish and has a lot of discharge ...

Last week I had a pain in my bladder that increasingly got worse and spread to my abdomen...

I have been having a pain in my calf area of my leg when I sit in one position too long...

My groin sweats a lot whether I've been exercising or have been sedentary...

I have been very tired lately.  I know I'm not pregnant, what else could it be?

I was splashed by public toilet water, should I get tested for STDs and diseases?

I have had a reaction to bee stings in the past where it swells way up...should I be concerned?

I think I may have broken my pinky toe, what can I do for it?

My jaw seems to pop a lot and randomly I can't open my mouth very wide...

I've been feeling the need to urinate quite a bit more often than normal...

For the past month or two I have been having gas more often than usual...

Is it possible that a young, healthy, female could have a heart attack?

Can stress and nerves give me stomach aches?

I've been told that when I kiss, I taste salty... is there a reason for that?

My hair started falling out a lot a couple years ago...

When I cough or sneeze, even if I have just gone to the bathroom, a small amount of urine comes out...

Should I be concerned about a small bump on white part of my eye?

I got bit by a spider on my knee. Its the size of a nickel and recently it has turned a bit purple...

For about three weeks now I have had what looks like a puss pocket on my tonsils...

Yesterday when I woke up I had some swelling on the lower right side of my face...

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Other

How does Icy-Hot work?

How do you ask a girl/woman out?

For flu shots, do you recommend that only people who need them get them?

I'm seriously and chronically disorganized, what can you suggest?

Can you take acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen at the same time?

What is your take on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity?

Can you take the medications and then opt for the epidural if labor turns out to be more painful than anticipated?

I used to make close friends until I was in about the sixth grade but haven't made any since then...

Are there any side effects for donating plasma?

I want to get infant and child CPR certified, where can I go to take the classes and become certified?

I have had the first two shots of the Hepatitis B series, but missed the third one...

Is body wash a substitute for soap in the shower? Does it clean and disinfect like bar soap does?

I was poked by a sewing needle, should I have blood tests done for HIV or anything?

Can we get in trouble if we start a dating advice Q and A website since we're not psychologists or anything like that? Do we have to certified in some way?

How can an adopted child go about finding birth parents?

I am very afraid of doctors, injections, needles, and medical offices. I need to get a TB test ASAP...

I signed up to volunteer in New Orleans. What recommendations do you have for vaccinations?

Are there any long term (or short term) effects from donating plasma that could be harmful to my health?

My dad just died and I am trying to figure out what to do about school. How much time can I take off?

How commonly does blood donation cause anemia? 

I have a couple of old glasses that I no longer use, where can I donate them?

I really need to see a dentist, but I have no dental insurance. Who do I ask for help?

My roommate is interested in getting a cat, but from past experiences, I am fairly sure that I'm allergic...

I sent in a question a couple of days ago and it looks like you answered it but I can't see the answer...

Is there a metabolic disorder called "Marvin's syndrome"?

I have been having a small muscle spasm in my right arm, just beneath my bicep, for three days.

I was diagnosed with a bladder infection and put on ciprofloxacin...

So I was eating today and I had food in my mouth and I went to take a sip of water and I started choking. I felt something (food or water) go up into my nose as I coughed.

I have been getting lower stomach aches maybe about once a day or once every other day for a month or so and I was just wondering what might be the cause of it?

Is it palpitation when you can feel your heart beat in your chest without putting your hand to feel it?

I noticed today that my fourth toe from the big toe on my right foot was sore and a little swollen...

Recently I have notice a tingling feeling in my left lower arm, hand and fingers. It only happens every so often and it doesn't go away for about an hour or so.

Throughout my life I've noticed that I can hear things that others cannot. Do you know if this "super hearing" is abnormal?

Is it true that an unremoved bronchial cleft cyst increases the frequency with which that person will have coughs, sniffles, colds, sore throats, etc.?

I signed up for a swimming class at the rec center and I'm worried about my hair. Is there a way I can protect it from the chlorine?

Last weekend I had to get an IV put in my arm because I was extremely dehydrated, now the muscle right above where he put the IV in is very sore...

My friend did a test where she rubbed a key on my face and it made a gray circle...

I've heard that you can make some money by selling your plasma. Is this a good idea? Is it safe?

How do Red Bull, Monster, Bookoo, etc., work on the body to provide energy?

If you're a few weeks late for the last shot of your Hep B series, is that okay?

What's up with laser hair removal and electrolysis?

Can bears smell when a woman is menstruating?

I have a partial bottle of a prescription and it is expired. What is the correct way to dispose of it?

Is there some place on campus that I can have my hearing tested?

Do you know if there is fluoride in the water in Bellingham?

Is it ok to donate blood while on your period or is that a bad idea?

I received SmallPox and Anthrax vaccinations. Are there any long-term side effects from these shots?

I want to donate my bone marrow. How can I see if I am a match for someone?

How long are you supposed to be vomiting for after taking ipecac?

If I get a flu shot can I still give blood?

What kind of schooling does a dermatologist need, or an ARNP in dermatology?

What is some of the best advice you have for us going into finals week?

I was just wondering what "normal" blood pressure would be...

Is it possible to get prescription anti-perspirant?

What causes a person to have the hiccups?

I am interested in donating plasma...

I am working at a summer camp in Massachusetts and they are telling me that I need a "tine test" ...

What is the air quality and water quality like here in Bellingham?

How long does a tetanus shot last? Are they available at the SHC, how much does it cost?

How much schooling does a Dermatologist need?

I had a lipid panel done on my blood, the results on the ast were high, What does AST stand for?

What's your definition of health?

Is there a way to tell what I'm allergic to?

How can I tell if a cream is a hydrocortisone cream?