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Is epididymitis sexually transmitted?

My son is 16 years old and was diagnosed with epididymitis. I never heard of this condition before and how his doctor described it, it sounds like a bacterial infection. Is epididymitis...
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What are the signs of diabetes?

I'm overweight, 32, and I feel thirsty a majority of the time. I'm also peeing a lot more often than I'm used to. Could this be diabetes? What are the signs of diabetes?
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How can I tell if a cut is infected?

I was working on my car last week when I cut my hand. I was not able to clean the cut for about 3 hours from when it happened. How can I tell if a cut is infected? What are...
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Is it normal to gain weight while on an insulin pump?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes and she just started to be on an insulin pump. She's 14 years old. However, after she started to be on an insulin pump, I noticed that she almost...
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What are the most common types of liver diseases?

Liver issues run in my family, but I don't know the specifics of which relative had what or what I'm at risk for. What are the most common types of liver diseases that you encounter?...
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Are home sleep tests accurate?

My doctor believes that I have sleep apnea after I was complaining of snoring so I took a home sleep test. At my house, not at a hospital. The results of this test came out to...
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Why do I need to stay out of the sun with lupus?

I'm 21 and I was just recently diagnosed with lupus. But, one of my doctor's recommendations was to stay out of the sun as much as I can. I thought this was very weird. Why...
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Are calcium deposits in the uterus normal?

When I went to the OB-GYN a few weeks ago, I got an MRI that showed calcium deposits in my uterus. Is this normal? She didn't say too much about it, but I want to know if it...
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Weight watchers or Nutrisystem?

I'm trying to lose some weight safely before my wedding. I want to lose around 40 lbs and I'm considered borderline obese for my age and height. Which do you think is better...
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What would cause a child to be constantly hungry?

My son is 6 years old, and he never stops eating. But I noticed that he doesn't gain any weight Should I be worried? What would cause a child to be constantly hungry?
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What are the symptoms of a piercing infection?

My daughter just had her ear pierced, and she's 5 years old. But now, she told me that her right ear feels warm and I noticed it looks swollen. Could these be symptoms of an...
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What causes scalp ringworm?

My son is 12 year old and was diagnosed with scalp ringworm. What exactly is this and how did he get it?
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Can people with atrial fibrillation get laser vein removal?

I am a middle aged woman with atrial fibrillation and I want to be very careful about it. But there's very prominent spider veins on my neck and chest that I want to get rid of...
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Would I need stents after a heart attack?

I'm 45 and heart issues run in my family. My father died of a heart attack, actually. If I ever were to get a heart attack, would I have to get stents after it?
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How can I strengthen my heart?

My doctor told me that my heart is too weak for my age, and I'm 40 years old. I want to try and make it stronger. Are there ways that can help me do this?
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Is stress giving me chest pains?

Sometimes I get sudden pain in my chest. I am tightly wound and get stressed out about a lot of different things so I don't know what it is. Can stress cause chest pain?
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Anti-psychotics and infertility

Can taking Zyprexa, an anti-psychotic, cause infertility?
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Why is my anus itchy and bleeding?

I'm 40 years old, and for the past few days, my anus has been itchy and bleeding whenever I pass motions. Is this serious enough to see a doctor? Why is this happening?
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Why do I experience stomach pain everyday?

I'm 37, and lately, almost everyday, I have been experiencing bad stomach cramps and it's causing me a lot of discomfort. What could be causing this?
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Could diverticulosis become diverticulitis?

After a routine colonoscopy, it showed that I have diverticulosis. Lately been having constant stomach pain and constipation. Could diverticulosis eventually become diverticulitis?...
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