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It feels like I have something under my skin, what could it be?

I saw that a rising came up on the bottom of my stomach, and it's very red and painful. What could this be, and will I need it removed?
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I don’t know what’s going on. Should I be worried?

I have had nausea and loss of appetite for about 3 days. The nausea is constant and has not subsided even when taking a zophran or gas x. The passing of bowel movements doesn't...
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Should we check child's temperature under their arm?

Should we check our child's temperature by measuring under the arm? This is how my mother used to do it for me, but it seems like everybody now checks a kid's temperature under-the-tongue....
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What medicines should diabetics take for fever?

My son is 14 and he has type 1 diabetes. He's had a fever since this morning and I don't really know what he should have to bring it down. Before he was diagnosed, we would use...
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Can people with atrial fibrillation get laser spider vein removal?

I'm 45, and I have atrial fibrillation that I really have to be careful about. There's spider veins on my chest, and I need to get rid of them. Can people with atrial fibrillation...
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What are the worst foods for your heart?

I'm trying to have a more heart healthy diet because my blood pressure is really bad. What are the worst foods for my heart that I should avoid?
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How much exercise should I get regularly to help lower my cholesterol?

My cholesterol is high. Before going on medication, my doctor asked me to take some healthy steps with my diet and exercise. Now I have more fruits and vegetables and less red...
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CBD and motility? Does it help?

I’ve had Parkinson’s for five years. I now have a motility problem. My esophagus has been stretched and Botox has been injected. My food stays in my esophagus until the next...
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What's the clotting-role of basopenia and elevated neutrophils?

I have antiphospholipid syndrome (lupus anticoagulant) with multiple clotting events. In my research I stumbled across something interesting- that basopenia is associated with...
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What's the best treatment for nerve pain?

I have pain in my hands, and I believe it's peripheral neuropathy since there's like a pins and needles sensation. What's the best treatment for this?
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Is low ferritin related to breathing problems?

I recently had routine blood work done, and my doctor saw that my ferritin level was low. He thinks that this has something to with my shortness of breath. Is a low level of...
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What are the side effects of a blood transfusion?

I needed a blood transfusion after a surgery that I had, where I lost a lot of blood. But ever since my transfusion, I've had back pain and my skin looks flushed. Yesterday I...
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Do vestibular exercises work?

My youngest son is 14-years-old and he has a lot of trouble with balance and dizziness. Our family doctor recommended vestibular exercises. Do these work?
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What does a vertigo attack feel like?

I'm 25 years old and sometimes I feel really dizzy. I usually don't feel better until I lie down for a while. Could this be a vertigo attack?
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What does bladder cancer treatment involve?

I'm 35 years old and I'm going to have tests to see whether or not I have bladder cancer. If I do have it, what should I expect from the treatment?
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How serious is my prostate problem?

I went to my doctor to have my prostate checked. My doctors said that it didn't feel enlarged or abnormal, but I'm still having issues urinating and I think it's related. What...
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Do dialysis treatments affect daily activities?

I'm 40 years old and I have been living with lupus since I was 18. I'm now on dialysis 3 days a week and taking several courses of medications. Will dialysis treatments affect...
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What should we expect after end stage renal failure?

My friend's in end stage renal failure and now is in dialysis 3 times a week. However, last week, he had to go in five days because of fluid buildup. Is there anything that we...
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Is there more than one kind of insulin pump?

I'm 32, and I've been using an insulin pump for type 1 diabetes since I was 17 years old. I'd like to use a different one, since I don't like the one I have. What are my options?...
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What symptoms should I look out for to have my thryroid checked?

I'm 45 years old and a woman. I've been fighting weight issues for years, and I have put on a lot of weight even when I haven't much. Could this be from my thyroid?
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