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What do high lymphocytes mean?

I just got my blood work back from my physical and had elevated lymphocytes. I am worried, what could this mean?
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How long is pink eye contagious?

I just started antibiotics today, how long will I be contagious for and do I need to change all of my eye makeup, is it contaminated?
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Is shingles contagious?

I have shingles- blisters are just starting to scale over- am I still contagious?
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How do I get rid of a canker sore?

I have had a canker sore in my mouth on the inside of my cheek for over a week and it own't go away. Is there anything I can do to get rid of it?
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Thyroid Function Tests

I'm a 35 y/o female with PMH of MDD c/o b/l 4+ pitting edema of the lower extremities. The condition developed over a period of 3-4 months and is only mildly improved with leg...
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When to go in?

I just got over a cold and now I have a hard time breathing, it feels like I cant catch my breath and my stomach hurts from coughing so much and I'm coughing so hard it makes my...
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Can you get strep throat without tonsils?

I had my tonsils removed when I was younger, I am 16 years old now. Today I have a sore throat with a fever and puss in my throat. Is it possible to have strep throat with...
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Ongoing headache - what to do?

I've had a headache pretty consistently for the past week or so. It varies in severity and I'm able to fall asleep at night, but the pain is always there. Is this a sign of something...
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Folic acid levels went down - why?

Recently I got my bloodwork done and was informed my levels of folic acid were low. I have no idea why this would be. Everything else was fine. I take B12 and D supplements...
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Menopause has been brutal for me

My mom sailed right through menopause. I seem to have constant hot flashes (I'm mid 50s), heart palpitations and I can't sleep. I don't want to take estrogen, what else can I...
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Does sunscreen prevent me from absorbing vitamin D?

I have a vitamin d deficiency and very sensitive skin. Usually I burn after only 20-30 minutes of exposure. How can I make the most of sun exposure without doing harm to my skin?...
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Why does my head hurt when I blow my nose?

When I blow my nose, I feel a tight pressure and pain in my head, and it is pounding afterward just for a few seconds. I don't think I have any other symptoms or any other medical...
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Why do I have a fever after my flu shot?

I get my flu shot every year. I've never gotten a fever from it before until now. What's wrong? Could this just be coincidence?
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Pain in stomach and back after eating

After every meal (doesn't matter what I eat), my stomach and back hurt, mostly in the middle of my abdomen. What should I do?
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Excessive burping with stomach pain -- what's the reason?

Throughout the day, I will experience episodes of burping with a burning stomach pain. Sometimes it feels like acid, but sometimes it is more dull. What can I do to fix this?...
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Fatty liver- can it get better?

I was recently in the hospital for a prolonged fever. It turned out to be a tick born infection. During my stay they did an abdominal ultrasound that showed that I have a fatty...
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Vasovagal syncope getting worse

i have always been a fainter since I have been young- typically induced by pain such as my period cramps or abdominal pain. Over the last couple of years though, I have had many...
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When should I see a geriatrician?

I am 81 years old and healthy. I am able to exercise every day. Should I be seeing a geriatrician?
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Help with neck muscle stiffness

I have a lot of problems with the muscles in my neck being stiff and tight. I see a massage therapist frequently and it helps some. Would physical therapy be able to help me...
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Weak from a stroke

I have right side weakness after having a stroke. I can walk okay now but I still struggle with holding small objects in my right hand. Can I ever regain my strength in my hand?...
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