I have a problem with my nipple/areola, it is painful and often itchy. The skin is scaly and constantly looks like a rash or something. I have been to a doctor before and came away with cream for fungal infection.…
I have a black toenail, what could cause it and what could be done?
I have a black toenail. It just appeared a while ago I didn’t bang it or anything and it doesn’t hurt. I just noticed the black area seems to have spread a bit along the bottom of my nail. I…
Woke up with chills and fever, is it due to flu shot?
i have had post nasal drip for two days and treating it with nasal inhaler and nedi pod. last night I woke up at 230 am with chills aches and pains and a fever of 101.5. two hours later i…
Can prednisone cause my vision to get blurred?
My doctor prescribed predisone for my arthritis about 6 to 7 months back, now my vision is becoming blurred, I read on the internet that predisone can cause this, is that true? Age: 74 Female Medications: Predisone, Cypro, Nexium, Coversil,…
Is this an ingrown hair or something more serious?
For the previous 2 days I’ve had a small pimple on my scrotum. It doesn’t hurt, leak fluid, or itch. I’ve had a past of ingrown hairs and I only wanted to confirm or a doctor to confirm this was…
Is it the same virus that causes sores inside and outside the mouth?
when it comes to mouth cold sores, is it the same virus that causes sores inside the mouth (cheeks gums tongue etc) as the one that causes on the outside of the mouth (lips edge)? Why do some people present…
Lab results show high total iron and % saturation, please advise?
I had lab work done to test for iron, and it showed high total iron and % saturation. Should I see a doctor for this, or donate some blood, or not worry about it? (I uploaded the lab results.) I…
I have slowly lost my taste and smell, what has caused this?
In the last year I have slowly lost my taste and smell. I can taste extreme tastes like sugar and salt. This started in Dec ,’16 after a bad cold and has gotten worse since then. My teeth have gotten…
I tore my frenulum and started to bleed, do I need stitches?
My girlfriend and me were having sex when I noticed that my frenulum tore and I started to bleed. It stopped a few minutes later. Does my penis need stitches? Age: 24 Male Medications: None
I am scared of getting a blood test, what should I do?
I went to my doctor yesterday, he thinks I may have a thyroid problem and wants to send me do blood tests. But I am afraid of doing it. I have always hated the sight of blood even seeing it…
I am suffering from hair loss but I’m only 19 years old, is that normal?
I’m 19 years old and am losing my hair like big time. Is that normal? Started to get bald spot up front. I am scared I will soon lose all the hair on top of my head. Everyone else in…
I had a steroid injection, when will I feel improvement?
i had a steroid injection at 2pm (it is now 12 hrs later) for a triggerfinger of my 3rd finger of my right hand. The finger is even more contracted and somewhat numb. the injection was painful and the site…
Can a plan B contraception mess up your cycle?
Around the week of October 20th I took plan b (emergency contraception) 2 times. A couple days after the second time (maybe around 10/26) I got a short period, I have not had a period since, can this contraception mess…
I have been losing weight lately without dieting, what can be the problem?
Hello I have been losing weight lately without dieting, lost 20 lbs, Also have loss of appetite. Besides that all is fine. Don’t feel any weakness. No extra stress or exercise. No pain. Nothing. What can be the problem? Age:…
I have been having body wide muscle twitching, is it ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
I have been having body wide muscle twitching for 4 or 5 days now. Pain in my neck when I turn a certain way. Crackling in my jaw and right leg when I move it. Very fatigued. Headaches. Could this…
