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For almost one month now I have been dealing with stomach problems?

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For almost one month now I have been dealing with stomach problems. It started when I was away on holidays. My travelling companion fell ill for 2 days with a stomach bug (presumably) and felt okay. She got sick once, rested in bed and was okay soon after. I fell ill approximately 2 days after her. Symptoms of nausea, fever, light-headedness – however I did not get sick. The symptoms improved over time, but I still find that I have not completely recovered. I don’t have much of an appetite, I feel a type of bulge or tightness is my throat/oesophagus and I am unable to eat large amounts. I would describe my symptoms similar to acid reflux, but I don’t feel that burning sensation.

I went to see a doctor one week after being ill while I was still on my holidays. He diagnosed it as a stomach virus. I have a family history of gallstones and h pylori infections. I have been putting off going for a second appointment as I feel my symptoms aren’t that severe, plus I feel as though I am anxious about the whole situation and that could be making my symptoms worse than they actually are. Could you recommend what course of action I should take? Is a second appointment justified, or is it likely a lingering stomach virus? Is there a need for urgency?

Thanking you in advance,

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Cholesterol, HDL and Triglycerides, what food to eat?

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Cholesterol . Is 214 mg/dL
HdL 34 mg/dL
Triglicirides 213 mg/ dL

What food to avoid
What food to help

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I may have autoimmune hepatitis, please advise, need second doctor opinion?

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Hello, I went to a gastro to talk about gallstones, he said I have fatty liver (nafld) and ran bloodwork. Everything ok, EXCEPT:
positive ANA speckled 1:80
F-ACTIN IgG 22.5
SMOOTH MUSCLE IgG TITER: 1:20
he sent me back to my primary, who sent me to rheumatologist, who said it was not autoimmune, and of no concern to him, he sent me back to gastro. Redid ASMA and it came back Weak Positive at “20”. Is what they told me. Now, nothing, he does not seem concerned. I have googled all this, and it shows hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, and horrible diseases. I am at a loss and do not know what to do. I know my Hepatitis came back all non reactive, and I donate blood every year. I am so confused. Thank you for any insight

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Is working the Night Shift bad for your health?

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hi Doc. Since May 10, 2017, I’ve started working on a night shift, sitting all the day long, from 8-5. I don’t smoke nor drink. I also sleep at least 8 hrs a day. My friends keep on telling me my kind of work could give me several health complications. They say that the body repairs itself (including the vital organs) during the wee hours of the day and I’m supposed to be resting during those hours, and not working. Is there any truth to this? What should I do to keep myself healthy while working on a night shift?

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Both of my feet and ankles swelled up really bad and were very painful, also red?

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So about 12 days ago, at night, both of my feet and ankles swelled up really bad and were very painful, also red. It was mostly gone the next morning but later that night it happened again only significantly worse, to the point where I could barely walk. The next few days it was seemingly on the mend and was going good until 2 nights ago now but only the top of the left foot now this time. It feels like I broke it pretty much but I haven’t had any injuries as to where that would happen….I guess I’m just wondering if anyone knows what this is…..?? Please help

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I am having problems with low hemoglobin and my platelet count?

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Hi .
I m 42+ lady ,having problem with low hemoglobin(8) and my platelet count is high(715.000)
my other report are
HCT-26.80%
MCV-65.20FL
MCH-19.5PG
MCHC-29.9G/DL
RDW-CV-18.3%
ESR-53MM IN1ST HOUR
PLS ADVICE ME HOW I REDUCE MY PLATELET.

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I have history of diverticulitis cyst on my ovaries and c diff, please advise?

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I have history of diverticulitis cyst on my ovaries and c diff I have been having horrible abdominal pain on my left side all the way to my back nausea diarrhea vomiting also dizzy and chills I was on cipro and flagyl but every time I take them orally I get sick so I don’t know if I’m holding down any meds
Bacterium tesslon pearls parpanol morphine and terrabol I have tramadol for pain and zofran for nausea and keflex
have asthma severe anxiety depression ptsd and schizophrenia history of c diff diverticulitis and ovarian cyst

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I have had a very odd migraine?

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I’ve been having a very odd migraine today full of countless new symptoms.
Headache on left front side with a crazy visual aura, took zomig, hour later took ibuprofen 600, albuterol sulfate and Ritalin. Cold and hot feeling across skin, mostly on right side, nausea, joint pain, burning pain in abdomen and chest, dizzy, tired and short of breath. Migrating sharp pains across body. Ringing ears. Vision is unnaturally blurry. Chest and stomach symptoms worsen when laying down, head symptoms worsen when standing up. Symptoms quickly come and go except for vision, coldness, nausea and burning, which are constant. Zomig tasted so bad as it eventually dripped my neck that I hacked a few times and a little blood came up.

I have asthma, adhd, insomnia and depression. Two months ago I experienced an overdose on excedrin, clonidine and benadryl and recovered. At the time, I was informed of a potential heart murmur. Lymph nodes have been tender and large for years but one has become hard in the last month. I occasionally have moments where I loose a couple seconds and get startled. I get random, painless muscle spasms quite regularly. I normally have lower blood pressure floating around 120/55. I take lexapro at 10 mg, claritin 24 hour, folonase, concerta( just moved from 27 mg to 36 mg). Just added seroquel at 25 mg and ritalin in the afternoons. I was prescribed albuterol sulfate, ibuprofen 600 mg and zomig nasal as needed.
Cold spells arent new and randomly come and go, normally lasting several hours and spreading along right side from face down. Feet and hands are normally cold, sometimes blotchy purple.
Two weeks ago I had a clean MRI without contrast.
I do not drink, use drugs or smoke.
My appetite has been haywire lately and over a week I lost 16 pounds. Accidentally binging this week when the concerta wears off has gotten me half way back up to old weight.

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I have impetigo can I drink alcohol?

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Hi!! I have impetigo and I took my first antibiotic to treat it 4 hours ago. I’m taking doxycycline for it. Will anything happen to me if I drink alcohol just for this night? I’m not a frequent drinker at all

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I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism 2 and a half years ago?

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I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism 2 and a half years ago and have been taking methamazole, at a recent Dr visit i was told i have hypothyroidism and was put on Levothyroxin. my question is was i misdiagnosed or could my thyroid have changed in that 2 and a half years.

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I suffer with weakness in my left leg since a knee injury 7 years ago.

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Hello, I’m a 31 year old male with an un-diagnosed issue for 7 years.

I suffer with weakness in my left leg since a knee injury 7 years ago. My knee is now completely fine but my gluten muscles (through the buttock) are always very tight and it causes me tight hamstrings and even foot pressure.
When I’m walking around I can feel the lack of muscle strength in my leg, it feels like it’s dropping and collapsing downwards causing me to limp around most days. Even gentle activity such as walking or going upstairs can be challenging. My leg will tremble when squatting or bending down. I’ve had treatment from Chiropractors and Physiotherapists but it doesn’t solve the problem.

Back in 2011 I saw a Neurologist who said he “didn’t know anything about leg weakness, it’s not his area” and had no idea what was going on but did send me for an MRI scan, he told me to see a Podiatrist as it could be something to do with the foot. The MRI scan came back normal and the Podiatrist said these symptoms are Neurological and I shouldn’t have been taken off the Doctors list.

In 2015 My Doctor referred me to a Orthopedic specialist who deals with back problems, so I thought this was good progress . Within 5 months I was told I can’t go to the specialist and talk to him and was taken off the waiting list by the health service. This is because the spine MRI scans have come back normal. Apparently there’s no pathology on the scans , so a specialist won’t be able to give any ““answers”. Chiropractors/Physiotherapy have told me they are certain the problem is starting from the lumber area of my back, possible L2 L3…?
I have to mention that it doesn’t seem to be Sciatica, nobody finds any real pressure causing a Sciatica problem. I’m being told it’s more pressure on a nerve somewhere else.

Within 7 years I’ve now seen Physiotherapists, 2 Chiropractors, and a Podiatrist .I have quite a lot of soft tissue massage that relieves symptoms for a while, however the problem still remains.
I would love to know what could be causing the symptoms. How can it be so difficult for Doctors to diagnose? Are there any more tests that could find out what’s going on? I recently had to push a luggage trolley and it’s aggravated the whole condition so I’m now experiencing more discomfort.

I would appreciate your opinion and any advice you can give me.

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I have chills and shakes in the morning, please advise?

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what can trigger chills and shakes in the morning for a 70 year old woman in decent health?
I have lower back pain and am scheduled for a Rhizotomy. Does not have a fever. Have never had the shakes like this in my life. Am stumped

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I have come off the Depo-Provera contraceptive injection in march and I have many secondary effects, is this normal?

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I have come off the Depo contraceptive injection in march and i have been perfectly fine, yet still no periods. Recently i’ve become extremely emotional over the slightest thing, Ive noticed my breasts are sore to touch and have become bigger, I have put on abit of weight also. are these normal symptoms when coming off this?I was on the injection for 5 years

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I had a treadmill stress test the other day and my heart rate went up to 130+?

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I had a treadmill stress test the other day and my heart rate went up to 130+ in 90 seconds. They stopped the test. I was very short of breath during the test because I was in Afib. They also took a ECG. The doctor on call later said not enough blood was getting to my heart. My question is would the Afib cause that?

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Should I tell my wife I have genital warts, does she have the virus?

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47 year old male going thru a divorce and I have genital warts had them the whole marriage wife doesn’t have a clue should I tell her before she starts having sex with another man do you think she carries the virus she was my only partner for 24 years

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