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I have a strong steady burning sensation right where my sternum comes together?

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I have a strong steady burning sensation right where my sternum comes together. I can’t sleep with the discomfort. I can feel the heat, on that area, when I touch it. I have tried drinking cold water, and , placing a cold wet wash rag on it, but, it still remains very hot.

Age: 72
Male
Medications: atorvastatin, metoprolol, isosorb,jordiance,finofibrate,metformin, terazosin, finasteride,aspirin,allopurinol
General Information: A quadruple, and a double heart bypasses. A stent put in. A belly-button hernia. Slightly leaking valve. High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes. .

Can you get a rib fracture as a result of anesthesia?

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Can you get a rib fracture as a result of anesthesia? Had back surgery on 12/8- complained x3 post op visits to surgeon about left side rib pain. He said the rib pain had nothing to do with the back surgery. .Still having pain, saw GP on 2/1- Chest x-ray shows healing 7th left side rib fracture. Pre OP chest x ray is normal I have not bee sick. Can this fx have been a result of the anesthesia?

Age: 55
Female
Medications: Ambien 10 mg

I have had an issue with my stomach since. December 2nd 2017?

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Hello. I have had an issue with my stomach since. December 2nd 2017. Had an endoscopy done last month. Only found gastritis (biopsy was clear…no precancer or h.pylori infection ) and hiatal hernia. Upper middle stomach near rib cage been hurting really bad but now my upper left side is hurting really bad. Can’t eat (wasn’t eat much anyways) and can’t bend over. Now left breast is inflamed all the way in,my arm pit and can’t move my arm at all. What exactly could it be ? Not just gastritis

Age: 42
Female
Medications: Coumadin (MECHANICAL HEART VALVE), Simvastatin, Digoxin, Protonix, medical marijuana and allergy drops (allergist concoction)
General Information: I have attached ER admit notes.

I’ve had genital warts for a few months now, what can be done?

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Hello, I’ve had genital warts for a few months now and have been using 100% tee tree oil on them twice a day for about a month or so. I’ve been to 2 different doctors in the last few weeks who merely confirmed that i had HPV but did not prescribe anything for the warts or suggest freezing them off.

Age: 38
Male
Medications: Pantoprazole and Lotriderm

I had a spinal fusion surgery now have difficulty swallowing food?

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I had a spinal fusion surgery done last year, now have difficulty swallowing food. A swelling occurred in supraclavical area. Had MRI, US done. All good. Surgeon says not due to surgery. tested for cushings and it isn’t cushings either. Swelling is on both sides. I am told it is life threatening. But no one has any answers. What can be done? Please help.

Age: 45
Male
Medications:

Can a frostbite injury be related to hypertension, diabetes or renal disease?

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Link (or show a connection to produce health related causation, to include a more than likely than not opinion), between bilateral lower extremity frostbite injury (including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities with loss of use of the feet), to hypertension and/or diabetes, to renal disease.

Age: 41
Male
Medications: na
General Information: na

Pain in my lower back down the back of my left leg, is it a torn or pulled ligament?

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I have a pain in my lower back down the back of my left leg. Feels like a cramp sometimes. I dont remember hurting it. Just started to happen 3 days ago. When I walk my left foot is difficult to lift. Toes don’t want to raise up. Is it a torn or pulled ligament in my foot?

Age: 45
Female
Medications: Cypro BP meds

I have been struggling for the past 3 years with concentration problems, need second opinion?

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Hello!

I have been struggling for the past 3 years with concentration problems (brain fog).

I have changed my diet to only homemade meals, fruits, vegetables and nuts. I only drink water and a coffee per day. I exercise more. On my diabetic father’s advice, I have taken my blood glucose for a while and it falls within normal range. I have stopped smoking marijuana. I have tried every trick on the internet but I still can’t shake it off.

I feel better physically but mentally it’s not much better. I went to see my doctor and he ordered many blood tests: Vitamins, STDs, Thyroid, Lyme disease and a bunch of other that i don’t remember. Everything came back clear. His conclusion was to prescribe me anti-depressant. Effexor to be precise. To be honest that medication scares me and I did not take it. Mostly because, once in a while my head clears up completely and I feel like I used to. I just can’t put my finger on the cause.

I would like to have someone else’s opinion on the matter. Taking Effexor would be an absolute last resort for me since my mother and everybody on the internet say it’s hell to quit. Is there anything else I should try? Should I ask to be referred to a specialist of some sort?

Please help me. I do not know what to do,

Age: 28
Male
Medications: Nothing.
General Information: I did and every test he did came back clear. He prescribed Effexor but I dare not take it until it is my absolute last resort.

I had Mohs surgery, a bump formed on the site, please advise?

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I have a dermatology question/concern.I had Moh’s surgery(all clear) on Jan 2 without stitches. On Jan 10 my surgeon said it was healing nicely. On Jan 22 a bump formed on the site. My question is: Is this the normal healing process without stitches? It is a bit worrisome. Surely the cancer couldn’t come back after only 20 days or could it. It stayed flat for the 6 weeks between the biopsy and surgery, and now there’s a bump after the all clear. Thanks

Age: 65
Male
Medications: flutisicone,multi vitamins
General Information: Yes and I have another follow-up appointment this Wednesday, but the worry will make it a long 5 days!

Developed a rash just below right corner of mouth, Please advise?

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Developed a rash just below right corner of mouth. It started out with small rough bumps. I put rubbing alcohol on it and it caused it to dry out and open up. There is a small amount of clear liquid that came out. My glands in the right side under my jaw are swollen and sore as well. The area of the rash has slight swelling as well. Also, the rash has a minor tingling sensation, but not sure if that could be the neosporin I put on it. Please advise.

Age: 42
Male
Medications: Valsartan-hctz 160-12.5 mg
General Information: No

I have high Neutrophils , high Triglycerides and high Monocytes?

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Hello, I’m a 41 year old male in moderate shape. I just got my blood test back and it has high NEUTROPHILS 12.3 x 10*9/L, high TRIGLYCERIDES 4.87 mmol/L, and high MONOCYTES 0.9 x 10*9/L. What would the cause be for this? I have had blood in my stool for 2 weeks and coughed up some blood two mornings last week but nothing since.

Age: 41
Male
Medications: pantoprazole
General Information: Blood in stool that lasted 2 weeks and blood in cough two mornings last week. Fatigue and occasional dizziness.