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What causes swelling in leg and diabetes after brain stroke?	5	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I had a brainstem stroke in May 2009. I have been making very good progress. I walk, talk and eat. My question involves my right side leg, feet and ankle. Why is my right foot swelling so much now? I also have diabetes that developed after the stroke.

What causes delayed periods in women with tubal ligation?	5	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I had my tubes tied 4 yrs ago I m 27 with two kids I have had some abnormal bleeding went for an ultrasound and found out I possibly have polyps my real question is I jav completely missed my period that never happens my period is very regular what could this mean

What causes nose bleeding after taking Methimazole and Propranolol?	6	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I have a hyperactive thyroid that was diagnosed in 2010. I was put on methimazole and propranolol. Last Wednesday I was hospitalized for observation. one of the things that I am concerned about is the thyroid stimulating hormones was 0. Just a moment ago I experienced a nose bleed. Is this normal?

What causes tingling in arm when suffering from atrial tachycardia?	4	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hello , I be been diagnosed with atrial tachycardia in 2010. I m in 50 yrs old and feeling the start of menopause symptoms. I woke up this morning with numbness and tingling in my right arm from hand to upper arm. Followed by inner coldness sweeping through from the soles of my feet up to the...

What causes persistent fever along with lump in neck?	4	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi.. I want to ask something about my father..he is getting fever every day and we noticed a small lump near neck..doctors did a culture test and told that there is pus in the lump and due to antibiotics lump size got decreased..and also bcos of regular fever his platlet count Iis fluxuating..rbc...

What causes sudden appearance of bruise on arm?	5	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi. I looked down at my hand today and noticed what looked like a quarter size bruise. It wasn t there earlier in the day, and I had not done anything to injure the area. I was confused as to where this had come from, but even more perplexed when only a few hours later the bruise was completely...

What causes inflammation in groin post infusion of Zithromax and Rocephin?	4	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I had 3 injections on 3/9/15 in the E.R. they were Zithromax, rocephin and solumedrol. One the the injections I about flew off the bed from I had really really bad burning after being injected it was especially bad in the groin area and it lasted for about 30 seconds or so. I felt like I was...

Suggest treatment for depression and anxiety	4	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi I have been diagnosed with Agitated depression and anxiety. I spent 6 weeks is a psychiatric hospital. I have been home 10wks and it is still a daily struggle. I do manage to go to work and get through the day but it is hard. I am most agitated in the mornings and good in the evening. I take...

What causes nausea and vomiting when suffering from lupus?	6	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi, I have lupus/mixed connective tissue disease/Crest/ dysmotility. I have been having bad nausea and vomiting since January. I await gastric emptying study results. Over weekend when I bent over at waist, vomit came up to my mouth. Tonight I had water/mucus come out instead of bowel. It was...

What causes severe pain in shin along with tingling sensation in foot?	5	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I just got kneed in the mid shin and extreme pain followed. It hurt to walk on it and the pain has just gotten worse. I have soreness all over my shin and a pain feeling like 2 halves of my shins are being pushed together. My foot is tingling and it hurts to walk. What should I do?

Could slurred speech be due to Tramadol?	4	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Dr. Rynne, A 90-year-old female had a fall. An MRI shows no sign of injury (no stroke, no brain bleed), and she can move her left arm without a problem She is having trouble with coherent speech, however, and we wonder if this could be a side effect of getting tramidol through an IV-drip for a...

What causes shortness of breath and wheezing when on Doxycycline for COPD?	7	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Have got COPD, have been taking Doxycycline, prescribed by my doctor, for a couple of years now. Have recently been unable to do anything without suffering from shortness of breath, and wheezing. Have read that prescribed drug can produce these symptoms. Would it be wise to stop taking them....

What causes pressure in head along with body aches while on Cipro?	5	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Hi I took cipro to treat a uti. I was only able to take 5 pills before realizing I was having severe symptoms from it severe body aches like I was getting the flu, joint pain, head pressure that feels like my head is going to explode, nose keeps draining clear yellow color, my lymph nodes in my...

Is pregnancy possible post intake of Unwanted 72?	4	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Hi, I had sex with my gf but unknowningly the condom broke. I usually take my penis out while ejaculation but i am in doubt if it was completely out as a part of condom was inside the private part of my gf. She took unwanted 72 within one hour of sex. Would it be safe ..pls let me know

What causes blood in stool?	4	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
I am chronic animea been throwing up for over two weeks. Went to er they said I have blood in my stool. 3 yes ago had most my stomach removed an small intestines was caused by a huge ulcer in last 3 weeks had scope done an colenospy all came back good.

What causes dizziness and nose bleeding?	9	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
My 17 year old daughter was dizzy last night, I was not too worried because she had just been in a tumbling, gymnastics class. She was only dizzy today during track. Today at school, however, she had a couple of nosebleeds (just bloody runny discharge). Should I schedule an appointment with her...

What does a dent in leg indicate when suffering from chest congestion?	4	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
I have just started a cold a couple days ago, a lot of phlem in my chest, after getting out of the shower today i noticed a dent in my lower left leg that is very noticable. It was not there before my shower and i did not hit it on anything. I stand all day at work and am just concerned. I have...

What causes pain in clavicular region?	4	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
I have been struggling with pain in my clavicle region. It radiates up my neck/throat area, down my chest, out into my shoulder and is moving toward the back of my neck. This evening I discovered that the source of the pain seems to be at the very tip of my left clavicle in the suprasternal...

What are the side effects of Plavix?	5	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
I have severe acid reflux and my family doctor wants me to take 2 40mg nexium daily and I am already taking plavix. He thinks there would be no problem but I am afraid to take the nexium along with the plavix. My own mother died at age 48 because of complications due to her blood thinning...

What causes under eye circles in a child?	4	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Hi my 3 year old has these dark circles under his eyes. His sleeps well through the night but doesnt nap during the day. I took him to the doctor amd she said he was fine. She just took a look though, she didnt do any blood test except for iron and his iron is good. Should i be concerned?

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