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I keep getting massive headaches “doing the deed”
Im 18m. A bit tmi but whenever me and my girlfriend are doing the deed I get massive headaches in the back of my head. I was wondering if anyone had info to help me and some solutions to prevent it. | 4 | **Physician**: Sounds like orgasmic headaches and they respond very well to indomethacin.
Need to see a doctor for final diagnosis and treatment tho |
28F Severe anxiety and depression after anesthesia
I have general anxiety with frequent panic attacks, and medical anxiety. I had to have a root canal on Wednesday and decided that being under anesthesia was the only way to get through it. I was extremely anxious before the procedure and woke up from the anesthesia ... | 4 | **Physician**: Sounds like a worsening of your underlying conditions due to the overall stressful situation, not necessarily the anesthesic drugs. I recommend making an appointment with the provider who's managing your anxiety to see if medications need to be titrated
**Physician - Psychiatry**: Some anesthesia affect... |
How likely is it that I have a carotid artery dissection? Should I see medical attention?
20M. No medications. Yesterday I coughed quite hard while my neck was in this turned position and this hurt a little bit in the area where the left carotid artery is located. Now, every time I swallow or yawn, it hurts in that ar... | 6 | **Physician**: You are alive and haven’t had a stroke. You haven’t had a dissection.
If healthy 20-somethings only needed to turn their head and cough to dissect their carotids, the world would be a scary place. |
Can pregnancy cause a drop in sp02 while sleeping?
35 years old ftm, normal weight. 34 weeks gestation. For the past few nights I have found it increasingly harder to catch my breath while lying down. I’m waking up multiple times per night with what feels like gasping for air. My sp02 on my smartwatch has decreased ... | 5.5 | **Nurse Practitioner**: By lying down, are you lying flat on your back?
**Respiratory therapist**: So, not really a cause for concern. Also, not a doctor.
Pregnancy is a restrictive lung disorder! As the growing being expands their uterine real-estate they begin to impact how much your diaphragm can move. This impact... |
paracetamol overdose?
hi i’m 18F type one diabetic, i’ve got a really bad ear infection and have been taking paracetamol to help with the pain. i thought i was taking the 200mg tablets but i have jsut checked and i have been taking the 500mg tablets. i’ve had about 10-14 tablets today. do i need to go to the hospital ... | 1 | **Pharmacist**: call poison control. you will likely have to go to the ED. the maximum daily dose is 4g |
I (26f) have been experiencing almost non-stop menstrual bleeding and clots since October and I’m freaking out
Info: 26F, diagnosed with PCOS, Visual Snow Syndrome and ADHD. Currently taking Ritalin. Average 1-2 drinks a week, no drug use or tobacco use.
I have been bleeding consistently since October. Sometimes ver... | 3 | **Physician**: It is not normal to have heavy or prolonged bleeding for months, regardless of a diagnosis of PCOS. It is important to see a doctor as soon as possible for an evaluation and to determine the cause of the symptoms. Your doctor may recommend a pelvic exam, ultrasound, or other tests to diagnose the underly... |
Ongoing belly button infection
I (43F) have a ongoing bacterial infection in my belly button. Had abdominal surgery in November 2021. Umbilicus was operated on and since then I have had nonstop belly button infections. My primary care physician is over booked and someone who is also mentally checked out. I have an u... | 3 | **Registered Nurse**: Have you had any swabs taken for bacterial/fungal culture? If not, I would request them to be done. You might need some kind of surgery/debridement to fix the cavity that keeps getting infected. A fistula resulting from a poorly healed surgical woubd is also possible.
At any rate, you need more... |
Is something wrong with my colon or stomach?
I'm trying to determine if my pain is from my colon or from my stomach. Is part of the lower stomach uncovered by the ribs? I thought I have colon cancer but i'm wondering if I have an ulcer or peritonitis.
**Me:** Female, 28, 5'5, 108lbs, Canada, Cipralex. Daily zantac d... | 5 | **Physician - Gastroenterology**: PPI daily. surprised your doctor hasn't tried this yet |
Extremely soar throat, tested positive.
30M Just tested positive for covid and I've been having an extremely soar throat to the point where I can hardly swallow my own saliva, and I just wanted to know is this possibly part of covid or something else? No existing medical issues I know of, I drink and vape. | 5.5 | **Army Healthcare Specialist**: Severe sore throat is one of the indicators of covid.
**Rheumatology Research Fellow**: Yes, a sore throat is expected during covid. Take some acetaminophen/paracetamol, keep hydrated and get some rest |
Keep having almost liquid diarrhea
20F, 5’7, 126.2 lbs
Yesterday I started having a almost liquid consistency diarrhea. It was pouring out like green baby food rather than being kinda chunky. Gross I know. I started an antibiotic called Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Potassium 875 mg/ 125mg for sinus infection. I was prescr... | 6 | **Physician - Gastroenterology**: Antibiotics can give you diarrhea. It should get better with time and after you finish your course.
The other possibility is that you may got an infection that's giving you diarrhea. Unlikely to be most bacteria because you're on antibiotics. A virus, for example, would make you sick... |
[37/f, 5”5, 135 pounds] Bright yellow poop for almost 3 weeks, recent severe abdominal pain.
[37/f 5”5 135 pounds, Caucasian no drugs or medications, drink about half a bottle of wine on Friday nights, no other alcohol, exercise 90 minutes 5x/ week. ] So, about 3 weeks ago, I started having a lot of gas that was diffi... | 4 | **Respiratory therapist**: So, not a doctor and the abdomen is a bit below my area of expertise... But, I would stop drinking and get in with your doctor for this.
Concerning for gallbladder and/or liver and/or pancreatic stuff.
Your symptoms sound similar to a "gallbladder sludge" issue I had years ago. Despite bein... |
Bloodbath during sex
31F 115lbs 5’5 Caucasian, Canada
No medication, no other health conditions. No drugs or alcohol.
Lately when having sex with my husband I bleed profusely. I’m talking - he’s covered in blood, I’m covered in blood, the bed is covered it blood, it’s all over my hands and dripping down my legs b... | 3.5 | **Physician**: I would recommend seeing an OBGYN as soon as possible
**Physician, OB-GYN**: See a gyn. Can’t make a comment without an exam. Expect evaluation for infection at minimum. |
is it ok to use Salbutamol with alcohol? (prescribed inhaler)
Female, 21, vaping, anxiety disorder. No asthma (currently).
I have drank and this is my first day with an inhaler. I haven't used it yet, however, I am experiencing some breathing issues, currently. Am I most likely safe to use this while drinking?
I am ... | 6 | **Pharmacist**: I would say you are most likely safe. There are no interactions between salbutamol (Albuterol) and alcohol and I have never counseled avoidance of alcohol with Albuterol inhalers.
Just know that albuterol can cause your heart rate to increase momentarily due to its mechanism of action and that is norm... |
Should I worry about a spinal infection from an epidural steroid injection if I’m feverish and coughing but no redness at injection site?
Hi I am a 25 year old female and I had a spinal injection done January 10th. Shortly after the shot I started to have intense pain and a very bad headache, I started to develop a co... | 1 | **Physician**: I’m actually concerned enough about the timing of your headache and fever that you might consider a trip to the emergency department. Because you have a cough, maybe you contracted a respiratory illness at the same time as your injection, but one cannot make assumptions here. The absence of discomfort ... |
Can I get frostbite around my anus?
19M/53 kgs/Non smoker/Non drinker
Okay so I've been suffering from mild hemorrhoids and anal itching since 3-4 days. And today I was rubbing a pack of ice cubes down there for around 15 mins to alleviate the pain and itching, it helped a lot but I think I may damage my skin if I ... | 5.5 | **Physician**: Is part of your anus going black and rotting off? Otherwise I wouldn’t worry about it at all
**Registered Nurse**: It is highly unlikely you have damaged the skin from this. Just so you know, there are over the counter medications you can buy to provide relief that won’t damage your skin and will last l... |
Really unsure if this is an emergency?
Vitamin D toxicity do I need the ER?
Do I need to go to the ER vitamin D toxicity?
Male 26yo got a shot of 50,000IU Vitamin D on 9/13
About 72 hours after, I suddenly felt sick — nausea, headache, fatigue, might throw up feeling.
Male 26YO 185 LBS
I feel awful — is thi... | 6 | **Neonatal Nurse Practitioner**: Unlikely. You might have caught a bug.
**Physician**: Doesn't sound like it. I'm uncertain though why you got a shot of vitamin D |
Can oxycodone cause post nasal drip / sore throat? Or did I pick up something while in surgery?
40 male. 230 lbs. 6’6”. Oxycodone, ibuprofen, and stool softener.
Had an emergency appendectomy and vet the weekend. Doc gave me oxycodone for the pain.
I never liked opiates much, they always made me feel groggy and sto... | 5 | **Physician - Family Medicine**: Usually not, but oxycodone can dry you out a bit and that could theoretically make your throat sore. I would run a humidifier at night and see if that improves the issue. Even if you are just sick it's not a bad idea.
Edit to agree with the other not-a-doctor post about intubation. But... |
Thought of having ascites is killing me
Hey everyone, 25 Male, used to be a heavy drinker but not anymore, non smoker. 1.95m tall.
So basically, long story short, I had bad liver results from a blood draw a couple of months ago (probably from drinking 3 weeks straight) The doctors have told me that they are not suspe... | 6 | **Physician Assistant**: Hi there. Ascites in and of itself isn’t even concerning it’s just one of many symptoms of liver failure. If you have no symptoms of liver failure, and your liver labs are consistent with heavy recent drinking, you need to realize that this is an issue more related with anxiety than your actual... |
extreme bad breath
Age 18
Sex F
Height 5”2
Weight 56kg
thought i had tonsil stones but been poking around for ages and can’t find any. this is actually ruining my life as soon as i brush my teeth it instantly smells repulsive. help. | 4 | **Registered Nurse**: Definitely see your doctor. It could be coming from your stomach, GERD or h. pylori can cause bad breath |
OIL WENT DOWN WINDPIPE
42F 105LBS 5'3 No medical conditions.
Hopefully someone knows the answer to this, I was taking bee propolis which has vegetable glycerin in it. When I went to swallow it (1 ml) it slipped down my lung. I couldn't breathe for a second and then I started coughing. It's been about 30 mins and I'm ... | 5 | **Physician**: Most likely you'll have coughed it out, assuming otherwise normal lung function. Coughing can last for quite some time after an event and there's nothing to do for now. If symptoms persist for longer than a few days or you start to develop fever, difficulty breathing, etc; then I'd consider getting check... |
Problems with hands getting freezing cold even when wearing heavy clothes.
21M, 5'7", 140lb, with low blood pressure and asthma. My hands get freezing cold when I'm not wearing gloves or if the air temp isn't above 70 Fahrenheit. It's really frustrating because I work in food service, and regularly handle frozen and c... | 4 | **Physician - Vascular Surgery**: Sounds like Raynauds syndrome. Go find a vascular surgeon or rheumatologist to confirm. There are medication that can help your symptoms. I typically have seen excellent results with nifedipine in my patients |
My period cramps are ruining my life but I'm told nothing can be done
20F 110lbs.
The pain is unbearable, I have cramps 3-5 days before my period and then I have them until the third day.
I get nosebleeds, migraines, diarrhea, nausea, breathing difficulties, I have a lot of flow, I vomit (sometimes), fever (somet... | 4 | **Physician - Neurosurgery**: How often do you get nosebleeds? Heavy menses and bleeding elsewhere might be a hematologic condition like vonWillebrand’s disease. But that requires a workup.
Painful menses and sex, may question further if you may have endometriosis- that requires some imaging like a sonogram.
Do clari... |
I've had 3 separate colds in the last 5 weeks and am suddenly bruising very easily -- should I be concerned?
30F, white, 5'11 and 165 pounds. Currently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, depression, anxiety. Have been taking an immunosuppressant medication (humira), fluvoxamine, and desvenlafaxine. No alcohol or drug... | 4 | **Physician**: I don't think it's irrational, I would go see your PCP. |
26m, stepped on a rusty nail. It BARELY went in, but it did.
Edit: I keep saying my leg locked up but I guess I really mean my calf muscle.
Maybe the head of a pen length went in not even. It didn’t hurt when it happened, but it shocked me I guess. My leg immediately tensed up and I couldn’t move it for a minute.
... | 2 | **Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor**: It was probably a spasm since you stepped on a nail. No, tetanus does not immediately kick in like that. If it has been 10 years, you should get another tetanus shot ASAP. |
My burn is infected and i don’t know what to do
My burn is infected and I’m not sure what to do
I’m F18, around 5’8, weigh about 160 lbs, don’t take any meds besides adderall, I don’t smoke
Basically last week a drop of boiling sugar fell on my foot and the scar formed a bubble, however a couple days ago it popped... | 2 | **Patient Care Assistant**: Seek care, urgent care is appropriate.
**Nurse Practitioner**: Wash the wound with warm water and mild/unscented soap or douse with saline solution (you can buy this in a spray can or google how to make normal saline). Dry gently with a clean paper towel (don’t scrub or pick at it) Keep the... |
Sweating profusely while sleeping all the sudden
I am 18M, 180lbs, 5’ 11”, I don’t drink, don’t do drugs, don’t smoke, and have no underlying medical conditions unless occasional migraines count as a condition. I have been sweating like all hell in bed for about a month and I’ve ignored it but now it really doesn’t ma... | 4 | **Physician - Dermatologist**: You need to see a doctor. Night sweats can be due to medications, infections, cancers (many things). |
Need help. Worried about brain tumor or aneurysm, maybe symptoms are premeditated? Would prefer radiologists, neurologists, ENTs to respond. Thinking of going to the ER tonight.
Hi
So I am a 21-aged F, 5’5. My weight is 123 pounds. I have no current physical medical issues (that the doctors have been able to find) b... | 5 | **Physician**: I'm confused by what you mean with "symptoms are premeditated". Unless I've missed something, nothing here sounds worse than a bad cold/upper respiratory infection. Most of what you've described could be also applied to COVID. If you are tolerating oral intake/liquids, can probably manage symptoms. There... |
Negative rapid, positive PCR
39F
Basically the title. I tested positive one week ago exactly, waited the 5 days (recommended by HR) and took PCR and rapid at same time, both performed by RI Dept of Health testing site. I am def symptomatic but have been slowly feeling better. I don’t think 5 days is long enough ... | 5 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: PCR can be positive for up to ~90 days afterward. We don’t recommend retesting after infection in the US. Wear a well-fitting mask whenever around people and follow the guidelines for your workplace.
**B.S., Medical Lab Sciences**: I've heard multiple people say that the rapid test wit... |
HFMD in parent with an 8 day old at home NEED HELP
I must have picked up HFMD from my toddler, though they have no symptoms. I had a sudden onset of a high fever on Friday gone by Saturday afternoon. My hands and feet started to feel tight and prickly and by Sunday night I had spots covering my hands and feet. My feet... | 5 | **Physician**: Worst part is over. Pain should last for a bout a week. You could try putting some lidocaine spray on your feet but numb feet are still hard to walk on. HFMD is spread though respiratory, oral secretions and fecal matter. Wash your hands thoroughly and wipe down anything that you touch or used surface fo... |
Is it normal to not see your baby in an ultrasound at 5-8 weeks ?
Age 28
Sex f
Height 5’4
Race W
Non smoker
F(28) I went for my first ultrasound today and I was (according to my last period) 8 weeks. When the tech did the ultrasound she could not see any baby just the gestational sac. We kept trying and finally fou... | 6 | **Neonatal Nurse Practitioner**: Most likely if they saw a heartbeat, you just aren't as far along as you thought. It could be that you ovulated at a different time, that the first period you "missed" wasn't because of pregnancy or a whole host of reasons |
21M. 5’11, 70kg. How bad of an idea would it be to go to work tomorrow with a 39 degree temperature.
Day 3 of fever, don’t feel great, cold sweats at night, really bad sore throat making it quite difficult to eat and loss of appetite in general, general fatigue too. Paracetamol helps every 5-6 hours, but start to feel... | 5 | **Physician - Pulmonary and Critical Care**: Don't go. You're liable to make others sick and prolong your own illness. Suggest you get COVID tested if you haven't yet. |
Hello, I wanna know if this is a case of liver cirrhosis or cancer ‽
In my 20s. Was diagnosed as morbidly obese. Although not diabetic was asked to watch sugar levels and warned I could become diabetic in near future if I don't keep it in check.
I tried losing weight recently. Took up some weight loss pills. The sid... | 4 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: Neither cirrhosis nor cancer would be on my top 5 potential causes of your symptoms. I'd be more worried about a side effect of these weight loss pills. What are they?
Please see your primary care doctor. |
Abruptly very weak on legs, even fell 2 times, 82 year old male
Hi everyone,
Since yesterday my grandpa is very weak on legs. He can't get up on his on anymore, or only with a lot of effort. This happened abruptly, the day before he was still working in his garden.
Thn he woke up and couldn't get on his legs anymo... | 1 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: He should go to the hospital immediately. There are too many possibilities and he can’t get treatment at home. |
19F - What’s wrong with my jaw?
I was getting on a rollercoaster and the little protector seat thingies locked. But mine was too high for my shoulders. Like 2 inches too high. I waved the lady over to tell her, and she told me “it’s fine, you need extra room” rather than looking at it. I questioned her but didn’t say ... | 5 | **Physician**: Sounds like it's probably just bruised and sore from hitting it. If you can open and close just fine, it is not dislocated. Ice, Motrin, Tylenol, if you aren't improving in a couple days you should see your doctor. |
cat got the best of me
I am a 21f with a really mad cat. Last night i fell on top of my cat and she made a perfect puncture wound right into my pinky knuckle. for it being a tiny hole, i was pouring blood for about 3 minutes while applying pressure… woke up this morning with swelling and a perfect circle bruise around... | 4 | **Physician**: It sounds as if you have an infected hand, something that is very common with cat bites. You need to see someone who can start you on an antibiotic (probably augmentin). |
I have scar tissue pressing against my spinal cord but doctors won't offer me any pain relief.
15 yrs ago, I had a faulty epidural & spinal block & endured a CSF leak for a week before a blood patch remedied this. Two MRIs 2 yrs later revealed "acquired" tonsillar ectopia & scar tissue from those spinal pr... | 4 | **Physician - Pediatrics**: Strange experience. Most people hand out gabapentin like candy. I feel like there is something else missing from this story if people don't want to give you gabapentin for neuropathic pain.
Have you seen a pain specialist? |
Expired antibiotics for a UTI (Kinda desperate here)
Hello! I am a 26F, I have a UTI (Had so many in the past, when you know you know). I have a post-coital antibiotic (Macrobid) and it is 1 year past expiration. I dont really have the ability to go to the doctor right now. Its 50mg, can I just take 2 capsules twice a... | 5 | **Physician - Anesthesiology**: If it was me, I would. They're more than likely still very safe and effective, it's an appropriate use for them, and it's how you were prescribed to use them. |
Please help.
Unsure if I should go to urgent care Monday or wait out until February for the doctor. 20F, 140lbs, 5’5”, celiac disease, fibromyalgia, and (apparently) CFS.
About a month ago I woke up with awful fatigue and brain fog, despite having slept fine. Since that day it has been every day and constant, and ... | 4 | **Physician - Gastroenterology**: You should wait or move up your appointment. Urgent care won't do anything for you.
**Physician - Pediatrics**: This is a chronic issue best managed in continuity with your PCP or subspecialist if applicable.
An urgent care is extremely unlikely to give you useful information. |
I’ve been off morphine almost two days. Is it ok to bave a beer?
I was prescribed morphine after a surgery but I’ve stopped feeling the need to rely on it since 4 am yesterday. Now at 5 pm the day after, it’s hot out and I want a drink. Should I wait?
29M, 5f8, 130lbs | 6 | **Physician - Anesthesiology**: Yes it's fine |
Stepped on a nail from the steps in the house, had tetanus shot last July, do I need another?
\[22\] \[Male\], 5'6, 160lbs, white, and curious if I should? I think I remember hearing it's 5-10 years for another shot but I can't recall and I'm not a doctor. Is this something I should concern myself with? It was a ver... | 6 | **Rheumatology Research Fellow**: Nope, tetanus protection lasts for 8-10 years
**Registered Nurse**: I think you should be okay. Tetanus shots are every 10 years. However, When I slit my hand open with a box cutter and needed stitches, the PA gave me a tetanus shot and said that if you cut yourself, you’ll need the s... |
(22M) I have a spot on my lower abdomen that hurts like hell when I press it
I’m 22 5’11 Male, no medication, no history of serious disease. Quit smoking
It’s a very small spot the size of a penny. If I press down it hurts so badly. If I don’t it’s fine.
It’s 1 inch beneath and 4 inches to the right of my belly butt... | 4 | **Physician - Critical and Intensive Care**: That’s roughly where your appendix is. Is this a new pain? Was it vague and now focused there? Is it a lump? Does it hurt when you jump around or driving? Are you having fevers? Are you eating? Using bowels and urinating ok?
Almost impossible to tell over the internet.
A... |
Can anyone please help me get answers? my doctors arent helping me and ive been struggling since i was 15
I am female, 19, 5'6, 136 pounds
(2019)
One week when I was 15 In the fall I began having issues pooping, this was weird because id NEVER had issues pooping before and always had a big healthy poop every 1/2 days... | 4 | **Physician - Dermatology**: Get all your previous medical records and find a gastroenterologist. |
Can you benefit from magnesium if levels are okay to begin with?
25 Female
My magnesium levels are always normal when tested, never close to, always on the higher end of the spectrum.
But wondering if i could still benefit from taking magnesium? Have PAC, PVCs, and extreme anxiety | 4 | **Physician - Anesthesiologist**: Short answer: yes, magnesium has NMDA antagonism effects, and at least in Anesthesia literature is a useful adjunct for controlling perioperative pain. It may have anxiolytic effects as well, but that is less established. It can definitely cause CNS depression at high levels.
However,... |
Swollen lymph node for 5 years, 30lb lost in a month, night sweats. Help please!!
29F
My left neck lymph node has been swollen for 5 years. Approximately 2 inches long by 1.25-1.5 wide. 2 years ago I started having an increased heart rate continuously until now with no found cause. I have night sweats and soak m... | 4 | **Physician - Dermatologist**: 20% of people have a positive ANA and it does not mean anything… if the follow up tests (ENA) were negative, it is extremely unlikely that you have lupus.
You should start with an ultrasound of the area in question. It is a cheap and easy test that can give information about the inflamed... |
My partner has Chlamydia and I just noticed small bumps on my penis. Will the doctor ask to examine the effected area?
29 white male 5’11 180lbs non smoker no medical issues
Will the doctor have to look at my private parts or is there another way to test for this disease? | 4 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: Chlamydia doesn't generally cause bumps on the penis, so it'd be prudent to have it examined to make sure it isn't another STI. You should probably get empiric treatment for chlamydia given your partner is positive. |
ozempic dosing urgent!
I'm 24f and on ozempic for PCOS. I ran out of my 1mg dose pens and my endocrinologist went out of business. I have. 25 and .5mg dose pens. Can I do two .5mg doses to reach my 1mg dose at the same time? | 4 | **Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor**: Yes. Call your PCP, explain that your endocrinologist is out of business, and see if they can give you another refill(s) until they refer you to another endocrinologist. |
worried I have gbs after flu vaccine
34 yo f, 165 lbs. Had flu vaccine 1/1 like I do every year. Monday neck hurt and Tuesday noticeable tingling in my hands. Did telehealth and was told as long as it didn't start in the feet no need to worry. As of today, 1/7 hand tingling still there and a little worse plus strang... | 6 | **Physician - Gastroenterology**: It doesn't sound like GBS so agree with the doctors
**Physician - Pulmonary and Critical Care**: Symptoms are not typical for GBS. |
No pulse in fingers, am I dying?
21F
Hi. I woke up at around early this morning because I felt something happen within my fingers and I suddenly felt like my heart was going to stop beating, so I freaked out and panic.
However, I checked and saw that my heart and brain pulse were doing great, but when I checked wi... | 6 | **Physician - Cardiology **: Cold fingers. Happens all the time.
**Physician**: Pics?
Given your age, having an ischemic digit (much less multiple) is not likely. Much more likely to be Raynaud phenomenon, especially if it was cold in your house and it was only a few digits.
**Physician - Pulmonary and Critical Car... |
I am constantly tired throughout the day, and probably sleep more than 12 hours a day.
I, 20F, often take short naps during the day. If I have some spare time and am unmotivated, I will take a 15-minute to 1-hour nap, but no longer than that. But recently, it has been getting worse to the point where I cannot contro... | 3.5 | **Physician**: There are many many causes for being tired. I would recommend going to your doctor to get bloods done and then go from there
If you haven't already I would look into sleep hygeine
**Physician - Pediatrics**: I recommend getting evaluated by your physician as soon as you can. I understand the fear of go... |
[59 M] Is it safe to take azithromycin?
Asian. 65 kg. Long term smoker.
He is hypertensive. And he's taking anti-hypertensive medications.
He has Mitral Valve Prolapse.
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My father (59 M) has fever 38C. He has a toothache, headache, and swollen knee from slipping in our kitchen. Now that he has fever, m... | 4 | **Physician - Pulmonary and Critical Care**: No, do not give him azithromycin. Specifically for the reasons you suggest (medication interactions) and others, recommend against giving him any medication that is not specifically prescribed to him. Azithromycin has no role in treating COVID. There are many reasons for ... |
[35M] [6’4 / 94KG] Sudden bouts of tachycardia with breathlessness and fear of death. Existing valve disorder, but checked out at hospital.
I’m losing my mind.
I found out last year that I have a bicuspid valve. It’s been on my mind since. Also in the past year, I’ve lost a child, my wife’s country is at war / family... | 4 | **Physician**: Almost certainly panic disorder from all the stress in your life. You need to see a doctor and get some help cause you’re suffering |
Extremely swollen tonsils a month after getting over mononucleosis, should I be scared?
In December 2021, I was diagnosed with mononucleosis via a blood monospot test. I went through hell with every symptom including the swollen, white spots on tonsils and terrible sore throat. I got over mono after about a month. C... | 5.5 | **Laboratory Technician**: Mono can last a long, long time for some people. My friend was sick for 10 months with it. You just unfortunately have to wait it out. In the meantime, something like Tylenol should help with inflammation as long as you can take it.
**Physician**: Yes your tonsils might take months to decrea... |
insight if you don’t mind
edit// possible hiv exposure scare//
I originally made a my first post on here but the comments were mean, but that’s life so i’ve decided to post again with updates because I don’t have anyone to talk to about it. i’m waiting for the appropriate time to get tested
i’m a female, I had sex... | 4 | **Physician**: May I ask what you mean by waiting 28 days to test for…? I feel that if you are feeling unwell, you should still see a doctor to make sure they can make the right recommendations for you. I don’t have a very clear diagnosis for you (especially without knowing what your mouth sore looked like) but lymph n... |
can a 19 year old female get cancer?
Two weeks ago I(19F)(51 kg 161cm) got 3 strong punches on the right side of my chest just around the base of my right breast, other than choking for air for a few minutes and caughing for 1 day, it had no other visible effect on me.
Yesterday's and today's night sleep were inter... | 5.5 | **Physician**: Probably inflammation from trauma. Ice it, take painkillers if needed.
**Physician**: To answer your question, no you cannot get breast cancer from getting punched. It's probably just inflammation like the other doc said |
I think my water broke?
I am 22F, 37w 3 days pregnant. I was diagnosed a couple weeks ago with gestational hypertension. I am scheduled to go in tomorrow night to be induced. This morning, I woke up having leaked a little clear fluid, a went to the bathroom to clean myself up and then pee, and as I peed more leaked ou... | 2 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: It's possible that this was your water breaking. I'd suggest giving your OB/GYN office a call - you may need to go in to get checked out. Having your water broken for a prolonged amount of time can be a risk for infection, so it's good to know. |
Severe unintentional weight loss.
41
Male
6'1
170 lbs.
I'm 6'1 and about 3 month ago I was about 184lbs.
During my last annual checkup my doctor said my cholesterols were too high and that I had to either take statins or completely change my diet. Besides the high cholesterol all other blood work was completely no... | 5.5 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: This sounds a lot like you were getting many more calories from fried/fatty foods than you realized. Remember that for each gram of fat, you get 9 calories, whereas from a gram of veggies you would get fewer than 4 calories. Keep an eye on your food (and consider keeping a food diary fo... |
Mixed bactrim and alcohol without knowing the interactions - please help!
21F, 5’3”, 115 pounds. yesterday morning around 9, i completed my 10 day
course of bactrim for a kidney infection. last night
sometime after 10, i drank a 9% beer, and had a few
sips of my friend's when i was finished with mine. i
felt completel... | 5 | **Physician**: Hi. You will be fine. It should not last long, a few hours I'd say. Drink plenty of fluids and you will get better. Nothing neurologic about it, and it will pass soon. |
rabies concern. please answer
Female
19 year old
59KG
Asian
19 Hello pls i am really panicking rn. i have a lot of health anxiety. I also posted on reddit a few days back when my adopted stray kitten scratched my dad like 9 days ago. I fear it also scratched me since there is a mark on my right thumb. It is also becom... | 6 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: The cat would almost certainly have died within 2 weeks if it had rabies. Kittens are active and playful. Gently teach ot not to scratch |
What is usually going on when you have residual cold symptoms after you are better?
32 Male 5’9” 185 lb. Recently recovered (so I thought) from a URI that began as a dry throat and turned into a cold with congestion and dry sore throat last Tues. Covid negative, symptoms peaked Thursday and gradually dwindled Friday ... | 6 | **Physician**: This is normal. |
Advice on Why I’m Always Sick But Only at College
So for some background I (f20), go to an Ivy League university. The workload is pretty intense and I have a roommate that works with the lights on until 4 am then wakes both of us up at 7 (on average I’d say I get 5 hours of sleep). Last year, I had a single room and... | 5 | **Respiratory Therapist**: Poor sleep, close quarters, other sick people etc your dorm may have mold or something that’s also causing an increase of symptoms
**Certified Nursing Assistant**: I would do as much of the following as possible : mask, wash your hands frequently, not eat out of the student kitchen you’ve be... |
PLEASE HELP ME HERE I DON'T WANT TO SEE A DOCTOR
I have a sore on my vagina that don't heal. Is painless, but it hurts all the time I try intercourse. Tell me some cream, anything that could help please, thanks.
I have 22 years, female, 51kg, 1,59cm, and the medication I take: fluoxetina and elontril.
I'm also vege... | 4 | **Physician**: You need to see a doctor.
This could be literally anything and can’t be diagnosed without an examination and/or testing. |
Can I ask for an epidural or nerve block for period pain in the ER?
30F. PCOS, endometriosis, miscarriage last year, D&C surgery, I take hydrocodone 5/325 and klonopin 1mg as needed for other issues.
I’m having a severe period, clotting, heavy bleeding, and unbearable pain. I’m considering going to the ER to as... | 4 | **Physician - Pediatric Emergency Medicine**: You can ask for whatever you want, but they aren’t going to do that. As a pediatric EM, I was trained in the nerve blocks I use, not the epidural ones. And if the ER calls anesthesia to do it in the ER, they will say “pound sound.” You probably need to see outpatient pain c... |
Ate 15oz of tuna in 2 days.
Female 5’4 194lbs
Fatty liver (inflamed normal enzymes)
Anxiety
Silver teeth fillings
Hello, I didn’t realize how much skip jack tuna fish I had consumed the last two days. I thought they were smaller cans, but I noticed each can was 5oz and I had eaten 5oz yesterday and 10oz today. This... | 6 | **Physician**: You’ll be fine |
When should i take pregnancy test(the 2 line one)? How many days after sex? And also what are the disadvantages of morning-after pill(a.k.a ulipristal acetate) should i use it?
Age 18
Sex female
Height 1.75
Weight 77
Any existing relevant medical issues irregular periods | 5 | **Emergency Medical Technician**: I’m assuming you had unprotected sex recently which is why you are asking these questions.
The morning after pill / emergency contraception is most effective 72 hrs following unprotected sex. Any amount of time after that the efficacy drops significantly over time. Obviously, the clos... |
23M nervous about heart failure
Info: 23M, height: 5 feet 11 inches, weight: 180, pounds, no meds, don’t smoke or drink or use drugs. Race:white hispanic 23 year old male. Duration: 4 months on and off chest pain.
No medical issues other than cardiac. And anxiety.
Recently had an echo done and the results showed a ... | 4 | **Physician - Cardiology **: Wait that’s really abnormal for your age. You need a cardiologist. And probably an MRI of your heart to figure out why you have heart failure. |
My dad (59M) claims his vision does not update.
My dad is a type 2 diabetic and today he disclosed that sometimes his vision does not update even though his head moves. It's my first time hearing anything like this and I'm unable to find anything about it online.
He said that this has happened three times. One of th... | 4 | **Physician**: This is a very strange symptom and not one that I encounter frequently.
He should first schedule a visit with an ophthalmologist (or at least an optometrist) and have a dilated retinal exam. If the retina is intact and there is no retinopathy, then the other workup can follow.
However, this honestly... |
Feeling weird after bender
So me 23m 160 lbs 6’0 and my buds had a crazy bender and on the rare days we weren’t drinking we were road-tripping with not much sleep. Got absolutely obliterated in Arizona where i was so drunk I forgot my phone number in which I than couldn’t give to a girl. Puked like crazy the next day ... | 4 | **Physician**: Sounds like you might be addicted to alcohol and should seek some help from your pcp |
nurse gave me painful IV a week ago
nurse gave me painful IV a week ago
23 F 120 pounds 5’4
the bruise has barely healed. now today i woke up with an aching pain where it is. it’s been a whole week. i’ll link a pic of it on day 2 and now day 6
should i go see someone? it’s painful now and there’s red lines | 6 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: Looks fine, just some bruising that will take time to go away. |
TRIGGER WARNING: did I just have a miscarriage?
(F23) So I just had a very strange experience, I thought was just having my period but am still regularly taking the pill. I used the restroom just now to change tampons and after taking it out, this super thick and long piece came out but was more fleshy than clotty. I ... | 6 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: If you're on a method of contraception, unlikely to be having a miscarriage. This may be a decidual cast. |
am i a hypochondriac or just shut luck?
i’m 27F, 170lb with a history. i take Insulin Humalog&Tesiba, omeprazole, hydroxychloroquine, atenolol and NDAIDS if needed for muscles but i’ve opted to CBD oils.
I never used to worry about my health until 2015. i ended up getting h pylori, someone in my dads office test... | 4 | **Physician**: If you have one autoimmune disease (such as type 1 diabetes, hyperthyroidism, lupus) you are at an increased risk of acquiring new autoimmune diseases. So yeah, you got bad luck.
Regarding the abdominal pain and vomiting, I think it would be reasonable to investigate further given your history. There a... |
(M/24) Passed out from abdominal pain on toilet
24yo male, above average health, healthy weight, no known chronic illness.
I was sitting on the toilet having some mild stomach pain. Pain kept going away and coming back stronger (was not pushing). Got so bad I blacked out, fell forward and slammed right side of my fa... | 4 | **Neonatal Nurse Practitioner**: It's a vasovagal response. It's not rare to happen just as you described. It feels horrific but it's harmless, as long as you don't fall.
If you start to feel like that, lay down on the floor, I recommend face down, the pressure seems to help for me. I have disposable pads in case of ... |
Low Heartrate First Day of Cycle
42 Caucasian Female, 118 lbs, 5'9" slim build, moderately active. Just started Lexapro 10 days ago, no other medications or medical history aside from recent developments. Non-smoker, no drugs, was a social drinker but haven't had a drink in 7 weeks (thanks Covid). Had depressed STs on... | 6 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: Nope, nothing here is concerning. Honestly, there's no reason to watch your heart rate unless you've been specifically told to by a doctor. |
Acetaminophen Poisoning? No adverse signs after 24ish hours
Age 23
Sex F
Height 5’4
Weight ~225
Race W
Duration of complaint 24 hours
Any existing relevant medical issues GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
I took 30 500mg acetaminophen tablets last night. I haven’t felt anything since taking them. However, I’m looking online a... | 1 | **Physician**: Go to the ER, now.
**Physician - Pulmonary and Critical Care**: Agree with everyone else, you absolutely need to go to the nearest ER now. If you wait for symptoms it's already very late in the course of toxicity. You have a VERY painful road ahead of you unless you seek help immediately. |
I can feel the entire right side of my body more than the left.
M18, I'm really healthy both physically and mentally, height and weight at 172cm and 65kg. I exercise (mostly walks) regularly.
So, It doesn't matter if im exercising or just laying down, it's like I'm more aware of the right part of my body and I have ... | 6 | **Physician - Pediatric Emergency Medicine**: There is unlikely to be a medical cause for this. |
A myriad of strange issues after chiropractor that are getting worse...
Age: 24
Sex: male
Height: 6ft 2
Weight: 160lbs
Race: mixed
Duration of complaint: 10 weeks
I've been having some really strange issues. I was wondering if anybody had any ideas about what on heavens name is going on.
About 10 weeks ago I ... | 1 | **Physician - Pediatrics**: Are you having actual bouts of aphasia? Like you actually can't speak?
You may have a cervicocephalic artery dissection from chiropractic manipulation. This is a well known issue, and why most physicians advise against seeing these goons for any C-spine issue.
"Stroke like" symptoms afte... |
21F, pretty bad tailbone pain that started today, can’t walk and i peed myself last night
21-year-old female, 140 pounds, 5’8, medications include lithium 450 and sequel 400
I have a history of spinal fusion (T4-L2). Last night I peed myself a little and could not help it. It was a transparent substance, not my regul... | 2 | **Physician - Emergency Medicine**: Yes, I would definitely go get evaluated right away if you are having back pain and new urinary incontinence. |
itchy butthole!!!! SO itchy can’t deal
23 y/o female 120 pounds 5’3” i take oral contraception and usually take sertraline but took the week off (bad, i know. just started taking it again today). dont smoke weed cigs vape or anything. no recreational drugs. occasional drinker
my butthole is itchy. so itchy. i miss... | 4.25 | **Physician**: You need to go see your primary care physician. I don't know the process for this where you are, but you should get tested for pinworms. You won't see them as they are not active during the times you would be awake. Depending on where you live or what you do for work, it can be very easy to be exposed to... |
23F can't finish colonoscopy prep
Female, 23, white, 135lbs, 5'0
I have a colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow at 10 am. My prep included 2 dulcolax pills at noon along with a bottle of magnesium citrate 30 minutes after. Then repeat 4 hours later. So I got all the pills and a bottle of the magnesium citrate down, but... | 5 | **Physician**: Bowel prep is really unpleasant, no doubt about it. Unfortunately there’s no easy answer here.
As you’ve already correctly said, not completing the prep increases the risk of the pictures obtained being non-diagnostic and having to repeat the investigation.
It will make you feel sick, but just do what ... |
Should I see a doctor?
I 22F have had a lymph node on the left side of my neck swollen for at least a year if not more. You can feel it and it moves when you push it, it doesn’t hurt I’m not sure if I should be worried since it’s been there so long? Lately I’ve been sweating randomly in the night when I didn’t before ... | 4 | **EMT**: I would see a doctor. Lymph nodes most commonly swell from infection. |
dental treatment chemical burn
22F, 162 cm, 64kg. It happened when the dentist was "cleaning" my tooth I suppose? It smelled like chlorine and at a certain point I felt a burning sensation all over my gums, I've squeaked for a sec due to the pain and as doctor saw this reaction they've used something to wash away the ... | 1 | **Physician**: Reasonable to go to the ER if you are having intense throat pain in setting of either a reaction to whatever they used or if there is a chemical irritant. May be necessary to make sure there isn't further damage |
30, male, 205 lbs, 6'1 Cbc normal?
I have no energy, stressed, stomach pains that doctors can't find any problems. I've noticed my nails have lost their iunula, im always thirsty. I get mild body and joint pains. I've been severely depressed and I don't know why. I'm just wondering if anything like anemia is adding to... | 4 | **Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor**: Your CBC is normal.
You should talk to your doctor about your mental health concerns. Mental health is very important, and depression is treatable! |
Can I use ear drops (neomycin/polymyxin/hydrocortisone) for my ear if they expire this month?
18M 5’5 105 pounds.
My ear has begun to hurt a lot, and I think it could be because I’ve been scratching it a lot out of habit. I’m worried I can have an ear infection, so I want to use some antibiotic ear drops I have. I ha... | 5 | **Physician - Emergency Medicine**: Have they been opened previously? In general, most medications don't go "bad" past their expiration date persay, but rather they just lose some of their potency (no, this is not an all-encompassing statement, just a general rule of thumb). With that said, those eardrops are safe to u... |
Am I at risk for getting pregnant?
So about a week ago me [20] [female] [white] [260 lbs] [5’7] [non drinker] [non smoker], and my boyfriend [20] [male] [white] [lbs unknown] [5’11] [non drinker] [non smoker] had unprotected sex (September 16, 2022) where he finished inside of me.
But I am on the combination pill (a... | 5 | **Physician**: You’re probably ok. Yes, you *could* be pregnant but combination pills don’t have the same strict time limit as progestin-only pills.
With perfect use (same time, every single day with never a missed dose), OCPs are >99% effective.
With typical use (which sounds like you), they’re 91% effective.
... |
There's scabs all over my scalp
I mean ALL OVER it is a lot. It can't heal because of the scabs, and im a male with long hair so it makes it even harder. All of what to do as of now my 2 options are get a buzzcut and clean it off painfully, or clean it off painfully. Is there a easy way to do this? What type of doct... | 3.666667 | **Physician - Dermatology**: See a dermatologist.
**Physician - Dermatology**: I thought this was obvious but apparently not: there is no way to diagnose your skin/scalp condition based on the limited information you provided. A dermatologist is the correct physician to see for this.
**Registered Nurse**: Dermatologi... |
Vomited after taking my medication. Should I take another pill?
Hi everyone. First time posting. I’m a 5’5 male weighing ~110LBS. I’ve recently been in an emotional rut and haven’t eaten or taken my medicine in about 3 days. I of course am feeling super shitty due to this. The only thing I’m currently taking that’s im... | 5 | **Physician, Emergency Medicine | Moderator**: if you vomited within 30 minutes of taking the cymbalta its okay to redose. |
Breast cancer and alcoholism
I was recently diagnosed with Ductal carcinoma in situ and I’m having a lumpectomy this coming Thursday. Followed by radiation. I’m going to be fine by all accounts but what no one knows is that after 11 years of sobriety I’ve been drinking 2 bottles of wine every night for 2 years. I’ve... | 4 | **Physician - Cardiology **: I would ask for a heart evaluation. That much alcohol could affect the heart which would affect your risks during lumpectomy.
**Physician**: Winded with 20 steps, cant get up off the floor? You are a big risk for surgery. Alcohol withdrawal aside, your lack of cardiac fitness puts you at... |
Is this an emergency?
Odds I’m deficient in Thiamine?
Male 26 6’00” 185LBS
Drink 4-6 beers every night for 4-5 years all my blood work are good heart is healthy etc. physical is normal. I have some heartburn.
What are the odds I am thiamine deficient? I twitch a lot.
Is it easy to correct thiamine?
Some say t... | 5 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: That amount of alcohol will cause lots of problems (ones that won’t necessarily be picked up in your physical). Thiamine deficiency may be one. While you are dealing with alcoholism, you should take a daily multivitamin containing thiamine |
Is it ok to take Omeprazole and Augmentin?
Pcp prescribed Augmentin, an ENT prescribed Omeprazole. PCP knows of the Omeprazole prescription. However, having pretty bad stomach pains for 3 days now and online I’m seeing it isn’t safe to take the two together?
32F 175lbs | 5.5 | **Physician**: Yes, perfectly fine
**Physician**: The Omeprazole should be protecting your stomach but antibiotics, especially Augmentin, can be hard on the stomach. So with your underlying GERD it's likely the antibiotic causing it. I would definitely continue the Omeprazole.
Edit: you could also try a probiotic whi... |
I'm positive that I have severe OCD (or some similar disorder). Is there any worth in getting diagnosed?
Age 26
Sex M
Height 5'7''
Weight 165lbs
Race Black
Duration of complaint 26 years
Location USA
The issues that OCD gave me was worse when I was younger, but I've been able to ignore some of the compulsions a... | 4 | **Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor**: Yes, you should absolutely see a doctor about this. We also treat patients with non-life-threatening conditions. Have more trust in us :)
There are medications available that treat OCD, like certain SSRIs. You can also try therapy. You can talk to your doctor about managing... |
[25f] what would happen if i, a 120lb woman, took 7000mg of divalproex sodium
i am 5’5. i drink and smoke regularly as well as purge. is it deadly? from my calculations it would not be.
i know this is ridiculous i’m just considering it as an incredibly calculated suicide attempt bc i have underwent serious trauma, my... | 1 | **Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor**: **Please go to your nearest behavioral health hospital or ER immediately.** |
Intubated during surgery now I have throat pain and unusual coughing weeks later
39 year old male. Non smoker.
I had abdominal surgery 12 weeks ago that was unrelated to my lungs/airways but had a breathing tube inserted during the general anesthesia. I’ve had a few unrelated surgeries in the past that I was intuba... | 4 | **Physician - Anesthesiology**: It's worthwhile to see an ENT for an opinion
**Physician**: Sounds like you should see an ENT who can take a look at your vocal cords and see what's happening. |
Pls help, we’re scared. Took Escapelle 9 hrs after unprotected sex
Hello, me (M22) and my partner (F20) had unprotected sex on 14th Jan (4th day of cycle). Her period started on 10th Jan and her bleeding had stopped. I know we have made HUGE mistake and it's never going to happen but we need some opinions on this matt... | 6 | **Physician**: If your partner's cycle is regular and you've had intercourse during her periods the chance of a conception is slim to none. And as you have also taken an emergency contraception, you can be relieved. |
18M scared of colon cancer and dont know where to go
The past 4 1/2 weeks I have seen blood in my stool. It was never dark always bright red but enough to see and be worried. I have stages where I just have this decently dull pain in my stomach and no diet has seemingly change it. This past week i got solid stool with... | 6 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: Your symptoms are not indicative of colon cancer. If you're mostly seeing bright red blood on the paper, you likely have hemorrhoids or an anal fissure. |
Massaging out the haemorroid
I'm a 29M. Two weeks ago I felt a little numb in my anus and then over a week it grew the size off a large pea. It's external too.
Last night I spent 2 hrs in the shower trying to push it and felt it reduce in size. I kept going and it's reduced quite a lot. But somewhere in the middle of... | 4 | **Physician**: You shouldn't do that. Leave it alone for now, and if it's still giving you problems in a few weeks time, go see a doctor who can remove it more safely. |
My mother’s molar cracked directly in half and she swallowed it
My mom is 49F, 5’5
145lbs 5’4 Latina
She has diabetes, hypertension, and some sort of gallbladder condition.
She was eating multigrain crackers when the tooth suddenly cracked in half and she swallowed it.
She experienced no pain whatsoever and was... | 6 | **Physician - Gastroenterology**: Nothing to do. Itll pass |
Father too weak to make it to chemotherapy
My 71 year old father has prostate cancer. It has spread to some of his bones. He has had three chemotherapy treatments so far but now doesn’t have the strength to make it to his appointments. He has become very weak and needs help getting up and down. He has gotten out of be... | 4 | **Rheumatology Research Fellow**: I’m not sure that there is an easy solution. If he’s this weakened and needs so much support, then one option would be him moving into a care home, perhaps temporarily.
Chemotherapy is an unpleasant experience. His oncologist should be giving him advice on how to keep his strength up,... |
Azithromycin for covid
Patient aged 30 years, Male, weight 90 kg height 5"7' just had covid test positive and been having a fever of 100.7 F since two days. Should he be on Azithromycin 500 mg and Acetaminophen to reduce symptoms until he goes to the doctor? What other meds would you suggest? | 5 | **Physician | Top Contributor**: He should treat his symptoms - if he's having fever and is uncomfortable, then taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen (or both if needed) is a good idea. No need for azithromycin. Otherwise, no need to see the doctor unless there are specific concerns (please don't go out and expose other pe... |
I just passed a terrifyingly large blood clot while peeing... Kinda tripping out.
Male, 30, 265lbs, 5'9
Just a bit of background, not sure if it's important to know or not. I'm a truck driver of about 7 years now so for a large majority of the day I'm sedentary though I do stretch my legs whenever possible. Diet coul... | 4 | **Physician**: Stage 37 cancer is the worst lmao. First thing to rule out is infection, then bladder/kidney stones/cysts, prostate issues and rarely the big C. Go see ur doc but i dont think, if u remain well, and its not a recurring or worsening issue u can wait a little. If its persistent get it checked sooner. Hope ... |
I worry I might get cancer after I had a CT Scan
Hello,I am 26M and a few days ago I had my first ever CT scan after I hit my head while inebriated. The next day I googled if there are any dangers for a CT head scand and I found out I might have a 1 in 15,000 chance of getting a cancerous tumor in the next 5-15 yea... | 6 | **Physician | Moderator | Top Contributor**: Oncologist here. No, you should **not** get an MRI to see if you have cancer in a few months. The dose of radiation emitted by a CT scan is *minuscule*. I order CT scans for patients who have cancer all the time.
You have literally nothing to worry about. If CT scans were d... |
Bleeding while pregnant? Is this an immediate concern?
I’ll start off my saying I saw my OB on Wednesday, got blood work to check my HCG levels on Thursday, and went again this morning to get a 2nd round done to see if my numbers doubled. I’m about 6-8 weeks pregnant right now. When I woke up for my appointment, I n... | 2 | **Operating Theatre Assistant**: If you haven’t already; please go get seen. Every chance it all turns out to be okay, but any bleeding at any stage in pregnancy needs checking out to be sure of that. Things can change quickly.
**Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology**: Immediate visit. |
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