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I am pretty sure I have an ulcer. I have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and have been experiencing nausea and severe stomach pain intermittently for two weeks. I'm on proton pump inhibitors twice a day and I'm allergic to penicillin. I think I need to get it checked but don't know what to do.
January 30th, 2023
What can cause low absolute eosinophil count, and what are the implications for someone with symptoms like headache, difficulty sleeping, slightly high blood pressure, and other normal blood work findings, including a glucose level of 99, TSH of 8.33, absolute eosinophil count of 7, MCHC of 31.7, RDW of 15.3, hemoglobin A1c of 5.9, and total cholesterol of 217, while taking medications like Zoloft, Xanax, and Claritin?
December 9th, 2024
I have several health concerns: a faint line on my right thumb nail, pain in my left armpit, burning feet sensation, a lump near my parotid gland, and very light periods with cramps. What could these symptoms indicate and what should I do?
August 4th, 2024
I have been experiencing various physical symptoms such as temperature fluctuations, tingling in arms, sweating, chest tightening, panic attacks, heartburn, acid reflux, constipation, bloating, gas, irregular bowel movements, and occasional shooting pain near my groin and testicle, following a dental procedure and a long work project. Should I be concerned about these symptoms, and what can I do to alleviate the discomfort, particularly the bloating and stomach gurgling?
March 1st, 2024
My 75-year-old mother experiences air moving inside her body from the lower abdomen to the chest and head, accompanied by chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and numbness in her legs or arms. She has constipation, bloating, and high blood pressure. What could be causing these symptoms and how can they be treated?
February 9th, 2023
I am a 32-year-old healthy male with a health anxiety disorder. I keep worrying about my heart health despite multiple tests showing it is fine. Due to this condition, I lost a lot of weight and now weigh 122 lbs, down from my healthy weight of 135 lbs. How can I increase my appetite and regain the weight I lost?
July 17th, 2023