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I have been experiencing pain in my right knee, characterized by burning and throbbing sensations at night, along with a movable object the size of a nickel in the soft tissue beside the patella. There is also swelling and difficulty in bending the knee. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
February 9th, 2023
I have a soft tissue bruise on my left index finger. It is throbbing pain when not moving and a sharp pain if I move it. I had an x-ray done and there is no fracture. What can I do to relieve the pain or is there a splint I can get to help keep the finger still? Ibuprofen (800mg) has not reduced the swelling or pain.
February 25th, 2024
I have been sick for almost a month with symptoms including a sore throat, fever, runny nose, ear fullness, dry cough, and violent coughing episodes that sometimes caused vomiting. I was diagnosed with bronchitis and prescribed antibiotics and a cough syrup with codeine, followed by a nebulizer treatment. Despite these treatments, I still experience a cough, nasal congestion, headache, and shortness of breath after coughing. I am concerned about the possibility of lung cancer, throat cancer, esophageal cancer, or an autoimmune disorder, and I also wonder if acid reflux could be contributing to my symptoms. I have a history of high blood pressure, hiatal hernia, osteoarthritis, herniated cervical discs, perimenopause, dry eyes, and blepharitis. What could be causing my ongoing symptoms and should I be worried about more serious conditions?
November 27th, 2023
I have been prescribed 4 sachets of Movicol to take immediately. One side effect I've heard is vomiting, and I have emetophobia (fear of vomiting). How common is vomiting with Movicol, and is there anything I can do to reduce the risk?
February 9th, 2023
I am a 30-year-old female with a persistent sore spot in my lower right abdomen for 8 months, localized near the iliac crest, showing burning pain at a level of 4. I have macrocytic anemia, normal gynecological tests, a moderate colonic burden on CT scan, and alternating constipation and diarrhea with blood and mucus. My GP attributes this to a pulled muscle and hemorrhoid, but I am concerned about this diagnosis. I have a history of 3 early miscarriages, tinea versicolor, a kidney stone, and mild joint pain in fingers and toes. I work as a histotechnician and perform autopsies, potentially increasing my risk of exposure. What tests should I request or what theories should I consider?
August 20th, 2024
I have a very large red bump that appeared on the side of my penis shaft. I previously had similar bumps around my genital area that I treated with a topical cream. The bumps have occurred at different times and locations, and I believe them to be sebaceous cysts. Can these occur at multiple locations, only one at a time? I have been tested for STDs and all results came back negative.
August 31st, 2024