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I have red swelling eruptions (some, the size of a pinhead, or a bit larger) all along my leg. They tend to stop by the time it reaches my inner thigh. These blotches are red, and they do not bleed, but they do cause marks after they desist. It breaks the top layer of my skin. Could it be some type of psoriasis? I used to have a cat, and she went outdoors at times. These blotches began at about the time I acquired her and haven't stopped since. I noticed these blotches about a year ago, but they come back after a while. Could it be my bed or couch infected with something that the cat dragged in?
December 29th, 2023
I had knee replacement surgery several months ago and have had many complications and 5 more surgeries since. Recently, I saw an X-ray of my knee showing a front view while standing with weight evenly distributed on both feet. The prosthesis appeared to have about 1/4" to 1/2" space on the inside, while the other side had almost no space. Does that sound normal?
February 7th, 2023
I started my period in the early part of the month. Last month I started on May 5. Now it's June and I'm four days late. Is it possible that I'm pregnant?
August 19th, 2023
I am a 57-year-old white male experiencing shortness of breath when lying on my back or reclining in a recliner, and numbness in my left hand. I take thyroid medication and Claritin, have never smoked, and have a history of thyroid surgery and family heart problems due to diabetes. What could be causing these symptoms?
March 10th, 2024
My wife and I have been experiencing chronic, loose, watery stools for over 5 years, with occasional periods of near-normal stools. Symptoms include undigested food, high flatulence, and stool color variation. We have traveled extensively, including to third-world countries, and the issue began after a trip to Yellowstone National Park. We have undergone full gastrointestinal and colonoscopy workups, taken full courses of 'anti' medications, and consulted multiple gastroenterologists, but no definitive diagnosis has been made. What could be causing these symptoms and what further steps can we take to address them?
March 21st, 2023
After having sex, I experienced pain while urinating and noticed tears or cuts in the genital area. It's been almost a month and some of the cuts are still there. I also have a low-grade fever and a swollen lymph node. I was initially told it could be a vaginal laceration or herpes, but I'm confused. How should I proceed?
December 3rd, 2023