I was exposed to a person with the flu. The next day, I had a sore and slightly swollen lymph node under my jaw, fatigue, aching eyes, and muscle aches in my shoulders, back, and chest. On the third day, I was still in bed, wanting to sleep, with a sore lymph node under my jaw, intact appetite, body aches, but no fever, runny nose, or cough. Is this the flu or something else?

January 17th, 2024

I noticed a pimple-like bump on my penile head a few weeks ago. It hasn't gone away and has even gotten bigger. There is no pain, burning urination, or history of unprotected sex with multiple partners. What could this be and should I be worried?

September 17th, 2023

For about three days now, I have been experiencing a cramping sensation on my left side of the abdomen above the hip bone. It is bearable, but I am a little concerned. What could be causing this and what should I do?

May 22nd, 2023

For the last 18 months, I have been experiencing chills regardless of the temperature, ranging from 90 degrees to sub-zero. I recently had two heart valves replaced, which went well, but the chills have not improved. Lorazepam helps ease the chills, and my feet and lower legs often feel cold, which goes away if I take more Lorazepam. The chills occur all over my body and are worse when I'm inactive. I'm 77 years old and have a history of anxiety. Have you heard of chills being related to heart conditions or anxiety, and what other factors could be causing them?

August 14th, 2024

Can I ask one question? I had lovely Pakistani kebabs with my family last night. Is it possible for the food to pass through me in 12 hours, especially if I go to the bathroom 5 times this morning? (Sunday is my worst day for OCD). Tonight, I go out again. Can I see black stuff in my stool from the kebabs within 12 hours? Also, I have a little mole/pimple under my right eye that has been there longer than 10 years and hasn't got bigger or changed color. Is this okay? Is it benign? I also found a red mark on my arm when I woke up. I scratched it a bit and it was red. Is it just a cut? Finally, now that they have checked the polyps and found they are benign, they are just doing another colonoscopy in 1 year because I had 5 and to make sure no others come along. If they had done this colonoscopy when I turned 50 instead of now at 45, could it have been more serious, or is the likelihood they would have been okay in 5 years, especially the 3cm one?

August 4th, 2023