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I will be having surgery on 3/21 for a rotator cuff repair. There is debris in my shoulder area from a fracture back on 9/21/2010 and a repositioned collar bone. I had 4 months of physical therapy but still can't raise my arm over my head. At pre-admission, the anesthesiologist explained that I would receive a needle in my neck for a nerve block and general anesthesia. I am worried about the needle and its safety. What are the risks, and how can I manage my anxiety about this procedure?
June 30th, 2024
Why does my son have sensations of crawly skin? He thinks it is bugs and has been crying a lot. He saw a bug yesterday and started crying, but we do not see any bites or swelling, no shortness of breath, no fever. He has been very scared of bugs before but never where he has had sensations of crawling with bugs. I do not know if it is a phobia or allergy or what.
July 12th, 2024
My girlfriend suffered a concussion and was unconscious for about twenty minutes. She had temporary memory loss and still experiences dizzy spells 11 weeks later. What should she be doing in terms of therapy?
July 6th, 2024
I'm a male experiencing lower abdominal pain and bowel movements that are hard and dark. I took a laxative over the weekend, which helped a little, but the pain is worse this morning. I also experienced gas. My wife suggested I consult a medical professional, so I'm reaching out for help. What should I do to alleviate the pain and be able to go to work this evening?
May 24th, 2023
I have had squeezing pain in my chest from my throat down across my shoulders and sometimes in my back. I just had an angiogram and my heart is in very good condition, so it's not that. I have a large hernia with 50% of my stomach above the diaphragm. I have had terrible stress for the last year and a half. What do you think the pain could be from?
February 21st, 2024
What happens if an IV needle is inserted for more than four hours without any medication or glucose going into the IV? Can that cause any type of muscle pain?
August 9th, 2024