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How do I differentiate between new sensations/discomforts that are part of the healing process after umbilical hernia repair and symptoms that warrant contacting my surgeon? Additionally, is it normal for the repaired area to appear slightly more protruded after a full meal?
October 10th, 2024
My husband has had swelling for 5 days on the left side of his face, primarily his eye and lip. We live in northern Wisconsin where there are many insects this time of year including flies, mosquitoes, and bees. He doesn’t remember being bit, but he does have what appears to be a bite behind his ear. The swelling started slowly, but progressed and hasn’t started to go down. He’s tried ice and Benadryl at night. He has no fever and feels fine except for the swelling discomfort. Anything more we can do? How long can this last? Thank you.
October 4th, 2023
I am constipated and have to use an enema twice a day. I pass small to large black marble-shaped stools and experience constant abdominal pain. I was diagnosed with IBS three weeks ago and had a colonoscopy two weeks ago that showed no polyps. What could be causing my constipation and abdominal pain, and what further tests should I consider?
May 20th, 2024
I went to work today and had random drug tests. I did two swab tests and was told I didn't have any saliva. I had taken flu tablets and antidepressants just before work. What could be the reason for not having sufficient saliva, and what specific information should I provide to my workplace?
March 9th, 2024
I have had wrinkles since I was 15 and am now 28. I experience skin itching after bathing, memory loss, fatigue, mouth sores, digestion problems, poor erection, anemia, and weakness. I also have yellowish pus discharge when I visit the toilet. What could be causing these symptoms and what tests should I undergo?
March 4th, 2024
I am 66 years old and recently played in a baseball tournament in 85-degree heat, playing 6 games in 6 days. Two weeks after the tournament, I started experiencing full-body itching, mostly at night, along with foamy urine and feeling warmer than normal. I do not have any swelling. I am concerned about these symptoms and am wondering if I should be worried about kidney damage, especially since I have had difficulty moving my stools for about a year and a half, despite various tests.
June 23rd, 2024