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I have been working out daily and trying to eat better due to weight gain. Despite this, I have gained 17 pounds in 2 weeks. I am 19 years old, female, and my current weight is 194 lbs with a height of 5'6". I am not using any medications and have no significant medical history. I have been in a caloric deficit and burning more than my intake, but the weight gain persists. What could be the underlying cause, and what tests should I consider?
June 29th, 2024
I have persistent bad body odor and have tried various methods to address it, including using antiperspirants and probiotics. I am 34 years old, have hypothyroidism and leaky gut, but am not currently on any medications. What further steps can I take to manage this issue, and where can I obtain a prescription if needed, given that I do not have insurance?
May 12th, 2024
I'm currently taking doxycycline for acne and have a root canal next week. Would doxycycline help prevent dental infection, or should I switch to amoxicillin prescribed by my dentist? Can I continue taking doxycycline while starting amoxicillin 2 days before my root canal?
July 23rd, 2024
I had a potential HIV exposure on December 31 last year through sexual contact with an escort, where a condom was used but may have broken. I have experienced various symptoms such as weakness in legs, pains in legs or hands, and other body parts randomly, along with sinus-like pains, random teeth pain, headaches, GERD-related throat burn, and tingling or numbness in legs and hands. I have had multiple 4th generation HIV tests at day 16, 41, 42, 52, and 94, all negative. I am concerned about delayed seroconversion, HIV clade B type causing a missed infection, or a possible coinfection with Hepatitis C. What should I do?
November 24th, 2024
My daughter has a burning throat and works in a daycare where there have been strep cases. We have no clinics open in Kamloops, and the ER is short-staffed. What can I give her to help her throat, and should I be concerned about strep?
August 25th, 2024
I’m a 77-year-old female suspecting I have a UTI. I’ve been unwell for a few days, developed painful urination and a temperature of 38.2°C today. I also had a painful and weepy eye on Friday, diarrhea and nausea on Sunday, and worsening nausea on Monday. I’m currently taking Vit D, fish oil, 2 mg Melatonin at bedtime, and eye drops. What should I do?
November 30th, 2024