Can HIV be transmitted through saliva, a brief vaginal encounter without ejaculation, or from sharing a joint with someone who is HIV positive? If someone has HIV with opportunistic infections, would their CBC with differential be abnormal? Does HIV cause weight gain?

February 6th, 2024

What can cause my nose to always be congested? I always feel like I don’t have a smooth flow of air when trying to breathe in and out of my nose. It always feels muffled and if I try to blow my nose nothing comes out. I have been experiencing this for many years and it’s starting to annoy me. I sometimes get sneezing fits and feel congested at night. I wake up congested every day and usually clear my nose in the shower. I have sleep apnea and don’t use my machine. I recently started using a saline spray and taking Zyrtec due to dry throat and irritation from snoring. My right nostril is clear but my left is stuffy or muffled. What could be the cause and what should I do?

May 29th, 2024

I have pain in or around my growing area. I've had it for about 2 weeks, and it got worse after moving into my new home and lifting heavy things up and down the stairs. I have a history of total hip replacement, osteoarthritis in my hips, upper shoulders, and knees, and I'm a diabetic. What could be causing this pain, and what should I do to alleviate it?

May 20th, 2023

My platelet count is 240, and the oncologist wants me to have 6 units of platelets before surgery. I have no blood clotting issues but bruise easily. What happens if I get too many platelets, and should I be concerned about this before my panniculectomy surgery?

October 26th, 2024

I have been unwell again today with a dull headache, slight nausea, and overall feeling unwell. If my blood work shows no concerning issues, what could be the cause? Could this be related to low red blood cell count (RBC)?

September 30th, 2023