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I have various health concerns, including high cholesterol, a feeling of incomplete bowel movements, bumps on my body that I worry might be cancerous, and anxiety about potentially having HIV. What should I do to address these issues and alleviate my anxiety?
October 2nd, 2023
I have severe lower back pain and a cramped, painful, tight feeling across the top of my stomach after eating. I also feel very tired in the afternoons. I am a 48-year-old male with no other major health concerns. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
July 5th, 2023
I want to quit laxative abuse due to stress and depression, but I'm scared my bowels won't move on their own after 2.5 years of using them (dulcolax, 2-3 times per week, 7 tablets at a time). I'm lactose intolerant, sensitive to many foods, and love fruit but it doesn't agree with my stomach. I've been told I might have IBS. What should I get checked for, and how long does it take to recover from laxative abuse? Will I go regularly again after stopping, or will it take months?
June 26th, 2023
I have been experiencing intense burning and itching of my toes for about ten days, which is worsening. I initially used a cortisone cream and then a prescription foot cream, both of which provided temporary relief. I also took prednisone for two days, which helped but exacerbated my arrhythmia, so I stopped. I have redness on my toes but no cracking or peeling skin, and some bumps that are not water-filled. I need relief from the severe itching and burning that is disrupting my sleep. What could be causing this and what can I do for relief?
September 18th, 2024
I have severe pain and a lump below the center sternum that radiates in waves into the back, both sides of the chest, and the lower back. There is also some belching involved. I had a similar episode about a month ago that lasted for four days before it went away. I don't have health insurance and no family doctor. What could be causing this and what should I do?
June 9th, 2024
For 3 years, I've been experiencing constant discomfort on my upper left side, tingly feelings in my arms, legs, fingers, and toes, weight loss due to nausea, clamminess, and feeling cold even in hot weather. I often feel like I'm having a heart attack, but my heart and other tests are normal. I haven't had an MRI or CT due to lack of insurance. What could be causing these symptoms and what tests should I consider?
November 25th, 2024