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I received a karate kick to my sternum, the bone part between my ribs. I think I have a fracture or have broken my sternum. I am in extreme pain, sweating, and have a fever. The pain is also severe when I laugh or move. Should I seek medical advice, and could I have damaged my lungs, heart, etc.? If I wait till Monday, could the injury be life-threatening, and what symptoms should I look for if I need to go to the ER earlier? What would you advise to help ease the pain?
February 2nd, 2024
I have diverticulosis and recently experienced stomach pain followed by bloody stool. I've had this once before several years ago. What should I do?
February 25th, 2024
Is it possible to have seborrheic dermatitis and be HIV-negative, given that I was tested 58 days post exposure and had an autoimmune blood test that came out negative?
March 10th, 2023
How long should diverticulitis last? My stool production has fallen for the past three weeks to diarrhea. I had to discontinue antibiotics (Flaygl, 3 daily and Cipro, 2 daily, both 500mg each) after three days due to that. For the past two weeks I have had a burning sensation that comes and goes in my lower left abdomen at the waist. Two years ago, I had an epigastric hernia repair with mesh, would this be a factor in the burning sensation I am feeling?
July 16th, 2024
I have a swollen lymph node under my right armpit for about a week. It is a little painful and tender, but I have no other symptoms such as fever, runny nose, or sore throat. I am not taking any medications and I am 18 years old. What could be the cause of this swelling and what should I do?
June 23rd, 2023
I am having an issue with bowel movements where I keep plugging up the toilet due to the size. I have diabetes and do not follow any specific diet. What can I do?
March 24th, 2023