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My best friend of 50 years had knee replacement surgery and developed an infection. She was treated with intravenous antibiotics and released, but later developed a rash around the incision site that has spread. Her leg also feels warm to the touch, and she is not running a fever. Could this be another infection, an antibiotic rash, or an allergic reaction?
June 8th, 2023
In the morning, when I spit, my mucus has dark brown spots. Today it felt worse because there were two spits with brown spots. I am 56 years old, not on any medications except ibuprofen for joint inflammation. I have not been feeling ill, no cough, nasal congestion, or drainage. I have noticed slight bleeding when I clean my nose with a tissue. What could be causing this and should I be concerned?
November 4th, 2024
My husband has a red bump-like area under his arm that feels superficial and tender. I'm concerned it might be a lymph node and he has cancer. Could it be a clogged sweat pore due to recent painting and sweating? Additionally, I suffer from extreme anxiety, particularly health anxiety, which has worsened after my mother's death 20 years ago. I'm on Lexapro 20mg but still experience severe anxiety, dizziness, and shakiness. Could my symptoms be from residual anxiety or hypoglycemia, especially since I take Mounjaro for weight loss and sometimes skip meals? Could not eating dinner affect my blood pressure medication (Amlodipine 5mg) and cause dizziness? Could this dizziness be related to a brain tumor?
January 26th, 2024
I was hit by a car and suffered a broken tibia. I had surgery to remove plates and screws, and later cracked one of the healed bones from the initial injury. The swelling has not completely gone down, but it has decreased. I am partially weight-bearing and the pain is stabbing, but less severe. Can I be considered healed even though the swelling is not completely gone?
October 31st, 2023
I think I have an infection. I've had a thick white discharge for almost a week now, and I'm experiencing pain during sexual intercourse and dryness. I'm 27 years old, not on any medications, and had a miscarriage in May. I've had recurrent yeast infections in the past, and I'm due for my menses in 2 days. What could this be and what should I do?
September 8th, 2023
I’ve been having sinus issues for two weeks and am currently on doxycycline for a sinus infection. The symptoms seemed to improve but have worsened again, with increased sinus pressure. I’m taking Allegra 180 mg and budesonide with a nasal rinse. What additional steps can I take to relieve the congestion and pain?
June 1st, 2024