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My sister had a biopsy on a breast lump two months ago. At that time, she also had a knot on her left arm, which the doctor said was unrelated to the breast lump. Now, the knot on her left arm has grown to the size of a golf ball and is causing her severe pain. What could be causing this, and what should we do?
August 2nd, 2024
I'm 16 and I haven't had my period in 6 months. I did have very light spotting for the first 3 months, but then nothing for the other three months. What could be the cause and what should I do?
March 11th, 2023
I am a 22-year-old female who had laparoscopic surgery in February to remove an ovarian cyst. Since then, I've been experiencing constant right-sided chest, lung, neck, and back pain, especially when taking deep breaths or burping. The pain follows the path of the right phrenic nerve and feels similar to the diaphragmatic neck pain I had after surgery. I've had a CT scan of the pulmonary arteries and an ultrasound of the gallbladder, both of which came back clear. Could this be a tumor or something serious, and what can I do to relieve the pain?
January 12th, 2024
What are the small bumps on the body of the penis, and are they harmful or require treatment?
September 26th, 2023
I got a Tdap shot on Monday. Yesterday, a golf ball-sized red swelling appeared at the injection site that was hot to the touch. It is still hot and swollen today. Should I be concerned?
October 11th, 2024
I have had back pain since last Saturday, mainly in the mid right-hand side but it also travels to the left side. I also have tummy pains like cramping, which seems tender all over. The pain goes away when I go to bed. I am 50 years old and female. The pain started after a few days of intense stress and anxiety. I have recently come off Dosulepin anti-anxiety medication and have been dieting, losing 16lbs in the last 7 weeks. I had a CBC which was normal, and an ultrasound 3 years ago showed one small gallstone. My tummy pain is more like gas/cramping and goes away when I lie down. I am also belching more than normal and have constipation. I worry it could be liver-related as I drank quite a bit but have halved my alcohol intake. My last CBC had to be redone as my MCV was higher than normal, but it was retaken and classed as normal at 103. I am now taking B12 supplement. What could be causing my back and tummy pain, and what should I do?
February 8th, 2023