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I have several health-related concerns: 1) Are naturally little bumps in the windpipe normal when tipping the head back? 2) After nursing for 6 months, I still have tiny drops of milk coming out and noticed white flakes in my bra, possibly dried-up milk. Is this normal, and would any abnormal discharge be more noticeable? 3) If lymph nodes under the arm were enlarged and worrisome, would they be more noticeable? 4) After hitting my head, I noticed a bump on my scalp. Is it normal for the skull to be lumpy, and would malignant lumps typically present with other symptoms? 5) I have a blue vein running under my right nipple in the areola. Is this normal, and should I be concerned?
March 8th, 2024
I just got an ultrasound today and thought I should be 8 weeks along based on my period and the date I thought I ovulated. However, the ultrasound tech said my yolk sac was measuring 5 mm and my fetal pole measured 2.5 mm, which she noted was around 5 weeks and 6 days. I am supposed to go back in a week but wanted to gauge my expectations based on those stats. Additionally, I had a miscarriage in July and just received my HCG results, which are 62,000. How does that play in?
June 10th, 2024
I have a bump above my belly button, directly above my tummy hole. I had surgery last October for a tummy hernia in the same place, but a recent ultrasound did not show a hernia. The bump is always present but more or less apparent depending on my sitting position. What could this be?
July 6th, 2023
I'm a 27-year-old woman trying to conceive (TTC) with my husband. I've been experiencing light bleeding for 10 days, which is unusual for me, along with typical period symptoms. I'm concerned about the impact of this bleeding on my chances of getting pregnant and whether I should continue trying to conceive during this time.
January 20th, 2023
I've been trying to get pregnant for a year and a half but am having difficulty. I was told I'm not ovulating, and despite blood work, the cause remains unknown. I'm scheduled for a laparoscopy to investigate further, suspecting endometriosis. Symptoms include constant pink to orange vaginal discharge, abdominal bloating, swollen feet, and constant abdominal gas. I'm 35, previously pregnant three times but had elective abortions. My last pregnancy involved injections and vaginal pills, which led to some bleeding but resolved. Now, I have no regular cycle, constant pink to orange discharge, and no ovulation according to my fertility doctor. I've tried Asian pills, herbal cleanses, and fertility tea, but the bleeding doesn't go away. What could be causing these issues, and what steps should I take?
March 17th, 2023
I was just diagnosed with HSV II through a blood test, showing elevated IgM antibodies but not IgG antibodies. I've been with my partner for 4 years and never had any infections before. Does this mean he is cheating on me? How do I address this with him, and what should I do about my current outbreak?
May 4th, 2023