What causes cough with a stabbing pain in lower left back?
Hi doctor,
I am a male weighing 76 kg and 5.10 feet tall. Since the past month, I have been having issues with my chest. When I wake up in the morning, I cough up a lot of clear and white phlegm and get a stabbing pain in my lower left back. I am suffering from loss of appetite and often fall short of breath. I feel tired most of the time.
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What could cause a nosebleed after a head injury?
Hello doctor,
I hit my head yesterday, and now the day after I have a nose blood. I have not experienced any other symptoms like dizziness. Should I go to the doctor? kindly suggest.
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Can saliva cause HIV infection?
Hello doctor,
My question is regarding possible HIV exposure six weeks ago. The condom protected vaginal and oral although she did masturbate me without a condom and used spit for lubrication. I took the fourth generation ELISA at four weeks and five weeks and both were negative. I was on a testosterone cycle and stopped two weeks prior to the meeting. I would like to know if my tests are conclusive. Would spit cause concern? Would my previous testosterone cycle have affected my tests? I would like to hear from you soon.
17 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What causes swollen lymph nodes and tenderness in neck with hoarse voice?
Hello doctor,
I am not currently taking any medication. I am an 18-year-old female, of a healthy weight as I am very sporty. I woke up at 3 this morning due to discomfort in my throat, yet no actual pain. I also had a headache. Upon waking up again for the second time, I realized that on the right-hand side of my throat, my gland was very swollen, yet feel no pain. I am not aware whether I have an infection with no cold, no pain, and no sore throat.
My neck, however, is tender when touched or turning my head or facing upwards. My cheeks have been very red and I have had very short breath all day. The gland is noticeably bigger than the left, and when I look in my mouth it almost looks like there are two glands there, instead of one, on the right-hand side. The gland is noticeable and visible when just by looking at my neck, despite not being too skinny and having quite a chubby neck and face. There is only pain when touched, and only slight discomfort when swallowing food or water. My voice sounds a bit hoarse sometimes.
Kindly help.
23 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Can Aleve and Goody's powder cause stomach upset?
Hi doctor,
I recently had a migraine, so I took two tablets of Aleve. It did not work, so I took Goody's powder, but the pain was still there, so I took another one. The migraine pain has gone, but my stomach seems to be upset.
31 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
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