Medical Questions

Jaw Pain After Dental Work, TMJ Locking, Swollen Cheek

KyleR Asked : I was constantly having problems with one of my upper molars on the right side and after repeated problems with fillings, I asked my dentist to remove it. He had explained that the tooth was still strong and he would put in a new type of filling and this should settle down the issue. About 3 weeks later the >> Read More ...

Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia and Coffee

Randell67 Asked : I am a 42 year old male and have been fit for most of my life. Recently I was feeling a bit tired and weak at times and I went to the doctor. I was worried that it may be my heart or something because I was getting some of these symptoms like chest pain and short breath. All the tests came back clear >> Read More ...

Chest Pain, Tingling Throat and Lips and Shortness of Breath

MollyU Asked : I have recently been experiencing chest pain with a tingling sensation of the throat and lips and I am concerned that this may be the sign of a stroke or a heart attack. I suffer with high blood pressure and my doctor has me on a water tablet plus other medication for cholesterol. I know that this puts me at >> Read More ...

Quick Weight Loss Diet, Diarrhea, Gas and Bloating

LindsayK72 Asked : I am 37 and slightly overweight. Recently I tried a quick diet that my friend used with success – it is similar to the lemon detox diet but you also use mega doses of vitamins and a water tablet during this time. It was a combination detox and weight loss program which lasts for 14 days and it did >> Read More ...

Contact Lens Chronic Red Eye, ‘Pink Eyes’ Infection

GregC Asked : I had a case of pink eyes that was constantly recurring and my optometrist advised me to stop wearing the permanent lenses I was using to determine if it was the lenses or some other problem. The pink eye went down and he told me to go for disposable lenses but I decided to wear glasses for a while. I have a >> Read More ...

Spider Bite Rash Became Septic, Cellulitis Infection

SerahP Asked : I developed a little boil on my legĀ  just above my knee about 2 weeks back and it was really itchy. I tried not to scratch but I could not help it. After a few days it started to get very itchy and swollen and I went to see my doctor who said it was a spider bite. Apparently this is a problem in our region >> Read More ...

8mm Kidney Stone Found Within Kidney, Pain After Passing Stone

FarellG58 Asked : My doctor has just confirmed that I have an 8mm kidney stone in my right kidney and he has asked me to come in to discuss procedures to remove it. I am concerned because I have had calcium stones previously but it has never been this big. Up till now I have never needed any surgery to remove it and it >> Read More ...

Severe Kidney, Flank Pain After Exercise, When Running

KrisZ71 Asked : I recently started gym for health reasons. I don’t have any chronic problems but being 39 years old, I felt that I should be taking better care of myself. By the second week of gym, I started noticing severe kidney pain if I run for more than 5 minutes or so and after exercising. The pain lasts for >> Read More ...

Calcium Kidney Stone Prevention – Vitamin B6, D Supplements

LisaN62 Asked : I have been having repeated calcium kidney stones and even though I have tried many drugs, the stones keep coming back. If I am lucky, I will go like 3 months without stones. After reading up on the internet and speaking to the salespeople at a health store, I started up on some vitamin supplements. This >> Read More ...
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