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1iwqfh5 | Went To Urgent Care And The Doctor Dismissed My Concerns | I'm a 25 year old female with a high BMI. I've never been diagnosed with any heart issues and the only medication I take is ibuprofen from time to time (I have a cervical osteophyte complex) and some sumatriptan when I have cluster headaches. I just recently switched to a new doctor and they ordered tests for me as I'v... | AskDocs | I’m sorry you had such a bad experience. I think you got bad advice from the nurse on the phone— this was not appropriate for an urgent care visit since their job is just to rule out and treat urgent things. Also sounds like one or both of the people there didn’t know what they were doing (I suspect the first person wa... | null | null | null | null |
1iwq0yi | 18mo male with rash | My 18 month old male toddler, 10kg weight, no medications and no known allergies has a rash. Ive never seen anything like it. I did a telehealth with a paediatrician yesterday and she said it's a reaction to a virus he had 2 weeks ago but I can't shake the feeling it's something else.
Only other symptoms are a slight f... | AskDocs | Vaccinated or not? A fever the night before it broke out would agrue a new infection. It's in the measles spectrum of viral rashes, particularly if it started on the face and worked it's way down, which is why I ask if he's vaccinated (the measles vaccine is pretty effective, so vaccine + no known contact or recent tra... | null | null | null | null |
1iwp77j | 33 male. Doctor prescribed 600mg of Ibuprofen for post viral chest congestion/cough. That doesn’t make sense to me. How does Ibuprofen help with chest congestion/cough? Did he just prescribe something for the sake of it? | Doctor prescribed 600mg of Ibuprofen for post viral chest congestion/cough. That doesn’t make sense to me. How does Ibuprofen help with chest congestion/cough? Did he just prescribe something for the sake of it? | AskDocs | NSAIDs are sometimes used for post viral cough. There's no good evidence for it | null | null | null | null |
1iwovyq | Accidentally took 40mg of cialis (2x max daily amount); saw a nurse practitioner already who said I was fine, but am still worried about long term damage due to my health anxiety. Looking for second opinions here. | I am a male, 35, PA.
I was very drunk a week and a half ago and accidentally took a double dose of 20mg cialis. I have the prescription for “as needed” usage, and I basically forgot I had already taken some, and took two pills by mistake. (As a sidenote, I don’t usually get this drunk, but I’m planning to give up drin... | AskDocs | Priapism is when you have prolonged and painful erections, not just when you have spontaneous erections. It is unlikely that a single double dose of cialis would cause long term effects. | No a single episode of double vision that spontaneously resolves and doesn’t recur is not something that is likely to cause permanent issues | null | null | null |
1iwotut | Can DVT form laying like this? | 35 years / Male / USA
Sometimes I fall asleep and take naps like this with my right leg tucked under my left.
https://imgur.com/a/aYRoh8L
Can a DVT form in 30 minutes sleeping like this? Or is it kind of impossible for a DVT to form since I’m laying horizontally? | AskDocs | Not unless you have a clotting disorder | null | null | null | null |
1iwoqfq | Eyeball is swollen and retina is enlarged | Hi today my husband M67 woke up and his eyeball was swollen. Not the area around the eye but the eye itself. The color part of the eye is much larger than the other eye as well. The other eye is fine. His vision appears fine just says the eye feels dry . It looks strange. The eye Dr.is closed on Monday so he can’t g... | AskDocs | There is no disease that can cause the eye itself to change size so quickly and drastically as you describe. You can try posting a picture but your description is not medically possible. If there are no vision changes or pain it's probably fine to wait. | null | null | null | null |
1iwop4k | 35M - Is this the onset of jaundice in my eyes? Filling in yellow, with grey flecks, but leave a thin white ring around iris. Both eyes. | Hey all just hoping to get some advice on whether this is indicative of a problem or I’m being overly cautious/concerned. The internet is a scary place when googling symptoms and made me panic.
Picture here: https://ibb.co/0zxPYD6
My details:
• 35M
• bp1
• bupropion 300mg daily, divalproex sodium 1125mg daily
• A... | AskDocs | No that is not jaundice | null | null | null | null |
1iwoa00 | My body is making Loud sounds and I’m starting to get worried | (I’m 18 female btw) So I was just laying in bed being a nobody like usual but then my body starts making loud noises like my stomach rumbling but I just ate? and this has been happening for a long time after I eat. Am I just loud or is there something else that’s happening? | AskDocs | Just your body digesting and food/gas moving through the system. In the absence of pain/nausea/vomiting/diarrhea there’s nothing to worry about. | null | null | null | null |
1iwo9xm | Lorazepam + Alprazolam + Vyvanse: Should I be taking all of these at the same time? | 42 F, 5'9" 205, diagnosed with major
depressive disorder with anxiety, as well as a binge eating disorder. I also have struggled with falling asleep for years. Medications include Sertraline 200mg, Trazadone 150mg, Ramelton 8mg, Lorazepam .5 mg/3x daily, Alprazolam .5 mg/ at night, and Atorvastatin 10mg.
I've been g... | AskDocs | You are on *a lot* of sedatives. Both lorazepam and alprazolam are short acting benzos. Weird for them both to be prescribed. | No. Who the fuck is prescribing all that? Trazodone & ramelton are both sleeping meds (although not in the same class). Lorazepam & alprazolam are both benzodiazepines, which are addictive and cause respiratory depression and should not be prescribed together. Vyvanse is a stimulant and is probably contributing to your... | Vyvanse is FDA approved to treat binge eating. | The benzos are relatively low dose, but trazodone and ramelteon are full doses. | I saw that after I commented. I still think a prescriber who chooses a stimulant in someone with uncontrolled anxiety & insomnia plus two different benzos AND two different sleeping meds sounds like someone who needs a shit ton more oversight than he’s getting |
1iwnvpr | Rash on palm and sole | 24 year old male, no preexisting medical issues.
Last Friday evening a rash showed up on my the palm of my left hand. The rash was flat, and slightly painful to the touch (a needle like pain). The morning after the rash seemed to have mostly faded away and by the afternoon was no longer visible. However, in the evenin... | AskDocs | This is not a typical appearance of syphilis, but it never hurts to be tested. Viral exanthems, drug eruptions, and many other conditions could appear this way. | null | null | null | null |
1iwnshw | Will I get infected? | I am a Male who takes no medication, I work retail and I stopped a homeless thief who had put merchandise down the front of his pants and tucked into his waistband. It turns out the hand I used to take the merchandise had a cut on it (I don't know if it was there before or if the merchandise caused it). If he has somet... | AskDocs | No, you can’t catch something like that this way. There is zero risk. | null | null | null | null |
1iwnl1d | How Serious Is This? | 40F, 145 lbs, 5'1
Bipolar disorder
Dry eyes
Mirena IUD
Wellbutrin
Abilify
Vit D
Semaglutide 0.5 mg
My menstrual cycle is very consistent and I am due to start my period in 6 days. Today I thought I was urinating on myself but it was blood. My periods are not very heavy and a panty liner is all I ever need.
This ble... | AskDocs | Are you sure you’re bleeding from your vagina? Have you looked in the mirror or inserted a tampon/finger to confirm? That being said, fibroids can cause heavy bleeding. Perimenopause can cause irregular bleeding. I’m on the combined pill (for 25 years) and randomly got my period a week early. It scared the shit outta m... | null | null | null | null |
1iwnjv8 | Can you define “sexually active” | When a medical professional asks “are you sexually active” do they mean
1) have you ever had sexual intercourse
2) are you actively have sexual intercourse ie. Do you have a sexual partner currently
3) have you had sexual intercourse since your last period (to rule out pregnancy)
I’m just not sure how to answer t... | AskDocs | I agree it’s a bit of an unclear term and depends a bit on who is asking it and why. I tend to try to specify exactly what I’m asking if I do ask. This is exemplified by u/TheJoestJoeEver who’s said this would include masturbation, which may be very relevant to their speciality (OBGYN). But say for me working in ED, it... | Sexually active = having any sexual activity recently (which deoends on the symptoms and the diseases anticipated) including masturbation and use of sex toys. Any genital stimulation and/or any climaxing. | The amount of patients who tell me there’s “no chance I could be pregnant”, but on further exploration they’re having regular unprotected sex and not on contraception. What else exactly would you be doing if you were trying for a baby? | By definition, it is a sexual activity even if it's not relevant. The relevance, off the top of my head now, is occult/hidden injury causing inexplicable pain. Also, in any genital pain, it's important to know where the pain is exactly and with which activity because it's related to inervation. | I’m a doctor (although male) and I wouldn’t have interpreted it that way either. Like “when were you last sexually active?” isn’t the last time I masturbated. Shows it’s probably a term we shouldn’t be using. |
1iwnbxz | Regularly low heart rate | Hi there, M29 Weight:135kg and I have a resting heart rate somewhere between 45-55 BPM (repeatedly confirmed on my Apple Watch and other devices) I’ve gone to my local doctor and they used checked me out and said my heart was healthy (hooked up to some wires at my feet etc) but I’ve also got a low metabolic rate for my... | AskDocs | It's fine if your asymptomatic, which it sounds like you are. | null | null | null | null |
1iwn62s | Radiologist interpretation after CT scan for chest lump | Male 25 6ft 170lbs meds: gabapentin, vivitrol, clonidine
No known health issues besides hemochromatosis (I’m at good iron levels) I’m also 6 months sober after a severe drinking problem
I got a CT scan and I’ll post a picture of the radiologist notes in the comments, I have a hard nonmoveable lump on my manubrium bone... | AskDocs | It needs to be biopsied. Cancer is the diagnosis of exclusion. Infection is also possible. | null | null | null | null |
1iwn4zn | 25F Got diagnosed with mild pneumonia with stethoscope alone? How come they didn't do a chest X-Ray? | **Height:** 4'11" **Weight:** 117lb **Primary Complaint:** Pneumonia
**Duration:** Started off as viral respiratory illness (cold symptoms) for one week and has now developed into severe wet cough and wheezing. No history of smoking, drinking etc.
I went into the Urgent Care this morning and the NP listened to my l... | AskDocs | The true meaning of pneumonia is a bit ill-defined. It’s often used synonymously with a bacterial lower respiratory tract infection. Technically imaging is required for a certain diagnosis, although hearing a focal area of crackles on the chest is also very suggestive. At the end of the day, what will a chest X-Ray add... | null | null | null | null |
1iwmv3t | Extreme fear that ive gotten hiv. | M21, non smoker, no current medication
Over 2 years ago I had my first and only ever hookup. It was just oral sex and he did not ejaculate in my mouth but there was precum. I also had some precum rubbed against the outside of my anus but no penetration. My only real risk factor was that i have gingivitis (no noticeabl... | AskDocs | The chance of you having HIV from this encounter is almost negligible. I wouldn’t be worried at all. For your own peace of mind you should get a HIV check, which is good practice anyway. Some other general stuff: - HIV is a very treatable condition now. In fact people with HIV are living longer than those without it. -... | Just get tested. It’s quick and easy. You obviously have anxiety about it. You were obviously anxious about it at your first presentation but didn’t share about it | Exactly this. People with HIV have more regular checkups and bloodwork meaning problems are often picked up earlier. | null | null |
1iwmhgj | Alternative Treatments for a Cancer Patient | I am using conventional treatments as well, male 50s, but I want to also try other possibilities. I am starting Acupuncture, and Fever Baths, and looking for more treatments along those lines. The two previously mentioned helped friends of mine with their journeys. | AskDocs | What is your goal? Symptom management, help with side effects, or do you think there are alternatives that will help cure your cancer? | There is no evidence that any of these things will help cure your cancer or keep it from coming back. Your oncologist has recommended the best studied, safest, most effective treatment regimen for you particular case based on decades of research and thousands of patients in clinical trials. | null | null | null |
1iwmafw | Odd Mole Question | Odd Mole Question
Hello! 32F, 127lbs, 5'2" in good physical health. On medication for vestibular migraine and low dose antidepressant for IBS. The mole had formed about 3 years ago. Just wanted a second opinion as I have been on a waitlist for a derm for quite some time now and this spot has bothered me for a bit. Fam... | AskDocs | The spot that you show is likely benign. Note that without examining all of your skin, it is difficult to know whether this is normal, or fulfills the "ugly duckling sign." Moreover, most people who post on this site do not use high-resolution macro lenses or dermatoscopic photography. If you are concerned, seek care. | null | null | null | null |
1iwm9g0 | infected nail bed | F28, non smoker non drinker, 175cm 55kg. in good health in all other aspects
Hiya
Saw a doctor a few days ago as my finger is swollen and tender around the nail, she said it's infected nail bed. She gave me antibiotics and i've been on them for two days - so far the finger has just got worse, not drastically, but it... | AskDocs | Your acute paronychia looks worse. Consider seeking care. | null | null | null | null |
1iwlxor | Hello I just coughed up something weird | I ( 23M ) just coughed up a weird looking thing out. It is as big as a pea, has a weird bubbly texture and is very squishy, not hard at all. When i smell it, it tastes a bit salty. I just played soccer for 2 hours and when i got back i coughed once and it just flew out of my mouth. Am very confused what it is, its as w... | AskDocs | It's probably a tonsil stone. Do you notice white spots on your tonsils? | null | null | null | null |
1iwluly | Fever of 102.4 with cold- when is it time for the ER? | 27F, 130lbs. I came down with a cold or maybe the flu yesterday morning, and throughout the day my temperature was around 100.4 and Tylenol/ibuprofen was keeping it down.
Today I feel mostly the same, coughing up some light mucus, feel warm and chills, mild headache, mild sore throat. Except I just woke up from a nap... | AskDocs | >What is ER worthy? Shortness of breath, trouble breathing, or low blood oxygen level are some symptoms that require immediate care. | Your fever is expected since you’re sick, so it’s not a major concern at this point. You probably have the flu or some other viral bug. Your body is also responding to the meds, which is good. If it reaches 104 or higher and doesn’t go down with fever-reducing meds, you should consider going to the ER. Based on what yo... | null | null | null |
1iwlow8 | My grandmother is blind but she claims she sees people | Hi! My grandmother has been blind since I was a Kid. She had a complication when she was in surgery and, as I understeand, the doctor cut a vein inside the eye and the eye flooded with blood leaving her blind. She already had problem in her eyes so she became blind.
Its been a few years now but she has personally aske... | AskDocs | Charles Bonnet syndrome? | null | null | null | null |
1iwlis1 | Can I change my antibiotic dosage? | I (30F) get reoccuring tonsilitis and every 12-18 months I get a really bad case of it where I am vomiting and essentially bed ridden for a day before antibiotics kick in.
On Friday I woke up to vomit and sure enough after checking my tonsils, they were disgusting and knew it was a bad episode of tonsilitis. My norma... | AskDocs | From the sound of it I would guess that you're taking pen-v/phenoxymethylpenicillin. This can be taken twice daily or 4 times daily so long as the daily dose is the same. Benefits of four times per day dosing might be a slightly steadier serum level but ultimately either is allowed. Having said this, I would discuss wi... | null | null | null | null |
1iwled4 | Random red dot on my leg? | I’m - 24 year old female with no previous diagnose or sickness
Saw a red dot on my leg that I haven’t seen before so got a bit confused as it just magically appeared. It looks like a mole/ birthmark but red, perfect round and like 1-2 millimeters high and like 4-5 millimeters wide. No itching or hurting. Don’t think i... | AskDocs | I can't tell from the photo if it's an ingrown hair or a Campbell-De-Morgan spot. Either way it's harmless. | As long as it does not continue growing it is not likely to be worrisome. | null | null | null |
1iwl2xi | Adenovirus? Should I go to ER/Pharmacy? | I am a 21 year old female.
Starting Friday the 21st I developed a horrible headache. I didn’t think too much of it and continued as normal just drinking more water.
That evening I developed a sore throat alongside the headache and quarantined myself to my room the rest of the night.
Saturday morning I woke up to a p... | AskDocs | It doesn’t sound like you need to go to the ER. The ER won’t be able to offer any further treatment. | null | null | null | null |
1iwkxuz | Nervous abour cancer | I'm (32 female, non smoker, previous drinker, no medications, no significant medical history) a nervous wreck about having cancer, specifically pancreatic. I know the statistics are on my side, but my symptoms are telling me otherwise. Starting 7 weeks ago I've been extremely fatigued and nauseas almost consistently. I... | AskDocs | Doubtful it's pancreatic cancer. Get the CT, continue to work with your pcp, and seek mental health therapy/ counseling for your anxiety. | null | null | null | null |
1iwkqvv | Horrible pain!! | 16 year old female ( have never been intimate with anyone )
I have had pain in my lower stomach and felt ill/ nauseous the past days, practically lost all my appetite and have yellow ish discharge, pain in my lower back and I don’t know what it is. Ive had an ovarian cyst before that ruptured and this pain is very si... | AskDocs | You’d need to get an examination to determine what is causing the abdominal pain. It very well could be an ovarian cyst but could also include things like appendicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, constipation, etc. The discharge may or may not be related to the pain. | null | null | null | null |
1iwkomj | STI Exposure Help | Stats: 28, male, 220lbs, 6’0”, take trazodone for sleep, pristiq for OCD, minoxidil for hair and PrEP
Hey so can an antibiotic stop an STD from “seeding” or stop me from actually fully contracting Chlamydia?
Asking because I had sex with someone and two days later he texted me informing me that he just tested positi... | AskDocs | Yes, this will likely stop you getting the STI in the first place. Similar to Doxy-PrEP. | null | null | null | null |
1iwkkyp | Baby smells like paint days after eating paint | 9mo male
No medicines or known medical problems
Has appointment with boston childrens hemotology/oncology for petechia and blood in stool
My son ingested an unknown amount of behr interior/exterior matte paint in black 2 days ago. I called poison control and they could only find the msds for the high gloss version ... | AskDocs | I personally think it’s a little risky of poison control to not have told you to go to the ER given his age and lack of information they had on the product. Given he smells of paint now, I think it’s the safest thing to take him, and **bring the paint with you**. Although most indoor pain is water soluble, some indoor/... | null | null | null | null |
1iwkjxd | Rash on torso and mouth ulcers | (40M)I have this rash on my back and stomach. I also have several mouth ulcers. The rash appeared 2 days ago and the mouth ulcers about a week now. I was just tested for STI's and am negative with those. I should note that iam a type 1 diabetic.
Thanks in advance | AskDocs | Sounds most likely like a viral infection. Monitor how your symptoms progress. | null | null | null | null |
1iwkjwm | Possible Hep B exposure | My (new) girlfriend was born with hep b. I haven’t been vaccinated yet. Basically I accidentally touched my hand to my mouth and got some vaginal fluid in it yesterday night. I don’t know how likely transmission is in this way, I know kissing is very low risk but I’d guess vaginal fluid is a different story. Apparently... | AskDocs | Risk is almost 0% especially if she's on meds for suppression | null | null | null | null |
1iwkci5 | Could I get an std from sharing a sunscreen stick with a stranger? | I was out skiing today and on the lift I was making small talk to this stranger and he offered me his sunscreen. I thought it's be a spray or something but he pulled it out and it's a sunscreen stick. I was a little grossed out but decided to smear it on my hand first and then smear my hand on my face. (It was already ... | AskDocs | No, you can’t get an STD this way! | null | null | null | null |
1iwk93u | Low blood sugar | 29F, 6 months postpartum & breastfeeding. Somewhere in the very overweight to mildly obese region (unsure, but I DEFINITELY need to lose weight).
I had hyperemesis gravidarum in my second pregnancy and was basically limited to a diet of potatoes & simple fruits. I struggled with keeping my blood sugar up, and monitore... | AskDocs | What symptoms do you have and when you talk about values below 5 mmol/L what numbers are we exactly talking about? In young women, hypoglycemias are quite common. I wore several FGMs for a while to test them (working as a diabetologist) and in the morning I often had 3.3 and during the day 4.5 | null | null | null | null |
1iwjyoh | GP tomorrow or ER now? Face very swollen, fever, ulcer might be infected (in swollen cheek). Don't want to over react but not feeling well and struggling navigating healthcare system in general. TIA | 21 F 5'6 127 lbs
Hi, thanks for your help.
I am awaiting assessment at Behcets CoE in a few months, but have had an issue I am worried about in the immediate likely related.
Larger ulcer in R cheek for about 4-5 weeks (honestly maybe longer). Not unusual for it to last this long in me, but very weirdly shaped for ... | AskDocs | I think this is probably a borderline case where either options could be appropriate. In the absence of another cause of your fever (e.g. flu like symptoms) I think going to the ER is not unreasonable. If you do decide to wait at home but the swelling worsens or you can’t open your mouth, then go to the hospital. | A few things to just pick up on. - Getting sent to A&E by the GP is not a failure, so don’t be frustrated by this. The GP may be able to send you directly to a speciality with a letter (ask them for one if you do get sent). And in the morning the staffing is better so you will likely be seen quicker than overnight. - A... | null | null | null |
1iwji0m | How can I easily catch up on my vaccines? My parents have been antivax since I was 10 |
Hi, my (20m) parents have been strongly antivax since I was 10 in 2015. I have no clue how to do anything medically by myself and I really want to get caught up on my vaccines and stuff. Preferably without my parents knowing since I still live with them and I’m on their health insurance, if I lived on my own it wouldn... | AskDocs | go to your doctor and explain your situation and ask if you can get a cash price for the vaccines so it doesn’t go through the insurance if you’re very concerned about that. they should be able to access your vaccine records through the state. if it’s only since you were 10 you shouldn’t have too many to catch up on- T... | null | null | null | null |
1iwio1g | Am I a phenomenon? | I am 25,male,no medications. Not Smoking (until 2 years ago have Cannabis Smoking tho,completely sober since).
Now here my question. its a bit different from what you normally see here I suppose..
I havent been sick a single time in my whole adulthood
I am 25 and the last time i was sick was when I was a child. And... | AskDocs | Combination of youth and luck. I don’t think there’s too much to read into this. I wouldn’t assume you have some superhero immune system or anything. | Not outside normal seasonal variation and COVID. | null | null | null |
1iwilxd | 19M Penis Issue HELP!! | 19 Male I have a penis issue. so pretty much i guess this has been an issue my entire life but i only noticed it when i was able to fully pull my foreskin back. I noticed in porn guys have their pee hole directly at the tip of their penis but mine isn’t it’s like on the top of the head but i also have a second hole in ... | AskDocs | Can’t see the photo (you can DM if comfortable). Sounds like it could be hypospadias. If it’s causing problems you can have it surgically corrected. A circumcision (especially a rogue office job rather than a urologist in theatre), doesn’t sound like it will fix this. | null | null | null | null |
1iwifq3 | Fast-Growing Black Mark on Child’s Scalp – Concerned Parent Seeking Advice | Hey everyone, I just noticed a rapidly growing black mark on my first grader’s scalp. My wife saw it half a year back but was not very concerned as it was rather small back then. However, when I checked today it appeared to have more than doubled in size during the last 5 months.
Please have a look at the photo via th... | AskDocs | The image is poor quality. If you are concerned seek care. There is not enough information for more insight. | null | null | null | null |
1iwiecc | Weird Freckle on Toe | Hello, I’m a 22-year old male, on 0 medications, no family history of skin cancer, but other cancer (breast) runs in my family. I’m wondering if anyone has seen a freckle like this as I can’t find any photographs online of similar freckles. I sent the picture to my doctor, but my appointment isn’t for another 3/4 month... | AskDocs | The image is not adequate quality for an opinion. | null | null | null | null |
1iwi7uo | I (31f) am having pain in c section 14 months later. | Hi I am 31 female 5ft 11in 265 pounds. Non smoker. My baby was born early January via elective c section. Never had any problems until last night. I sleep on my front and always have done, but last night I got up and it felt like it did when I was in recovery the pain was there. It’s a burning numb pain not on the scar... | AskDocs | Should get checked to rule out hernia but sounds like neuropathic pain from the scar. | null | null | null | null |
1iwi3g4 | Strep throat as a kid | So I wanted to know something:
When I was younger, between the ages of 7 to around 12, I would often have severe strep throat, throwing up constantly, until I couldn't anymore and I would just throw up awful biles and blood, it would happen for at least a few days, I would have chills, I wouldn't be able to sleep, and... | AskDocs | Yes, this is very common. | null | null | null | null |
1iwi1vv | I don’t know what happened to me and my local hospital won’t tell me | I am 15(m) 170 pounds and a couple months ago I was in the shower and I got out and I felt nauseous (I often feel nauseous b/c i get migraines frequently so it’s common) anyway I leaned over expecting throw up to come out but instead I felt a sharp pain on the left side of my head, shortly after everything became extre... | AskDocs | Sounds like vasovagal syncope. I assume the hospital doctors ruled anything else out? | null | null | null | null |
1iwh0bj | Male 30. Drinking for a month. Will urgent care give me withdrawal meds? | Male 30.
I’ve had some health issues and relationship issues…. For the past month I’ve had a few drinks per day with benders on the weekends. I want to quit drinking but I’m afraid of withdrawal.
I’ve been to the ER before in previous years after heavy benders where I was feeling VERY bad and they always gave me with... | AskDocs | Probably not but call your pcp and discuss this. They will help you :) | null | null | null | null |
1iwgvnb | Hi, I am 31 year male, 5 ,10 inches, 72 kg weight,Indian.I had some stomach pain just below left rib cage and back side of stomach So I went to dr , he asked me to do a CT scan, and unfortunately it says STOMACH IS COLLAPSED WITH DIFFUSED WALL CIRCUMFERENCIAL THICKENING MEASURING 18MM, I am afraid? | Is this a symptom of carcinoma?
| AskDocs | Agree. Also an empty stomach usually looks it has thickened walls as well. | null | null | null | null |
1iwgg6a | Chickenpox scabs, no longer contagious? | I’m a 17-year-old, female in senior high with a really mild Chickenpox. I got it twice. (1) When i was still months old, (2) currently at 17. My chickenpox hasn’t spread over my body. Mostly, it was just at my face (like 5 blisters that has scabbed over), my arms, and on my upper part body (they turned into scabs in no... | AskDocs | Varicella (chickenpox) is no longer contagious when all the blisters have crusted over and no new blisters are appearing | null | null | null | null |
1iwgc8b | Bronchiectasis | 81M
I am the caregiver to my 81 yo father. He has bronchiectasis and things have gotten really bad and I am at a complete loss as to what I should/can do for him.
He is on a twice a day regimen with albuterol and saline (separately) using a nebulizer. In addition to that he uses the acapella (pickle) device, and en... | AskDocs | Does he have an increased cough, increase in sputum production, and/or a change in sputum quality (thickness/color)? He may be having a flare of his bronchiectasis and may need a course of antibiotics. Has he ever had a bronchoscopy or regular sputum cultures to see if he has any resistant bacteria in his lungs? Do you... | null | null | null | null |
1iwgbii | I'm concerned I have "reopened" or torn an internal surgical site from 3 years ago | Age: 25
Sex: Male (FTM transgender)
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 16st 4lbs
Race: White British
Duration of complaint: approx 48 hours
Location: UK
Any existing medical issues: ME/CFS, Adult Onset Tic Disorder, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Acanthosis Nigricans, Autism, ADHD, OCD, EUPD/BPD, Generalised Anxiety Disorde... | AskDocs | >Or is it just a coincidence that it's directly under the scar, and more likely to be an injury to the muscles between my ribs? This. | Try hugging a pillow. Put ice over the sore area. Can call your pcp and ask for a few pain pills or muscle relaxant too. | null | null | null |
1iwg9m7 | Can you avoid menopause if you have avoided most/all of your intended periods (due to illness/malnutrition*) | I’m a female, with an eating disorder, I have had a total of 2 periods my entire life. Although that said, I’m not necessarily asking this question in regards to me, more just out of curiosity.
If a (should-be period-having, but too ill to do so) body hasn’t had a period in years, would that still result in menopause?... | AskDocs | No, it does not work that way. And actually, if you have stopped having periods due to your malnutrition, you have actually already induced an early menopause state (low estrogen, bad for your bone density, etc). It’s reversible right now if you gain weight but your body will have endured a “menopause” state during the... | null | null | null | null |
1iwg7h5 | Can GI doc tell me what a small bowel follow through actually looks for/diagnoses? 37F here. | (All of this in search of anemia cause) 37F.
Had a Small Bowel Follow Through with huge jug of barium (grossss) and fluoroscopic x-ray series in Sept 2024. Colonoscopy and endoscopy were clear. GI doc said he wanted to do this to make sure nothing going on with my small bowel.
SBFT was “normal” so the doc wants me ... | AskDocs | You can see strictures or leaks or indirectly see tumors | null | null | null | null |
1iwfpwc | What type of fixes are available for someone like me? | Hello, I am a 28F with SEVERE urinary incontinence. I’ve suffered with recurrent urinary tract infections that have spread to my bladder, kidneys, and bloodstream without me noticing, and have left me hospitalized in multiple occasions since I was a child. I have the type of rUTI’s that I can’t feel. I have to keep a v... | AskDocs | Have you considered seeing a urologist? Contrary to popular belief, urologists treat women too! | null | null | null | null |
1iwfjkn | Bruises on my 4 years old child | Hello everyone,
I am the father of a 4-year-old child.
I am 38 years old myself.
My son is very active; he spends his time running and jumping, whether in the playground or at home! He never stops. Of course, he sometimes falls.
Last Friday, my wife exclaimed while bathing him when she saw the bruises on his legs. (Shi... | AskDocs | I am more concerned for bleeding disorders (leukemia included) when there is significant bruising in areas that don't typically take a kid-induced beating, places like the chest, neck and back. I expect every kid from 12 months to 10 years to have the potential for fun bruises on the legs, especially the shins and knee... | null | null | null | null |
1iweuel | Mesh Erosion Or Fine? | Hello! 25yo, Female, 5’4 and 190lbs. First time poster here but I’m worried lol. I just got a solyx single incision bladder sling on 1/30. It’s been great, but I noticed about a week ago that I now have a bump at the entrance of my vagina. It’s textured and it kinda feels like I can feel a tiny tiny prick in it. It doe... | AskDocs | Only way to know is an exam by the surgeon that put it in. | null | null | null | null |
1iweo3t | Can I get prescribed a benzo so I can have sex? F22 | I’ve been diagnosed with severe anxiety which I manage fairly well in all aspects of my life besides sex. If I’m not plastered, there is a high chance I cry during sex, freeze, or reflexively hit my partner.
I have sexual desire. But when I fantasize, I’m not imagining myself in such an anxious and tightly tuned body.... | AskDocs | Better to work with a therapist to develop coping strategies and hopefully overcome this anxiety around sex. Benzos are almost never a good first line treatment for an ongoing anxiety issue. | You claim you’ve already worked with a therapist. You should talk to a Psychiatrist about this problem you’re having and run through the options for treatment. There are a lot of treatments you need to try before turning to a benzo for sex. This can easily escalate from “I just need it for sex” To “well I’ll just pop o... | Do you have PTSD? Or have you experienced sexual assault? Sounds like a trauma response, obviously I could be wrong. But benzodiazepines are contraindicated with PTSD. Also, echoing others, they’re not great for anxiety in general apart from infrequent situations (ie airplane, medical procedure). | Having anxiety symptoms so yeah benzos for better sex. Like really? REALLY? Guy also said he can't enjoy sex potentially without alcohol. Giving benzos to this person is a disaster waiting to happen. We don't even know yet what this patient has tried yet before going to benzos for their anxiety... You're grossly neglig... | In these situations, it doesn’t matter how nice/kind/caring/loving/safe your partner is. Your body made an association that sex = dangerous. Even if you consciously do not feel that way, your subconscious does and your brain is trying to protect you from this “danger”. You are likely having a trauma response/fight or f... |
1iweglr | 20M - Stomach bug for 8 hours? | While at work yesterday around 1PM, I began to feel very weak, nauseous, dizzy, and flushed. I assumed I was just hungry. Ate a bit, drank some juice, and didn’t feel better.
Co-worker took me to the hospital. Threw up twice, about 3 hours in between. Got some fluids and anti-nausea medications.
Doctors think it was ... | AskDocs | Everyone reacts differently to different viruses/bugs based on both your inherent immunity and also the bug itself. Some people might catch the bug and have minimal to no symptoms, others may be very unwell from the same thing. That’s to say, there is no “correct” answer. | null | null | null | null |
1iweg20 | 18M (1M in the picture i will send) does this baby look like he has fetal alcohol syndrome? | I wasnt able to add the picture to the post so i shared it in the comments | AskDocs | It is not possible to rule out fetal alcohol syndrome on facial features alone, and presence of some of the classic features is not diagnostic as there may be other reasons for the presence or absence of features. The most reliable way to diagnose FAS is to ask about history of alcohol use during pregnancy if there is ... | If the baby is you or a sibling then yes you could ask your parents if your mother consumed alcohol while pregnant, because I would not be diagnosing a child on the basis of a single picture showing some facial features which could be totally normal variants. You need to have the alcohol history before interpreting sym... | null | null | null |
1iwe6ve | Do I need to get seen for antibiotics if pus develops or can I generally continue to treat potential paronychia at home? | 32M, 6'2, 175 lbs, moderate drinker, non-smoker, no other health issues.
On Friday night, I noticed that there was some discomfort around the tip of my right thumbnail (I had been gardening and also peeling a bunch of citrus). Yesterday (Saturday), it was slightly more painful (especially if there's pressure on the na... | AskDocs | You do not need antibiotics for this. The development of pus is not an absolute indication for antibiotics. The face that it’s somewhat draining is a good thing. Any fevers, red steaks, or worsening swelling and redness moving up your finger then see a doctor. | null | null | null | null |
1iwe5r0 | eye infection ??? | I (16F) have woken up the past 2 days to the worst eye crusts/gunk ever (pictures in comments). I’m currently sick — I had a fever this past week, and now I have a horrible cough, and even coughed up some blood yesterday (kinda irrelevant but I’m just so tired of bodily fluids coming out of me 😔). I also wear contacts... | AskDocs | Probably conjunctivitis (pink eye). You can see a doctor to get an Rx for antibiotic eye drops. Please don't use your contacts. You should not wear contacts until your infection clears. | null | null | null | null |
1iwe3rn | Brain bleed or CSF leak? | Stats ; 27y female, 158 lbs, vape but trying to quit, no other health problems.
Yesterday I hit the top of my head pretty hard on the pointy part at the bottom of my chandelier. No loss of consciousness but I definitely did hit it pretty hard. Later in the evening my nose started dripping a clear fluid that had a very... | AskDocs | Are you still having ongoing dripping from your nose (e.g. if you tilt your head forwards). Normally it takes a reasonable mechanism to cause a CSF leak. I’m not sure what your chandelier is like, but I struggle to see this causing a significant head injury. That said, if you have ongoing dripping which isn’t like usua... | Sometimes banging your head can release mucus from your sinuses. Sometimes pain can also cause production of nasal secretions. It *could* be CSF. It seems unlikely if it’s stopped now. | null | null | null |
1iwdqzo | I have lymphedema in my face from a scar and I don't know what to do | Age: 34 male
Weight: 161 lbs
No history of disease and not taking any meds
Two months ago I sustained an injury and got a horizontal half inch cut one inch under my left eye. It's a deep scar. Things seemed strange about the left side of my face since then. The whole left side of my face is more swollen than the right... | AskDocs | Not much information here. Consider being evaluated and treated by a LANA-certified therapist or the equivalent in your country. [ | null | null | null | null |
1iwdqly | Symptoms looking like bowel cancer | F22 the past couple weeks I’ve had severe lower left abdominal pain that radiates to back sometimes to the right, bloating stomach that hurts to touch, thin stools with little blood coating on outside and when wiping and lots of mucus, feeling incomplete when I go toilet and when I do go nothing seems to come out I hav... | AskDocs | If bowel cancer is colon cancer then unlikely given your age and lack of family history (in a young age), and normal imaging. | null | null | null | null |
1iwcwnz | Every time i try to sleep, i vomit. | (Male, 19, Australian, Caucasian, 6’0 ish and 100kg ish, no other medications or complications)
Its been over a week, and every time i go to bed, no matter what i eat during the day, i get a really sore stomach with a feeling somewhere inbetween starving and overfull, i get some really bad gas and acid reflux (which h... | AskDocs | Sounds like a reflux issue. Elevate the head end of your bed about 15-20 cm and see if that helps. | null | null | null | null |
1iwcvih | Perioral dermatitis question (28F) | I (28F) have been dealing with Perioral dermatitis for over a month now. I was prescribed “Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2%” to use twice daily for four weeks. I know it will take a while to clear up, but I almost feel like it’s making it worse. I have used it for 5 days so far. My face is now really dry and the gel hu... | AskDocs | It looks like an irritant or allergic contact dermatitis on top of your periorificial dermatitis. | null | null | null | null |
1iwcpl0 | Bumps all over head of penis | 18m
The head of my penis has had all these bumps on it for as long as I can remember so it's not really something new, though I don't really remember what it looked like when I was 12.
Anyway, It kinda hurts when I rub across it dry so I looked it up and I couldn't find anything that looks like it. I even asked chat ... | AskDocs | It looks normal to me. | null | null | null | null |
1iwcm70 | Advice on xray if anyone can help | can feel a lump in my neck/ jaw area so I went to a dentist for an xray and he said everything looks normal. I’m going to go to a doctor for a consultation but the appointment isn’t for a couple of weeks so I was wondering if anyone here can detect anything from the xray… It won’t let me attach the phot here so if anyo... | AskDocs | Is the bump bony? If it’s soft tissue then it won’t show up on an X-Ray, which is why we normally order ultrasounds for neck lumps. You will likely need to just wait until you see your doctor who can examine you and if needed, order an ultrasound. | It’s unlikely to be obvious on it, maybe if it was a large stone. | null | null | null |
1iwcdsr | Should I go workout with mild fever? (37.1-37.3 Celsius) | I’m 20F and the thing is I've caught some nasty virus, the symptoms are pretty mild, although a slightly elevated temperature (37.1 -37.3 C) has been bothering me for almost 2 weeks now. It doesn't go up or down, and I've been skipping my boxing practice for the past 2 weeks for this reason, but it's getting annoying a... | AskDocs | A temperature below 38 degrees C is not a fever. 37.1-37.3 is within the range of normal. It's perfectly fine for you to exercise if you feel up to it. | That is also a normal temperature. | null | null | null |
1iwcbnb | A little bump on my ball sack | Hi guys!! I am 20m and i noticed a bump on my ball sack it is colorless and doesnt really itch or anything but was just curious if it can be something serious or not!!!!
I can show it you personally in the chat but wasnt feeling the need to share pics here. Please if anyone has the required knowledge or can help me in... | AskDocs | It would be impossible for anyone here to diagnose without seeing/examining it. Lumps on the testicle can be benign (e.g., spermatocele) or serious (e.g., testicular cancer). Would recommend you have it examined by your GP. | null | null | null | null |
1iwc3xg | Allergic reaction or something else? | M23. Never had any dermatological or health issues, aside from the occasional cold and food poisoning.
On January 22, I noticed red bumps on both my left and right hand, and also two smaller red bumps on my left leg. They didn’t itch or hurt, and I had no other symptoms whatsoever. After a few days, they disappeared,... | AskDocs | There is no routine blood test - elaborate. Have you shown all the spots? Symptoms? | null | null | null | null |
1iwc00l | Symptom Avalanche | I \[20M\] have been having acute diarrhea for the past three days, accompanied by strong abdominal pain, and after some medication, it's only really started to get better today.
However, while I was sitting for a lecture, about two hours ago or so, I began experiencing sharp chest pain on the RIGHT side, close to my s... | AskDocs | This could be so many things it’s hard to comment online. Many viruses can cause diarrhoea and some pleurisy causing pleuritic chest pain. Not just COVID-19. One differential for someone your age with pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath is a spontaneous pneumothorax, however you’d be unlucky to get that at the... | null | null | null | null |
1iwbun8 | Have I got thyroid cancer? | Thyroid Cancer?
52yo Female, don't drink or smoke. 5 years post breast cancer (left mastectomy, 1/3 lymph removal, chemo x 16, radiation x 25), hormone blockers, dessicated pork thyroid, antidepressant, 3 years post gastric sleeve surgery, height 171cm, weight 78kgs.
I have a PET scan each year as a breast cancer che... | AskDocs | It could be a Hash flare, which can affect one side less frequently than both sides. That's what it would look like on PET if so (enlarged and glowing). It could be a nodule, though they don't really specify if it looks like diffuse involvement of the whole lobe or more focal. You'll get more information from the ultra... | null | null | null | null |
1iwbl84 | Does it matter if the bradycardia is on resting HR or during a stress test? | 24F | Asian
I've been going through an investigation for almost a year now (mostly waiting for appointments) after a fainting accident that led to a bad fall which progressively became debilitating, recently I finally had a cardiology appointment. Due to previous experience where doctors dismissed my complaints, I ma... | AskDocs | This is a resting ECG. It even says resting ECG. | Yes they are. But they don’t look pathological. | null | null | null |
1iwbbs3 | Deep pore or? | 37M. I clean regularly but have had this hard nodule for over 6 months. Sometimes it gets sore. You can tell there is a hole and it seems like a huge deep pore. It has gotten inflamed before. I squeezed it and used acne cleaner but no improvement. I figured I could wait until it clears up but it hasn't so he we are. Ti... | AskDocs | Likely a small epidermoid cyst. | null | null | null | null |
1iwb73q | first ever STD tests / exam - after assault. Questions. |
Hello - throwaway for obvious reasons.
I (22F) have a couple of questions I would massively appreciate if someone could answer, sorry I am freaking out a bit. I’m hoping this is an okay place to post, happy to be redirected to any more suitable subs.
It’s taken me a long time to work up to this but I’ve never been t... | AskDocs | 1. They may want to do an exam. Whether or not they do one is completely up to you. Some people in your situation may feel more comfortable just getting other testing and talking for now, and then coming back later on for an exam. Do what is best for YOU. 2. Yes, that's relevant to mention. If you keep track of your pe... | null | null | null | null |
1iwaz46 | Safely changing birth control? 23F | I have been on Yasmin combined birth control for 10 years and I have decided to change to Rigevidon. I was just wondering how I can safely change from one to another. I was thinking of taking the full 21 days of Yasmin and then having my 7 days pill free, then switching to the other Rigevidon. Will i still be protected... | AskDocs | You must start the new pill the day after you finish day 21 of Yasmin, with no interruptions and no placebo pill days | null | null | null | null |
1iwautc | Toddler suddenly limping. No known injury | 2 year old male
33 lbs
37 inches tall
Up to date on vaccinations
No medications
Only medical history is that he developed crossed eyes suddenly about 6 months ago, has seen an opthalmologist and was found to be extremely farsighted
On Friday night my son stayed with his grandparents. When he woke up on Saturday morni... | AskDocs | A non-traumatic limp in a child should definitely be seen by a doctor, especially if it is getting worse, not better You are absolutely not tying up ED resources. That is what they are there for | null | null | null | null |
1iwahxd | If a drop of acid gets into the eyes, does it hurt immediately or does it take time for the pain to appear? Can chemical eye burns happen without you feeling it at all? | Hi. 25M here. I did a diy experiment with hcl and baking soda last wednesday. I don’t ever recall any drop of acid splashing into my eyes at all. I don’t recall feeling any pain or discomfort in my eyes at all.
But i have this fear that maybe a tiny drop of acid got in my eye and i didn’t notice it. Maybe its too sma... | AskDocs | Wear safety glasses when working with acid. You’d feel it though. | null | null | null | null |
1iwah5i | Potentially staph? | I’m 22, male, take no medications and have no other conditions.
I train martial arts occasionally, mostly BJJ and MMA. My last session was on Wednesday, and now (on Sunday) i’ve noticed a yellow pimple/boil on my right knee. I usually get ‘Mat burn’, or friction burn and normally have small minor scabs on my knees bec... | AskDocs | No one can speciate bacteria based on viewing an image. I suspect folliculitis. | null | null | null | null |
1iw9sv4 | Heart attack or panic attack….still haven’t gone to sleep | I’m a 30 year old female with controlled high bp, diabetes, severe anxiety and panic disorder I am overweight but quit smoking when I started my GLP1,socially drink as I had 2 margaritas last night.
I have a history of severe panic attacks and many many
ER Trips thinking I was having a heart attack. I followed up wi... | AskDocs | Probably your anxiety | null | null | null | null |
1iw9k5p | HIV risk | Hi. I'm male, 23 years old.
Can I get HIV if I wiped my penis with a cloth where my sexual partner wiped his penis with?
I'm not too sure if the part that came into contact with my penis is where his sperm is. Secondly, the amount of sperm is little and was mixed with my saliva since before he came I was giving him a... | AskDocs | Contrary to popular belief that HIV is like paint, if it touches you you have it. It is very not transmissible. Only recently I've decided I'll openly disclose the odds in my nation which has free Healthcare, but I'm not ready to say the numbers online. But since you are paranoid with it lets just say that my worries a... | null | null | null | null |
1iw9dat | White spots on tongue: pictures | White spots on tongue
Hello, Saturday I found these white spots on my tongue. The area feels quite numb. I suspect an STD but not sure. The picture that’s taken from a different angle from the others was taken 24 hours before the others. Thanks.
https://ibb.co/KRL86j6
https://ibb.co/qLGCLbMw
https://ibb.co/xqZ9R8BG
... | AskDocs | Why are you taking inosine pranobex? | null | null | null | null |
1iw8fwe | Bump in left armpit | 39M, 187 cm, white. Painful bump in left armpit. No drinking, no smoking, no drugs. Germany.
Posting here because doctors don't know what it is, but also tell me not to worry.
2 years ago I noticed a bump in my left armpit. It is exactly where the normal bump in my right armpit is. Everyone has that one, I assume its... | AskDocs | If the US and MRI were negative, then it could be a lipoma. I've removed a few axillary lipomas | null | null | null | null |
1iw890y | Postpartum hypertension | Did anyone have experiences with postpartum hypertension? I’m 3 weeks postpartum at first I was getting high blood pressure readings then it seemed to stabilize but now at 3 weeks I’m getting high readings again 150/100 but my heart rate is 60. Is that normal? If I take labetol will It make my heart rate to low ? Also ... | AskDocs | This is actually potentially quite serious and you need to call your obstetrician if they aren't aware of this. This could be postpartum hypertension. | null | null | null | null |
1iw870n | I recently shaved the area around my anus, there is a small cut where I messed up. Is there a high risk of infection due to excretion being in that area. | I am 18m, USA, Arizona and I’m pretty concerned this is a possibility and am slightly paranoid about this now and I’m not sure what to do. I know I could use a band aid or other remedies however my question still stands. | AskDocs | It's a risk, for sure. I've seen and consulted on a few of these due to shaving. Just do your best to keep the area clean and dry, and seek care if it becomes more painful or develops swelling. | null | null | null | null |
1iw7v91 | Just need some reassurance after getting blood drawn | I’m 18f and got blood drawn from my arm for the first time in 3 years. It still hurts over 12 hours later and I’m convinced part of the needle got stuck in my arm. Yes I know that’s not really possible and I’m fine. Just need to be told by someone else lmao
Also it can’t reopen somehow and bleed right? I showered last... | AskDocs | You'll be fine. The hole in your vein is already closed. | null | null | null | null |
1iw7jul | Planning to Postpone My Colonoscopy Tomorrow Due to Health Concerns | 29M Hi, I'll keep this simple and straightforward. I'm seeking a second opinion about the colonoscopy.
Can I have the procedure tomorrow while feeling feverish, even though the thermometer shows 36.6°C? This is my immune system's typical response. Even when I was infected with COVID, my temperature was 37.6°C a... | AskDocs | Your temp is normal. Your other issues sound chronic but if you don't feel comfortable then postpone the procedure and get your chronic issues worked up! Plus we don't know why you are getting the colonscopy but I assume it's not an emergency | Sounds like it would be ok to proceed with the colonscopy but again if you don't feel comfortable then it's OK to cancel too | null | null | null |
1iw7exz | Umbilical hernia and back pain | 25F 165cm 48kg no medications no smoking no drinking I recently found out I have an umbilical hernia after I felt pain above my belly button. Prior to this I have been dealing with lower back pain. Could the hernia be causing my lower back?
Can I still go to the fitness? | AskDocs | >Could the hernia be causing my lower back No. >Can I still go to the fitness If by this you mean work out/exercise, then sure. Though it's generally advised not to lift heavy as you may make the hernia bigger | null | null | null | null |
1iw7eml | Surgery point not healing. | I am 19M. 80kg and 5'6 .
I recently got pilonidal sinus surgery. And they did excision and cut out the infected flesh. Now it's been 2 months and 9 days its not healing. It was healing very fast in the first one and half month but then it started to get slow. Now it's very small (1 inch) and overall it's 95% healed b... | AskDocs | These can be very difficult to get to heal up and can take many months to finally heal. Sometimes if the healing stalls or it looks like the cyst recurs, then the patient might need to undergo repeat surgery (Sometimes multiple repeat surgeries) | There doesn't have to be skin over it for the cyst to recur, in my experience. Just do the best you can do to take care of it and wkeep working with your surgeon to get it healed. You can always seek a second opinion from a plastic surgeon | null | null | null |
1iw7bjx | Multiple Cherry Angiomas At Age 30? | M30, 160lbs, 5'10. Non-diabetic. Slightly elevated total chol. Indian.
Last November I noticed a cherry angioma on my arm and after further investigation, I noted several more on both my arms. They are very tiny and range from 1mm to 3mm. Some are just dots while others are slightly raised. I have counted a total of ... | AskDocs | If these are cherry angiomas, they are not worrisome and common at 30. | null | null | null | null |
1iw72q9 | Is it safe to cycle after having stitches in leg? | Stats: 32X (AFAB), 155cm, 63kg, white, UK. Occasional drinker, vape nicotine, no smoking or other drugs
Primary complaint: question about activities after having stitches (from 2 days after having them put in)
Medical issues: autism, spina bifida/tethered cord, depression, anxiety
Medication: mirtazapine 45mg, prega... | AskDocs | I'd avoid it if I were you. | null | null | null | null |
1iw6mif | How safe are you from HPV after one dose? | I have two questions regarding a female in her 20's who is not vaccinated against hpv (because she is not sexually active).
1.If she were to be with a male who has been exposed to hpv before, would said female get it too? Or does the man have to have warts to transmit it to her?
2. If she were to have unprotected i... | AskDocs | I largely agree with this. Your point about HSV is misguided. For HSV, no visible spots need to be present for transmission. | null | null | null | null |
1iw6md3 | anemia + low pulse ox + trouble breathing/passing out, should I be concerned? | AFAB, 30, 5’2, 105 pounds or so. I take iron supplements, Lyrica, Trintellix, Lubiprostone, Qulipta, CBD, and multiple antihistamines. History of tethered spinal cord, dysautonomia secondary to tethered spinal cord, asthma, anemia, migraines, and something called MCAS. Phobia of doctors/hospitals.
Symptoms: tingling/n... | AskDocs | Go to the hospital. This is not ok to DIY. Do not pass go. Go to the hospital. | Doesn't matter. You cannot even go to the bathroom without nearly passing out. Go to the hospital. | null | null | null |
1iw6jki | Freaking out about >20,000 d-dimer levels | 31F, non smoker, totally sober, 58kg, 5’9. Super active and healthy lifestyle, I run, swim, bike, everything. Use one movicol a night for bowel issues, have a high burden ectopic beats (around 2k per day at last check).
I went to ER yesterday on doctor’s orders for suspected pulmonary embolism. My d-dimer came back at... | AskDocs | What symptoms were you having in the first placed, and how do you feel now? | null | null | null | null |
1iw67p0 | Itchy Rash Near Ankle | I am 23M. I have not been diagnosed with anything and I am not on any meds. It's tough to take good pictures but I'll put the best ones in the comments. I've had this abnormality near my ankle for a couple months now. It feels dry and has a couple of pimple-like bumps. It doesn't hurt when I press the area but it does ... | AskDocs | It could be many conditions, but consider first approaching as [ | null | null | null | null |
1iw5ki2 | OLD INJURY! Just wondering if anyone could identify what type of blood vessel this was? Small, but very strong flow and pulsatile. Deep Lac exposing muscle on the outer mid calf. Closed in theatre. | Bleeding did not stop or slow despite firm pressure with gauze until the wound was closed with sutures.
Was told it was just a capillary but that seems odd given the the pulsating and pressure given the distance it was spraying…
I’m leaning towards it being an Arteriole but thought i would see if anyone else can eithe... | AskDocs | It was probably a small arteriole, not named. | null | null | null | null |
1iw53s7 | Any reason the centre of my bruise is a different colour? | I took a blow to the chest from a large piece of wood (50kg) and the resulting bruise is relatively clear in the centre.
I’m a 54year old man, 100kg. I was doing some diy and made a mistake resulting in a 4mtre piece of floor joint dropping down a hole, but the pivoting on one end to be flung upwards into my chest.
... | AskDocs | It looks that way b/c there is less blood in the center. Not concerning | null | null | null | null |
1iw4qby | I’m curious how you drs would feel if a patient with anxiety come to you weekly | I’m actually really embarrassed and in someways feel a bit disgusting that I’m taking up other peoples spots to see a dr but I can’t help it
This is embarrassing but I’m 27 years old and I’ve had 220 consultations and I hate hate hate myself for it
I feel like my dr might hate me for it but I’m not sure, the thing ... | AskDocs | I usually see my patients with severe psychological problems once a week. If the situation stabilizes we take longer breaks. For patients with depression and/or anxiety it is a big challenge to keep a doctor's appointment. My first intention is just about giving my patient a positive experience, overcoming the urge to ... | For me the severity depends on how much your all-day-life is affected: can you keep up with your hygiene, housework, job? Do you meet other people, can you leave home alone? Are you in danger to harm yourself/others? and how much ressources you got: friends, caring partner, therapist, hobbys, job, day-structure, etc. T... | null | null | null |
1iw4ps5 | Difference between hives and these red spots I get on my hands? | hello all! im 20F, 5'5, 150 lbs. currently on montelukast, fluticasone nasal spray, albuterol, and omeprazole as needed. i have a slew of other health conditions (asthma, fibromyalgia, and allergies mainly) i do not drink or smoke.
recently i had an anaphylactic reaction to some sushi that i was eating. it was a rathe... | AskDocs | I suspect that you are showing some type of [ | null | null | null | null |
1iw4o18 | How to reverse my father's fatty liver | Hey everyone, I’m hoping to get some guidance for my dad, who was recently diagnosed with grade 2 (moderate) fatty liver. He drinks alcohol almost daily, which I know is a major factor here. We’re determined to help him reverse this, but we’re unsure where to start. If anyone has experience or knowledge about managing/... | AskDocs | Lose weight, eat healthy (Mediterranean diet, for example) and most importantly in your father's case, stop drinking. Drinking less can theoretically improve fatty liver but most people who have a drinking problem can't control their drinking so abstinence is the only way. If he quits alcohol it'll reverse but it will ... | null | null | null | null |
1iw42ug | What is wrong with my toe :( | Female, 25, hashimotos thyroiditis
This is a new low for me so please be patient 😅
For the past maybe two months there has been some... dry, crusty skin on my big toe knuckle. I have noticed this month my toenail has not grown like my other one has and it seems to have no cuticle or crescent anymore. It only hurt... | AskDocs | This is a common look and site of a frictional dermatosis from footwear. | null | null | null | null |
1iw3o0b | i (24f, 130lbs) am scared i accidentally sniffed some of my cats gabapentin, i feel high | hi! im scared of what i posted as my title, i have to give my cat gabapentin twice a day and im scared i accidentally sniffed some, is this possible? im really freaking out and just need to know please | AskDocs | How would you have accidentally sniffed gapabentin? | Unless you were snorting it or sticking it up your nose to smell it/inhale it sharply, breaking a capsule while breathing isn't sniffing gabapentin. | null | null | null |
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Reddit Health QA Dataset
A curated dataset of real-world medical questions posted on Reddit, each paired with up to five answers written by verified physicians.
🧠 Overview
Purpose: Train and evaluate models for medical question answering, information extraction, and understanding of clinical language in informal settings.
Size & Coverage:
- Thousands of real user questions from health-focused subreddits (e.g. r/AskDocs, r/DiagnoseMe).
- Each question includes up to 5 physician responses with medical advice and reasoning.
📁 Format & Columns
Each entry includes:
question_id: Unique Reddit identifiertitle: Short summary of the user's medical concernquestion_text: Full question content with contextsubreddit: Source (e.g. AskDocs, DiagnoseMe)answer_1toanswer_5: Responses by verified physicians (if available)
Example format:
{
"question_id": "1iwovyq",
"title": "Question about medication dosage",
"question_text": "Detailed description of the medical issue...",
"subreddit": "AskDocs",
"answer_1": "First physician response...",
"answer_2": "Second physician response...",
...
}
🏥 Supported Tasks
- Medical Question Answering: Fine-tune generative or retrieval-based QA systems on physician-verified answers.
- Information Extraction: Identify symptoms, conditions, treatments, and other clinical entities from user questions and responses.
- Medical Language Understanding: Improve comprehension of colloquial, user-generated health content paired with professional medical replies.
🌍 Language
The dataset is entirely in English.
📚 Sources & Licenses
| Source Subreddits | License & Terms |
|---|---|
| r/AskDocs, r/DiagnoseMe, others | CC BY‑NC 4.0 – public data with attribution, non‑commercial use only |
📝 Usage Terms
This dataset is provided under Creative Commons Attribution‑NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY‑NC 4.0).
- ✅ Allowed: Non-commercial use, research, derivative works with attribution.
- 🚫 Prohibited: Commercial usage or redistribution without permission.
⚠️ Important Notes
- All content originates from public Reddit posts.
- Usernames are removed, but some personal or sensitive medical information may remain, as it is relevant for clinical understanding.
- Dataset creators have filtered for quality, but recommend additional de-identification before downstream use.
☎️ Contact
For questions or concerns, please refer to the dataset maintainer listed in the internal documentation or repository metadata.
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