Your Health Questions
Answered by Professionals

Blood clots during heavy periods can be normal, but if they are large or frequent, it might be a sign of a problem and should be checked by a doctor.

Yes, fertility issues can often be genetic, with many cases linked to specific gene mutations that affect reproductive health.

Yes, sensitive nipples are a common symptom during pregnancy due to changes in the breast tissue and hormones.

Yes, sore breasts are a common symptom in early pregnancy due to hormonal changes.

Sore nipples can occur during menopause, often linked to hormone changes, but are not the most common symptom.

Eating junk food and having celiac disease may lead to heavier periods. Flax seeds may affect menstrual cycles too.

Pain in the right breast can be due to various reasons such as hormonal changes, cysts, or muscle strain. It's important to consult a healthcare provider for proper evaluation.

A red line on your nail could be a sign of something serious, like cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions. It's important to have it checked by a healthcare professional.

Yes, a urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause nausea, along with other symptoms like pain and fever.

It is not common for cervicogenic headaches to cause light sensitivity. It is more common for migraines to cause light sensitivity. Some first steps to manage light sensitivity are to turn off lights and/or use sunglasses. Treatment of the headaches causing light sensitivity will depend on the type of headache.

It is possible for coughing to cause headaches, especially if coughing is severe and/or frequent. If you experience these symptoms and they are persistent or worsening, consult a healthcare provider for a personalized medical assessment and treatment plan.

Hemorrhoids are not known to cause thin stools. Thin stools are not typically linked to hemorrhoids.

Low vitamin D levels may affect your ability to get pregnant, as vitamin D plays a role in fertility.

Yes, it is possible for migraines can cause numbness, often immediately before the headache symptoms start. Hemiplegic migraine is one type of migraine that can cause numbness, as well as temporary weakness. If you experience any of these symptoms, it's important to consult a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.

Multiple myeloma itself is not directly linked to balance problems, but other conditions affecting balance can occur in people with the disease.

Sensitive nipples can be an early sign of pregnancy due to changes in the breasts that begin soon after conception.

Yes, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can cause frequent urination, as they may lead to urinary tract infections or inflammation.

Slouching can strain the muscles and tissues in your back, which might lead to lower back pain, but there's no clear agreement on whether it definitely causes pain.

Sneezing can cause back pain because it puts a lot of pressure on the back muscles and spine.

Yes, splinter hemorrhages can be a sign of endocarditis, but they are not specific and can occur in other conditions too.

Tactile hallucinations involve feeling things that aren't there, like the sensation of if bugs were crawling on the skin. Tactile hallucinations can be very upsetting and might lead to scratching or trying to remove the imagined sensation, which can cause injury or discomfort. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it's important to seek help from a healthcare professional.

Examples of what a migraine aura feels like include briefly and temporarily seeing flashing lights or zig zag patterns shortly before the start of a migraine. Besides vision changes, other migraine auras can cause people to briefly and temporarily feel tingling or numbness in part of the body. Migraine aura symptoms improve and go away on their own, unlike the symptoms of many other neurological conditions.

Yes, it's possible to get pregnant if you have endometriosis, although it may be more challenging.

Lower back pain and frequent urination at night can be related due to conditions like lumbar canal stenosis, which affects bladder function.

Feeling lightheaded when standing up might not be directly linked to multiple myeloma based on the provided references.

Increased back pain during your period is often linked to menstrual disorders and not typically to multiple myeloma.

Back pain can be caused by many things, and while it can be a symptom of multiple myeloma, it is more commonly due to other reasons. If you have concerns, it's important to talk to a healthcare provider.

Lower back pain can have many causes, and while it is not common, it can be a symptom of multiple myeloma. It's important to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Pain in the back of the thigh can have many causes, but the provided references do not directly link it to multiple myeloma.

Thin stools do not always mean cancer. They can be caused by other factors, like changes in bowel function.