Doctors Note Logo

Your Health Questions
Answered by Professionals

Get expert advice from current physicians on your health concerns, treatment options, and effective management strategies.

Need answers about current symptoms?

Common Questions

Q

What techniques can help pass stools quickly and comfortably?

You can try changing your diet, staying well-hydrated, moving your body, and using a good bathroom position to help stool pass quickly and comfortably. These steps work together to make bowel movements easier.

Q

What treatments are available for incomplete evacuation of stool?

Treatments for incomplete stool evacuation often include dietary and lifestyle changes, pelvic floor exercises with biofeedback, and, when needed, medications to ease constipation.

Q

What treatments are available for irregular periods?

There are several options to help manage irregular periods, such as hormonal treatments, including cyclical progestins or estrogens, and non-hormonal approaches like lifestyle changes that are especially useful for conditions like PCOS.

Q

What types of self injury behavior are there?

Self-injurious behavior encompasses a range of actions that individuals may engage in to cope with emotional distress, express feelings, or exert control over their bodies. The following are the primary types of self-injury behaviors, as discussed in the referenced literature.

Q

When should I be concerned about a numb feeling in my chest?

A numb feeling in your chest may be harmless but can sometimes signal a serious problem when it occurs with other symptoms like chest pain or breathing trouble. It's important to get medical help right away if you have these additional signs.

Q

When should I be concerned about pain in my left armpit?

You should be concerned if your left armpit pain is severe, persistent, or comes with other unusual symptoms like fever, swelling, or skin changes, and it’s important to have it checked by a doctor.

Q

When should I be worried about a watery eye?

A watery eye is often harmless, but if it comes with pain, vision changes, or lasts a long time, it's important to see a doctor.

Q

When should I seek medical attention for sharp pain under my armpit?

You should seek medical attention for sharp armpit pain if it lasts a long time (2 weeks), gets worse, or comes with other concerning signs like swelling, fever, or changes in the skin.

Q

Which blood pressure medications cause memory loss?

Some blood pressure medicines—especially older ones like certain beta blockers and centrally acting agents (for example, reserpine)—have been linked to memory loss, though not everyone experiences this side effect.

Q

Which statins cause memory loss?

Current research does not prove that one specific statin causes memory loss, but some studies hint that lipophilic statins like atorvastatin may be linked to memory issues in some people. More research is needed to fully understand the relationship.

Q

Why am I experiencing right armpit pain without a lump?

Right armpit pain without a lump could be caused by nerve irritation, injury, tight bands of tissue (like in axillary web syndrome), or rarely early signs of other conditions.

Q

Why am I having an uncomfortable feeling under my right rib cage?

An uncomfortable feeling under your right rib cage can be due to digestive issues like acid reflux or indigestion, or even from muscle tension influenced by stress.

Q

Why am I having blood in snot only in the morning?

Finding a little blood in your snot in the morning can be due to mild nasal dryness or irritation that happens overnight and is often not a serious problem.

Q

Why am I having blood in snot only in the morning?

Finding a little blood in your snot in the morning can be due to mild nasal dryness or irritation that happens overnight and is often not a serious problem.

Q

Why am I having chronic pain on the entire right side of body?

Chronic pain on the one side of the body may be due to nerve issues, musculoskeletal problems, or other factors that cause pain to radiate or be referred along one side.

Q

Why am I having green mucus in eye?

Green mucus in your eye is often a sign of a bacterial infection, which causes your body to produce extra discharge to fight off the germs.

Q

Why am I having jelly like mucus discharge from anus?

Jelly-like mucus discharge from your anus can occur when your intestines are irritated or inflamed, sometimes due to an infection or conditions affecting the rectum.

Q

Why am I having muscle pain on the right side of my body only?

Muscle pain on just one side of your body can be caused by things like an injury, a nerve issue, or a specific muscle problem that only affects that side.

Q

Why am I having pain on my right testicle and lower abdomen?

Pain in your right testicle and lower abdomen can happen for different reasons like an infection (epididymitis), a twist in blood vessels to the testicle (testicular torsion), or irritation of a nerve (genitofemoral neuralgia). It is very important to have this pain checked by a doctor right away.

Q

Why am I having pain on right testicle?

Right testicle pain can be due to several reasons—like injury, infection, or other conditions—and it’s important to get checked by a doctor to identify the specific cause and the appropriate treatment.

Q

Why am I having pain on testicle and lower back?

Your pain in the testicle and lower back might be related to a few different issues, such as a local testicle problem or a back problem that affects nearby nerves. It’s important to see a doctor for an evaluation.

Q

Why am I having red dots on lips?

Red dots on your lips can be caused by many things like skin conditions, allergic reactions, or irritation.

Q

Why am I having sore lips but not chapped?

Sore lips without feeling chapped can happen for many reasons, such as reactions to sunlight, irritants, or other conditions. It's a sign that something may be affecting your lips, and a healthcare provider can help figure out the cause.

Q

Why am I having stringy eye mucus?

Stringy eye mucus can show up when your eyes are irritated or infected, and it may also happen if you keep rubbing your eyes—a habit sometimes known as mucus fishing syndrome.

Q

Why am I having watery discharge from anus?

Watery discharge from your anus can happen when your gut is irritated or infected—sometimes by a virus or by changes in the microbes around your anal area.

Q

Why am I having yellow mucus from anus without stool?

Yellow mucus from your anus without any stool may happen when the lining of your rectum or anus is irritated or inflamed, which can be due to infections or other conditions.

Q

Why are my lips so dry but not chapped?

Your lips might feel very dry without showing signs of chapping because the skin on your lips is more sensitive and may lose moisture easily. This dryness can be caused by habits like lip licking, dry air, or a lack of moisture in the body.

Q

Why are my lips so red?

Your lips are naturally red because their skin is very thin and has many blood vessels just under the surface. Sometimes, factors like irritation, dryness, or sun exposure can make them appear even redder.

Q

Why are my lips swollen when I wake up?

Swollen lips when you wake up can come from things like allergies, fluid build-up overnight, or even rare conditions like lupus. It helps to look at patterns and other symptoms to understand why it happens.

Q

Why are my scrotum and anus itchy?

Itchy scrotum and anus can be caused by skin irritation, infections like tinea cruris, or other inflammatory skin reactions. Finding the cause is key to helping the itch get better.

Tell your friends about us.

We would love to help them too.

smily Shiba-inu looking

For First Time Users

What is Ubie’s Doctor’s Note?

We provide a database of explanations from real doctors on a range of medical topics. Get started by exploring our library of questions and topics you want to learn more about.

Not sure about the cause of your current symptoms?

AI Symptom Check

Try our AI-based symptom checker

With an easy 3-min questionnaire, you can get a free AI-powered report on possible causes


Tips to try:

  • Provide specific, detailed info about all symptoms you have.
  • Give accurate information about yourself including current conditions.
  • Answer all follow-up questions

Purpose and positioning of servicesUbie Doctor's Note is a service for informational purposes. The provision of information by physicians, medical professionals, etc. is not a medical treatment. If medical treatment is required, please consult your doctor or medical institution. We strive to provide reliable and accurate information, but we do not guarantee the completeness of the content. If you find any errors in the information, please contact us.