Your Health Questions
Answered by Professionals

Two periods in one month can sometimes happen naturally, but it can also be a sign of a health issue if it is not normal for you.

Hemorrhoids can sometimes make people feel like they haven’t completely finished their bowel movement, but this is not their most common symptom. Other factors, like constipation or pelvic floor problems, may also cause this feeling.

Marijuana can cause temporary memory loss, especially affecting short-term and working memory. Studies have shown that the THC in marijuana can alter brain functions that help store and recall information.

Memory loss from high blood pressure may improve with proper care and treatment, but it might not completely go away.

Yes, PTSD can lead to problems with memory. Research shows that people with PTSD may have difficulty remembering important details and events, both from the trauma and from everyday life.

Seizures can sometimes lead to memory loss by affecting the way the brain records and stores memories. The memory issues may be temporary or last longer, depending on the individual and the type of seizure.

Sperm buildup is not usually the cause of testicle pain. Most testicular pain comes from other issues like inflammation, infection, or blockages in the normal flow of fluids.

Yes, stress can indeed contribute to ear pain, and this phenomenon can be attributed to several physiological and psychological mechanisms.

Suppressing emotions usually does not cause overall memory loss but can make some specific memories harder to recall or less detailed.

There is no evidence that having too much sperm causes testicle pain. Testicle pain is more often linked to infections, inflammation, or injury.

Yes, trauma can lead to memory loss. This can happen from a physical injury to the brain or from intense stress that affects how our mind processes memories.

Yellow vaginal discharge without odor is often not a serious problem, but if it lasts or comes with other symptoms, it may need a healthcare check.

It is unlikely that a clear bump on the inside of your lip is an STD. More often, such a bump can be a harmless condition like a mucocele.

Armpit pain is usually not the only sign of breast cancer. However, if the pain is new, persistent, or comes with other unusual changes, it's important to have it checked by a doctor.

Having two periods in one month does not change a pregnancy test’s ability to work, but it can make it tricky to know when to take the test for the most accurate result.

Having two periods in one month usually does not mean you are pregnant—it more likely shows that your cycle is irregular. Pregnancy often stops periods, so two periods in one month may point to other factors.

HPV can cause certain wart-like lesions in the mouth, but it is not usually the cause of plain white spots on the lips. Other conditions may be responsible for white spots, so it’s important to have any unusual changes evaluated.

Missing your period for 9 months might be a sign you're entering menopause, but it isn’t enough alone to diagnose it.

Self-harm scars usually do not go away completely, but with time and treatment, they can become less noticeable.

Some people, especially older adults, may experience short-term memory problems after surgery with anesthesia, but these issues are usually temporary. Memory loss isn't a guaranteed effect of anesthesia itself—many factors can influence it.

------Blood in your mucus does not always mean you have a sinus infection. It can happen from other causes like allergies, dry air, or minor injuries.

Epilepsy can sometimes affect memory, especially long-term memory, with problems related to the location of the seizures and the age when epilepsy started.

Some studies hint that being physically active may help reduce testicle pain after procedures like varicocelectomy, but the effect of exercise can depend on the cause of the pain and how you exercise.

Studies in animals have shown that melatonin may help protect memory rather than cause memory loss. Research using rat models of Alzheimer's disease found that melatonin can lessen memory problems and reduce brain changes linked to memory loss.

Menopause can bring changes in memory, often called “brain fog,” but it usually does not cause serious or permanent memory loss.

MS can sometimes cause memory problems by affecting brain areas needed for memory, though not everyone with MS experiences this.

Parkinson's mainly affects movement, but as the disease progresses, some people can also experience memory problems. Not everyone with Parkinson's will have memory loss, and the extent of memory issues can vary widely.

Yes, a lack of certain vitamins can sometimes lead to chapped lips. This happens because vitamins help keep our skin, including that on our lips, healthy and protected.

White creamy discharge with no smell is often normal, but sometimes it can be a sign of a yeast infection if other symptoms appear.

Frequent bowel movements and too much gas can both be signs that the gut is not working normally, such as in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). They are related because changes in how the gut moves and processes food can lead to extra gas and a need to go to the bathroom more often.