Your Health Questions
Answered by Professionals

Persistent tiredness can be caused by medical conditions like cancer, depression, and certain neurological disorders.

Women may feel tired all the time due to factors like pregnancy, changes after childbirth, or interrupted sleep while breastfeeding. These can affect energy levels and lead to persistent fatigue. Some health conditions (including depression and iron deficiency anemia) can affect both men and women, but are more likely to affect women.

Symptoms of congestive heart failure include shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, swelling in the stomach, swelling in the legs and overall decreased energy.

Men should start discussing prostate cancer screening with their doctor around age 50, but those at higher risk may need to start earlier.

Yes, a Salmonella infection can lead to a urinary tract infection (UTI), though it's rare. Treatment usually involves antibiotics, but the specific choice depends on the situation.

Yes, activated charcoal can cause diarrhea, especially when combined with sorbitol.

Yes, allergies can make your eyes feel sensitive to bright light because the irritation and swelling in your eyes make it harder for them to handle light.

Anxiety can sometimes lead to blurred vision as your body’s stress response affects the way your eyes work.

There is no evidence from the provided references that apple cider vinegar can treat diarrhea.

Becoming sexually active can increase the frequency of urination in females, often due to urinary tract infections (UTIs).

BPH may contribute to erectile dysfunction because many of the same underlying factors that cause urinary problems can also affect sexual function.

Blurred vision from Ozempic can sometimes go away, but it's very important to talk to your doctor for the best advice.

Brown nail discoloration can sometimes be reversed, especially if it is caused by external factors like iron-containing water or certain chemicals.

Clove essential oil may help with diarrhea by reducing inflammation and fighting bacteria, but more research is needed.

Yes, COVID-19 can sometimes cause light sensitivity, although this is just one of a range of eye symptoms that some patients may experience.

Dairy can cause constipation or diarrhea, especially in people who are lactose intolerant or sensitive to cow's milk.

Yes, dairy consumption can cause diarrhea in some people, especially if they are lactose intolerant.

Yes, blurred vision from diabetes can sometimes be corrected with early treatment and good control of blood sugar. Often, managing diabetes and using treatments like medications or laser therapy can improve or stabilize your vision.

Drinking soda can make diarrhea worse because it has gas and sugar that might upset your stomach.

Eating yogurt can help reduce diarrhea symptoms in children, as it is easier to digest than milk and may improve recovery.

Ginger may help with diarrhea, but ginger ale might not be as effective because it often contains little real ginger.

Ginger tea might help with diarrhea, but there's no strong evidence from the studies provided to confirm this.

Honey might help with upset stomachs and diarrhea due to its antibacterial properties, but it can also cause a laxative effect.

Yes, lifestyle factors can contribute to restless leg syndrome (RLS), but they are not the only cause. Other factors like genetics and health conditions may also play a role.

Low blood pressure can sometimes cause blurred vision because when blood pressure drops quickly, your eyes may not get enough blood for clear vision.

Low testosterone has been linked to depression, as research shows that men with low levels may experience a lower mood and symptoms of depression, though depression can also be influenced by many other factors.

Low testosterone might be linked to changes in blood pressure, but it is not clear if it directly causes high blood pressure.

Myasthenia gravis can be life-threatening if left untreated, as it may lead to severe muscle weakness affecting breathing and swallowing.

Yes, poor vision can sometimes make you feel dizzy because your eyes send unclear messages to your brain, which can upset your balance.

Yes, poor vision can sometimes cause headaches because your eyes work harder to see clearly, which can lead to strain and pain in your head.