Your Health Questions
Answered by Professionals

Getting your period more often can happen if your cycle is shorter than usual, and this may be caused by factors like environmental exposures, stress, and lifestyle changes that affect your hormones.

Feeling like you didn’t wipe completely can come from leftover stool or a change in how your rectum and anus feel. Changing your cleaning technique, diet, or even discussing it with a doctor may help.

Certain foods can negatively impact bone health and contribute to the risk of osteoporosis. The seven worst foods for osteoporosis include excessive salt, caffeine, soft drinks, alcohol, high-protein diets, processed foods, and foods high in oxalates. Limiting these foods can help support bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Yes, fatigue can look like depression, and low testosterone may make this worse by affecting energy and mood.

A foggy head and headache can occur together because many conditions affect both your thinking and your head. They might be signs of issues like cluster headaches, thyroid problems, or even effects from a brain injury or infection.

If you are feeling nauseous all the time but not throwing up, it is important to identify the underlying cause and take appropriate steps to manage your symptoms. This may include lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and consulting a healthcare professional for further evaluation and treatment.

Vaginal pain in early pregnancy can happen due to natural changes and mild irritation; most times it is common and can be eased with simple self-care, but you should talk with your doctor if the pain becomes severe or does not go away.

Treating a foggy brain can include a mix of therapies like cognitive exercises, physical activity, good sleep habits, and sometimes medication or therapy through a team of experts.

Stinging sensations on the skin are often linked to problems with nerve signals, skin irritation, or inflammation.

Testicular pain can be caused by different problems. Simple measures like rest, scrotal support, and over‐the-counter pain relievers may help, but you must see a doctor to identify the underlying cause.

To reduce the frequency of bowel movements, consider adjusting your diet, increasing physical activity, and managing stress levels.

Bloating during pregnancy is often caused by changes in hormones that slow down digestion, and it can be helped by making a few gentle lifestyle and dietary changes.

Perianal tumors can show up as lumps near the anus and may cause symptoms like bleeding, pain, or changes in the skin. Treatment depends on whether the tumor is benign, premalignant, or malignant and might include surgery, radiation, or other therapies.

Toe pain can arise from various causes, including injuries, structural issues, infections, and underlying medical conditions.

Some new moms can feel a little forgetful after giving birth, and usually not a sign of a serious problem. Severe memory loss is not very common.

Keep the area clean and avoid harsh chemicals or soaps, and if the itching continues or is accompanied by pain, discharge, or swelling, it’s best to see a healthcare professional.

Both depression and fatigue can be caused by many things like stress, poor sleep, or hormonal changes. Research shows that low testosterone may play a role in these symptoms, but it is only one factor among many.

Having periods every two weeks is not typical and may mean your hormones are imbalanced, which can be seen in conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

A swollen ankle without pain can potentially indicate bursitis, particularly if the swelling is localized around the bursa in the ankle area. However, other conditions can also cause swelling without pain, so it is important to consider additional factors and consult a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis.

Numbness in the abdominal area can come from issues with the nerves in the belly, such as nerve entrapment (called ACNES), or from problems like diabetic peripheral neuropathy, where nerves are damaged.

Upper stomach pain accompanied by nausea can be caused by a variety of illnesses, including gastrointestinal disorders, infections, and other medical conditions. Common causes include gastritis, peptic ulcers, gallbladder disease, and pancreatitis. Understanding these potential causes is important for seeking appropriate medical evaluation and treatment.

Numbness in the right upper part of your stomach could happen when a nerve is being pressed upon or damaged. This might be due to conditions like nerve problems from diabetes, nerve compression from spinal issues, or pain from nearby areas that seems to come from the abdominal wall.

Foggy brain (trouble thinking clearly) and headaches may appear together because they can share similar causes in the brain, such as inflammation, after an illness like COVID-19.

Pain in one testicle can be caused by several things, such as infections, injury, twisting of the testicle (torsion), or other causes.

Enlarged male breasts, known as gynecomastia, can hurt because the extra tissue stretches and sometimes becomes inflamed. Hormonal imbalances, especially shifts that increase estrogen or lower testosterone, often play a key role in this process.

Leukemia can have early symptoms, but they are often vague and easily mistaken for other common illnesses such as a cold or flu. This makes early diagnosis challenging, highlighting the importance of seeking medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen.

Having three periods in 30 days is unusual and may suggest that your menstrual cycle is irregular or that you are experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding.

Frequent small bowel movements can happen for various reasons, including dietary habits, infections, and certain health conditions.

An electric shock feeling in the body can happen when nerves send unexpected signals—this might be due to nerve injury, medication side effects, or even real electrical events.

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.