Your Health Questions
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Left lower abdominal pain can be caused by conditions affecting the colon or nearby organs, such as diverticulitis or epiploic appendagitis.

Yes, it can be normal for your period to stop for a day and then start again, as your bleeding flow can naturally vary.

A lump near the anus in males can show many things, ranging from common issues like hemorrhoids or infections, to rarer concerns such as lymphoma or metastasis. See a doctor if the lump is persistent, growing, painful, or accompanied by other symptoms.

Low Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) levels can indicate various underlying conditions, ranging from relatively benign nutritional deficiencies to more serious genetic disorders like hypophosphatasia.

Making healthy lifestyle choices and, when needed, testosterone replacement therapy are strategies that may help improve low motivation when it is linked to low testosterone.

Feeling like your brain isn't processing well can be a sign of mental fatigue or burnout. Simple changes in your routine and self-care tips may help clear the fog.

Itching in the urinary tract for females can be caused by infections, irritants, and some long-lasting inflammation. Identifying the exact cause is important to help decide the right treatment.

Common symptoms of prostate cancer include trouble urinating, frequent urination, especially at night, and pain in the back, hips, or pelvis.

Bald spots on the back of the head can be caused by conditions like cephalgia alopecia, lipedematous scalp, or trichostasis spinulosa.

A feeling of incomplete bowel movements without diarrhea is usually linked to constipation. This can be seen in conditions like diabetes or issues with the muscles and nerves around the bowel.

A burning skin feeling without visible marks could come from nerve problems like neuropathic pain or a condition called sensitive skin syndrome.

Yes, stress can be a cause of or even worsen narcolepsy

Stomach pain that comes in waves with diarrhea might be due to an infection in your gut or to diverticular disease, where parts of your colon become inflamed.

Most stomach aches during pregnancy are caused by common changes in your body, like gas, constipation, and stretching ligaments. More serious issues are rare but should be checked by a doctor if pain becomes severe.

Feeling very tired all the time may make someone feel sad or depressed, and low or changing testosterone levels can add to these feelings.

If you're not pregnant, missing your period for two months could come from your body not making the right hormones due to stress, weight changes, or too much exercise.

To cover bald spots, you can use appearance-modifying techniques, herbal treatments, or medical options like topical solutions.

Incomplete bowel evacuation can often be helped by changing your diet, doing special exercises for your pelvic muscles, and sometimes using medicine. A doctor may also suggest biofeedback therapy to teach your muscles how to release stool more completely.

Recent advancements in prostate cancer treatment include new drugs, improved imaging techniques, and personalized therapies that target the cancer more effectively.

IT band syndrome causes knee pain by creating friction where the band rubs against the bone at the outside of the knee, leading to irritation and inflammation.

A hysterectomy at the age of 40 can lead to several potential side effects, including hormonal changes, physical complications, and emotional impacts. While many women experience relief from symptoms that led to the surgery, it is important to be aware of the possible risks and changes that may occur post-surgery.

If you find a hard lump under the skin near your anus, it could be things like an abscess, a cyst, or even hardened hemorrhoids. It's a good idea to have it checked by your healthcare provider to make sure you get the right treatment.

Electric shock sensations feel like sudden, jolt-like zaps or shocks that run through parts of your body. They can be caused by nerve injuries, certain medications, or conditions affecting the spine or nerves.

COVID-19 can cause sudden difficulty walking in children by affecting muscle strength and nerve coordination, though such cases are rare.

Boost your brain’s information processing by getting regular exercise, challenging your mind, and taking care of your overall health.

If you see blood when blowing your nose, gently press the soft part of your nose and lean forward. If the bleeding does not stop after 10 minutes or you feel worried, contact a healthcare provider.

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.

Pain under your fingernail can mean that something is wrong beneath the nail, such as a small injury that has caused blood to pool (subungual hematoma) or, less commonly, a small benign growth like a glomus tumor. It's important to pay attention to the pain and get it checked if it does not get better.

Yes, a zinc deficiency can lead to changes in your fingernails, such as making them brittle or causing discoloration, and it can be corrected with dietary adjustments or zinc supplements under professional guidance.

Left untreated, tenosynovitis can lead to joint stiffness, chronic pain and loss of range of motion that may necessitate surgery to try and repair.