Your Health Questions
Answered by Professionals

Yes, a lack of certain vitamins can lead to hair loss. Vitamins like D and minerals like iron are important for keeping hair healthy.

Numbness in the right upper quadrant can be caused by nerve problems from issues like intercostal neuralgia, nerve injury after surgery, or rare conditions such as polyarteritis nodosa that affect the nerves.

When you get up after lying down, your body may have trouble adjusting its balance and blood flow, which can make walking feel shaky.

To treat a sprained ankle at home, use the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This helps reduce swelling and pain, promoting healing.

Transverse perineal muscle pain is usually caused by strain, overuse, or injury in the pelvic floor area. It can be treated with gentle stretches, warm compresses, rest, and sometimes physical therapy.

Tonsils can swell due to various causes, primarily infections and other inflammatory conditions. Understanding these causes can help in managing symptoms and determining the appropriate treatment.

Some vaginal discharge is normal during pregnancy, but a strong or foul smell might be a sign of an infection that needs evaluation.

A needle pricking sensation on your skin can be caused by irritated or damaged nerves, often due to nerve injury, chemical influences, or neuropathic issues.

Pain around the left rib cage can relate to conditions like costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, or others.

Multiple lumps in your stomach fat are often due to lipomas, which are benign, non-cancerous growths of fat tissue. These are usually harmless, though any changes in size or discomfort should be evaluated by a doctor.

Yes. Prior studies suggest up to 40-50% of women experience low back pain (LBP) during a period.

There are several harmless conditions that can cause a bump on your lip. It might be a mucocele, fibroma, or a small blood vessel growth, and each one is usually not dangerous.

Pain that travels from your shoulder to your hand can be caused by a pinched nerve in your neck (cervical radiculopathy) or, though rarely, a small tumor in the arm, among other causes.

Yes, knee problems can sometimes cause numbness in the leg because nerves near the knee may become irritated or injured, leading to numbness or tingling sensations.

A knee pain injury chart helps doctors see where you feel pain on your knee and match it up with possible injuries, which makes it easier to decide if you need tests like an x-ray or MRI.

If you notice a rash in the genital area, it is important to take appropriate steps to identify potential causes, practice good hygiene, and seek medical attention if necessary.

Some factors increase the risk of an ectopic pregnancy, including past pelvic infections, previous surgeries or ectopic pregnancies, and sometimes methods to help with fertility or smoking.

Mild chest pain during early pregnancy can sometimes happen due to normal body changes like muscle strain or acid reflux, but it is important to check with your doctor to rule out more serious causes.

Body aches are a common symptom experienced during a cold, and they can be attributed to several physiological responses to the viral infection. Understanding these causes can help in managing discomfort during illness.

Bloody mucus can be caused by infection or irritation, but sometimes it may signal a more serious condition. It’s important to monitor the situation and get medical help if the bleeding continues or worsens.

If your tonsillitis symptoms have not improved after four days, it is important to seek medical attention. Persistent symptoms may indicate a more serious infection or the need for a different treatment approach.

Your poop might smell like burnt hair because changes in your gut bacteria can create unusual chemicals that give off a strong, odd odor.

Foul-smelling poop can be related to your diet, digestive issues, or gut infections.

Consider going to the emergency room (ER) for back pain if it is extremely intense, accompanied by difficultly walking or standing, or a loss of bowel or bladder control.

A garlic-like smell in vaginal discharge can be linked to changes in the natural bacteria of the vagina, such as bacterial vaginosis, or it may be related to an infection like trichomoniasis. Dietary factors, including eating garlic, might also have a role in altering body odors.

Look for shampoos with ingredients that help with dandruff to support hair health and reduce hair loss.

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.

Chest tightness that occurs randomly can be caused by anxiety, panic attacks, muscle strain, breathing problems, or GI issues. Random symptoms are less likely to be related to the heart.

Chest pain that occurs only at night may be due to acid reflux, musculoskeletal issues, changes in heart function during sleep, or even sleep-related breathing problems.

Neovascular AMD, also called wet AMD, is a type of eye disease that happens when new, abnormal blood vessels grow under the part of your eye that helps you see fine details.