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I sleep 4 to 5 hours a day but not at night as my job is Night shift. Can this cause depression? Because I feel very down for a while.

I have one query My kid 3 years old always complain about legs/foot pain while sleeping or in the middle of the night, I want to know the reason. Any calcium supplement or Adol or diet change as he is a fussy eater

I got this strange cough and I've had ever since then. I do not feel sick. my nose is stuffy sometimes and I sneeze about 30 times a day. What is it? A Dry cough?

I have a whooshing sound in my right ear when I bend down, turn my head in certain positions, it lasts for an about 30 seconds. I am a healthy (or I thought so) 29 years old female.

I sprained my ankle while jogging. I applied some deep heat solution and went with my day's activities. Now it is starting to swell up and it got me worried. Should I take X-Ray? If not kindly tell me what to do.

Around two months ago I started to have belching and burping and feelings of air/gas rising up to the chest. Doc recommended zantac. Initially it helped but not now. Now recently, abdominal pains and feelings of inflammation also started. Any suggestions?

I’ve been suffering from severe hair loss for the past 2 months and it’s likely due to the medications I am taking for my abnormal heart rhythms(beta blockers). I haven’t taken the drug for 2 weeks but there is not any improvement. The amount of hair falling out every time I wash it makes me cry I will be grateful for any advice.

Two months ago, my dad had chest pain. When we visited a physician, his ECG and BP were normal 120/80. He prescribed some medicines and my father became perfect in two days. Three days ago, he again felt the same pain. He was given some medicines by the doctor; however the pain subsided very gradually. He is also feeling like something crawling and slight tickling sensation in the chest. Again all his tests were normal. Please tell how to cure this

I am a female in my mid-thirties. I had a lap chole three days ago. The first day after the operation they had to give me IV Morphine to take away my pain. The second day I felt 100% better and was able to go home. But now I am having lower abdomen pains with feelings of an upset/aching stomach. What should I do?

In November 2018 I was diagnosed by acute hepatitis b.I had my PCR test & results are 441 IU. Ultrasound of liver result was normal. I also had liver function test it showed AST = normal but ALT = 41? Does acute hepatitis b disappears in 6 months & should i follow any diet?

I am 21 weeks pregnant. I am having chest and lung pain on the right side along with trouble to take a deep breath. I am suffering to catch my breath. I went to the ER and they did a blood test called D-dimer. It came back positive for a lung blood clot on the left side. But, the doctor said it could be false because of my pregnancy. Please help. What should be our course of action?

I was diagnosed with PBC two weeks ago. I am a new mom and my son is now 7 months I suffer from a gallstone that is due to be removed but since the PBC was discovered it has delayed things a bit. I am 29 years old. Can you tell do people get PBC this young? Also, will I be able to get Ok through treatment and recommend one? Please…

I am about 12 weeks pregnant. I have been experiencing extreme dizzy spells, rapid heart rate, and the chills. My face gets cold, and I will take slow breathe in and out to keep myself calm. I have a loss of appetite, and I struggle to drink water I need throughout the day. I wish I feel better, but this has been nonstop for the last four days. I have been laying down a lot because it keeps me from falling or freaking. But, nothing seems to be working. Please tell what to do

My mom entered her fifties. A few months back, she got full routine blood work done, and everything came back normal. She has always had high blood pressure and an overactive thyroid. Now she has Nausea, Not Eating, Fatigue, Loss of Appetite, Bloatedness and a few mood swings. I am really worried about her. What should I do?

I am 17 weeks pregnant and I have severe pain in both the legs. Im unable to sleep due to pain.I told my gynaecologist and she said that leg pain is not expected. However following two to three days, now the pain is persisting and making my life difficult. We are temporarily in another city. So, I need some help. I also have tenderness in the lower back though not significant. Im taking panadol extra but the pain is reduced minimally. Please advise what to do

I am having severe cervical pain for 1 year, I used to eat tablets but nothing was curable, I work in the IT field so laptop use is very much. I went to a doctor and he said it because of gastric issues another one asked for bandages. I Went with bandages. I got better than before but still most of the time I get the same pain. Can you suggest something?

After my diagnosis with APL, one of the most aggravating side effects has been the dryness of everything - but especially my lips and mouth. I tried all kinds of chapsticks and lip balms for my dry lips and for the painful cracks in the corners of my mouth, however, nothing worked. I am a female and it is making me uncomfortable greatly. Please help me

I have recurring gas and acidity problem for last three months. At present, I am taking liquid Sucral and tablet Sompraz 40. I have already got an ultrasound of the stomach, endoscopy, LFT, and jaundice test. All the tests were normal, except a small ulcer patch was seen in the stomach during the endoscopy.

I don't easily get aroused during sex and the erection that I get is not hard enough to get penetrated. Is there any tests to know for sure if it's a physical issue or mental? I once used a sex enhancing medicine in my teens a cream and its effects were not worn off for like 48 - 76 HRS. I recently tried KEPLIN + DEPLEN and the condition improved like 15% but I got depressed and anxious and left the medicines. What should be done?

I am married and I opted for protected sex for 3 months and after that I didn’t use any protection. I didn’t conceive yet and I took Glucophage and Folic acid with Evion due to prescription of a gynecologist. Then she gave me Clomid and injections till my egg size became 2 cm big. But, I could continue the procedure since I had to leave out of country. My question is can I leave all these things aside or will there be any repercussion?