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I have been on Lithium for bipolar disorder for over 20 years. From a blood test two years ago, I noticed that my GFR was below 40. So, I gradually started switching from Lithium to Epilim to avoid further damage to my kidneys. But now, I experience excessive thirst and I wake up at night to pee and drink more. I have transparent urine with bubbles, and I also feel quite tired. I would like to know what are your suggestions for these issues.

I notice a swollen area in my neck. Doc diagnosed it to be a swollen lymph node and recommended fine needle aspiration biopsy (fnab). I wanted to know is this absolutely necessary? Is there not any other method which doesn't require insertion?

Last day out of nowhere I started to feel faint, my heart starts beating hard and fast, cold sweat and shivers, breathless. Did EKG but the result came ok. I am still fearful about this happening to me again. Can you give your opinion about the cause of this?

I have been diagnosed for hypothyroid. My tsh levels have been in the normal range for two months and hair loss has not improved at all. The dermatologist said everything is healthy from that stand point. Is this normal? Also, I have a nodule of 6mm on my thyroid. Would that cause the hair loss?

My husband feels out of breath and has chronic coughs but recently he complains about chest tightness. I am very worried about him. I want to ask is this heart related or not and what can I do for him to get better.

I sometimes feel pain in my abdomen on the right side but it eventually goes away. For two-three times my stool color is unusual blackish. I feel tired even though my job does not require much physical activity. I also do not feel like eating. Please guide me about this?

I HAD MRI OF MY LEFT SHOULDER AND REPORTS SAYS MODERATE OA CHANGES NOTED IN THE LEFT AC JOINT WITH SOME NARROWING OF THE SUBACROMIAL SPACE AND MILD IMPINGEMENT OF THE INFERIOR ASPECT OF LEFT ACROMION ON THE SUPERIOR ASPECT OF SUPRASPINATUS TENDONS. GLENOHUMERAL JOINT EFFUSION NOTED. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IN SIMPLE ENGLISH ? I AM 51 YEAR OLD FEMALE, SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT MRI RESULTS?

I have this history of coughing for years. It comes and goes, lasting about a month during which I cough a lot with bright yellow mucus and blocked nose with sound when I intake air. I am very tired of this. Please suggest some remedy. Thank you.

I am male 28 years old. I had a sudden pain in my stomach and lower abdomen. I have been using BUSCOPAN TAB 10MG as prescribed for a week now but there is no improvement. Can you recommend alternative medicine?

Asking for my daughter 17 years old. She was having yellowish eyes for quite a time and complained about feeling tired. Doc has diagnosed her with Gilbert's syndrome. I want to ask can you give your advice on how can I help her with this?

Recently I am having difficulty breathing if I exercise even on a moderate level. I feel tired most of the time and sometimes get a bloated belly. I am very confused about this. Please guide.

I have been getting a rash on my skin the last year. It seems like white/pinkish blotches of dry, flaky skin. it comes and goes and most of them appear on my back and stomach. What is this? Where does it come from and how can I treat it?

My father 61 years old was taking drugs for his arrhythmia for several months but there was not much improvement. Now the doctor is suggesting to go for Cardioversion treatment. When should a person go for it? Also tell about the how effective is this procedure?

I need suggestions for the treatment of acne which is spreading on my cheeks and chin area from two weeks. I am really worried about it. My skin is dry and this acne have white heads too. I am drinking enough water. I used to have them before but they were just few and vanishes automatically and I didn’t have to use anything. Can Some dermatologist suggest me what can I use or do to get rid of them?

Best medicine/remedy for menstrual cramps/dysmenorrhea? A gynecologist prescribed me Ponstan 4 years back and it stopped working after few months. Then I used ponstan Forte for a year and now sometimes I use Brexin or Brufen. I get the worst of pain like I can't work without painkillers. Warm milk with turmeric helps a bit but I am still not able to do things even though I try to keep myself active n take care of my hygiene too. I also feel nausea. And sometimes vomit.

Asking for my son 3 years old. His speaking is not normal. He stammers while speaking. Who should we seek and what treatment?

I had 2 C sections after my 2nd baby. I have gained a lot of weight; its 135 kg. My routine is very disturbed, full time working lady but my bones have severe pain even my feet get swelled. The last two months periods have been very disturbing and I had a bloated stomach. I have done ultra sound; no stones and no Harniya. Kindly suggest some good medicine of periods so it might get normal and for bones pain as well and some medicine which will stop me from excess eating?

I got food poisoning since Saturday. My stomach has been consistently upset. I am also having abdominal cramps and fever. Currently, I’m on antibiotics but still it’s not controlled as my doctor said she can’t give me heavy medicine because I’m breastfeeding. Please help what should I do to control abdominal cramps and what food should I take?

I feel the noise in my left ear. the voice gets thinner and sometimes a little bit of pain.

She has mensuration problem from last 2 years. She has menses in 2 intervals. First menses start for 7 days and then stops. After 5 days it starts again and continues for 2 days. The mensuration cycle is normal of one month. She has no drug history, no vomiting and pain problems. She is usually depressed and less appetite. What can be diagnosis?