Health Forum

I have chronic stomach issues. Every once a week I have episodes of bloating, nausea and vomiting which comes and goes without any known reason. What could be this and treatment should I seek?

My daughter has been taking meds for her depression for over half a year. Her condition has not improved and she complains about the side-effects of the drugs. The psychiatrist is now suggesting ECT. Can you guide me about the risk and effectiveness of this treatment in treating depression?

My son gets lice occasionally. We have to through the whole lice removing method whenever he gets lice. Can you recommend some shampoo and other precautions that can help the recurrent?

I am a healthy 34-year-old male. Recently I have this dull pain under rib cage which worsens with moving or breathing heavily. Why is this so? Please guide.

I have a bump under my armpits for weeks. It is puss filled and hurt when pressed, even sometimes by the arm itself. Can you tell me of any cream/med for this?

I had two cortisone injections in my spine for my pain. Now the pin is gone but my face is all puffy and swollen. I want to know is this normal or something to seek treatment for?

My son is 7. He has encopresis. He falls a lot, clumsy, runs into objects like curbs or shelves daily. He fell last night and fell three more times trying to get up.He is extremely sensitive to noise, as a baby he would cover his ears and cry if there was a loud noise. He has normal hearing according to the ENT If he gets close to my mouth or nose he will tell me that I am breathing loudly and he has problems putting his feelings/thoughts in words. What do the symptoms tell?

My brother remains in a low mood. He says he feels tired and lays around most of the time. He does not sit for long with the whole family like for a meal. We are quite worried about this change in him. What can we do to help him regain his old self?

I am an 18 year old male, about 5’5” and 73 kg. Whenever I stand up from laying down, sitting, crouching, or kneeling I experience extreme coldness in the back and left side of my skull. I also become disoriented and confused, and cannot speak for up to two minutes. Also, my vision goes completely black for up to a minute and I lose muscle control. Oftentimes I will stand up and have to stay put for a minute until I can move again or I almost fall over. Does anyone know what could be wrong?

10 months ago I discovered my TSH levels were high. FT4 and T3 levels in normal range. I was placed on thyroxine to treat what they diagnosed as Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. I had no physical symptoms.In 1yr I had 3 blood tests since and dosage changed from 50 to 75 to 88 to 75mcg. My triglycerides levels have gone up from 75 to 180 over that period of time.? From research if I had hypothryroidism the triglycerides should have been elevated prior and the medication would have helped. please guide

Iam experiencing major swelling in my feet, ankles, legs, hands, and face. About 3 weeks ago i finished a prescription for prometrium because i have been trying to get pregnant. The tests i had done 2 months ago said that my hormone levels were low and that i was not ovulating and thats why i was given prometrium. The pregnancy test they had came negative. My feet and ankles are so swollen that they feel like they are going to pop when i walk. Please explain and recommend solution

My rib cage looks like its kind of tilted. My left side is sticking out about 3 inches and my right seems to be inside. I went to a x-ray center and they said that I may have cartilage built up on my right or could be some genetic disorder. Me and my brother are the only ones in our family to show this issue. Is this normal?

I was recently diagnosed with G.E.R.D and diffuse esophageal spasm after having an x-ray, barium swallow, schazki ring removal and balloon stent, endoscopy.. I am now on medication for the esophageal spasms that lower my blood pressure but my blood pressure is low genetically. Sometimes I get very dizzy and I don’t feel comfortable driving. after talking to my gastroenterologist, it seems that it may never get any better. What to do? Help please?

I have a missing tooth and am exploring options. I went to the dentist and he recommended implants. But I am not so sure because its a surgery. What are the side effects and complications of implant surgery? Should I get an implant or a bridge?

I was punched in the jaw last night in a fight and my jaw doesnt feel normal, it is a bit stiff. How do I know if I broke my jaw?

I have shooting pain in my head, my half right of face is twitching and whenever I swallow saliva it causes pain in ear. Whenever I try to focus on something such pain increases, I am loosing my strength of thinking, I consulted with many doctors but they failed diagnose it.Please suggest me what to do?

Hello, I woke up several times throughout the week covered in diarrhea, even when I am awake its like I cannot control my bowels, not even long enough to get to the toilet. I’m only 20 years old and I’m sure this isn’t normal. Also, its like water. I am so scared. please help

I have black spots that appear associated with severe itching it gets worse when I’m in the shower and the black spots get bigger and spread daily am 29 years old have not switched any type of creams or detergents or perfumes. as far as i know i have no allergies

Iam suffering from Pimples and heatballs on my face. This is all of a sudden from past 3 months. Everyday 1-3 healtballs/pimple will pop up and also those are also leaving black marks on my face which make my face look ugly. I am on birthcontrol pills and many said the pimples are because of hormonal changes. Can anyone help to get rid of these immeditaely.

I have swelling in my toes when I stand too long or walk. They itch and have spots in different places. putting my feet up seems to help, but when I don’t they swell a lot.! what is this!!