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My hands swell when I exercise

I've been having a terrible time with my hands swelling during exercise. What could be the cause of this?
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Clicking in my jaw

My dentist wants me to see an oral surgeon regarding the clicking in my jaw when I open my mouth. Is this a normal thing to do?
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Wiring a broken jaw

My sister broke her jaw in gymnastics. It has been wired shut. I know the wires will be in about 6 weeks but how long until she is fully recovered?
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Why does hay fever severity fluctuate

Some years my hay fever is unbearable, other years it's not a problem. Why is this?
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Shortness of breath

Sometimes I get really short of breath. I might not even be doing anything strenuous and I will struggle to get enough air. Should I be concerned?
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Cloudy urine with strong odor- What could it be?

I am 4 months pregnant and have noticed in the last week that my urine is extremely cloudy every time I urinate. It also has a strong odor of ammonia or a chemical smell. What...
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Is my bronchitis still contagious?

I have had bronchitis for over one month. Two weeks ago I was put on antibiotics. It has cleared up my congestion and coughing a bit, but I am still spitting up some green mucus....
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Feeling weak after the flu

I got over the flu around a week ago, thankfully. However I still feel a similar tiredness and weakness. Is this normal? When can I expect this to go away?
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Is there a best time of year to get the flu shot?

Last year I got my flu shot in October and the doctor was concerned because it was "late". I was not aware of this - when is the best time to get a flu shot?
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Is asthma hereditary?

My grandfather had asthma (pretty severe). My mom doesn't have it. I'm concerned I might get it, or that my kids will suffer as much as my grandfather did. How can I prevent...
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Does a fever always signal an infection?

I have a low fever (100. 1F). Why is this happening? I feel fine otherwise, just very warm. Is my body fighting off something?
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How do I get water out of my ear?

I went swimming last week and still feel like there is water trapped in my right ear, I feel it when I move around but nothing comes out. What can I do to get it out- will it...
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What do high lymphocytes mean?

I just got my blood work back from my physical and had elevated lymphocytes. I am worried, what could this mean?
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How long is pink eye contagious?

I just started antibiotics today, how long will I be contagious for and do I need to change all of my eye makeup, is it contaminated?
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Is shingles contagious?

I have shingles- blisters are just starting to scale over- am I still contagious?
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How do I get rid of a canker sore?

I have had a canker sore in my mouth on the inside of my cheek for over a week and it own't go away. Is there anything I can do to get rid of it?
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Thyroid Function Tests

I'm a 35 y/o female with PMH of MDD c/o b/l 4+ pitting edema of the lower extremities. The condition developed over a period of 3-4 months and is only mildly improved with leg...
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When to go in?

I just got over a cold and now I have a hard time breathing, it feels like I cant catch my breath and my stomach hurts from coughing so much and I'm coughing so hard it makes my...
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Can you get strep throat without tonsils?

I had my tonsils removed when I was younger, I am 16 years old now. Today I have a sore throat with a fever and puss in my throat. Is it possible to have strep throat with...
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Ongoing headache - what to do?

I've had a headache pretty consistently for the past week or so. It varies in severity and I'm able to fall asleep at night, but the pain is always there. Is this a sign of something...
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