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What could be the reason behind lightheadedness, dizziness and stomach upset together?

My husband returned from work last evening and complained of symptoms like light headedness, dizziness and an upset stomach all together. What could be the reason behind these...
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Sudden loss of appetite - is it normal?

I am a 56 year old woman, and lately I have been experiencing a sudden loss of appetite. I am not feeling hungry and even if I eat its not more than a few bites of solid food....
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What could be reason for shooting lower abdominal pain?

I have been experiencing lower abdominal pain for the last one month. It shoots up all of a sudden at times and then subsides on its own. What could be the cause of this pain?...
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Eggs and flu shots

Why am I asked if I am allergic to eggs when I get a flu shot?
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My 24 months old son is suffering from ankle clonus since birth. Is it serious?

What is ankle clonus and why does it happen? My son has been having ankle clonus since birth, and it doesn't seem to be settling down even when he has turned 24months old. Is...
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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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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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My baby blinks excessively. What's wrong?

My baby is 7 months old. Recently he has been blinking excessively and has a concerned look in his eyebrows. What's wrong with him? What can I do?
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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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Why does my head hurt when I blow my nose?

When I blow my nose, I feel a tight pressure and pain in my head, and it is pounding afterward just for a few seconds. I don't think I have any other symptoms or any other medical...
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My second child is 14 months old and hasn't taken her first steps. Is something wrong?

My first child took his first steps at 10 months, but my second child is 14 months old and still hasn't taken her first steps. I am concerned. Could this be a sign of a developmental...
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Motion sickness in children?

My son experiences motion sickness whenever we travel, sometimes to the point of vomiting. I don't want to give him medication, so what can I do?
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Vasovagal syncope getting worse

i have always been a fainter since I have been young- typically induced by pain such as my period cramps or abdominal pain. Over the last couple of years though, I have had many...
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Diabetes affecting my baby

I have Type 2 diabetes and I am expecting my baby in a few weeks. My blood sugar has been pretty well controlled during my pregnancy. Will my baby need extra help after birth?...
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Can asthma go away?

My regular doctor diagnosed me with asthma at my last visit. But now my symptoms are gone and I haven't even treated it yet. Is it possible for asthma to go away? Could it maybe...
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