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Why does my head have pain around noon?

I am 36 years old and I recently delivered a baby. I have however been suffering from severe headaches around noon daily since I delivered. Is it normal or could it be something...
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Can taking painkillers for a long time impact the CNS?

I am a 65 year old woman and I have been on painkillers for over 2 weeks now for my back pain. Though these painkillers give me a lot of relief in times of extreme pain, I am...
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Can there be tremors in the hand due to nervous disorder?

My father is 78 years old and all of a sudden his hands and legs are having tremors. He is also losing out balance and is slanting towards his right. Is it normal old age or...
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I am suffering from extreme fatigue and tiredness. Can I consume health supplements?

I am a 35 year old man and I am off late suffering from extreme fatigue and tiredness throughout the day. I generally feel very drained out and don’t even feel like doing any...
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What could be the reason behind the stiffness of my neck?

For the last week I have been suffering from stiffness in my neck. I have tried all possible balms and pain-relieving sprays, but it is still there and I have pains. What could...
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I have swelling in my legs.. What should I do?

I am a 26 year old girl and all of a sudden I am noticing swelling in my legs particularly when I walk even a short distance. What could be the reason for this swelling and who...
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I am having a painful sensation around my tailbone after a blood patch was done. What could be the reason?

I underwent a spinal tap test followed by a blood patch about two days later. I now have a swollen bump on my tailbone which is hurting a lot. While the doctor says there is...
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Unexplained bruising, cough, etc

Unexplained bruising for over a yr. At one point bruise would come and go. 4 weeks ago one huge bruise followed by many new smaller ones. Every day. Few random bruises on arms...
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Can back pain cause headaches?

I am a 27 year old woman and I had a bad fall on my back last month. While the back pain has been a cause of concern ever since the fall, I am also suffering from severe headaches...
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Various aches and pains

I have aches and pains all over. Nothing in particular. Could physiatry help me be more comfortable?
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For a sprain what is more advisable a hot pack or a cold pack?

Every time I have a sprain or a muscular pull there is a debate at home on putting the hot pack or the cold pack. While both seem to have a similar effect, I would like to understand...
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Is my mother's leg pain sciatica or something else?

My mother has been complaining of a severe leg pain that arises from her hips all the way down upto her calf muscles. While this seems like a sciatica, could it also be something...
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Can being overweight cause hip pain?

I have recently put on a lot of weight due to my thyroid imbalance. I have a shooting pain around my hips every time I sit or walk. Could this be because of my wight or something...
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What is the possible treatment for back pain followed by lifting heavy weight?

I am a workout freak and also into lifting heavy weights during my workout. However since yesterday I am suffering from a low back pain after lifting heavy weights which just...
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How can i reduce my shoulder pain that arises due to long hours of working on the computer?

I have a job that requires me to sit on the computer for almost 20 hours. I have been suffering from a shoulder pain that extends down up to my elbow. I think it is because of...
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Can you explain the conditions which cause right lower abdominal pain?

I have been noticing a right lower abdominal pain whenever I walk too fast. What could be the cause for this pain? Is it my walking posture or something else?
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What causes headaches?

For the last 4 days I have been waking up to a heavy head with a sharp pain that extends upto the neck. Is it something to worry about or will it settle on its own?
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Best treatment for a headache

What is better for a headache, ibuprofen or acetomeniphen?
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Are there any symptoms for blood cancer?

I am a 42 year old man with a family history of blood cancer as both my father and grandfather died of the same condition. Are there any symptoms of blood cancer and is it a hereditary...
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Do vitamin B12 shots cause derealization symptoms?

My son is 26 years old and has been suffering from Autism since childhood. For the last 5 years he has been prescribed vitamin B12 shots. He has suddenly been suffering from...
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