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What causes stomach aches and shortness of breath?

I am worried about my 8 year old daughter. She has been complaining of stomach aches, which we thought was just due to her eating things habits. Now she feels shortness of breath...

What can I do about my son's high fever?

My 7 year old son has a high fever. What medication can I give him?

What is the difference between a hospitalist and a doctor?

I have recently come across the term hospitalist and I don't recognize it. How is it different from a doctor?

What are the treatment options for nail fungus?

My 11 year old son was diagnosed with nail fungus. What are the treatment options for nail fungus?

Is discogram safe?

My doctor just suggested we try a discogram to evaluate my spine. How does a discogram work? Is discogram safe?

How to treat chronic neck pain?

I am a 32-year-old female and I have had chronic neck pain for close to a year. How to treat chronic neck pain?

Is food poisoning a situation for emergency?

I've been feeling sick for a day and my stomach hurts a lot. I believe that I have food poisoning. Should I go to the ER?

Can type 2 diabetes cause a heart attack?

My 60-year-old mother has type 2 diabetes and I'm scared that it can cause complications. Can it cause a heart attack?

Is diarrhea something to go to the hospital for?

My boyfriend has had diarrhea a couple of times lately and I'm starting to get worried. Is it something that he can go to the hospital for?

What could this pain on the right side of belly be?

I am randomly getting a very sharp pain on the right side of my belly button. Could this be appendicitis or just a pulled muscle? Should I see a doctor?

Is an abscess supposed to bleed?

I had a abscess lanced two days ago on my upper leg is bleeding and I have increased pain. Is an abscess supposed to bleed?

What should I do with common constipation?

I'm a 40-year old male and have constipation followed with nausea every once in a while. What should I do about it?

How can I tell if a cut is infected?

I was working on my car last week when I cut my hand. I was not able to clean the cut for about 3 hours from when it happened. How can I tell if a cut is infected? What are...

Is mucus in stool a medical emergency?

I'm 42, and yesterday I noticed that I had mucus in my stool. I haven't been experiencing any stomach pains or cramps alongside this. Is this a medical emergency?

What does advanced heart failure really mean?

My father was diagnosed with advanced heart failure this week, and his doctor is really concerned about the health of his heart and whether or not he would be able to manage his...

Are hepatitis vaccines necessary?

I'm trying to research each of the vaccines my child should have, and I have a few questions about the hepatitis A vaccine. Is this vaccine really necessary? How often would...

Does morphine have any serious side effects?

I was given morphine at the hospital for some severe pain after a car accident, but now the area where the morphine was injected in is red and inflamed. Could this be a side effect...

How is antibiotic resistance managed?

I read an article about how common antibiotic residence is now, and it's a little scary. How is this managed in medical facilities and hospitals?

What are the side effects of a blood transfusion?

I needed a blood transfusion after a surgery that I had, where I lost a lot of blood. But ever since my transfusion, I've had back pain and my skin looks flushed. Yesterday I...

How are child coma patients managed in hospital?

My friend's daughter is in the hospital and is in a coma as well. This happened ever since a car accident last month, where my friend and her husband were injured. How are child...

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