What causes pain in the left side of the chest?
Hello doctor,
I am a-29-year old female on dialysis. I just started having a sharp shooting pain through the left side of my chest to the back side of my left shoulder/ neck. My left arm feels weak and the pain goes away and then comes back. Should I be concerned? Kindly help.
20 May 2024 - 1 min read
How can the soreness and darkness of skin be managed?
Hi doctor,
I had jock itch one year back and it got cured and then the skin started turning black and rough and it is spreading slowly. I used Onabet cream but to cure. Scrotum and upper thighs are rough and sore and dark. Please advise me to get cured.
20 May 2024 - 1 min read
Can hepatitis C be transferred through dried blood?
Hello doctor,
Can hepatitis C be transferred if the blood is in a dried state? For example, it dried on a surface and you touch it with another dry object or with dry hands. I understand if you wet the dry blood to clean it up it can transfer but I am talking in a strictly dry state. I was told it is not transferable once dried if it is touched or brushed against by other objects. I am wondering because if you touch it when it is wet with your hands or another object and transfer the undried blood to other areas of the home without knowing it. I was concerned about touching the blood after it has dried without knowing it is there.
20 May 2024 - 1 min read
What could be the reason for a lump under the chin?
Hello doctor,
I am a 30 year old female, 5' 7", 130 lbs. Generally healthy. I have a small, but firm/rubbery lump under my chin near the front of my neck (sort of the curve where neck and chin meet). It is the size of a large pea. I have been ill with a cold this week and also have generally swollen lymph nodes on the sides of my neck as well, which is typical for me. I have not, however, noticed similar swelling to this pea-sized bump in the past as the location and consistency of it seem a little different. I have, however, felt the same spot in the past for a while. It just feels bigger/more firm this time. Since I have always noticed the spot I am assuming it is a lymph node but my question is: Is it normal for a lymph node to gain this type of consistency? Typically mine swell in a more generalized/puffy way without being able to feel a defined lump. I also have chronic chin acne and been dealing with chronic mild wisdom tooth infections. I noticed this spot at a time where my tooth infections, acne, and cold symptoms were flaring up. So, I have been inclined to think it is due to infection. But, because it is a relatively different finding for me, I wanted to check and see if it should warrant further investigation. I have firm "shotty" lymph nodes in my groin that have always been there. This feels a bit more similar to those.
17 May 2024 - 1 min read
Husband's irregular heart rate. Cardiac issue?
Hello doctor,
My husband is 43 years old. He has an irregular pulse, 40 to 60 bpm is his daytime heartrate, borderline BP managed through diet for a few days. He complains of lightheaded feeling at wakeup, increased systolic BP of 143 to 153 mmHg, and mild nausea with occasional mild back pain on the right side. He takes one pill of Omega men every day. Can the problem be a renal or cardiac issue?
17 May 2024 - 1 min read
