I brought my son (5M) to a&e with these swollen nodes above the collarbone. They told me he has a virus and sent me home with Keflex antibiotics for 10 days and to come back in 6 weeks. I told them Im concerned it’s a lymphoma as the location is very odd to me but they assured me his blood test was fine so he doesn’t have lymphoma. No X-ray or further tests were done bar physically examination. The doctor I saw before going a&e put in his letter that there was minimum 7 nodes, they were rubbery and matted and the largest was 4cm.

My dad is a 59 year old male. Approx 5'10 and between 350 to 400lbs if I had to estimate. Nkda. Medical history includes alcoholism (multiple beers and whiskey daily) for over 10 years, THC use, degenerative disc disease, fatty liver disease, lichen planus. Doesn't take any meds.

He has had large swollen ankles for years and has seen a vascular doctor who said he didn't have pvd, that was a couple years ago, he saw a cardiologist, again years ago, and I don't believe they didn't saw anything abnormal anything except slight cardiomegaly if I remember correctly but he says he doesn't remember that. He was on lasix for a very short time and that didn't help. He just called me and sent me a pic of his one ankle. He said they are more swollen than ever before, but the one is worse than the other. He denies any pain or numbness and says he doesn't have any more shortness of breath than he normally has. That dark shiny spot has been there for years. He did strain his back the other day picking up some weeds in the yard and said he hadn't been mobile in like 3 days. He got up and walked for a few minutes and the swelling did seem to go down a little. I'm in another state and trying to get my dad to go to a doctor is like trying to get a rabid cat in a carrier to go to the vet. Idk what to do, he gets frustrated and when I made him go to all those specialists a few years ago he didn't get any answers so he really doesn't want to go again and I'm at a loss because idk what could be causing this besides circulation issues, cardiac issues, kidney problems, liver issues. And anytime he has blood work it's pretty good. His bp is always normal. He said if it doesn't go down in a couple days he'll let me find him a primary care doctor and he will go see them but I lost my mom a year ago and I can't lose him too so if anyone has any ideas of what this could be or who I should try to get him to go see I would be very grateful.

Hey all! Posting as my sister is having rotator cuff / labrum repair surgery and her surgeon is recommending she take these expensive supplements . I have had a couple surgeries including labrum repair and never had such a suggestion but it’s been awhile. Is this necessary?

My sister is:
55 yo
5 foot 5 and probably 150 lbs or so
Non smoker, healthy lifestyle, eats well and has. I chronic conditions , no regularly scheduled medications
Scheduled for rotator cuff and labrum repair surgery in 2 weeks

Question: does she need to take these supplements or is this a gimmick of some kind?

I got this pimple on my finger a couple of days ago. It was smaller at first, but I tried to pop it and I think I might’ve done worse. It seems to be filled with a yellow infection or something, and to me it looks exactly like a bigger pimple I would get on my face. Now it stayed at the same dimension, but I’m wondering if I should pop it with a needle or it will go by itself? Did anyone else had something similar?

I'm a female, 30, USA with history of hEDS, craniocervical instability, MCAS. Currently on tylneol, gabapentin, buprenorphine transdermal, oxy as needed, baclafen, topical thc for joints (not near my head or neck) and bacatracin on incision (ok by plastic surgeon)

I am 3 months op from an occipital cervical (OC) fusion to c3. I am in touch with my neurosurgeon and plastic surgeon, but since it is the weekend, I won't hear back until Monday. I had a post-op infection a few weeks ago for which I was treated with cephalexin. I was ok'd to use nonstick gauze and bacitracin by plastic surgery PA.

I have a rigid foam collar on with nonstick gauze and bacitracin. There is definitely worsening pain, and my hardware has been hurting quite a bit on top of it. My husband noticed the blood seems to be coming from the area where my hair is growing back in, and I’ve noticed an unusual increase in bleeding/oozing today. I think the increased bleeding started after my shower this morning, as the hard foam collar I wear in the shower seems to irritate the incision, and I am not sure if I am allowed to remove it. I've attached photos of the incision and the discharge on the gauze. (More photos in comments)

I just don’t feel well overall; I am very run down and out of it with body aches, head pressure, and nausea, though I have no fever. I have been dealing with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) that worsened since surgery, and I am on Diamox, though the cause of the worsening ICP is currently unknown.

I went to the ER yesterday for heart palpitations, persistent head pressure, difficulty speaking, and other neurological symptoms, alongside mentioning the incision pain. My bloodwork was reassuring. ER doc saw my incision and wasn't overly concerned but it wasn't bleeding this much at the time.

Given my history of a recent infection, the worsening incision pain, increased bleeding, and systemic symptoms, how concerning is this presentation, does this look infected again? I'm so scared.

40 year old woman, 5’0, 124.5lbs. I take lexapro, trazodone, and 10mg mounjaro. I do smoke lightly (I know it’s bad for me) and I don’t drink often, maybe once or twice a month and it’s usually 1 drink that I don’t even finish. No recreational drugs.

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2023 with an A1C of 8.4. I weighed approximately 240 pounds. I started Mounjaro, and began to lose weight, then kind of fell off the rails for about 6 months when my insurance was giving me grief about covering it. I ended up at the ER in June of 2024 with a reading of 380 and A1C of 9.4. Since then, I have been able to be on mounjaro consistently. My readings have been:

Sep 24 8.5
Jan 2025 7.4
April 25 7.1
July 25 7.1
Feb 26 8.6
June 26 10.4 - I had gone to the ER with a meter reading of 400 - doc bumped me up from 5 mg mounjaro to 7.5
September 26 9 - Doc bumped me up from 7.5 to 10 mg mounjaro

To note: they did try me on metformin and I did terribly on it. I was so sick I couldn’t function.

I do not eat sweets, ever. My typical diet consists of nuts, cheese, and berries, no sugar yogurt, and an Atkins protein shake in my coffee throughout the day, and I do use Splenda. I eat a normal meal in the evening. I probably don’t get the exercise I should, but honestly, I have felt so rotten for so long it’s hard for me to even get though the workday and it’s been like this since my diagnosis. All of my other labs are pristine. I am struggling a bit with eating with the higher doses of mounjaro, and while I know I’m not underweight, I don’t have much more to lose on my frame without looking sick.

What I don’t understand is why, given I have lost 115lbs and am now at a normal weight, am I not seeing improvement with my diabetes? My aunt got adult onset type 1, she has never struggled with being overweight and I didn’t know type 1 could be developed in adults.

I finally have asked for an endocrinologist referral, but that appointment isn’t until January. I am wondering if it’s possible I could have adult onset type 1? Is it worth asking for testing for this, if testing is available? Or is this just the nature of the disease? I’m mostly just sick of feeling tired and sick all the time, and it’s been this way for years. Any insight would be so appreciated!

This is a continuation of a post I posted a week or two ago regarding an 83 yo gentleman I’m the caregiver for. He’s had this foot ulcer on the ball of his foot for at least 4-5 months. I posted a pic of the bandage with a greenish hue which was new at the time. He walks on it all day. Refuses to offload. Doesn’t want treatment. I’ve noticed the blue becoming more prominent. The wound is large but I’m not familiar with them at all. His is the first I’ve seen. He has no symptoms of systematic infection. He does have a little swelling in the foot and leg and a very foul odor (fish and rot). Vitals normal. He has chf, uncontrolled diabetes, PAD and diabetic neuropathy. I guess im trying to gauge this wound as far as how advanced it is and what to expect. Today’s bandage is SO BLUE

20M, 175 cm, 65 kg

I've been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and told it explains my symptoms but I don't understand how. Currently on venlafaxine 75 mg, amitriptyline 25 mg, sulpiride 200 mg

Symptoms

Head

I have been experiencing discomfort in my head since October 2022.

Throughout the day, I constantly experience discomfort in my head, including tension, pressure, tightness, and numbness in different areas. At times, these sensations become almost unbearable. The tension is most pronounced above my right eye. Wearing anything on my head, including glasses, hats, masks, over-ear headphones, and in-ear headphones, makes the discomfort worse. When my hair was long, its contact with my face also aggravated the symptoms. Distraction reduces the discomfort.

Right Eye

My right eye has blurred vision at all distances. Bright light and white light make the symptoms worse. Very rarely, my vision in this eye becomes perfectly clear.

Shoulders

I have been experiencing discomfort and pain in my shoulders and shoulder blades since approximately March 2024.

My shoulders and shoulder blades feel uncomfortable, as though they are in an unnatural position. When I put on a second layer of clothing over a T-shirt, such as a sweater or jacket, the discomfort worsens. Over time, severe sharp, stabbing, and burning pain develops in my shoulders and shoulder blades. The pain subsides when I remove the extra layer of clothing and assume a comfortable position.

Bloating

I have been experiencing abdominal bloating after every meal since approximately March 2024.

The severity of the bloating is proportional to the amount of food I eat. I pass very little gas. The bloating gradually decreases over time, but very slowly, so before it has subsided to any significant extent, my next meal causes additional bloating. The bloating resolves completely only very rarely, usually when I eat small amounts of food and approximately 15 hours have passed since my last meal.

Urination

I have been experiencing urinary problems since approximately March 2024.

After urinating, I continue to feel the urge to urinate. It is difficult to initiate urination, and sometimes I am unable to start urinating at all.

Physical Well-Being

My physical well-being has been deteriorating since January 2026.

I experience headaches when standing up and bending over. Physical exertion causes weakness, headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, sweating, and chills. On September 14 and 15, I had blood drawn from a vein. On both occasions, I experienced a near-fainting episode, even though I had previously tolerated blood draws without any problems.

I just got bite by my cat on face, he is 1 year old and he literally never was Alone outisde house, can someone tell if i need to see medical help right away or should i wait till monday or just Watch my face, i washed my face with octanisept, hydrogen dioxode and soap, cat neutered(idk od this matters),

I have urge to poop most of the time. I don't even know if there is a reason for that. I have to go atleast 2 or 3 times to toilet a day. I am afraid to go for long trips because this. Can anyone help me with this.

I'm 16yo

Approximately 55kg weight

Approximately 180cm height

31M Can anyone give me some advice why I have enlraged spleen(first time measured 15cm 3 months ago by routine abdominal ultrasound) and low platelets since 2019? Not one doctor even a hematologist could give me some answer here. They suspect platelets are low because of that, liver is fine. Had in april 150mci RAI to destroy remaining thyroid cancer. What can I do here, can’t live my life in fear, I’m tired..

I have had this for years. It started with a small itch which became a regular habit, I started peeling off and scratching the skin even if it didn’t itch. Not sure what the condition is. I have tried all shampoos. I have stopped scratching it now and this is how it looks. This area has definitely doubled is 4 years

Almost 2 weeks ago my left eye got really red all of a sudden, it doesn't reslly hurt nor is it irritated, haven't noticed any kind of discharge, im a father of a 7 month old kiddo so i get less sleep and i also spend alot of time on the computer but never had this happen before, it started off small and has kinda spread towards the middle, and i think theres new redness on the bottom too, never had any problems with my blood pressure, i'm 32 years old with a relatively good health history

Age : 25 Weight: 133

Am curious if this mole is something that I should be concerned about? It newly developed in January. My derm appointment is in a couple weeks. Did I wait too long to get it checked? I really thought was normal beauty mark?

Male 32

35yo female, 5'5", 200lbs, 10mg domperidone daily (tapering off from 50mg/daily for breastmilk production), desoximetasone ointment-as needed, prenatal, lactation gummies with moringa, elderberry and biotin.

Around 9 months ago my friend noticed I had lumps on the sides of my neck. I shook her off and let it be. I didnt have any pain. I do have poor posture from being pregnant and breastfeeding since 2021. Ive also developed a fatty-like deposit on the back of my neck giving me a "hump". I had my labs done about a year ago and everything was fine. I havent been sick and the lumps feel more squishy and fluid like than hard. Is this just inflammation from horrible posture? Or should I be worried about cancer?

I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy 2 years ago and I had a benign polyp, mild reactive gastritis, and microcolitis. I also have oral and vaginal erosive lichen planus. Otherwise im fairly healthy. Im almost done breastfeeding (in a few weeks) and hopefully done with pregnancy for a few months. Not sure what your gut reactions are? Please help.

edit:added med

update: saw a new NP today and she said it doesnt feel like lymphnodes and more like fluid or adipose tissue. She doesn't think the topical steroids would be enough to cause Cushings. I pushed for cortisol blood testing anyways (not sure if urine or saliva is more accurate). She also scheduled an ultrasound for the sides of my neck and neck hump to rule out lymphnode involvement.

I have been experiencing very, very large, very slow heartbeats that actually move me in my chair. The first time I thought it was an earthquake. These happen when I'm very calm sitting in a recliner. There are about 5 to 8 of these beats and then back to normal. Always in the evening when in the recliner. They've occurred off and on for the last 3 months. I went to a cardiologist and he said he's never heard of them. I searched and the first time think I found documentation of this but can't find it again. I do have heart tests coming up.

My son is 12 months old. (1M , 29inches long and weighs 20.9 lbs.) For my baby’s entire life we have been dealing with elevated WBC and back to back viral infections. From his chart it looks like there have been abnormal cells since birth but this smear just now raised flags for a flow cytometry. Results are pending for it.

He was IUGR at birth in the 10th %. He is currently low in iron. Also has XYY syndrome. Diagnosed with reactive airway disease. Currently on 0.5 budesonide breathing treatment once a day and Singulair granules. I guess I’m just terrified of the possibility that this could be leukemia. How often are smears flagged and sent for further testing?

**Reticulocyte Count 0.7**
**Uric acid 5.5**
**LDH 344**
**BUN 18**
**Creatinine 0.4**
**Calcium 11**
**Potassium 5**
**Sodium 140**
**Chloride 105**
**Total protein 7.2**
**ALT: 41**
**Bilirubin.3**
**Carbon Dioxide 22**
**Albumin 4.7**
**AST (ASGOT) 65**
**WBC 21**
**Lymphocytes 62**
**Basophils Absolute .15**
**Monocytes Absolute 1.63**
**UIBC 389**
**Iron 27**
**Ferritin 4.7**
**MCV 65**
MCH 22

Age: 21

Sex: Female

Height: 5'0" (152 cm)

Weight: 132 lbs (60 kg)

Race/Ethnicity: Asian

I'm worried something might be wrong with my health, but I can't easily afford medical care. I'd really appreciate your advice.

Hi, everyone! I could really use your insight and advice. Healthcare in my country is expensive, especially for people with limited financial resources. I also live in a rural area, so getting to a hospital isn't easy.

I'm sorry this post is a little long, but I genuinely appreciate anyone who takes the time to read it and share their thoughts.

I've been working for the past three years, and I work the night shift. Fortunately, my job isn't physically demanding. I can lie down when there's nothing to do and sit up when I need to work. Because of my schedule, I'm not very physically active. After work, I usually fall asleep and spend the rest of my time preparing for my next shift.

When I was still in school, I actually passed out after experiencing difficulty breathing. I was taken to the nearest hospital, where they performed an EKG (electrocardiogram) and drew some blood for testing. Unfortunately, we weren't able to follow up with the doctor about my EKG results. It was already nighttime, the hospital was small, and it was very far from where we lived, so we ended up going home.

I'm still curious about what my EKG might have shown at the time, and I'd appreciate any help understanding it.

Lately, I've been worrying a lot about my health. I'm concerned that I might have chronic kidney disease (CKD), a digestive disorder, a heart problem, or a lung condition because I feel like something isn't right with my body.

I'm not sure whether my symptoms could be related to kidney disease or whether I'm overthinking things. CKD is relatively common in our country, and hearing about so many cases has made me more anxious about it.

For context, I enjoy salty foods, although I also drink plenty of water. I don't really like caffeinated drinks.

Here are the symptoms I've been experiencing:

1. Difficulty breathing when lying flat

When I lie flat on my back, I feel like there's something heavy pressing down on my chest, making it difficult to breathe. Because of this, I usually sleep on my side. Thankfully, I haven't reached the point of waking up gasping for air, but the sensation still worries me.

2. Irregular bowel movements

I've had irregular bowel movements since I was young. Sometimes, I'll have diarrhea two or three times in a day, but afterward, I won't have another bowel movement for the next three to five days.

3. Persistent fatigue

Most days, I feel tired even immediately after waking up or when I'm not doing anything physically demanding. However, I'm still able to walk continuously for one to two hours when necessary.

4. Left-sided back pain when twisting

I've had pain on the left side of my back for about two months. It only hurts when I twist my body to the left. When I return to a normal position, the pain goes away. Since it only happens with that specific movement, I haven't paid much attention to it, and I simply avoid twisting that way.

My questions:

Could these symptoms be related to kidney disease, heart problems, lung conditions, or digestive issues?

Is it possible for someone my age to have these symptoms because of an underlying medical condition?

Could my history of passing out and having an EKG be relevant to what I'm experiencing now?

What affordable tests or initial medical evaluations would you recommend prioritizing, considering that I have limited financial resources and live far from a hospital?

I understand that nobody can diagnose me online, and I'm not expecting a definite diagnosis. I'm simply hoping to understand what might be happening and what steps I should take next.

Thank you so much for reading my post and sharing your knowledge or personal experiences. I truly appreciate it!

32 male , 165lb, painful spot on left thigh
I feel like this appeared today. Normally I would pop a zit but this is very tender and now swollen I would say even an hour ago it wasn’t like this. Not sure if it’s a bite , staph , or a zit

Can anyone please offer advice

I’m suddenly getting very intense and sharp pains to the point I can barely walk. I have had a decidual cast before when I was 17 alone at home. Kind of worried this is that again. It’s only been second day of my period and this is the worst pain I’ve ever felt in my life. I’ve never really had a normal period.

26F ~5’10 200lbs ish, neuro and rads are noot my specialty LOL

potentially insane question, but I had an MRI done that showed i had some benign lipomas, which are common, but I realized that one that was identified in my brain is also directly under a cyst I’ve had on my scalp for as long as I can remember. Is this a coincidence or should it be assessed? I assumed I had a pilar cyst but it’s been bothering me that it’s directly above where one of those lipomas are.

The MRI was done because I had some weird neurological episode that presented like a TIA or stroke but there was no abnormalities in my brain noted. Neurologist said it could have been stress.

I don’t want to sound like a hypochondriac, i am fine neurologically etc but I don’t know if I should bring this up to a doctor.