What insect causes a round or almond shaped bump then round bruise?
Dr. Joshua’s Answer
It’s not possible to say which insect has caused the reaction, especially as I don’t know which part of the world you are from. It could be any insect that bites.
The most important question is, could it be a serious insect-borne [...]
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Tick Bite Pictures, Insect Bites
Friday, August 18th, 2006Neurological Symptoms, Testing for Syphilis and HIV
Friday, August 18th, 2006I hope you’ve heard it all because here goes! 3 years ago I started to hear a popping sound in my head and one of my eyes became bloodshot. The sensation was similar to a bloop, bloop, bloop in my head. Around the same time I started to have shortness of breath and occasional [...]
Continue readingFear of HIV Testing
Friday, August 18th, 2006Hello Doctor,
I am so glad I found your web site and I can finally ask my question to a professional.? Seven years ago I used to be the insertive top in an anal sexual relationship for four times in a week, now I just heard that my ex is HIV positive. And me, 7 years [...]
Skin Itching, Irritation and Lump
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006I have had a lump on the side of my head above my right ear for the past few months. I was having some pain, an itching sensation, and irritation in the area. I went to see a doctor who mentioned the possibility of a cyst. He referred me to a dermatologist and a skull [...]
Continue readingLump in Side - Enlarged Spleen?
Thursday, August 10th, 2006I’m an 18 year old female. I am quite concerned about a tender lump that I have found underneath my left ribcage. Its on the side, and continues the shape of my ribcage further down. I’m quite skinny so I can feel it. What is it? I know there is something there because I [...]
Continue readingElevated GGT (gamma-GT)
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006Three years ago, I got a blood test and it showed a ggt score of 135, I just took another on and the score is 128. All of my other blook scores are in normal limits. I have never drunk alcohol. Can you tell me what is going on?
Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (Gamma-GT, GGT) may [...]
Stomach Problems in Africa
Monday, June 26th, 2006I work for the UN and am stationed in Sudan. I tested posted for malaria, and took coartem, then felt fine. I did not go back to the UN doctor for the follow-up test to see if it was gone, because I was in the field. About three weeks later, the malaria symptoms returned, but [...]
Continue readingHepatitis C Transmission, Oral, Drinking Water, Hep C, Syringe
Thursday, May 11th, 2006can I get hepatitis c from drinking the water a syringe was cleaned in —the user had hep–c
Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
While I cannot guarantee it’s impossible, it is highly unlikely.
Read more: Should you get tested for hepatitis?
Also, please see the CDC Frequently Asked Questions - Hepatitis C
Pain under breast, going around to back, Shingles?
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006I have a pain under my left breast which goes all the way around to my back. My skin feels tight and itchy. I have an upset stomach also.
Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
Given only this information, shingles (Herpes Zoster) is a possibility, especially if a rash develops. Your primary care physician can diagnose it with [...]
Fever, Mononucleosis, Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance
Saturday, April 1st, 2006My 19 year old son has been running a fever for over 7 days now. Six days ago he went to the clinic with a fever of over 105. That evening he was admitted into ER when he passed out after having his blood drawn twice. He was very pale with very swollen [...]
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