I 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 [...]
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Stomach Problems in Africa
Monday, June 26th, 2006Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery
Tuesday, June 20th, 2006I went to the doctor Wednesday and they did a biopsy to check the lining of my uterus for cancer and pre cancer cells (just so you know if you ever do it to someone it feels like contractions when you are having a baby). they had me come back the next day to do [...]
Continue readingPain and Fullness in Upper Abdomen, Stomach
Tuesday, May 30th, 2006I have had pain in my upper abdomen for a long time but just thought of it as an ulcer or something. It has gotten worse over time. The pain covers an area about the size of my fist and it is right at the top part of my stomach. I have had gallbladder surgery. [...]
Continue readingFatigue, Indifference, Back Pain, Blood in Stool, Depression?
Tuesday, May 16th, 2006here is a list of my symptoms..all beginning around January 3rdish.
1. chronic fatigue- i could sleep the entire day. i am often tired
when i wake up.
2. intolerance to alcohol - i used to drink pretty much every day and
now even the smell makes me nauseous.
3. chronic back pain - it is primarily in [...]
Hysterectomy, Adhesions, Gall Bladder Surgery, Constant Pain
Saturday, April 1st, 2006I had a hysterectomy about 2yrs ago. I live in constant pain like I have a
period every day all the time. Intercourse doesn’t hurt, but the next day I
fill like someone hit me in the stomach with a 2×4. It hurts to get out of
the bed. The Dr. I go to says I have Inerrable [...]
Ulcer, Stomach and Duodenal, Peptic Ulcer
Friday, March 24th, 2006I have been doing research on ulcers. Peptic and duodenal. Can you please tell me the difference between them or if they are both gastric ulcers. I still don’t understand and everything I read seems to contradict each other. What is the difference between peptic, duodenal & gastric or are they the [...]
Continue readingBurning Above Ribs and Below Ribs, Low sugar, Symptoms
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006Here is my symptoms, some burning below and above v of
my ribs, worst when lay down, times very nervous and
restless, spell when skin fill tingly shakey and cold
feet are cold feel like am going to pass out. tested
sugar most the time when feel sick it is low. symptom
worse when lying down. have been treated twice [...]
Bright Red Blood In Stool, Light Red Blood, Abdominal pain, Abdomen
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006I have been expereincing unusual body happenings for the past month now. There is light red blood my stool, sometimes it is a bigger amount and sometimes it is a smaller amount. I also have sharp pains in the abdomen sometimes, seems like in various places, but mostly in my lower right side. I eat [...]
Continue readingStomach Cramps, Nausea, Diarrhea, Migraine, Palpitations
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006I am a 31 year old female. Over the past 6 weeks, I have been experiencing (sp) sereral episodes of the same illness. However, each time I get sick, a new symptom occurs. It started one evening with a sudden onset of stomach cramps and nausea. No other symptons. The next time, was [...]
Continue readingRectal discharge with blood, hemorrhoids, anal fissure
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006What causes rectal discharge with a little blood?
Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
The most common causes are hemorrhoids and anal fissure. Neither of these is dangerous. There are other less common reasons, so have your doctor take a look.
