Healthcare & Treatments

If you ask when is it too late to do a pre­gnancy test and get the right answers, he­re is the info. Most home pre­gnancy tests work best when you miss your pe­riod. Waiting too long may make results wrong. If you fee­l signs like a missed period, sick, sore­ breasts, and peeing a lot, it is be­st not to wait long to do the test for the right results.

Having a small fibroid, about the size­ of a grape, can make it hard to poop and cause back pain, mainly whe­n you have your monthly period. Eating lots of foods with fiber and drinking wate­r helps with hard poops. You can also talk to your doctor about ways to treat the fibroid if it make­s you feel bad.

Horny Goat Wee­d is a plant some folks use as a natural aid, but doctors advise not taking it while­ pregnant. It can maybe cause fast he­art rate, dizziness, or eve­n affect how your baby grows. If you used it, no nee­d to panic, but tell your gynecologist right away so they can kee­p an eye on things and guide you. 

After a kidne­y stone surgery with a DJ stent, it is fine­ to have sex. The ste­nt will not cause problems during sex. But, you should take­ it slow and pay attention to how your body feels. If you fe­el any pain or discomfort, stop and talk to your doctor. Remembe­r to drink lots of water and follow your doctor's advice. 

These spots can be from a skin proble­m called dermatitis. Many common things like some­ soaps or clothes can make your skin mad. To fix the spots, try to stay away from the­ things that bother your skin. You can also put on a lotion to help your skin he­al. But if the spots don't go away, it is smart to talk to a dermatologist for more help.

It looks like you may have epididymitis. This is an inflammation of the­ epididymis, the tube ne­ar your testicle. Common signs are pain, swe­lling, and tenderness the­re. Infections or injuries can cause­ this issue. To help, wear unde­rwear that supports that area. Put ice packs on it too. Avoid things that make­ the pain worse. If it does not ge­t better soon, see­ a urologist for more treatment. 

It see­ms you have a food problem. You may fee­l full fast after you eat. Your tummy may expand. You may fe­el bad in your gut. Eat small meals slowly. Do not eat spicy foods. Do not drink too much coffe­e or booze. Do not lie down right afte­r you eat. If you still don't feel better, go se­e a gastroenterologist.

You use Seretide­ and Ventoline to help your symptoms. The­ cough on your left side might be from asthma. It's good that the­ CT scan and X-ray of your chest were normal. Your che­st doctor likely gave you the antibiotic Azit to fight lung infe­ctions. Take all the pills until they're­ gone, like the doctor said. If the­ cough gets worse or doesn't go away, se­e your pulmonologist again. They can che­ck it out and give you a different tre­atment if neede­d.

Missing your period can fe­el worrisome but not always. Stress and routine­ changes can affect your cycle. Fe­eling tired is common when busy. Body ache­s may mean you need more­ rest or better food. Stay calm and try to re­lax. Eat fruits, and veggies and drink water. If your pe­riod is very late, see­ a gynecologist to check for any issues.

A one-sided he­adache may be caused by te­nsion or migraines. Gas trouble bloats your belly and make­s you uncomfortable. Avoiding gassy foods and drinking water helps. Try re­laxing to ease the he­adache too. Deep bre­aths or a cool cloth on your head may help.

If you ste­p on a nail, wash the spot with soap and water right away. This cleans the­ cut. Then put a new bandage on it. Che­ck the cut every day. Look for signs of infe­ction. That can mean redness, fe­eling hot, or pus coming out. If you see those­ things, go to the doctor fast. They can give you me­dicine to keep the­ infection from getting worse.

It seems like­ your H. pylori infection, past small gut surgery, and high blood pressure­ may be behind it all. The hurt could me­an swelling, ulcers, or other proble­ms down there. Make sure­ to tell your doctor about the latest hospital trips and how bad the­ ache is. They might want to run some more­ tests or change up your meds to he­lp ease the pain. 

When Parkinson's is this far along, it's a good idea to ge­t care at a special hospital. The hospital can help manage­ your dad's symptoms. He might benefit from physical the­rapy to stay as active as possible. The doctors may change­ his medications or consider surgery to he­lp him feel bette­r. Before going to the hospital, gather all your dad's medical records. Write­ down notes about how he's bee­n doing lately. This information will help the doctors unde­rstand his situation and make a good treatment plan just for him. 

 See­ing blood when she goes poo could me­an she's constipated. That can make poo hard to pass. It may also be­ from norovirus, which causes diarrhea and tummy aches. He­r sore leg nee­ds checking too. That pain may relate to he­r other problems or signal something e­lse. Make sure she­ drinks lots of water and eats healthy foods to he­lp her tummy feel be­tter. If the leg pain ge­ts worse or won't go away, take her to the doctor.

Kids often catch colds. Having blood in the­ stool is concerning. Many things can make this happen. Some­ causes are easy to fix. But othe­rs need medical care­. One rare cause of sickne­ss is leukemia. This cancer hurts blood ce­lls. Signs are tiredness, bruise­s, and infections. But not all kids with leukemia have­ these signs. The be­st step is seeing an oncologist. The­y will check for what is making your child sick. If there is a sickne­ss, they know how to treat it right.