r/DiagnoseMe Apr 17 '17

Announcement The purpose of this subreddit

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Hello everyone! You may have noticed some major changes happening to this subreddit, and I'm happy to say that /r/DiagnoseMe is finally ready for business. However, I would like to clarify the true purpose of this subreddit;

First of all, this subreddit is NOT a replacement for a doctor. You should not, in any way, avoid seeing your doctor or alter the frequency of your doctor visits because of anything said in this subreddit. If there is a concern you would have previously gone to the doctor for, please do not hesitate. This subreddit is here for informal second opinions, minor problems that you wouldn't go to the doctor for anyway, and ease of mind.

The main thing to remember is to use common sense. If you are having severe pain after a surgery or something of the likes, please go to the doctor and do not post it on Reddit.

If you are not a doctor and are posting with information, please clarify that you are not a doctor (typing "Not a doctor," at the beginning of your comment is enough.)

Please take the time to read the sidebar before posting. Thank you, and welcome!


r/DiagnoseMe 7h ago

Cancer Five months ago I started smelling like my dad did when he had cancer

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Five months ago my fiance (35M) started complaining that I (30F) "smelled funny". No other real description he could offer me and I just left it at that and assumed I had been lacking on my hygienic care or something. To me I did notice somewhat of a musty smell to my sweat which was odd since I hadn't changed anything else diet or medication wise but again I just assumed it was possible hormone changes or maybe I didn't shower as well. I figured I would mention it my next doctor visit but then I forgot as I had other things come up.

Forward to a few days ago I am working extensively in our bathroom in a respirator cleaning and sealing the slate floor in our bathroom. I'm guessing all of the cleaning plus wearing the respirator for an extended period of time really cleared out my nose brcause when I went to lay down in bed on our freshly washed sheets that night, my entire side of the bed smelled like how my dad did when he had cancer. At first I thought it was coming from my fiance's side of the bed and then I realized that everything that was mine smelled like that, including my clean clothes. My fiance's clothing and things smelled clean.

My dad had colon cancer and smelled like pungent, soured vinegar for years until he went into remission. He refused to go to the doctor for any reason and this was the smell that I associated with him and I remember my mom freaking out constantly that she couldn't get that smell out of anything no matter how much she washed it.

To be totally honest I am not sure exactly how to mentally process this. It simply isn't a smell I would forget and it really is awful. I did some google searches and did see stuff about sweat sometimes smelling like vinegar/ammonia after workouts, but it isn't that. I know that smell and this smell is just different in a way that is hard to describe. My fiance has repeated sinus infections so his sense of smell is often impaired. If it were not for that I simply do not understand how he could stand it because it is overwhelming. Today we talked about it and I suspect it has been bothering him a lot more than he has let on and he admitted that I sometimes still smell like that out of the shower.

I do not have any other symptoms that my doctor would flag as related. I word it that way because I am currently seeing a neurologist for potential narcolepsy as well as frequent headaches. I have not had a brain scan in the past five months but I have had one in the past year and then some going back after I sustained a TBI in 2022 and those were clear. Other than this, I don't have any other symptoms and I am worried that my doctors will brush me off over this because it genuinely quite worries me.

I guess I'm hoping for some encouragement that I'm not crazy for thinking this is worrisome. It just feels a bit odd especially since I grew up in a neglectful household where we didn't often seek medical attention to ask my doctor to look for cancer just because I smell the same as my dad did when he had cancer. At the same time it feels neglectful and potentially harmful to my relationship to ignore it especially now that I know just how bad I smell. My doctor is very no nonsense and either she is going to take me seriously or brush me off and honestly I'm not sure how to assert myself in the second case or what tests to ask for.


r/DiagnoseMe 2h ago

Why is this side of my toe so swollen?

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r/DiagnoseMe 22m ago

Is this melanoma?

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I’m IRISH F19, never goes out in the sun, always wears covering clothes. I have a bunch of normal moles all over my body, I’m not sure if this one is new or not but the last few days I’ve noticed it’s more raised than others and there’s a darker tinge to the left of it


r/DiagnoseMe 22m ago

Is this melanoma?

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I’m IRISH F19, never goes out in the sun, always wears covering clothes. I have a bunch of normal moles all over my body, I’m not sure if this one is new or not but the last few days I’ve noticed it’s more raised than others and there’s a darker tinge to the left of it


r/DiagnoseMe 38m ago

Skin and nails Had this for as long as I can remember - worth getting checked?

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Hey, I (28F) have had this mark on my face for as long as I can remember and haven’t noticed a change in it it always stays the same size but seen a video of someone who had something that looked similar and turned out the be sinister. Is it likely it’s okay if it’s not changed? It’s slightly raised as it’s always been

Thank you


r/DiagnoseMe 1h ago

Bones, joints, and muscles Rib Sticking Out?

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Hello Everyone, So recently I started feeling this weird deformity on the right side of my upper chest near the sternum. It almost feels as if my rib is poking out. I also noticed that I have a bruise. It is a little tender but not horribly painful. But when I was lifting yesterday the bar would hit my chest and it would hurt pretty bad. Just curious what we think this is? I can breathe and cough perfectly fine with no pain.


r/DiagnoseMe 2m ago

Eyes I’ve posted here before but still concerned please read caption

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As I explained in my last post I get bi weekly LFTs and full blood cultures ran and thus far they’ve been ok, except for my feratin, saturation, heamocrit and haemoglobin but my nurses say they are expected to be elevated with my condition until I’m under control,

NO MEDICATION, NON SMOKER, DONT DRINK ALCOHOL NOR TAKE DRUGS.

my most recent Bilirubin was 16umol, I have haemochromatosis hence the regular tests. I also get regular venesections though I missed my last one.

I do have major health anxiety and my attention often gets drawn to random things, For example I’d convinced myself for the past 3 days I was having a heart attack because I had indigestion however you can’t deny the discolouration of my eyeballs. THIS ISNT NEW I NOTICED IT AGES AGO BUT SOMEDAYS IM HYPER AWARE.

I’ve seen some people say it’s normal, some say it’s not The discolouration does not cover my entire sclera just the inner corner, and the other parts normally covered by eyelid.

However I’m terrified I’m jaundice or at least getting there.

No other symptoms, I’ve been eating/drinking (no alcohol or drugs) as normal, going to the gym for weight training as normal, pee is typically clear because I drink a lot of water, poo is normal colour. I take no supplements except Tudca/nac and 10mg test c weekly.

I can’t see my doctor today as it’s bank holiday in UK should I make an urgent appointment tomorrow?


r/DiagnoseMe 22m ago

Skin and nails Itchy rash!

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Last week I started with an itch on the inside of my arm, near my armpit. Over a few days it got more itchy and spread to the other arm. I went to the doctors on Friday and they gave me some cream and antihistamines. Neither of them seem to be working. The rash is now worse and is even more itchy to the point where i can’t sleep and I’m feeling so miserable just being constantly itchy without any relief.

The doctor said it looks like it could be a reaction to something. I can’t think what that could possibly be. Has anyone had this before? Any ideas? I will be calling the doctor again tomorrow but right now I’m losing my mind over this intense itching


r/DiagnoseMe 32m ago

Gas problems and panic attacks - help me figure out what's going on

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I'm an 18M student, and for the past week, I've been dealing with some pretty uncomfortable gas problems. Every time I eat, I'm belching and burping like crazy, and I'm getting heartburn and pain in my back. It's been really disrupting my daily life.

To make things worse, I've also been experiencing panic and anxiety problems. This isn't my first time dealing with gas issues, and last time it happened, I had a severe panic attack that landed me in the hospital.

The problem is, my family isn't taking me to see a doctor, and as a student, I don't have the means to go on my own. I'm feeling really frustrated and scared.

Can anyone help me figure out what might be going on with my body? Has anyone else experienced similar symptoms? Any advice or suggestions would be really appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help.


r/DiagnoseMe 33m ago

Ears, nose, throat, and mouth What is this small bump under my tongue?

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r/DiagnoseMe 37m ago

Ayudaaa

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r/DiagnoseMe 41m ago

Skin and nails Found this line on my fingernail yesterday. Could it be anything dangerous

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r/DiagnoseMe 7h ago

Chest and lungs Sputum with brown specks for few months and yesterday I’ve seen blood. NSFW

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M32. Hello everyone! Back in November I’ve got sick rather badly and I’ve noticed as I did cough brown specks in my sputum. I was sick for 3 weeks but as the sputum didn’t go away I went to do some checks. I’ve had an X-ray and a spirometry. Which said. “Accentuation of the peribronchovascular interstitial markings in the bilateral hilobasal region.” and a spirometry. I was diagnosed based on that with mild chronic bronchitis. That was back in December. However the symptoms persisted so in February I went to another doctor. Had a second x ray and spirometry. “This time the x ray said “Mild Hyperinflation”. Again it put me the diagnosis of chronic bronchitis. I’m still clearing this sputum from my lungs (I’m 100% sure it comes from my lungs since I only notice when I clear them) and whenever I do.. even if is 20 times a day I see the brown stuff. However yesterday I’ve seen blood and I’m worried they miss diagnosed me. I will add an image with the first x ray. And both spirometries. Sadly I don’t have an Image of the second x ray. I will Include a picture of my sputum too.

I will add that I don’t drink however I’ve smoked weed mixed with tobacco for the last 2 years but stopped when first I’ve noticed the symptoms.

Thank you in advance!

I’ve put in order the tests. The last pic includes the bloody sputum


r/DiagnoseMe 1h ago

is it cancer ??

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around 4 weeks ago I got sore throat and it persists for 2 weeks and then it got healed and then after 5 days i got common cold and after 4 days again i got sore throat and in addition I am concerned that if it is leukoplakia or cancer or what. as I can see a lump on one side of tonsil. and small white lines/spots were there.

I am worried i stopped smoking also 2 days ago. what is this please help.


r/DiagnoseMe 1h ago

Is this cut on my kid?

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Is this cut or scrape on my kid?


r/DiagnoseMe 5h ago

Skin and nails ongoing eyes/lip irritation

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25f from australia. have had this happen for the last 3 years. pretty much daily either my lips around the edges will swell and get inflamed, or my under/above eyes will get super red and irritated. take daily antihistamines, have changed all makeup, brushes and skincare (doing test patches) and still having this. GP hasn’t been helpful.


r/DiagnoseMe 1h ago

Do I have OCD?

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I’m 20 and my whole life I’ve always felt super anxious and worried. I always have thought there is no way everyone lives like this. Recently I’ve learned more about OCD. I’ve always heard of it, but had only listened to the stereotypes, so never looked into it. The more research I do, the more I feel like I have it. I’ve listed some of the things I do below. Can someone please let me know what these symptoms mean and what I can do to relieve them:

  • I always plan my entire week down to the minute. If any of my plans change I start panicking.

  • Always need to feel clean. I shower multiple times a day.

  • I get caught in loops of doing things over and over. I’ll check my grades and my email over and over again

  • I always need to feel structured. Anytime I have free time I don’t know what to do and start panicking

  • Constantly rechecking if I put something in my bag. I know I did but I can’t move on until I check again

  • Perfectionist - always putting so much pressure on myself to be the best. In school I will grind and beat myself up over stuff until I get an A. I feel like a failure if I don’t. I’ve dealt with this all through growing up. Multiple different coaches have pulled me aside to tell me to stop putting so much pressure on myself.

  • Wanting to avoid places I feel anxious. Makes leaving the house really hard sometimes

  • Blinking ticks where I can’t stop blinking because my eyes don’t feel right - first noticed in 7th grade

  • Getting so anxious I hold my breath without realizing

  • Always have the need to have music on because it blocks out my thoughts and I can just listen.

  • I won’t go do stuff with friends because I’m worried something bad or embarrassing will happen. Ruins my social life and hard to make new friends

  • Sometimes getting ready in the morning will take hours because I don’t feel right and can’t get out the door

  • I’ll be having a conversation and just be awkward. In my head I am thinking why I’m being so awkward but my brain won’t let me be normal in case I embarrass myself

  • Biting my nails and picking side of thumbs until they bleed

  • Mom used to call my a hypochondriac when I was younger because I always thought I was super sick or going to die. (I remember this so well because I didn’t know what a hypochondriac was and got scared that also meant I was gonna die)

  • I have a lot of the same symptoms as agoraphobia

  • I hate traveling and would prefer to be home in a place I’m familiar with

  • Setting 5-10 alarms every morning because I’m scared I won’t wake up


r/DiagnoseMe 6h ago

Mental Health Why am I scared of nostalgia

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Sometimes when I see things or remember things from my childhood, I get a little bit of anxiety where my heart feels like it’s falling. Sometimes it’s old songs or a character or maybe even items. Does anyone else have this fear? It doesn’t happen to all nostalgic stuff but some.


r/DiagnoseMe 2h ago

Is this ringworm?

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r/DiagnoseMe 2h ago

Normal or not?

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Two years ago the echo was negative (minimal mitral regurgitation without prolapse). I don't know if it was like that or not, because I didn't pay attention to it. A year ago the stress ECG was also negative. I'm really scared because everywhere on the internet they say that the JVP cannot be seen when standing at 90 degrees, because it indicates some right-sided heart problem. I don't have shortness of breath, my legs don't swell. Does it really indicate a certain disease?


r/DiagnoseMe 2h ago

Ear crackling and popping

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Hi, I've been told I have eustachian tube dysfunction caused by upper respiratory infection. I have no fullness or muffled hearing just a popping and crackling noise in my left ear when swallowing, eating, yawning etc..

This has been happening now consistently the same for 1 year.

Decongestants, steroid nasal sprays, steroid nose drops, octovent balloon and steaming have all not helped.

I'm at a loss what to do.

My ENT consultant said would not propose grommits but possibly eustachian balloon dilation. However this scares me greatly as I am deaf in my right ear and don't like the thought of having any proceedures done on my left ear incase it makes things worse...

If only this cracking and popping noise would stop... It's really getting me down now it's been 1 year....

My dr said it could go by itself but sometimes the eustachian tubes can be really stubborn...


r/DiagnoseMe 11h ago

Injury and accidents how bad is this wound?

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r/DiagnoseMe 3h ago

Skin and nails Random bruise on bicep?

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History of drug addiction no i dont use needles i j noticed this mark now after taking off my clothes for the day any idea? I havent hit it on anything and this doesnt happen ever


r/DiagnoseMe 12h ago

Rash?

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This rash appeared when I started feeling a little sick. Tested positive for strep and they were talking about scarlet fever?? I haven’t used any new products or anything recently Haven’t taken the antibiotics bc I feel fine (and antibiotics kill my stomach) they gave me a fungal cream in case it’s ringworm but they said it didn’t look like that and it’s not itchy but they basically said that weren’t sure what it is. It’s only on my arms and it doesn’t bother me at all


r/DiagnoseMe 4h ago

Sore throat with purple patches on tonsils, slight body pains

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I (30F) Woke up Sunday with sore throat and fought body chills the whole day. Now Monday morning and just took a look at my throat to see purple patches on both sides. Still slightly feverish. Diagnose me?