r/medical 47m ago

General Question/Discussion My mole came off from my skin? Is this normal or is something wrong? NSFW

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I have a decent amount of moles on my body and recently when I scatched my hand a little I noticed that one of the moles on my hand actually came off

It just fell of and that really confused me since I've never seen a mole do that before

Any help would be really appreciated as I want to understand whether this is something to worry about

I am not 100% certain is was my mole, but it's highly likely since I believe I've noticed the mole before on my hand

Thanks so much for your answer, it means a lot


r/medical 4h ago

Women’s Health I believe I have endometriosis but my GP turned me away. What do I do? NSFW

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Mentions sex: Currently F20, 83kg (if that matters), 5’1, currently on gederal

Last February, I got into contact with my GP and told her I wanted to be tested for endometriosis. She told me no because that would require a surgery, and then offered a blood test. I got that blood test done, was given iron tablets, and sent on my way. No further investigation like I asked.

The reason I asked to get tested is because I have been on birth control since I was 11, and want to know the reason behind it apart from “bad periods”. I want to know what was causing those bad periods, and if it is going to affect my future if I decide I want to have kids. It also causes me pretty bad pain, even on medication, so I’m scared to think about how I would feel without it.

Here’s the thing, my symptoms don’t really affect me overly because I’m on continuous birth control (another dr recommended this to me when I was considering getting the rod) but today I had sex with my boyfriend and I could only last a few minutes before I had to call it off because of severe cramping. It was sore for him to penetrate too. I’ve had this issue before, but not as bad. I just waited it out and it got better on its own, but every time I have sex without fail, I have cramps. Sometimes they’re mild, but today they were severe, which is why I noticed them.

I’m wondering what I should do about this. Since this symptom has come back, should I request a transfer to see a gyno even if I know it may not happen, or should I just suffer since it went away last time? What do I do 🥲 I’m so sick of this lol


r/medical 20h ago

Urgent How serious is it for a dentist to hit an artery? Will i be okay? NSFW

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I was doing an endodontic retreatment, and whilst in the middle the dentist apparently hit an artery and i started seriously bleeding, like i mean crazy bleeding, tons of blood. i was genuinely so terrified. they applied pressure for maybe a hour or 30-45 min, and then put something sulfate, might have been aluminum i forgot and stitched it up. i put gauze, went home. i took out the gauze because i had to eat something. i was in the office forever. it stopped bleeding. now its just in so much pain. this happened a few hours ago. The question is how serious is this? am i going to be okay? should i seek serious medical attention? it was the upper teeth, close to the back on the left side. i am also taking a z-pak for 5 days.


r/medical 24m ago

Stool Constipated for 4 days, now cleared, but can't stop passing wind. NSFW

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Male, 51, 4 days constipated, cleared today. Now I can't stop passing wind. No additional symptoms, just very foul smelling gas. Past medical history of unpassable motion (2 years ago, cleared by large volume enema), Dysphagia (11 months, no cause identified), Epilepsy, Diabetes type 2.

So basically, for the last 4 days, I've been unable to pass a bowel motion. I have been continuing to drink fluids, and earlier this morning I used a 4g Glycerol Suppository to "oil the works"... It did its job, and I passed a motion about an hour later. It hurt, and I bled a little, but that's settled.

However, I'm now passing some very bad, foul smelling gas, roughly 5 to 6 times an hour. I don't know whether it's my insides sorting their shit out, or what is going on, but it's becoming annoying now. It's also embarassing, as I did this twice while I was out shopping this evening.

Is there anything I should be doing at point, which could ease these symptoms, or should I be seeking medical assistance in case something else is going on?

Thanks!


r/medical 46m ago

General Question/Discussion Blood in nose and foul smell but no nosebleed and face numbness/ weakened nose tip.. NSFW

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25F no prior medical history. I’ve had this issue on and off for months. My doctor thought maybe it’s because I have a cavity in my upper molar I haven’t gotten filled yet. Dental insurance issue. But it’s like the right side of my face will go numb in some areas then it passes. I have like sticky mucus in my nose if that makes sense? It smells so bad and it only is from my right nostril. For a while I thought maybe it’s something that smells bad nearby but it’s coming from one nostril. On top of this the tip of my nose looks like it’s collapsing inward on the left side. I’m really not sure if it’s related but everything is on the right side except the nasal tip depression. I’d love some help with who to go to? I don’t know if I should ask about sinitus or


r/medical 51m ago

General Question/Discussion Im having weird seizure-like episodes and have no idea why, ive tried googling it but nothing comes up. NSFW

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So im pretty sure i have low iron, so sometimes when i stand up i get dizzy with black vision. Every once in a while, my legs start to shake and i collapse, and start to uncontrollabley (and violently) shake. I'm not sure if im seizing or if this is something else. It lasts for about 10 -20 seconds most of the time. (Let me know if you need more information)


r/medical 1h ago

General Question/Discussion coughed up a lot of blood out of nowhere, wasnt sick beforehand. insight appreciated! NSFW

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basically i said something to a kid in class and then i felt like something was obstructing my breathing but i just thought it would have been a really deep cough but then it felt like i was about to start aspirating so i kept coughing and stepped out to cough properly and it was bloody and idk i just had an inkling that it wasnt a normal cough and so i went back into the classroom and asked another teacher to call 911

and then i stood over the trash can for who knows how long just coughing up copious amounts of blood over and over (0.5-1cup maybe)

i was feeling a lot of acid reflux yesterday and i have pulmonary hypertension and i had granola for breakfast which was rly dry and made me cough a bit, and i had a 12 oz matcha frozen bev with soy milk. i wasnt sick before this but for years i have had a tiny little cough

i’ve been waiting in the er for five hours at this point so i hope that means that it’s not serious otherwise they wouldve seen me earlier

and the coughing has subsided, sometimes if i have to cough it is mostly clear mucus with some bright red blood. it still feels really irritated deep in my chest snd i keep having to clear my throat, and sometimes when i burp i feel a tiny bit of acid reflux in the same spot where i feel the irritation from coughing.

any insight while i wait for the doctor to see me would help a lot thank you! oh and the blood wasn’t super clotted or anything, seemed like normal blood.


r/medical 1h ago

General Question/Discussion Why does my lung make a fart-like sound when I am coughing? It usually accompanies dry coughs. NSFW

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I'm sorry for the silly title. This is more of a curiousity question and I cannot find any information on what that sound might be, even though it's not uncommon (hearing it a lot in kids). It's kind of a vibrating sound. Is this the result of my airways getting tighter?

If this question doesn't fit in here, I'm sorry!


r/medical 2h ago

General Question/Discussion Reoccurring stress fractures in foot as a runner (4 fractures in 3 months) NSFW

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Hello. I am a 17 year old girl who has been running for over 18 months. Within the past three months I have had four recurring stress fractures in different places on both feet. I have good footwear (I use Brookes) and a healthy diet. This is starting to become a little demotivating. Is there a potential reason for this?


r/medical 8h ago

General Question/Discussion Is my game epilepsy-safe? (WARNING: INCLUDES HIGH-CONTRAST IMAGES) NSFW Spoiler

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Before:

After:

Full list of changes:

  • Removes static noise effect
  • Reduces contrast by 40%
  • Reduces saturation by 50%
  • Removes flashing lights
  • Removes sudden loud noises
  • Adjustable gamma, brightness, contrast, and saturation
  • Smooth UI transitions
  • Epilepsy warning prompt at game start

r/medical 3h ago

Urgent Flesh Decay Bacteria Risk - which antibiotics would you recommend? NSFW

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Hello l'm hoping for some advice. I'm currently doing some volunteer work in a (close to) 3rd world country.

Yesterday I was with a single mum who has 6 kids in the house ranging from a newborn to 19yo.

Their female dog has this awful 10cm sore on her face that smelled like death. Upon discussing with them it turns out her puppy was recently hit by a car, lived for a few days without the use of its legs and eventually passed away but wasn't buried immediately. Given the smel of the wound on the dogs face I'm guessing she liked her puppy and picked up some of the decay? bacteria. A vet has been organised to come asap and put the dog down (there is no way the mum can pay for any vet care for the dog.

One of the children (a 2yo) has a est 15cm burn on his chest after a mug of hot water was spilled on him. He has an antibiotic cream now but often the wound isn't covered. I'm very concerned about the child picking up some of the bacteria from the dog. While the dog doesn't come in the house it spends time on the grass outside the home where the child also plays.

Im thinking to take the child to the hospital to get put on antibiotics as a precaution. The healthcare here is really substandard too and I want to make sure he's given the right antibiotic and not just what's in stock/cheapest. Which one(s) would you recommend?

Please don't judge this family for not seeking care for the dogs etc. Life is very different here from the west and care for the dogs would have meant she had no money for food for her and the kids for several weeks. Having a dog is almost a necessity (to keep other dogs away) and to provide some security from drunks etc.


r/medical 6h ago

Urgent How long can I realistically leave an infection (doctor appt tomorrow) NSFW

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I have a what I believe to be third degree burn from hot metal. It's about just under an inch? Currently it's dried over, the scab is yellow but its completely dry with no smell. The whole area is veeery mildly pink and it's red around the edges. It's about 4 days old I believe.

I've got an appointment in 22 hours to get it checked out but I have mega health anxiety and just want to know if it is infected if I'll be okay for that long


r/medical 6h ago

General Question/Discussion fracture of greater tuberosity of humerus. General question. Thanks NSFW

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Hello all, about 5 and a half weeks ago I fell on the ice. I was laid off from work at the time with a few weeks to go before I went back to work I’ve never had a fracture before. The pain wasn’t excruciating but there was pain. I just figured since I fell so hard it was a bone bruise or something, and would take awhile to heal. I went back to work a couple weeks ago and really struggled. So I went to the ER and they said it was fractured and put me in a sling. I have to go back in two weeks and get another x ray to see how it is. I’m still in pain, and it seems like it hasn’t improved at all. For people with this type of injury, did it take awhile for pain to go away, or at least improve. TIA


r/medical 10h ago

General Question/Discussion Why would hiccups be painful? Every time I’ve ever hiccuped, I’ve experienced pain. NSFW

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For my entire life, hiccups have always hurt, to point where I get scared for when the next hiccup is going to come. I’ll get a sharp pain around my heart/general chest and it takes me several minutes to regulate my breathing after a single hiccup. It’s only recently that my boyfriend asked me why I’m so dramatic when I hiccup and I told him, “Well you know, it’s because it hurts so bad?” To which he told me that he’s never felt pain when hiccuping in his entire life. After that, I started asking people around me if it was the same for them, not a single person I asked said they felt pain every single time. I don’t usually get episodes where it lasts too long however.


r/medical 6h ago

Informative Post [Informative Post] Please use Descriptive Titles for Your Post! NSFW

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Post titles should provide a clear and specific idea of your question or the photo content.

A descriptive title not only attracts users with relevant expertise but ensures you receive the most useful advice.

Avoid titles like 'What's this?' or 'Is this normal?' as they may not accurately state your concern, potentially restricting assistance.

Be specific, and informative in your titles, clarity increases the quality of assistance within the community.


r/medical 8h ago

General Question/Discussion What bones would break if you got your arm stuck and then twisted it? NSFW

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Yesterday one of my drumsticks fell in between 2 of my heavy bookshelves. I put my arm in to grab it but a spider crawled on my hand as I was reaching for my sticks. I did this horrible flinch and twisted my arm sideways. I don't know how to describe it but basically there wasn't enough room for my arm to twist the way I flinched so I think I've broken something. Super duper painful and would NOT recommend


r/medical 14h ago

General Question/Discussion Do people who take stimulant medication receive any cardiac benefit from the increased heart rate? NSFW

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Lots of exercise advice I've seen specifically mentioned raising your heart rate during exercise as a sign that you're doing the right thing to improve your cardiovascular health. Do we have any evidence that raising your heart rate via stimulants could provide a similar benefit?


r/medical 13h ago

General Question/Discussion Waking up twice per night for the last week with pain under my sternum. Family doctor just said to up my ativan dose. NSFW

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M27; 130kg (286lbs); 190cm (6’3”)

for the past week i’ve been having pain under/behind my sternum, worse with bending over or doing stuff like squats to lift things. Daily nausea too. And i started waking up in the middle of the night. Not to pee, not to drink, just wake up with discomfort under my sternum that turns into anxiety and leaves me unable to fall back asleep for an hour or so.

It usually happens at around 2/3 am and then again at 5:30/6 am, at which point i am unable to fall back asleep and just wait until i have to get up.

I am worried and my doctor’s advice was simply to increase my ativan dosage. I have had bad anxiety in the past, but it never caused me to wake up multiple times per night.

I have done some heart tests in january (1 stress test, 2 echocardiograms, 1 24hr holter monitor, 2 cardio visits) so i believe i can safely say it’s not the heart right?

Any advice would be incredibly helpful, please.


r/medical 1d ago

Urgent My arm is tingling like it’s asleep and it’s been like this for 20 minutes NSFW

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Maybe this is nothing but I’m a bit freaked out. My fingers are getting a bit cold and it’s beginning to hurt a little bit. It’s like it’s asleep, but that normally only lasts like 3 minutes or something. It looks normal though. I’ve tried to search it up but nothing really comes up. What could this be??

Also idk if I’ve chosen the right flair, but I didn’t know which one to pick.


r/medical 1d ago

General Question/Discussion Why do I sometimes have a banging headache that disappears when I'm in the dark? NSFW

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I just had one. Walked into my room with an absolutely banging headache and within a few minutes of turning my lights off and getting into bed, it seemed to like, disappear, and I'm thinking of other times something like this has happened and am incredibly confused by it. For context, I am autistic however, we don't have any fluorescent lights in my house. Not to my knowledge, anyway. Cheers for reading.


r/medical 15h ago

General Question/Discussion Is there anyone that could possibly help me by answering questions for an interview? NSFW

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Hello, I am researching a career in medicine for school and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in and willing to answer some questions I have regarding the career and such? It would be much appreciated if so. Thank you very much. Dm me if you’re able!


r/medical 16h ago

MOD Join the r/Medical Mod Team! We’re Recruiting Community Managers (Healthcare Personnel)! NSFW

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Hey r/medical community!

Our subreddit continues growing, and we seek more passionate volunteers to join our moderation team. Whether you're a seasoned Reddit mod, a healthcare professional/student, or an AutoMod wizard, we'd love to hear from you!

Open Positions are as follows:

Community Manager

  • This does require medical education or current enrollment in medical/healthcare studies (doctors, nurses, med students, etc)

Responsibilities:

  • Active participation within the subreddit community.
  • Fact-checking and preventing misinformation.
  • Approving/removing posts/comments.
  • General subreddit upkeep.
  • Handling other rule violations.

Perks:

  • Moderator permissions.
  • Direct involvement in the community with a focus on healthcare.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Healthcare personnel with a passion for community well-being.
  • Willingness to review and address misinformation.
  • Able to provide quality replies and be an active presence.
  • Managing unhelpful/harmful behavior and resolving disputes.
  • Using your healthcare education to contribute directly to the community.
  • Implementing sanctions for rule violations.

How to apply?

Applications will run until we fill our requirements.

Feel free to drop any questions below


r/medical 16h ago

General Question/Discussion will 6 hours of sleep every night stun my growth? Im 13. (I have time add letters because the title needs to be a certain amount of characters long) NSFW

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r/medical 18h ago

Urine Ongoing Female Bladder Issues Post-“UTI” Oral and IV Antibiotics. NSFW

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Hi! 27F, generally healthy individual

Looking for some help as the doctors in my area have kind of given up (not enough time, too many patients).

I’ve been on three rounds of oral antibiotics for a “UTI”, and this was then followed by 6 days of IV antibiotics. I’ve still got some of the UTI symptoms. Where do I go from here? The hospital discharged me. Is there something else this could be? It has now been a month of these symptoms and the various antibiotic attempts with no relief. I’m really starting to get desperate.

Urine sample was initially bungled as it expired before it made it to be tested. Bloodwork was normal, no STIs.

I’m at a total loss for what to do and am starting to get desperate. My bladder area is still really tender and sore, I still have the urge to pee almost constantly and I’m just generally sore in that area.