(Not seeking for medical advice moderators!!)

I am so scared I have brain tumor. I''m a 14 year old girl. I've had unexplainable dizziness (and other symptoms, like vision issues) for 4 months now 24/7, the only diagnosis I've gotten is cervical vertigo or PPPD. However today I fainted at school and now I'm convinced I have a brain tumor.

I'm so scared I have a tumor. I have an MRI of the brain scheduled in two weeks but I'm scared something is gonna happen before that. someone please give me an opinion. can brain tumor cause these symtpoms? am I gonna die soon? please.

I’m pretty confused but I got a total ingrown removal with acid too and he says to remove bandage after 7 hours (while it’s still sorta numb) and clean and change it, is this safe to do because everything I’ve read says to NOT remove it before 24 hours

Hello!

I’m a third-year psychology university student, studying at Goldsmiths, University of London, and I am working on my dissertation project this year. My dissertation will be on investigating how medical students experience and cope with stress.

I am looking to recruit medical students (currently studying in the UK) who have experience with stress. I will be conducting online interviews on Microsoft Teams. I have attached a recruitment poster in this post. These interviews will take place in January and will take place on days when both the researcher and participant are available.

If anyone would like any further information, or is interested in participating in this study, please contact: Jenny Dishnica (jdish001@gold.ac.uk).

I would be incredibly grateful if anyone would like to take part!

Many thanks.

Before I begin, moderators I am not seeking medical advice. Please don’t remove this post.

My Brazilian Jujitsu  journey started via Mixed Martial Arts, around 14 years ago when I was 30. My lower discs started to give me some issues at the age of 35, so I decided to only focus on BJJ, since it was more easily accessible, and kinder to my body.

I loved BJJ so much, I trained around 5 days per week for 2-3 hours per day. Then an undiagnosed injury paid me a visit.

I picked up a groin injury, and decided to train trough it. That was a bad idea, since the discomfort of the injury began to affect my inner thigh approaching the knee, and forced me to take a short break. That short break turned into 3 years.

Numerous doctors assessed my issue and couldn’t find anything via x-rays and MRI’s. One doctor told me I’d never be able to train BJJ again.

I felt I recovered after 3 years, and decided to test the water in 2022. I was wrong and a little discomfort reminded me it’s not safe to go back in the water.

Now 2 years later, at the age of 42, I feel I have recovered, and am planning to return to BJJ. Is it safe? Or am I finished?

She has 17*17cm fibroid , therefore doc recommended removal of uterus , I have to take care of her after surgery, so I need little guidance

2 - what's the best way to arrange urination and defication and bathing , without making her too uncomfortable as I am he only son and don't have any sisters 3 - any other things I need to keep in mind

Anyone have any idea if the second bulge to the left of the neck is a vein or muscle? It has appeared overnight, i.e. haven’t noticed before. Becomes most prominent when tilting head at angle.

Are the the ones i've written correct?
Is 6 n medianus and 7 ulnare nerve?
What is 3 and 8?
Any other important structures to know about here?

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Is there anyone who studied medicine in English in Italy and got overseas to USA for the last year as an international non eu student to answer some questions regarding to the process?

I got my x-rays and have an appointment with an orthopedic today evening. While I wait for it, I really wanted to know if the angulation here is bad enough to require a surgery? Is it possible to heal correctly with splints only? Any reassurance that surgery won't be needed would be extremely helpful!

Hi everyone,

I would like to gain more insight into the bare below the elbow policy concerning the following practical situations in America, Canada, Australia, and Europe:

• When someone has skin damage or a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis.
• In situations where the risk of scratches is high, for example, in geriatric wards.
• Or when healthcare providers need to cover their forearms for various reasons, such as cold environments, religious beliefs, body image, etc.

Are these needs taken into account? Or are adjustments made in consultation with infection prevention departments that meet the needs of healthcare providers while still adhering to hygiene rules and bare below the elbow policies?

I searched online and found that, for example, in England, there are antibacterial sleeves that can be wiped and worn. Does anyone have experience with these?

I’m curious to know if such adjustments of the dress code are allowed and available in other European countries as well.

Thanks alot!

Some time ago I fell apart with my peers and friends from college, and went out of practice a couple of years because of crippling burnout.

I tried 'getting back in' during COVID, which was probably not the best idea in hindsight, because after 2 years on a hospital my burnout came back harder, so I changed area to consultant for an insurance company, which had an amazing pay, yet was emotionally demanding to watch how the company I worked for was all about the money, not regarding the wellness of the patients we insured. So I left that job, and the city about 6 month ago.

Recently I started a medical clinic in a small town (900 habitants) I'm currently living in where I can practice under my own terms, so there's that. But other than myself, there aren't any other doctors nearby to bounce off ideas and projects.

I have time during the day to tend for the land and animals on my homestead, yet I feel I could be doing more other than be sitting in the clinic to make use of my profession. How do I start doing research? How do I find news on the latest updates and science?

I can't invest on formal education at the moment because I'm really short on funds.

i’ve been having back pain pretty consistently going on like three years now. it started after a bad squat in the gym and i slipped a disc in my lower back. i’ve tried a lot for it - PT, Massages, Gabbapentin (bad reaction), NSAIDS, etc. nothing has seemed to really help aside from when i take like 4 advil, but only helps for the duration the advil is in my system.

i feel at a loss for what it could be. the pain moved from where it initially started (lower back and sciacta in my leg). it heavily affects my everyday life and i’ve gotten an MRI already for it which came back clean. it feels like a super intense muscle knot that aches all over my back and i can only get relief from bending over and pulling my arm over me (stretching rib area). i’ll leave an image illustrating where im feeling it.

i feel like i can’t find any help or clue of what it can be. i started medicine for anxiety because i believe that does make it worse, but it seems to randomly improve sometimes - but mostly im always in pain. im 20 and feel like ive been mostly bed bound since i was 18 and like i cant live how i want at all.

Hello, about 5 days ago I fell over on air and scraped my knee. It looked fine the first few days, but has just gotten redder and angrier overtime. Nothings helping and I can’t even move my knee without pain, I’m super confused

Is it possible that the erythrocyte sedimentation rate is lower due to frequent blood sampling?

My wife is scared that the esr is high and only shows low in the blood work cause she checked it twice last month

they don’t itch or have any pain just there

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The majority of patients may safely take glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) before elective surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopies, according to updated guidance from five medical societies.

The new guidance, contrasting with earlier recommendations, says these read more..

A 12-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis (CF) presents to the emergency department reporting persistent, worsening abdominal pain and diarrhea for the past 8 weeks, as well as acute-onset vomiting for one day.

His CF has been complicated by pancreatic insufficiency, poor weight gain, and CF-related diabetes requiring insulin. To attain adequate nutrition for catch-up, he eats three full meals and three snacks daily. His pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy consists of 10,000 units of lipase/kg/meal and 5000 units of lipase/kg/snack. Three weeks ago, he completed a course of cefazolin for a respiratory flare of his lung disease; it was his second flare requiring intravenous antibiotics in the past 3 months.

His medical history is also notable for acute appendicitis requiring appendectomy at 6 years of age, gastroesophageal reflux disease requiring omeprazole 40 mg daily for the past 6 months, and constipation requiring senna 15 mg daily for the past 6 years.

On examination, the patient appears ill. He weighs 31 kg, measures 144 cm, and has a BMI of 14.9. He is afebrile, tachycardic, and normotensive. He has tenderness in the right lower quadrant and guarding but no rebound. Bowel sounds are diminished, and there is mild abdominal distention.

An abdominal CT scan reveals thickening of the ascending colon wall with narrowing of the intestinal lumen and loss of colonic haustra. Mild ascites is apparent with no intestinal air-fluid levels.

Which one of the following components of care is most likely to have put this patient at risk for his current symptoms?

1-Proton pump inhibitor use 2-Inadequately treated constipation 3-Excessive dosage of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy 4-Prolonged use of a stimulant laxative 5-Recurrent antibiotic exposure

Idk if this is the right subreddit to ask but i believe someone in here might have experience with research careers and all and i was interested in researching the human body and stuff related to it especially regeneration and immune system so can somebody tell me if research scientist in the field of regenerative medicine is right for me or not(i didn't knew what tag to put so i just put research since it kinda related to that so please don't be mad)

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As cancer cells grow, they pump out metabolic byproducts such as lactic acid into the tumor microenvironment. Exhausted T cells -; which have lost their cancer-fighting oomph -; consume this lactic acid, which further saps their energy, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. read more...

Hey everyone! We're starting a new paediatric oncology society, aimed at bringing together passionate individuals to make a real impact for children and families affected by cancer. Our mission is to advance understanding, support, and advocacy in paediatric oncology through education, outreach, and research initiatives. We’re looking for medics and like-minded individuals who want to play an active role in our society’s growth! Currently, we have openings for key committee positions, including Secretary, Treasurer, Events Coordinator, Outreach, and more. If you're a medical professional (or in training) and want to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to have you onboard! Together, we can create a supportive network and make a difference in paediatric oncology. Drop a comment or DM for more info on roles and how to join!

Hey there I am 1st year medical student,I need to selfstudy but I don't have that money to buy this subscriptions , So if anyone can provide me these mod version that would be great help . Or if anyone has any alternatives/ suggestions then you can suggest me. YouTube is overwhelming for me and I need notes also . So thanks in advance.

I’ve been trying to figure out what PUSS stands for in our case study. The patient is diagnosed with OA (osteoarthritis), THD (Total Hip Decompression, PUSS, Coronary Artery Dse. Would really appreciate the help, thanks

My partner is having headaches daily so her go sent her for an mri. Gp initially said this is a sinus infection (no other sinus related symptoms-just headaches) after antibiotics and a spray not working gp is now saying this is sinus cysts that require surgery. Trying to convince my partner to get a second opinion. Any help greatly appreciated