Suppose you've noticed a growing red skin blemish on your arm that's irregular, raised, and a little flaky towards the center. At what point do you start to worry it's skin cancer and go see a doctor?
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posted by meese
on May 11, 2013 -
33 answers
No symptoms present, no evidence of exposure. To blood test or not to test?
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posted by emoemu
on Jan 15, 2013 -
11 answers
My "ovaries are polycystic, but this is not a significant pathological process" -what?
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posted by jrobin276
on Oct 17, 2012 -
8 answers
Anyone recommend a family doctor in Vancouver/Burnaby? One that can deal with allergies would be nice. Or at least give me suggestions on how to get one, because I've never done this before.
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posted by Hawk V
on Sep 26, 2012 -
2 answers
My doctor's office billed me up front for an IUD and told me I would be reimbursed. Today, after calling them repeatedly, I found out that they have not filed a claim for the device, and they couldn't give me a satisfactory explanation as to why. I have no idea what to do now.
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posted by showbiz_liz
on Sep 20, 2012 -
21 answers
Good afternoon. I am in the market for a doctor, of the general practitioner variety, a dentist and a new laboratory in NYC. Any referrals you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
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posted by jason's_planet
on Aug 4, 2012 -
9 answers
Are there risks in having botox injections for a neutropenia sufferer?
A relation of mine is determined to have botox injections to get rid of wrinkles, however, they suffer badly from cyclic neutropenia which means that their immune system is often weak and have white blood cell issues and consequently they get infections frequently. I am aware that botox is botulinum toxin and I have kept trying to persuade her to see her doctor before having botox injections, to check whether they are safe for her in light of neutropenia. She is desperate to go ahead with this and it is hard to persuade her to get medical advice on this. From a layman's perspective, I am concerned that this may be dangerous for her.
Does anybody with medical knowledge, perhaps haematology, know if this botox is safe for neutropenia sufferers?
Many thanks!
posted by conrad101
on Jul 20, 2012 -
1 answer
In the U.S., what options exist for a nearly immediate increase in hemoglobin levels (or iron) outside of a blood transfusion in a hospital?
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posted by who squared
on Nov 15, 2011 -
15 answers
I went to a ENT/facial surgeon recently for something unrelated, and I asked the doctor, who also does facial plastic surgery, what I could do about a large vein I have under my right eye. He had me speak with a woman in the office, and she told me, after looking at my vein(s), about a procedure for veins like mine (not spider veins) wherein they inject saline into the vein and then it goes away. What procedure is that? How much does it cost? Do you have a recommendation for a place in Philadelphia, PA?
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posted by two lights above the sea
on Nov 11, 2011 -
12 answers
Looking for a doctor / nurse practitioner in Portland, Oregon. I want someone who will work with me, as opposed to running the show. More info inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2011 -
2 answers
What are other careers similar to a Chiropractor? IE. Health professions/schools that do not require any standardized testing to get into?
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posted by cruncheweesy
on Jun 22, 2011 -
23 answers
A friend of mine has a relative with Epstein-Barr. We are looking for information on treatment and doctors in either New York or Chicago.
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posted by phunniemee
on Apr 23, 2011 -
6 answers
How can I get a quick appointment with a medical specialist?
I have
gastroparesis and it has recently gotten bad - I am significantly underweight and I am continuing to lose weight because I am not able to take in enough calories. I have gone to a couple of generalist gastroenterologists before but they didn't help me at all. I found some gastroparesis specialists a couple hours away from me, but the next available appointment isn't until the summer. I have done some research and haven't found any other nearby doctors with this specialty. Does anyone know of a strategy I can use to get an earlier appointment?
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posted by hijol
on Apr 10, 2011 -
8 answers
I'd like some guidelines on how to be reasonably cautious with my child's health when I can't tell if the nurses are overreacting or not.
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posted by kristymcj
on Apr 3, 2011 -
22 answers
Is there a general consensus in the medical world regarding whether it is better or not to use fever reducing medications (aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc.) for medium-grade fevers?
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posted by Bugbread
on Mar 8, 2011 -
8 answers
I have many of the symptoms of Lupus, and my mother has the genetic defects that cause a number of autoimmune diseases including Celiac and Lupus. How do I go to my doctor and insist I get tested without her laughing me out of the office or convincing me otherwise that I don't have lupus? Also, I might be crazy. Obviously, YANA/MD
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 14, 2010 -
21 answers
My little brother is re-taking the internal medicine medical boards and I'm trying to get a better understanding of how much he needs to increase his score.
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posted by petestein1
on Aug 17, 2010 -
1 answer
I need an MRI of both my lower back and my left knee. The lady in scheduling told me I will have to be in the MRI for 40 minutes for my back, and then I'll come out and then have to go right back in for another 40 minutes for my knee. This doesn't seem right. Why can't I stay in the MRI machine for 40 minutes and then have my back and knee imaged at the same time?
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posted by lynnie-the-pooh
on Jul 14, 2010 -
9 answers
I've got issues - big complicated medical issues. Help me find a primary care doctor in Kansas City. (TMI lurks within.)
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2010 -
2 answers
Can a US insurance company require or request that you have a physical by a certain date?
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posted by Vorteks
on Feb 25, 2010 -
10 answers
Should I try to convince a particular doctor to prescribe me (a transsexual man) testosterone? If so, how should I go about it?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 13, 2010 -
13 answers
I want to consult a doctor about some possible health problems, but I don't want my insurance company to know about it. What do I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2009 -
13 answers
Can you recommend an urgent care clinic open on nights or weekends in Seattle? Preferably one somewhere near Fremont that is a Uniform Medical Plan provider. I have no current need—this is for future reference.
posted by grouse
on May 10, 2009 -
8 answers
I will be returning briefly to the US after 6 months abroad and I would like to partake in some of that wonderful US healthcare before I head back abroad. I have a couple of questions.
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posted by andoatnp
on Feb 18, 2009 -
13 answers
General medicine in San Francisco: I'm in need of a basic checkup and a few tests, but the UCSF system is no longer accepting patients. Where else can I see a doctor and have any necessary tests done in the same place? I've a PPO inaurance plan, so I believe I can go anywhere but Kaiser. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
posted by aladfar
on Feb 12, 2009 -
6 answers
I don't understand why health care suddenly costs so damn much. I can understand a few factors - nurses' pay has gone up, new treatments are more expensive (and doctors prescribe more expensive treatments - sometimes
unnecissarily) but these factors don't seem to explain how insanely costly health care has become. And where is all that money going? Again, I understand that CEO pay has skyrocketed in the last 20 years, but is that enough to explain the enormous cost of health care these days?
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posted by serazin
on Nov 28, 2008 -
43 answers
What treatments/procedures/personnel can you decline in the hospital? I know that I have the legal right to decline anything, but does the hospital have to continue to serve me if I do? Does it matter if I do or don't have a regular doctor affiliated with the hospital? Does it matter if its an emergency or not?
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posted by serazin
on Nov 20, 2008 -
18 answers
ObscureTVFilter: Help me remember the name of this strange medical reality TV show from my childhood. It aired on American television either in the late 1980s or early 90s, and followed clinic patients into an exam room to record their interactions with the doctor and his ultimate diagnosis.
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posted by iamisaid
on Nov 19, 2008 -
4 answers
Is there a decent walk-in medical clinic (i.e., urgent care center) near Oak Park, IL (Chicago area)?
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posted by new-xero
on Sep 26, 2008 -
4 answers
I am seeing my doctor tomorrow about quitting smoking. I have tried quitting so many times I can no longer keep count. But nicotine has this tremendous hold on me. I have smoked for almost four years and would like to see my 29th birthday as a turning point. What questions should I be asking my doctor and what questions should I be prepared to answer?
posted by parmanparman
on Aug 25, 2008 -
23 answers
US doctor question: do general practitioners practice real diagnosis anymore? Every doctor my wife and I have gone to in the past ten years has turned out to be incompetent or disinterested in doing more than the bare minimum.
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posted by crapmatic
on Aug 11, 2008 -
28 answers
How do I go about choosing an orthopedist to monitor my adult scoliosis? Any personal recommendations in the Chicago area?
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posted by desjardins
on Jun 5, 2008 -
2 answers
I'm a 25 year old fella looking for a good general practitioner in Austin. "Good" doesn't mean someone who will medicate me with whatever I want and send me on my way, but someone who pays attention to his patients and their needs. Preferably north, but it's not a deal breaker. I'll mostly be going for chronic headaches, if that makes any difference either. Suggestions?
posted by Roman Graves
on May 4, 2008 -
5 answers
Will the Korean doctor rob me blind?? Here's the long and short of it... my father is the doctor that pioneered tumescent liposuction. he teaches his techniques to other doctors on a regular basis and manufactures the tools and equipment involved with the procedure.
Recently, a doctor from Korea, I'll call him Dr. Lee, took my father's course and liked it so much that he expressed an interest in teaching the course in Korea and to sell my fathers products in his courses. My father is very interested, but feels concerned that he must submit all of his technical files to Dr. Lee so that he can submit them in an application to the Korean FDA for approval.
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posted by lukeklein
on Mar 27, 2008 -
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