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Doctor insights on: Is Standing Still In One Spot Bad

Takes a long time: It can take a long time to recover from a TCA peel. I would consult with the doctor who gave the peel to be sure you have not suffered a complication. ...Read more

Bed bugs: Would be consistent with your story. They aren't limited to living in your bed but can infest furniture as well. ...Read more

Habit: Usually rocking is a habit...Once in a while it can be a biochemical imbalance in the brain that is either the body trunk's equivalent to a tremor in the arm or even a 'tic'...Which makes us feel 'good' to do and hard to stop ourselves from doing. Also even rarer would be a problem in the coordination center of the brain...Cerebellum. ...Read more

Epidural: Sometimes the procedure injures local nerves or ligaments that do not heal. Less likely three years out, you could have a low grade infection, so reasonable to see doctor other than who performed the epidural and ask for exam to figure this out. ...Read more

No.: Any injury can cause damage to the superficial nerves in the skin and they may never recover from it. Sometimes people who get a shot in their arm or leg have an area of numbness just from that, that never goes away. It is not common, but it does happen and if it only causes minor symptoms, like sensitivity to touch, it is often no big deal. See your doc to verify it's nothing. ...Read more

Sometimes: Not uncommon to have lingering spotting for a few days. But if bleeding other times, then get gyn evaluation. ...Read more

WHITE SPOT NAIL: WITHOUT SEEING YOUR NAIL, I CAN TELL YOU THAT IT IS NOT SERIOUS.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD IT?
HOW BIG IS THIS "BIG WHITE SPOT"?
DID YOU INJURE IT LATELY?
IF YOU ARE WORRIED, SEE A DERMATOLOGIST WHO WILL REASSURE YOU ABOUT IT.
BEST LUCK . . . ...Read more

Spots: These could be insect bites or an allergic reaction to clothing,cosmetics or jewelery. A dermatologists is best qualified to evaluate and advise you if they persist. ...Read more

No more injuries: If you've had 4 concussions, you shouldn't have any more- avoid activities that could cause another. Wear helmets for any activity where you can and protect your brain at all costs. You should be ok from the concussions you've had thus far, but make sure you have no more. ...Read more

Bruise: Bruise can take upto 3 weeks to go depending on how much blood is under the skin. Will definitely go away if the immunity is intact. ...Read more

Trauma / hemangioma : Do u use any mechanical objects? Any chemicals? Douching? Causing mechanical injury.
If none- it can be hemangioma Or angiokeratomas.
Check with ur gynecologist.
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Maybe: It's really difficult to determine if it's normal healing without examining in person. If it gets worse and worse prior to your follow up appointment, i would get it checked sooner or go to the er after hours. ...Read more

C-section scars: If you mean the scar on the skin opened, it does not mean that the incision made in the womb to deliver your child opened also. In any event, the scar on the womb is almost certainly healed, but it would be advised to have your next child in a hospital setting, so the monitoring of your labor (if you choose a vaginal delivery attempt) is possible to avoid a tear in the womb during labor. ...Read more

Wait: Give your skin a little more time to recover or you may get more redness and drying. ...Read more

Prob not Serious: If you have no problem flexing or extending your knee, It sounds like you irritated the cutaneous (skin) nerves in your knee due to fall. Cutaneous nerve injury usually results in burning sensation followed by numbness in affected area. I would give it a few more weeks. If no improvement, then seek medical attention. If your symptoms worsen seek attention asap. Take Care! ...Read more

Bruised penis: common after overly vigorous erection stimulation
Pain should subside on its own
May last several weeks ...Read more

Irregular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections & hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then repeat a home pregnancy test . There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit. ...Read more

Knee injury: A contusion of the knee structures would be likely if you landed on your knee when you fell. Numbness is probably due to bruising of superficial nerves. Bone or patella bruises may take a couple of weeks to heal. Worrisome signs would be swelling, persistence or worsening of pain. See an orthopedic surgeon if you still have significant knee discomfort. ...Read more

Need more details: But given what you have said, i suspect she was working outside with gloves on, and now has a spot where there was a hole in the glove and the spot itches.

With those assumptions, i would suspect contact dermatitis, perhaps something like poison ivy or poison oak. ...Read more

Blisters: Herpes (both genital and non genital) though these usually are painful. Allergic reaction of the vulvar skin to something used in that area. An early vulvitis from a yeast infection. Try an antihistamine first, but if no relieve see a gyn to rule out herpes. ...Read more

Post op: Sore spot could be minor but should have the surgical team check to be sure nothing else is going on. ...Read more

Perfectly : Normal ! should resolve in time.

Itchy on ankle: May be bite or eczema or folliculitis- infection. if it resolves spontaneously with no effects I would not be too worrried. But can f/u w/ doc urgent care when it occurs to get a more accurate diagnosis ...Read more

Maybe bug bite: How is your skin over the one spot that hurts? Consider antibiotic ointment on it. Do you have high blood pressure? ...Read more

You could: But it should be getting better, your gyn can do a followup us to make sure everything is resolving and nothing else is going on and u need to get on something like low dose pills or other to prevent future cysts form ocuring as long as u are not trying to get pregnant. ...Read more

Calf pain: Without knowing your age and history of any coexisting medical condition and family history.I will advice you see your doctoras it may be something as minor as muscle pain and as bad as a clot in your calf vein. ...Read more

Bleeding: See a gynecologist. If you likely have residual tissue from the abortion or atleast some type of complication from procedure needs to be considered. Seek care. ...Read more

Tonsilitis: See your PCP for proper treatment.

No.: In your history you have put in that you have an abscess and endometriosis as well as the fact that you are on antibiotics.No, the c-section is not opening up after 4 years. The more likely diagnosis is ingrown hair infection/abscess or an endometriosis seeding into the scar.Your ob/gyn will be able to give you a better answer once he/she has had a chance to examine you and do some investigations. ...Read more

See your Dr.: Sounds like possible foot infection. See your foot doctor. ...Read more