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Does a fever always signal an infection?

I have a low fever (100. 1F). Why is this happening? I feel fine otherwise, just very warm. Is my body fighting off something?
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What is claudication?

After a visit to my doctor she mentioned something about claudication and referral to a vascular surgeon. I went there because I noticed pain in my legs when exercising. What...
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What's this feeling on the bottom of my toe?

Randomly, I get a prickly feeling on the bottom of my big toe. It feels like a splinter but I don't see anything there. It's never on any other toe or any other part of my foot....
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I get dizzy every time I bend over. Should I worry?

Lately every time I bend over forward (like emptying my dishwasher) I get dizzy when I stand back up. This didn't use to happen. Should I be concerned?
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Can Fluoxetine cause insomnia?

My 20-year-old son has been taking fluoxetine regularly as a treatment for his depression. However, I have been seeing him waking up every day at 2 am. Is this a normal effect...
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Ongoing headache - what to do?

I've had a headache pretty consistently for the past week or so. It varies in severity and I'm able to fall asleep at night, but the pain is always there. Is this a sign of something...
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Cough for 1 week plus - should I worry?

I've had a mucusy cough and been feeling lethargic and hot for a little over a week. I don't feel any different otherwise. Could it be an infection?
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Nausea after surgery

Every time I have had anesthesia I throw up afterward. The doctors have tried giving me anti-nausea drugs but they don't seem to help. Do you have any suggestions for the next...
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Off and on lower right abdominal pain

I have pain in my lower right abdomen occasionally. It can be pretty intense. Is it my appendix?
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How do I know if I have rheumatoid arthritis?

My joints hurt most of the time. How do I know if it is rheumatoid arthritis?
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

I've been told that I need to have surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. It is really hurting but I don't want to have surgery. Are there any non-surgical alternatives you might...
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Can PT help with motion sickness?

I have pretty severe motion sensitivity. It seems like all movement makes me a little nauseous. I have heard that physical therapy can help with it. Is this true? How?
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Why do I have a fever after my flu shot?

I get my flu shot every year. I've never gotten a fever from it before until now. What's wrong? Could this just be coincidence?
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Nausea after surgery

Every time I have had anesthesia I throw up afterwards. The doctors have tried giving me anti-nausea drugs but they don't seem to help. Do you have any suggestions for the next...
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I was just diagnosed with Crohn's, but there is a history of bowel cancer in my family. What should I look out for?

My grandfather passed away from bowel cancer complications. I was just diagnosed with Crohn's disease 1 month ago. Should I think about further testing? When?
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Why do I have a fever after my flu shot?

I get my flu shot every year. I've never gotten a fever from it before until now. What's wrong? Could this just be coincidence?
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