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Cardiophobia

Hi, I've recently quit smoking( 10 years on & off) and I'm on my way to a complete overhaul towards a healthier lifestyle. I used to have minor chest discomfort before for which I had consulted a pulmonologist. A chest xray was suggested and it came clear. I also feel fatigued and out of breath sometimes. I've read that smoking greatly increases chances of heart attack, and I can't seem to stop ruminating on the idea that I could have a heart attack. What all can I do to check if my heart is okay and continues to be okay?
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Heat rash in back

I have a heat rash covering my entire back, causing discomfort and irritation. The small, red, itchy bumps have become quite bothersome, particularly in this hot and humid weather. Wearing clothes exacerbates the issue, making it hard to find relief. I've tried keeping the area cool and dry, but it persists. The constant itchiness is distracting, affecting my daily activities and sleep. I'm looking for effective remedies to soothe the rash and prevent it from worsening. Any advice on how to alleviate the symptoms and promote healing would be greatly appreciated.
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Sudden piles swelling

I have piles for the past 12-15 years without any bleeding or discomfort. Suddenly due to a major family crisis yesterday i had to travel a lot under huge stress for around 7-8 hours whereby i noticed the feeling of uneasiness outside of my rectum area. (I work from home which is why sit longs hours daily and honestly have been drinking less water lately.) I noticed the previous subsides piles have been swollen, is pink (previously it was flaccid and brown) and has white tip which is discharging watery colourless liquid (could be from rectum as well). Could anyone please guide me on what this could be? Pictures attached.
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Spotting or implantation bleeding?

I had unprotected sex w my boyfriend on day 10 of my cycle. I had plan B immediately after (within 2 hrs) In the next few days, i developed a vaginal infection which was treated w strong heavy antibiotics over a course of 3 days. During this time I also started spotting, and have been spotting for 3 days with mild cramps, nausea and discomfort. Spotting was brown and clumpy initially and has now turned pinkish and reddish but not a lot of bleeding. I did bleed lightly for one day. Could this spotting be because of plan B or is this implantation bleeding. Can I take a pregnancy test right now to know for sure? How do I induce my periods of this isn't implantation bleeding.
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Fear of heart disease

Greetings- i have had 2 normal stress echos in past 2 years but still i suffer from angina symptoms- deep vague chest discomfort going till left shoulder.. have had many ecg during acute pain episode showing nothing.. The fear of heart disease is making my life hell.. i know about ct angio but avoiding it due to high radiation exposure.. Even my doc said he would have ordered if he noticed any slight abnormalities in stress echo but he didnt.. i havent been to gastro or ortho coz in mind its heart Am obese with high bp, no sugar/lipids/family history..
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Kidney Stones and Urinary Difficulty

Three months ago, I began experiencing pain in my lower abdomen, predominantly on the right or left side. Following a medical diagnosis, it was revealed that I have kidney stones, specifically 2-3 stones in both kidneys, each measuring about 2 mm in size. My doctor recommended I start taking Himalaya C-Stone tablets, which I have been using twice daily for almost three months now. Recently, I have been facing significant difficulty in urinating, particularly early in the morning or after waking up from sleep. Upon waking, I often feel an urgent need to urinate, but experience difficulty and pain during the process. This discomfort sometimes persists after urination. Interestingly, if I delay going to the washroom for a short while after waking up, the pain tends to subside
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Hemorrhoid/ Piles

I am having hemorrhoid due to which I am having pain and burning sensation and little blood in stool during bowel movement and discomfort while in sit there are swelling around my Anus opening and few months back I consulted a doctor here in Practo and he prescribed few medicines like sitcom forte tablet, sitcom ointment for external application and cremaffin plus stool softener and hot water sitz bath and trenaxa 500 to stop bleeding and it was cured but again it has reoccur. should I take the same meds again? or should I take anything else on top it? Need a quick advice.
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Chest heaviness

Due to waking up in night yesterday with nausea and chest heaviness. I did ecg and trop t yesterday. Reports are normal. Trop t was negative with 0.6 reading. Gas issue was also there i think, as i was burping. I am always concerned of cardiac issue. Now a days i feel imbalanced, feeling of falling down, discomfort in chest. Echo and tmt were done in second week of april and were normal. I am not able to figure it out whether it is gastric or heart issue. I can walk, run easily. Just now ran 1 kms. Pl guide.
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Preanal Hematoma - sudden appearance

I was sitting for a long time and then suddenly felt some discomfort near the anal region. On inspection I noticed a lump appeared. It was mildly painful for the first 4 days but now it's not painful and bothers me when I sit or stand for a long time. I could feel a drop of a hard lump. Does this require a surgical procedure or will it heal on its own? Since 1 week I am not seeing it decreases in size though pain has reduced.  There is no pain in pressing it now. Please suggest. Photo attached for reference.
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Gallbladder surgery

After 5 months of gallbladder removal I am suffering acidity and gas problem. It's a horrible experience for me. I am worried about my digestion. After eating food I have acidity like stomach pain, back pain, shoulder pain, stomach discomfort, low energy sometimes loose motion, mushy stool. After 5 months of surgery I am not able to eat less oily food. It's like a struggle everyday to live a life. Is it normal? Could you please help me what should I do? I did endoscopy also . Reports are normal. Plz help. I lost 8 kgs after surgery because of stress and could not eat food.
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