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View All8 Weeks Pregnant And Nauseous All Day, Not Just Mornings, Is This Normal?
I'm 8 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I feel sick all day, not only in the morning. I throw up once or twice a day but…
Yes, nausea in early pregnancy is very common and, despite the name morning sickness, it can last all day. It usually starts around week 6, is strongest between weeks 8 and 12, and gets…
DPMedical Doctors TeamFemale, 28 YearsSharp Heel Pain With My First Steps Out Of Bed, What Helps?
When I get out of bed in the morning, the first few steps on my right heel are really painful, like stepping on a stone. After walking around…
Heel pain that is worst with the first steps in the morning or after sitting is the classic sign of plantar fasciitis. This is irritation of the thick band of tissue under the foot…
DPMedical Doctors TeamFemale, 44 YearsSneezing 15 Times In A Row Every Morning, Do I Have An Allergy?
Every single morning I sneeze like 10 to 15 times in a row and my nose runs like a tap. By lunch it's much better. This has been…
Sneezing fits and a watery nose every morning are very typical of allergic rhinitis. When it happens all year, the most common triggers are dust mites in bedding, pet dander and mold, which are…
DPMedical Doctors TeamMale, 35 YearsStiff, Puffy Fingers Every Morning For Two Months, Could This Be Arthritis?
For about two months my fingers are stiff and a little swollen when I wake up. It takes nearly an hour before I can make a proper fist.…
Morning stiffness that lasts longer than 30 minutes and affects the same joints on both hands can be a sign of inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis also causes stiffness, but it usually…
DPMedical Doctors TeamFemale, 47 YearsDo Bleeding Gums When Brushing Mean Gum Disease?
My gums bleed a little almost every time I brush. They don't really hurt but they look a bit red and puffy. To be honest I only brush…
Bleeding gums are most often a sign of gingivitis, which is early gum inflammation caused by plaque building up along the gum line. The good news is that gingivitis can usually be reversed with…
DPMedical Doctors TeamFemale, 30 YearsDry, Burning Eyes After Hours On My Phone And Laptop, Is It Harmful?
I'm a student and I'm on my laptop or phone maybe 10 hours a day. By the evening my eyes are dry and burning, and sometimes my vision…
This is very common and is often called digital eye strain. When we look at screens we blink much less, so the surface of the eye dries out. Screen glare, small text and air…
DPMedical Doctors TeamMale, 23 YearsCan Thyroid Problems Cause Weight Gain, Hair Fall And Feeling Cold?
I've put on about 6 kg in a year even though I eat the same as always. My hair is coming out in the shower much more than…
Yes, these symptoms together can point to an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). When the thyroid makes too little hormone, the body slows down, which can cause weight gain, tiredness, feeling cold, dry skin, constipation and…
DPMedical Doctors TeamFemale, 38 YearsBreathless On Stairs Two Years After Quitting Smoking, Are My Lungs Damaged?
A year ago I could walk up to my 2nd floor office without thinking about it. Now I'm puffing by the top. I smoked for 20 years and…
Some breathlessness on stairs can come from being less fit, but a clear change over the past year is worth checking, especially after 20 years of smoking. A morning cough together with breathlessness can…
DPMedical Doctors TeamMale, 50 Years