I fell and had a fairly large bruise on my side. I went to the hospital because I also hit my head, but nothing was broken. The bruise has grown to be huge, extending down into my groin and hip area. I am on blood thinners. Should I be worried?

December 23rd, 2023

I'm experiencing increased off-balance feelings and weird sensations in my eyes, which have worsened since Friday. I'm concerned it could be a brain tumor, especially since my grandmother died from one. I've had several tests, including a vestibular test and an EEG, and my neurologist mentioned painless migraines as a possibility. I'm currently taking beta blockers, but I'm still worried and unsure if this is the right diagnosis. What could be causing these symptoms, and should I be concerned about a brain tumor?

August 17th, 2023

I have a lump in my throat, just to the right of my Adam's apple, which is about the size of a large marble and has been there since December. I am 45 years old and do not have any thyroid problems or other medical conditions. What could this lump be and what should I do?

June 8th, 2024

I occasionally have a small amount of blood on toilet paper after using the bathroom, but recently experienced bright red blood in the toilet and on the toilet paper with a small clot, and today the blood followed the feces. Is this a cause for concern?

October 9th, 2023

Can oral sex cause folliculitis, and is there a connection between folliculitis and a positive TB test? What over-the-counter medications can be used for folliculitis, and when would an antibiotic be necessary?

May 25th, 2023