I have a pain on the left part of my back. I sneezed and felt like a snap and burning sensation followed by sharp pain. How old are you? Male or female? When did the symptom develop? Did you consult a doctor for this? Any other symptom? Did you take any medicine for this? Any other past illness?

July 22nd, 2024

Twenty two months ago I had my bladder and prostate removed due to bladder cancer. No cancer has been indicated through various CT scans and bone scans. My latest CT scan in 12/07 showed a hole in my sternum. I have had pain in the joint where the left clavicle joins the sternum, which was inflamed but has now disappeared. My oncologist thinks it is cancer, although my search on the web doesn't result in any discussion of a 'hole' in the sternum. What do you think?

September 19th, 2024

For over a year, I find dead skin on my shoes when I don't wear socks. I exfoliate my feet regularly and use lotion, but the dead skin persists. What could this be and how can I get rid of it?

September 5th, 2024

What is the rationale for having health education?

April 11th, 2024

If a doctor is not certified as an M.D., what does the abbreviation D.O. mean after their name?

July 3rd, 2024