I have been dealing with a cough for 6 days since Saturday, along with a plugged nose and a slight headache. I try not to take decongestants after 4pm because they make me jittery and wide awake. What can I do to alleviate these symptoms?

August 1st, 2023

I have been experiencing right side lower belly pain, major acid burning across my chest, sudden weight gain, a huge stomach, nausea all day with dry heaves, and severe pain when eating anything other than dry cereal or oatmeal. I also have a chronic blood disorder (thrombocytosis and controlled asthma) and have had a total hysterectomy and a tubal pregnancy in the past. My symptoms have been ongoing for a month and have steadily worsened. I can't sleep lying down and feel bad all day. How can I convey to my doctor that I believe this is more than just anemia?

November 25th, 2024

I have cirrhosis and my body is severely swollen, making it impossible to wear clothes, shoes, or underwear. The swelling has been ongoing for over a month, and I've been hospitalized twice without insurance, receiving only basic treatment. I am in severe pain and feel like I am going to die. I have a history of alcoholism. What should I do?

July 30th, 2024

My mother has severe stomach cramps and diarrhea. She has been experiencing this for about 8 hours and feels like vomiting but cannot. She is 74 years old and has no fever, blood in her stool, or any other symptoms. What should she take and what should be done?

June 17th, 2024

I am a 55-year-old type 1 diabetic. My blood sugar levels have suddenly started spiking, and I am now needing to take more insulin than usual. I have had thrush three times in the past five weeks, and my mouth hurts. I am not eating sugar. What could be causing this sudden increase in blood sugar levels, and should I continue to give myself three injections of insulin a day?

October 7th, 2023