I went to see a nurse practitioner about a yeast infection and some punctures or tiny skin breaks in my anal area, which I noticed after scratching intensely and shaving the area. By the time I saw the nurse practitioner, the punctures had either healed or were gone, and she didn't see anything. I'm concerned these might have been herpes sores that the nurse practitioner missed. Are these most likely herpes sores, or something like folliculitis? Do herpes sores usually heal that quickly? Are herpes sores difficult to see; how likely would the nurse practitioner have missed them if they were herpes sores?

February 24th, 2024

I have a tingling sensation at the front of my head, along with a stiff neck and tightness and pain in the head. This has been happening for the last few days, and I had a panic attack a few days ago, which I think might be related. What could be causing these symptoms and what treatments are available?

October 17th, 2024

My father was on Januvia and experienced higher fasting morning sugars (from 130 to 155). He stopped Januvia, and his fasting sugars decreased to 120, but are now back up to 140. He has had late-night snacks with these sugar levels. What might be causing this fluctuation, and what other diabetes medications could be considered?

August 16th, 2024

My ring finger's knuckle has been aching for about a month, especially in the morning, and it radiates through my other fingers. I initially strained my palm during yoga, but the pain hasn't returned. There's no swelling, just tenderness when squeezing the sides of the knuckle. What could be causing this and what should I do?

July 29th, 2023

What drug would you recommend for Lyme disease?

July 6th, 2023