My 14-year-old son has been vomiting and had diarrhea for 7 hours now. What liquids/food (if any) should I try to offer him? He doesn't have a fever, but he also has considerable stomach pain, though it might just be hunger due to dry heaves. No one else is ill from the same dinner last night, so I don't suspect food poisoning.

July 3rd, 2023

What are some home treatments for ulcers on the tongue?

December 9th, 2023

About a year ago, I noticed a bad odor on the back of my neck and shoulder area after showering. I never had this before, and I bathe daily. I wipe the back of my neck with hot water and soap, but the odor usually comes back. What product could get rid of this offensive odor?

June 2nd, 2024

I have a friend who's a paraplegic. He believes he contracted E. coli food poisoning after eating a steak, while his children, who also ate the steak, did not get sick. Is it possible that his paraplegia contributed to his susceptibility to food poisoning, and does it usually take longer for symptoms to appear with E. coli?

September 16th, 2023

My 4-month-old son has a rectal temperature of 102.7°F. He is content, nursing well, and has 4-5 wet diapers. He is a little crankier than usual, his nose is slightly stuffed, and he had a greenish stool with mucus. Should I take him to the ER, or is there a way to manage this at home until we have health insurance coverage again?

January 12th, 2024