I was sweeping my condo and now my nose is super dry and I'm bleeding when blowing it. What can I do to alleviate this and is it safe to use a saline nasal spray more than 4 times a day?

December 4th, 2023

If I had an anal fissure and got another diarrhea illness, would it make my fissure worse, potentially rip it open more, or cause new fissures? Would diarrhea just irritate my current fissure, and is there anything that could ease my health anxiety over this issue?

September 14th, 2024

I have been experiencing a small sharp pain on the side of my penis, intermittent burning on the tip of my penis, and now rectal discomfort for about a month. I've been on antibiotics (Doxy and Cipro) without improvement, and my urine is high in acid. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do next?

February 12th, 2023

I suffer from iron anemia and several chronic illnesses, including HHT (Weber-Osler-Rendu). I have symptoms such as stomach ache, headache, lack of balance, trouble breathing, leg cramps, difficulty walking, chest pain, slow heart rate, blurry vision, left arm pain, and daily nosebleeds. I have not seen a doctor for three months due to insurance issues and have no local doctor. Should I go to the ER?

March 23rd, 2023

I have been experiencing knee pain, particularly in my left knee, which started with occasional giving way and progressed to tenderness and swelling after a gym class. Despite resting and trying physical therapy, the pain persists, and I'm unable to resume my usual activities like running and playing tennis. What could be causing this knee pain, and what steps can I take to manage it and eventually resume my activities?

January 28th, 2023