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I have a very large red bump that appeared on the side of my penis shaft. I previously had similar bumps around my genital area that I treated with a topical cream. The bumps have occurred at different times and locations, and I believe them to be sebaceous cysts. Can these occur at multiple locations, only one at a time? I have been tested for STDs and all results came back negative.
August 31st, 2024
I am a 57-year-old female experiencing twisting stomach pain on the upper right side, just below the rib cage, which feels like a Charlie Horse. I had similar symptoms 18 months ago and did not seek treatment due to my high deductible. I am currently taking 800mg Aleve for the past 3 days after avoiding it since the last attack. My father had his gall bladder removed in his 40s, and I am overweight but not obese. I started Weight Watchers a week ago and walk 1.5 miles 4 days a week. The pain is isolated to the right side, not tender to touch, and does not worsen with pressing. It is worse when standing up. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?
January 31st, 2023
My 13-year-old son has a fever of 102°F and is very hot and listless. I gave him two Tylenol. Should I take him to the ER?
March 19th, 2023
What are the chances of getting a false negative or false positive result with chlamydia testing? How accurate is swabbing for chlamydia for a woman? How can one partner have chlamydia and the other not? Can chlamydia be dormant? Is it possible that swab testing could produce a false result? What could be some reasons for a negative in April and positive in September if infidelity happened in March?
March 7th, 2023
I keep getting a vibrating feeling in my head that feels like someone is physically shoving my head from the inside, causing dizziness and lightheadedness. Can you have a migraine without pain, and could this be related to low blood pressure or anemia?
January 14th, 2023
My mother-in-law died suddenly at age 70 in April 2012. Since then, my father-in-law, aged 83, has experienced significant health deterioration, including physical weakness, chronic pain, potential onset of dementia, and increased dependency on care. He is on multiple medications and has a full-time carer. All three sons live abroad, making regular visits difficult due to cost and work commitments. What might be happening to my father-in-law, what can we expect in the future, and what is the best way to handle this situation?
November 7th, 2024