I was born with a club foot and underwent surgery at one year old. The procedure involved making nicks in the ligament extending towards my knee and stretching the ligament by twisting my foot into position, followed by casting for several months. I led a normal life but had to give up tennis in my forties due to pain. Now, at 70, walking is quite painful, and fusion of the joint has been recommended by four podiatrists. How can I obtain an evaluation of the new European procedure described in an article that involves minimally invasive surgery to open the joint, attach wires to the bones and an external brace, tension the wires to hold the joint open, and allow cartilage to regrow over four months, with the foot being walkable the following day?

November 8th, 2023

I had a brief encounter with a woman about a year ago where she kissed the back of my penis while I was under the influence of alcohol. I quickly asked her to stop. Can chlamydia be transmitted through saliva that fast, and can it be transmitted through deep throat kissing? I have symptoms similar to jock itch, a little burning at the tip of my penis, and an itchy left eye. I have only one long-term partner who also has no symptoms. Could these symptoms be related to chlamydia?

December 7th, 2024

I am about to have a baby and the house has 3 cats. Should I be worried about my baby's allergic reactions to cats? Are there any long-term effects from being exposed to cats for a newborn infant?

January 5th, 2023

My husband has been diagnosed with pancreatitis and is currently on a clear liquid diet. What clear liquids can he consume to help regain strength, as he is very weak and needs nourishment?

February 9th, 2024

On Thursday morning, I woke up with a severe headache, took Excedrin, and later experienced lightheadedness, dizziness, vomiting (until it was bile and blood), and vaginal bleeding. My husband called an ambulance, and I went to the ER where I received medication for nausea and dizziness, had blood work and a CAT scan, which were normal, and was told I was not pregnant. I had an appointment with my doctor for symptoms of a rapid heartbeat sensation in my left ear when yawning, hiccuping, or turning my head quickly, which also occurred in my right ear when vomiting. The doctor suspected an inner ear infection. I still have the ear sensation and the vaginal bleeding has not stopped. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I suggest to my doctor for further investigation?

October 21st, 2024