My daughter has what appear to be blood spots on her shoulders. She does a lot of tumbling and gymnastics bar training. They are small and clustered on both shoulders. What could be the cause and what should I do?

January 9th, 2023

I haven't had a check-up with a doctor since I was a teen and I'm unsure if I should be searching for a PCP, family doctor, or generalist for a routine check-up. Which one should I search for?

February 17th, 2023

Patient has low hemoglobin and is taking Plavix, which can have side effects. Will adding iron supplements help?

November 3rd, 2023

My mom has little blood in her stool and feels some pressure in the rectal area. She passed stool 3 times yesterday, with only 2 instances of blood. Her stool is thin but normal in color, and she does not have any other symptoms or illnesses. She does not have blood on the toilet paper and feels pressure on the anus after using the bathroom. She is over 50 and does not feel pain when passing stool. Should she get a colonoscopy?

September 18th, 2023

I've had a clogged ear for a week now, following a cold that is almost gone. The clogging is very uncomfortable and affects my ability to speak clearly as I am a public speaker and often on TV. I've been taking Mucinex D but it hasn't helped. Should I go to the ER, and what can I do to alleviate the clogging?

July 1st, 2024