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I suddenly had severe rectal pain after straining during a bowel movement five days ago. The pain has been severe and constant since then, and my perineum is also very painful. There is no bleeding, and it almost feels like something is twisted or a muscle is pulled. The pain is not getting worse or better after five days. Would a hemorrhoid cause this much pain? There is no indication of external hemorrhoids and no bleeding. The pain is not a sharp knife-like pain that I have had before with hemorrhoids but more like a very painful pulled muscle in the rectum, and the perineum is very tender to the touch. I have been sitting on a heating pad which makes it feel better temporarily, but whenever I move the pain is very intense. I also came down with the flu 2 days ago and have had lots of diarrhea and just today the stools turned black. I have taken Pepto Bismal and not eaten anything but chocolate pudding. Before when the problem occurred I was constipated. This problem occurred during the straining episode. If it is an internal hemorrhoid, what do I do to treat that?
January 19th, 2023
I'm experiencing severe ear pain that extends to my jaw when I open it, and my ear is swollen inside. I've been taking acetaminophen for three days without relief. Could this be an ear infection, and what should I do?
February 15th, 2023
Do you think this is the flu: chills and sweats for over 1 week (started 1/5/09), extremely fatigued, no congestion or cold symptoms, no fever (97.5), had hiccups and vomited for the first 3 days mostly bile, was brown in color before seeing a MD (who prescribed Vicodin, Levaquin, Promethazine, Protonix, and liquid to soft diet). Has a history of esophageal hernia and recurrent kidney stones (takes Allopurinol). Now consistently sore in the diaphragm area, has a hypersensitive gag reflex, and a hoarse voice. Had small bowel movement for the first time today 1/12/09, causing a gag reflex from pushing. Last BM prior to this was 1/6/09. Has mostly been forcing down small amounts of yogurt, soup, cream of wheat, shakes. Also has a lot of burping. Finally took the Vicodin 2x's today and the diaphragm is starting to "feel better".
February 10th, 2023
I am trying to find a doctor that will prescribe oxycodone or hydrocodone for shoulder pain and knee pain. My physician wants to put me on Ultram, which I tried but it seems to react with my 60 mg of Paxil a day. I am concerned about the side effects and addiction potential of Ultram and Paxil, and I am looking for alternative pain management options that might be more effective for me.
March 20th, 2023
I have an abscess on my armpit, what should I do now? I am 17 years old, have had it for 2 days, and am not using any medications. Should I use hot or cold compresses, and when should I go to the doctor?
January 1st, 2023
I haven't been feeling well after having strep throat and taking antibiotics. I now have a headache, dry mouth, dry lips, fever, loss of appetite, discomfort sleeping, back head pain, eye pain when looking in different angles, and food tastes bad. I also have chills and leg pain. What could I have, and what should I do?
June 6th, 2024