I'm recovering from a stomach flu and it seems to have worsened my GERD symptoms. I have constant burning in my throat below my adam's apple, and every time I burp, I reflux a liquid into my throat that feels acidic. I also feel a heaviness or muscle spasm in the same area. Additionally, I took Pepto Bismol and now my stools are black. Can Pepto Bismol cause black stools, and can a stomach flu worsen GERD symptoms?

November 16th, 2024

I have a urine discharge while I sleep almost once every week. It's not painful, just a normal discharge. It's similar to bedwetting I experienced as a child, and now at 19, I worry. I believe it might be due to drinking too much liquid before bed. What do you think?

December 19th, 2023

I had ACL surgery 5 years ago, and now a screw has popped out. I have an appointment in July, but I can't take NSAIDs for pain management due to acid reflux and stomach issues. Should I talk to my family doctor for other pain management options, or will she brush me off because I also have anxiety issues? The pain is really bad.

August 14th, 2024

Since returning from Honduras, I developed bumps that resemble spider bites on my bikini area and armpits, which look like whiteheads. I also experienced pink eye, and my husband had similar bumps on his shin. He responded to antibiotics, but I didn't. My acupuncturist suspects lymphatic parasites (filariasis), a physician's assistant thought it was a bacterial hair follicle infection, and a gynecologist called it bacterial cysts. My immune system is compromised, and I don't want to take the wrong antibiotic. What could be causing these bumps, and what should I do?

August 17th, 2024

My boyfriend noticed small red bumps resembling pimples on the shaft of his penis 2 weeks ago. The bumps have no heads, are very sensitive to touch, and appear white after showering but red the rest of the day. The area is dry and he has been using antifungal and cortisone creams. What could these bumps be and what should he do?

September 2nd, 2023