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My 6-year-old has a temperature of 35.4°C and has been complaining of stomach pain since last Tuesday. Her stools are very pale, and a urine sample showed traces of blood. A stool sample has also been sent for testing. Should I be further concerned about her low temperature, and what should I do to manage her condition overnight?
May 4th, 2023
I have small, pea-sized lumps on the inside of my knee and on the joints of my big toes. The lumps are sore to the touch, sometimes painful when walking, and moveable. What could these lumps be?
June 14th, 2023
Ten days ago, I had protected sex with a prostitute. After about 10 minutes, I noticed she was bleeding and some of her blood was on my penis shaft. We stopped, washed our genitals, and she finished me with a blowjob. I also have a few rashes on my leg. What's the risk of me contracting HIV?
June 7th, 2023
I have had swelling in my feet, ankles, and calves. My CBC shows low hematocrit, low RBC, and low hemoglobin. I have a GFR of 51 and I am spilling creatinine. I also have 1+ bilirubin. What does this mean?
November 29th, 2024
I strained during a bowel movement and noticed blood in the toilet. Additionally, a few drips came out of my butt when I peed, and I have pain on the left side of my anus with a small lump inside and outside. Should I go to the ER or use a hemorrhoid suppository?
August 2nd, 2023
Hi Dr. Chip. You helped me the other day with my hemorrhoid issue. I would like to ask you if this is still my hem acting up even though it looks like all the swelling and irritation has gone down. Yesterday and today when I went to the bathroom, right before I got a burning sensation. After the movement it no longer burns. It happens more when the stool is a little looser. I am still on Miralax to heal the fissure. Should I cut back on it now since I seem to be going 3 times a day now?
July 29th, 2023