I have a cold and my chest feels tight. I've been experiencing this for 3 days, and I think I'm just stuffed up, but my chest feels like someone is sitting on it. I'm pregnant and take Unisom at bedtime for morning sickness. Can I still take Benadryl? I'm also concerned about eating meat that might not be fully cooked and about my diet affecting my baby's development. I'm not getting enough calories and food doesn't sound appealing due to queasiness. What should I do?

December 29th, 2024

I had an unnecessary abdominal/pelvic CT scan several years ago due to a misdiagnosis, and I'm concerned about the long-term health effects of the radiation exposure. I've read that the radiation from such a scan is equivalent to several years of background radiation and multiple chest x-rays. I'm worried about my chances of developing cancer from this high radiation dose. Can you provide information on the potential risks associated with this type of CT scan and whether there is any evidence of increased cancer rates in people who have had similar scans?

August 30th, 2024

I have had a temperature of 102°F for 2 days, dizziness when standing, a dry, hacking cough that extends from below the breast bone to behind the back, muscle aches, a runny nose, and constant chills and sweating. I am very healthy and active, but this is day 3 and I'm not getting better. I have no health insurance. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to alleviate them?

January 4th, 2024

I am experiencing racing thoughts, insomnia, anger, sadness, and happiness all in the same day, which I believe are due to stress, family problems, and work issues. These thoughts are not good for me. What kind of mental health professional should I be looking for and what kind of treatment options are available?

June 19th, 2024

My daughter is 15 and has had abdominal pain on the right side and mid-section since eating Chinese food and vomiting three weeks ago. She was admitted to the ER, but all tests came back negative. She was prescribed Maalox and medication for IBS, which is only causing constipation. She has an appointment with a GI doctor next week. What could be causing her constant pain?

September 3rd, 2023