I'm experiencing warmth sensations in my left foot, intermittent heat, and have had feet issues for a while. I've seen a foot specialist for previous pain but no issue was found. My right foot's big toe also had a red swelling with pus, which healed on its own. Additionally, I feel a pinched nerve in my back that shoots down my left leg when positioned certain ways. What could be the issue, and which specialist should I see?

April 11th, 2024

My boyfriend's 10-year-old son has a herpes outbreak in his mouth. We initially thought it might be herpes type 1, but the mother claims it's type 2. Is it possible for a child to have type 2 herpes in the mouth, and how can this be confirmed?

May 14th, 2023

I have green poop, headaches, no appetite, and muscle spasms. The headaches are daily, and I also experience a buzzing sensation in my head with pressure. I have an underactive thyroid and depression, and I'm on levothyroxine and venlafaxine. I had my gallbladder removed in 2011. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to alleviate them?

April 12th, 2024

I am a 58-year-old woman well past menopause. I have been experiencing painful urination and pelvic pain regularly for several years. I have tried various medications, including estrogen cream, and suspect I may have interstitial cystitis (IC). I scored a 15 on a screening test. Do you think I am on the right track?

October 29th, 2023

Four days ago, I removed a wax ear plug too quickly, causing severe pain and immediate loss of hearing in that ear. The sound is muffled, similar to when your ear is full of water, and there's a rattling sound when I move my head. I'm experiencing slight dizziness occasionally and some ringing in the ear, but no fever or drainage. I'm concerned about permanent hearing loss or displacement of the small bones inside my ear. What could be the issue, and what should I do?

January 18th, 2024