My 87-year-old mother has been extremely active until recently, but now stays in bed most of the time due to lack of energy, eats very little, and occasionally feels nauseated with an upset stomach. She has been to a physician, had normal blood work, and was on various medications (lypotor, papavarin, meclazine, amatryplin) which were recently discontinued. The doctor saw no signs of dementia but couldn't identify the problem. What could be causing her symptoms?

September 21st, 2024

I had surgery in October to remove one of my ovaries due to a cyst. Since then, I've had multiple blood tests and a normal Pap smear in November. However, I'm experiencing irritation in my cervix and bleeding after intercourse. Given that I had an oral encounter last May, could an STD be causing these symptoms, and would it have shown up in my blood tests?

February 9th, 2023

Is it possible that I could have taken 4 pregnancy tests, including one with the doctor, and yet still not be pregnant?

March 22nd, 2023

A small area of my upper lip, left side, is not moving when I speak. When I smile or do other facial expressions, it appears normal or more normal. No other part of my face is drooping, abnormal, etc., just this one area. I've been asked twice in the last month if I've just been to the dentist as it looks like my mouth is still numb from dental work, but I have not. What could be the etiology of this and any cures?

March 3rd, 2023

My son is a healthy 12-year-old tennis player who recently started complaining of chest pain, describing it as a bruised, tender feeling directly in the center of his chest. Breathing has become difficult at times. He just walked into the room with his shirt off, and I was alarmed to see a deep indentation right in this area where he is referring to pain. There is no swelling, though. I have an appointment scheduled for him to see a doctor, but I'm quite concerned and would like to know any opinion you might have. Thank you.

October 5th, 2023