I have a deep cut on my shin from a fall 3 weeks ago. The cut starts to scab but breaks open again when I move around and work, releasing a clear liquid that dries into a white/green substance. I have been cleaning the cut every other day and have received a tetanus shot and antibiotics from my doctor. How can I treat this cut to heal better and faster, and prevent the pus from returning?

April 30th, 2024

I experience sudden, dominating pain towards my back, sometimes feeling like a band is crushing around my chest, with additional symptoms like a stone-like sensation in my right jugular vein and tension pain in my right jaw. The pain occurs once in a while but has been happening more frequently, like once a week, and sometimes wakes me up at night. What could be causing this pain, and what should I do?

December 26th, 2024

After three years of dating, my boyfriend was recently diagnosed with HPV. Years ago, he was told it was nothing. We have been having unprotected sex (we both have been fixed) for 2 years, and I have no signs of infection. Is it possible that I have not been infected, or is it more likely that he was misdiagnosed again?

July 28th, 2023

My mom has been experiencing stomach pains for about 2 years, accompanied by occasional vomiting and severe pain at least once a week. She was diagnosed with H. Pylori, treated with antibiotics, and later found to have an ulcer causing anemia. Despite treatment with Nexium and Carafate, her symptoms persist, and she has lost about 20 lbs. She is an RN and finds it difficult to advocate for herself. What additional steps can be taken to address her condition?

August 12th, 2023

How do I know if there is too much lead in my tap water?

December 9th, 2024