I started my day well, but then I ate too much ice cream. Is it too bad for my health, and could it have caused serious damage over the past year and a half?

July 12th, 2023

I have been diagnosed with herpes 2, but after three months of taking Valtrex, the symptoms of bad itching, burning, and redness have not improved. Could I have another sexually transmitted disease (STD)?

May 22nd, 2024

I have a hiatal hernia of the esophageal sphincter that is currently causing severe swallowing difficulties and regurgitation. I have been unable to swallow or keep anything down, including water, for over 20 hours. I have no insurance and cannot afford to go to the doctor's office or the ER. Is there anything I can do for this on my own?

April 11th, 2024

Last month, my TSH was 129, and after doubling my synthroid dosage from .075mcgrms to .150mcgrms, my TSH is now at 89.90. The doctor has now put me on .200mcgrms of synthroid. What side effects should I look for, and should I be worried if my TSH does not go down?

April 21st, 2023

In treating a woman for breast cancer, the surgeon removed some axillary lymph nodes on the right side. After surgery, she experienced edema in the right upper extremity. Explain why this side effect occurred.

May 7th, 2023