I have symptoms of throat tightness, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, feeling of something stuck in my throat, and palpitations. My two nieces, who live with me, also have similar symptoms and we tested negative for COVID. What could be causing these symptoms and what should we do?

February 14th, 2023

I was in a car accident and have a bruise on my stomach from the seatbelt that is getting larger and darker. Should I be concerned, and is it normal for a bruise to change like this?

November 21st, 2023

My heart rate when seated is 80-95, and when standing, it increases to 105-130. I was diagnosed with iodine-induced hyperthyroidism and expect my thyroid to normalize in about 2 months. Does this warrant the use of beta blockers, or is it okay to wait it out? Additionally, is it normal for heart rate to stay elevated while standing, and is exercising a bad idea while hyperthyroid with an elevated heart rate? Finally, if my heart rate suddenly spikes to 180, could I use propranolol as needed for such episodes?

February 27th, 2024

I've been experiencing chest pains for 2-3 weeks that are constant and intensify throughout the day. The pain is dull, achy, and burning, and has started to migrate to my shoulder, neck, and arm. I also have nausea, dizziness, and occasional shortness of breath. I'm 50 years old, not on any medications, and am under significant stress. Should I go to the ER?

July 2nd, 2023

I have concerns about a lymph node or neck cancer. I recently felt a spot on my neck that feels like a round, rubbery texture, about half the size of my fingertip. It feels like a tube with the end being the round, rubbery part. What could this be, and should I be concerned about cancer?

May 22nd, 2024