I have a constant 24/7 tight chest feeling since late March. I've had negative results on pulmonary function tests, EKG, and EGD. Doctors think it's acid reflux, but I don't have other reflux symptoms. I've had chest injuries from dirt bike accidents in the past. I occasionally get a dull ache or sharp pain in my sternum, sometimes related to breathing deeply or after physical activity. Can this be Costochondritis or GERD, and what tests or treatments should I consider?

June 25th, 2024

I am experiencing extreme pain on my right side, possibly near my belly button. The pain started last night, and it is constant. I am a 21-year-old female, not pregnant, and had my appendix removed and have Lyme disease. What could be causing this pain?

December 14th, 2023

I have developed rosacea on my face. Can you tell me how to treat it?

April 30th, 2023

I had a total hysterectomy in January, including removal of my ovaries. I am taking bio-identical estrogen and progesterone cream. Since the surgery, I have gained weight in my mid-section, have low energy, and no sex drive. I also have acne, which I've been told is a sign of high androgens. Given that I no longer have ovaries, which produce testosterone/androgens, why do I have acne, and what could be causing my other symptoms?

November 11th, 2023

My close male friend in prison has developed a mass in his scrotum, along with other small masses, within the past 6 weeks. He has been sent for an ultrasound, and a doctor recommended an immediate biopsy, but he was sent back and they are waiting for the official report, which will take 4 to 5 weeks. Given the rapid growth and potential malignancy, are the prison doctors acting within best medical practice and humane bounds by waiting for the ultrasound results before proceeding with a biopsy? Should my friend contact attorneys who work for prisoners' rights to take action on his behalf?

September 16th, 2024