I have a long history of increasingly worse fecal incontinence due to an under-functioning anal sphincter. What treatment options are available, including non-surgical and surgical procedures, and how can I prepare for them?

March 6th, 2023

I’m a 26-year-old male experiencing an ache in the middle to upper left region of my back, a tingling sensation, bloating, and a cramp in my upper left abdomen when I exhale. I’ve had routine blood work and it always came back clean. What digestive issues could be causing these symptoms, and should I be concerned about my pancreas?

January 27th, 2024

Why do some doctors or experts say that 4th generation duo HIV tests are conclusive at 28 days (4 weeks) while others say they are conclusive at 12 weeks (90 days)? Also, how trustworthy are labs performing these 4th generation HIV tests, and if I was truly infected with HIV, would I test positive with a 4th generation duo test at 45 days after exposure, especially after having unprotected vaginal sex? What are the chances of turning positive at the 12-week test after two negative results at 36 and 46 days after exposure, and do I need the test at 12 weeks?

May 20th, 2023

One of my toes has been hurting for a few days. It's swollen, warmer than the rest of my foot, and hurts when I walk. It looks like a small 'ball'. What could it be and what over-the-counter treatment can I use?

April 30th, 2023

I have a white, thickened skin on one side of my tongue that has been present for at least 4 months and is now painful, with a tingling/needle-like feeling. I had oral thrush on and off since 2016 until January of this year. I have been fatigued for about 4 years and have taken a lot of antibiotics in my life. What could be causing this and what should I do?

September 8th, 2024