I recently recovered from a cold involving my nose and chest, but after flying, my ears started crackling and popping whenever I blow my nose. My nose still has discharge, and the popping in my ears is painful. I'm concerned about taking the prescribed steroid and antibiotic due to potential side effects, especially as I have a family vacation coming up. What do you think is going on, and should I take the medications now or wait a few days?

February 21st, 2024

I got a bad cold from a coworker about 2 weeks ago. Instead of the usual routine of blowing to lose the mucous, I was coughing it up, which increased to throwing up over a 4-6 day period. Now for the past week, whenever I cough to bring up the mucous, there's a pain or pressure in the middle of my rib cage. The pain also occurs if I attempt to laugh or rise after laying down. How long have you had the pain? Have you used any medication for it? Have you seen a doctor about the pain? Anything else in your medical history you think the doctor should know?

February 20th, 2024

My penis feels like it is leaking pee but when I check there is nothing. I don't have pain anywhere. I just started using hydrocortisone cream for irritation and am taking amoxicillin for a sinus infection. What could this sensation be and should I be concerned about an STI?

April 14th, 2023

I accidentally administered a fleet enema into my vagina instead of the rectum. No symptoms are being presented at this time. Good overall health. What can happen when the enema is accidentally placed in the vagina?

January 27th, 2023

I've been experiencing itchy, painful, and red eyes, extreme tiredness and dizziness, evening coughing, weight loss, and decreased appetite for about a week. I drink alcohol every evening to help me sleep. What could be causing these symptoms and what tests should I consider?

December 27th, 2024