If one had exposure to Covid 5 weeks ago and all antigen and RT PCR tests have been negative for the last 3 to 4 weeks, but an IgM antibody test is positive now, what does that mean?

September 21st, 2023

I think I have strep throat. I have a sore throat with white stuff in the back of my throat, body aches, a rash resembling hundreds of mosquito bites on both legs, and difficulty swallowing. I've had these symptoms for 2-3 days and was in contact with a roommate who was diagnosed with strep throat. I'm 24 years old, not on any medications, and have no allergies. How can I diagnose and treat this condition, and how long could I be contagious?

February 21st, 2024

Can Percogesic Back Pain Relief be taken if I have hypertension?

February 20th, 2023

My son has thyroid cancer and is a firefighter in California. He has been exposed to radiation in his training, has lymph node involvement, and is scheduled for thyroid and lymph node removal at the end of this month. What can I expect, and what are the survival rates and treatment options for thyroid cancer, particularly papillary cancer?

April 28th, 2024

I have been experiencing upper-right abdominal pain for a few weeks that moves into my back shoulder area, along with painful gas and bloating, which are unusual for me. I have a gallstone found incidentally last year. Tonight, the abdominal pain is worse, and I have a positive Murphy's sign and diarrhea. Should I wait until my GP appointment on Monday or go to the ER this weekend?

October 15th, 2024