My 18-year-old daughter has been experiencing stomach upset since returning from Egypt, where she had 'Cairo Belly' a couple of times. She was treated with Antilan and recovered. Now, she is complaining of sharp, localized headaches in the right front of her head that come swiftly after sudden motion. Should I watch her until Monday or react more quickly?

October 4th, 2024

My son has a staff infection in his right knee that has been festering for several months, off and on. Visually, it shows a large boil with a white spot on it. He is planning a trip diving in the waters off the California coast. Should he go? What if the boil bursts open?

September 8th, 2023

I think I have an infection from an injection on my left glute. It is red and painful. I have cipro - is that a good drug to take? How much do I take a day? Should I use heat or ice packs? Is it an abscess, and what should I look for?

July 24th, 2023

I have been told I have folliculitis. How do I know if it is contagious? Are there different kinds?

January 20th, 2024

My wife is retaining water in her legs and feet, and she has black and blue spots the size of silver dollars on her legs. She has a doctor's appointment for the liver clinic this week. Is this a medical emergency, and should we be going to the ER?

October 24th, 2024