Can you get a sexually transmitted disease (STD) from touching someone's nipple or cuddling with them while wearing shorts and a T-shirt?

June 3rd, 2024

I have a stabbing pain in the mid-section of my left back area. I've been to the ER twice and tried medications, but there are no results. What could be causing this pain, and what further tests or treatments should I consider?

September 26th, 2024

I have been having ear problems for over a month now. My ears feel full, with no pain, no runny nose, and no headaches, but occasional mild nausea. I was diagnosed with acute serous otitis media and rhinosinusitis. I had an allergic reaction to penicillin in the past and am hesitant to take Roxithromycin due to its ototoxic side effects. I have taken amoxicillin without a reaction and was told CEFDINIR (cephalosporin antibiotic) would work. My questions are: 1) Can you confirm that an antibiotic is appropriate to resolve my condition? 2) If I didn't have a reaction to amoxicillin, should I take that? I'm concerned about a delayed allergic reaction. 3) Will a cephalosporin class antibiotic work for this condition, and should I take that instead? 4) Is there another form of treatment I should consider?

January 18th, 2024

I was walking to a coworker's office when my thigh began to hurt, and the pain extended into the knee area within 2-3 minutes. I have not taken any medication for the pain and am trying to determine if I need to make an appointment or go to urgent care. I am on 25mg of hydrochlorothiazide for blood pressure. Is there any redness and swelling in the calf or anywhere else?

October 19th, 2024

I have a soft lump next to my bellybutton, is this anything to worry about?

October 23rd, 2023