I am seriously concerned about my mother, who is an alcoholic and not coping well since my father's death. She has made threats to kill my boyfriend and others, although she has not met him and is not physically violent. Several family members, including myself, have stopped contact due to her verbal abuse. I have told her I can't see her until she seeks help, but she is stubborn and won't. Do I need to consider having her sectioned?

August 5th, 2024

I have had green stool for four days. It is not diarrhea. Should I be concerned?

December 13th, 2023

I get angry when my 3-month-old and 2-year-old cry, and I also feel very fed up and tired. What do I have and can it be fixed?

May 22nd, 2024

I want to learn cosmetic laser procedures at the National Laser Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, but I'm from a small town in Wyoming and unsure if local doctors or spas would hire me. The school is expensive and claims to certify students in 15 days. How can I approach potential employers, and is the school's claim of easy job placement credible?

February 7th, 2024

I had a hydrocelectomy in Jan 2008, resulting in an attachment of scar tissue from the testicle to the scrotum at the incision point. The urologist says this is very infrequent and will not perform surgery to separate them due to the risk of worsening the condition. The main issue is constant and increasing pain in the testicle, which the urologist suggests treating with an orchiectomy. I am hesitant and wonder if there are any other options or treatments to relieve the pain before considering removal of the testicle. My medical coverage is through a major HMO in Northern CA. What do you suggest?

December 25th, 2024