I had condom-protected blow jobs and hand jobs performed on me by a sex worker. What are my risks of HPV transmission, wart formation, and abnormal pap smears for my wife? I also have a red blemish on my inner thigh that has been there for a month with no pain or itching. Is this anything to worry about?

April 29th, 2024

My 34-year-old son has been diagnosed with pericarditis caused by a viral infection affecting his heart. His CRP level is 254, which is high. What is a normal CRP level, and is it normal for pericarditis to potentially recur for up to 18 months? Could the tendency for this condition be hereditary?

June 28th, 2023

Can my mom take Tylenol in between her doses of hydrocodone for hip pain without overdosing on Tylenol, considering her health comorbidities (one kidney, age, height, and weight)?

March 8th, 2024

Good morning. On Saturday night, I heard a popping noise on my lower tummy area, around the left side. Today is Monday, and the pain is still barely manageable. The pain radiates from a 4 to a 9 every so often and has been occurring since I heard the popping noise. The only thing that seems to help the pain is when I am laying down and not moving. Where is the pain exactly and what could be the cause?

November 23rd, 2024

I have been on Enalapril (10 MG) for BP for a number of years. Lately, my BP is running in the 140-150+/94-82 range. My PA told me to take two per day; resulting in no change. Now he wants me to add a beta blocker and keep taking the two Enalapril also. Does this sound reasonable? Would be taking too much/too many?

April 18th, 2024