I accidentally got a small splash of a substance on my lip. I used wet toilet paper to wipe it off, then a dry one to dry it, brushed my teeth, and rinsed my mouth with water. The box of the substance advised calling poison control or someone in case of accidental ingestion, but I'm not sure if any was swallowed. Should I be worried?

June 22nd, 2024

Can HIV be transmitted through kissing with chapped lips, when you don’t know their status and if there are small cuts in the lips? What about other potential risks like oral sex, deep kissing (French kiss), and transmission of other STIs such as HSV1, CMV, Herpes 2, and syphilis?

October 14th, 2023

My brother-in-law has a large polypoidal mass in the inguinal region. How complex is this situation and is it curable? He is 41 years old, has had the mass for 6 months, is not on any medications, and has no known allergies or serious medical history.

March 12th, 2024

I sprained my ankle on Monday and now it's black and blue from the back of my ankle to my toes. Should I go to the emergency room? Do you think it's a fracture or broken?

August 28th, 2024

My 5-year-old daughter jumped off her bed onto her toy box, causing the toy box to go between her legs. She was holding herself and crying, and I saw blood. I cleaned it with a towel, and it's no longer bleeding. She's no longer crying and is now sleeping. Do I need to take her to the ER?

November 19th, 2024