I've had symptoms of an anal fissure for 5 months. The pain during a bowel movement has improved, but the intense pain after a bowel movement lasts for about 8 hours each time, making it difficult to work or sleep. The pain is on the left side, which seems unusual. I had a colonoscopy a couple of months ago that was clear, but the doctor didn't see the fissure. Should I continue treatment, or is there a possibility of a more serious underlying cause? How typical is this pain for a standard chronic fissure?

April 16th, 2023

I am experiencing an allergic reaction to shellfish, including numbness on one side of my body. I have been taking Zyrtec for one day. I have a known allergy to shellfish and iodine. What should I do?

April 1st, 2024

I've had stomach upset all day and noticed my urine is deep orange. I use no medications and take a vitamin supplement. What could be causing this and what should I do?

March 5th, 2023

Can I get a CDL license if I have COPD?

November 18th, 2023

I am experiencing urgency/frequency and intermittent urethral spasms, mostly at night, since February 2021. The pain at the tip of my penis has improved, but the urgency/frequency and spasms persist. I am currently seeing a pelvic floor therapist and a psychologist for anxiety, and I am taking Lexapro, Klonopin, and Cyclobenzaprine. I completed a 30-day course of Doxycycline for potential prostatitis, which helped with the pain but not the urgency/frequency. I am concerned about the involuntary urethral spasms and whether they will resolve on their own. Additionally, I am wondering if it is safe to continue taking Cyclobenzaprine beyond the initial 3-week prescription and if there is a chance I have a urethral stricture.

January 24th, 2023