My daughter got bitten by another kid on her face, causing her upper lip to bleed and swell. She is 22 months old and currently taking thyroid medication. Should we take her to a doctor, and if so, what treatment might be necessary?

July 31st, 2024

My fiancée has been experiencing food poisoning symptoms since Monday evening, likely from watermelon or tomato soup. She has been vomiting frequently and is generally uncomfortable. She managed to keep down ice chips, Sprite, and some broth yesterday, but she started vomiting again an hour ago and cannot keep even ice chips down. I'm concerned about her hydration and the fact that the symptoms haven't resolved after 24 hours. What should we do at this point?

June 2nd, 2024

I am experiencing severe back pain, hip pain, and a twisted ankle while on vacation. I have been using over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen and Advil, but the pain is still severe and affecting my ability to sleep. What can I do to manage this pain without needing a prescription?

December 11th, 2023

Can my daughter have a fever of 100.2°F on her 7th day after receiving vaccines (polio, MMR, DTaP, chickenpox, and flu)? She is 4 years old. The doctor initially suspected strep throat based on clinical observation but the test came back negative. The culture test has been pending for 4 days. Can antibiotics affect the efficacy of the vaccines, and do any of the vaccines contain bacteria? Should she take the shots again if she had antibiotics?

November 4th, 2024

What are the risks of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C transmission from an insulin pen with a needle attached, considering scenarios where the insulin pen might be contaminated by someone with these infections?

January 20th, 2023