I'm a 21-year-old male experiencing a whistling sound that occurs only when there is external sound, such as when driving or when a fan is on. The sound is not present in quiet environments and does not seem to originate from inside my head, even when I plug my ears. I have perfect hearing and have been dealing with severe health anxiety for the past month. Could this whistling sound be related to my anxiety?

November 17th, 2023

I'm looking for help with my chronic insomnia. I've been dealing with this my whole adult life. I'm a 53-year-old female, do shift work, and experience significant stress in my family and marriage. I follow sleep hygiene recommendations but still struggle to fall asleep for about an hour after going to bed. I take zolpidem (Ambien), hydroxyzine, and gabapentin for insomnia and chronic pain. I'm open to trying different medications or alternative treatments. What treatment options can help with my insomnia?

March 23rd, 2023

I noticed a long red line on my feces during defecation and experienced abdominal pain. I also felt constant wheezy pain before defecation during this period. Is this something serious?

October 23rd, 2024

I have a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (afib) controlled with sotalol 80 mg twice a day. I rarely experience afib, but I do have benign premature atrial contractions (PACs) in sinus rhythm. This morning, I woke up in afib with a heart rate of about 80 (normally 60) and blood pressure of 128/69. The afib lasted about an hour and then stopped. I played golf later and felt fine. What do you think is going on, and is it unusual to have an occasional afib episode even with sotalol?

June 2nd, 2024

I have been experiencing head pressure, lightheadedness, dizziness, and heart palpitations for a few months. An MRI showed a tiny cyst in my sinus, and I am awaiting blood test results. What could be causing these symptoms, and is intracranial pressure a likely possibility?

December 5th, 2023