I have been experiencing sudden bowel movements with little warning, which seems to be worsening, especially after eating or when walking my dog. This issue has been ongoing for several years but is now almost life-altering. I am 49 years old, take quetiapine and venlafaxine, and have a history of drug addiction and alcoholism, though I've been clean and sober for five years. What could be causing this and what can I do about it?

November 16th, 2023

My daughter has been coughing and has a runny nose for the last ten days. She tested for COVID-5 days ago but hasn't received the results yet. She has no fever. What medication can be used for her symptoms?

December 16th, 2024

Should I be overly concerned with my slow heart rate, which is 40 or below when sleeping and resting, but increases to over 110 during vigorous exercise? I have been diagnosed with an enlarged heart and irregular heartbeat, and I am 88 years old. I take Losartan for high blood pressure and have a family history of heart disease.

October 22nd, 2024

I took the morning-after pill and have been bleeding for 5 days. Should I be concerned, and will my period come on time due to the hormonal imbalance?

December 17th, 2023

What does a high HSV1 IgG level of 41.70 mean, and how does it relate to genital herpes? Are there any preventive measures to reduce transmission to future partners or children, and is suppressive antiviral medication necessary for life?

March 14th, 2023