I am an 83-year-old female with AFIB who has been on Eliquis for several years. Recently, I experienced a major hemorrhage after endoscopic sinus surgery, despite temporarily stopping Eliquis. My local cardiologist suggests the Watchman procedure if I do not want to continue with Eliquis or similar medications. I am a retired nurse and unfamiliar with this procedure. What are the risks and benefits of continuing Eliquis, switching to Warfarin, or undergoing the Watchman procedure?

April 20th, 2023

I have a skin infection with small, flat bumps near my private areas and on my face. I was given doxycycline and clotrimazole, but I don’t know what the infection is called. The sores are starting to drain and smell bad. Could this be impetigo, herpes, or something else? What can I do to ease the pain and ensure proper treatment?

June 14th, 2024

I’m a 39-year-old woman with a history of dizziness, lightheadedness, ringing in both ears, sinus congestion, and post-nasal drip. I also experience eye darting when focusing. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to address them?

February 24th, 2023

My fiancé is having sudden intense pain in his calf muscle after a soccer game. The pain is sudden and constant, described as achy and dull, and he is experiencing difficulty talking. He is 47 years old, not on any medications, but has taken Advil and aspirin. He had meniscus surgery on the same leg in February. What could be causing this pain and is medical attention required?

January 19th, 2023

Is it safe to sleep on a Cooper fit mattress pad with an implanted ICD (June 2022), given that I am 64 years old and currently using heart medications, blood pressure medication, thyroid medication, and pain medication?

January 12th, 2024