My mother has stage 4 lung cancer and has completed chemotherapy. She currently has a fever of 101°F, which seems to be coming down, and has no appetite, appearing dazed. She is 79 years old and last received chemotherapy on July 7th. Should I be worried, and what should I do?

October 5th, 2023

There is a white bump on my son's butt, and he is only 20 months old. I am wondering what it could be. I just noticed it today, and for the last two days, he has been putting his hand in his diaper. He has not seen a doctor about the bump yet, and there is no significant medical history to note.

October 15th, 2024

I was investigating replacements for Metformin due to gastrointestinal side effects. My A1c was 7.1 after being off Metformin for a few months, and my morning blood sugar tests are averaging 132. I am 88 years old, eat healthfully, and do water aerobics 2-3 times per week. What other oral agents can I consider for controlling my blood sugar?

September 4th, 2024

My son had chicken this morning and is now suffering from severe stomach ache, vomiting, and loose stools. He is 28 years old and Imodium was given about 45 minutes ago. What can I do to help him?

April 16th, 2023

I am a 31-year-old medically retired police officer experiencing frequent 'flutters,' 'palpitations,' and chest pain. My stress test was normal, but the cardiologist suggested beta blockers despite my frequently low blood pressure (often 90/40). I am concerned about the side effects of beta blockers, especially since my blood pressure has dropped significantly since I started experiencing these symptoms. I feel extremely tired and dizzy, and the flutters are becoming more frequent and intense. I am unsure if I should take the beta blockers and what other tests or treatments might be necessary to address these symptoms.

December 17th, 2024