I was prescribed ciprofloxacin by my doctor a couple of months ago to treat a bacterial infection affecting my prostate, which was causing discomfort and difficulty in sustaining an erection. I stopped taking it after a week because I thought the problem was fixed. Now, I want to know if taking ciprofloxacin twice a day for two weeks will still address the issue.

July 26th, 2024

A 55-year-old female had a routine screening colonoscopy and is experiencing increasing pain across her lower abdomen, just above the pubic bone. She has not had a bowel movement yet and has no fever. Is this just normal recovery?

February 15th, 2024

When a person is a virgin and has sex for the first time, does it hurt?

November 24th, 2024

I'm pretty sure I have otitis externa. I'm 54 years old and recently have had very itchy ears, presumably from allergies. I think I've injured the skin by scratching with a finger or q-tips. The ear canal is swollen almost shut and it's incredibly painful, sometimes interfering with sleep. I take pain meds for fibromyalgia daily and my ear still hurts. Can I treat this at home? I hate to bother doctors unnecessarily.

October 20th, 2023

Over the last two months, I have gotten sick four different times with a variety of infections, including a mild fever, fatigue, a stomach bug, strep throat, and now a kidney or bladder infection. I have had a relatively clean diet and good workout regimen during this period. Could there be something going on with my immune system?

August 26th, 2023