Would a stroke be unlikely without any head trauma and an INR of only 2.1 if on Coumadin? Also, if my INR jumped from 1.51 to 2.2 without a change in dosage, should I repeat the INR on the side that didn’t have heparin, and would that be an unusual jump in INR?

October 19th, 2023

I have a respiratory illness with a cough that is causing sharp pains from my chest down my left arm. I have congestion for two days, which is now breaking up and coming out. The cough started dry but is now wet, and there is tightness in my chest. I am 32 years old and have taken ibuprofen and amoxicillin. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

June 22nd, 2023

I was splitting a carrot apart with my hands and a piece flew up and went in my throat. Is it possible I aspirated it, and what should I do to address this situation?

May 11th, 2023

My wife has been experiencing ear pain that primarily affects the bottom front side of her ear canal, but also radiates down the right side of her jawline to her chin and neck. The lymph nodes are tender, and the pain is exacerbated when she talks. What could be causing this pain, and what can be done to alleviate it?

March 24th, 2024

My husband has been dealing with left lower quadrant abdominal pain for about a year. His symptoms include a swollen belly, frequent bowel movements in the morning, gas throughout the day, and more puffiness and inflammation on the left side of his abdomen. Spicy foods and bread cause more pain. Despite a clean diet, avoiding dairy, infrequent meat consumption, and minimal alcohol intake, his symptoms persist. Fasting provides some relief, but he has more painful episodes every two weeks and has noted a decline in energy levels. X-rays were inconclusive. What should we do?

June 27th, 2023