My 22-year-old son has been dealing with acid reflux for a few years and was prescribed Nexium, which has helped. Recently, he has experienced pain in his upper right abdomen while swallowing, which disappears after eating. The pain started about two weeks ago and is more of a discomfort than severe. He is a healthy individual with no significant medical history other than acid reflux. What could be causing this pain, and should we be concerned before our appointment with a GI specialist?

August 28th, 2024

My father is 98 years old and is extremely dehydrated and malnourished due to a mucus buildup causing dysphagia, making it difficult for him to eat and drink. He is exhibiting symptoms of renal failure and possibly congestive heart disease, including fluid leakage from his extremities. He has a doctor's appointment on Tuesday, but I believe it is imperative that he does not wait until then. What should I do?

October 18th, 2024

I had unprotected sex yesterday. I weigh 91 kg, took 4 Yasmin pills immediately after, and plan to take 4 more after 12 hours. I'm not on any contraception, usually ovulate on CD 9 to CD 11, and today is CD 15. There was no ejaculation. I read that emergency pills might not work for obese women. How true is this? I did an ovulation test at home, which was negative, but the gynecologist found an ovum measuring 16mm during an ultrasound for IUD insertion, which failed due to a closed orifice. Could this be from the Yasmin pills? Should I repeat the IUD insertion in 2 days?

November 29th, 2023

I have a sciatic nerve problem in my hip and leg. The pain just occurred yesterday, and I've taken Tylenol 2 for pain, which only helps a little. Who should I see for this—a doctor, chiropractor, or hospital? Additionally, I've been having back pain for several weeks now.

December 1st, 2023

For the past 4 months, I've had a tingling sensation at the center of my forehead and occasionally on the right side of my head/face. I've also experienced tension headache-like sensations around my whole head, twinges behind my right eye, and sharp shooting headache pain that radiates up the right side of my neck along the back of my head towards my right eye. Despite seeing my GP, who suggested it was likely a pinched nerve from muscle knots and posture, and trying ibuprofen, rest, new glasses, regular massages, and anxiety therapy, the symptoms persist. I'm concerned there might be something else going on. What could be causing these symptoms and what further steps should I take?

July 21st, 2023