What can cause a sharp, intermittent pain underneath the rib cage that has been occurring for two weeks or more, affecting both sides and the back, and has recently started bothering during the night, especially in an 85-year-old man who has recently started insulin treatment for diabetes?

September 10th, 2024

If I finger a woman and she has HIV, could I get it? What are the risks and how accurate are the tests for detecting HIV after exposure?

June 3rd, 2024

I am 69 years old and in good health, but recently, when I get up from a chair or bed, I experience severe dizziness. I haven't seen a doctor yet and I take six different medications: Tramadol 50mg, diclofenac 75mg, Citalopram, Atorvastatin, and Alendronate. What could be causing this dizziness and what should I do?

December 4th, 2023

I’m a 72-year-old diagnosed with level 2 moderate bladder prolapse along with a prolapsed vagina. I’m considering La Diva laser therapy and wondering if it works for vaginal tightening as well as moderate bladder prolapse. My health is generally good, but the prolapse has been ongoing for a decade, and the widening is affecting my confidence. I take losartan for high blood pressure and am 15 lbs overweight. What are my options for treatment, and does laser therapy have any effect on my condition?

February 6th, 2024

I have 5 stitches in my finger from a cut 6 days ago. When pressure is applied to the stitches or if my finger stretches too much, it feels painful and tingly. Will this go away, and am I at risk of nerve damage?

December 30th, 2024