Is it unusual for someone to request a physical evaluation or MRI without any pending pain? I'm a 30-year-old male amateur powerlifter with recent injuries, including a strained neck and tightness in my frame. I'm concerned about potential underlying skeletal issues and whether seeking an evaluation without pain would be considered a waste of healthcare resources.

October 10th, 2023

I was eating a leaf salad with broiled chicken when I felt pain halfway down my esophagus. The pain started today but I had a minor incident in the past. I have a burning sensation in my throat, especially in the afternoon and evenings, and I use Tums which helps a little. The pain is dull and feels like the food is too big to pass through the esophagus. Drinking milk also causes a little pressure in the same area. I am 81 years old, don't take medicines except for estradiol, and don't have any underlying medical issues. What could be causing this and what should I do?

June 9th, 2023

I am trying to conceive and have been prescribed Loteprednol 0.5% eye drops for eye inflammation, along with oral methylprednisolone for asthma. I am concerned about the safety of these steroids during pregnancy. Is it safe to use the eye drops while trying to conceive and during pregnancy?

November 17th, 2023

Is it a good idea to get both rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty done during the same surgical procedure, and is it standard practice for surgeons to collect full payment of $16,000 two weeks prior to surgery?

December 3rd, 2024

I have the sickle cell trait and my fiancée also has it. Is it possible to get married, and can the 25% chance of sickle cell anemia in each child be reduced through IVF? Also, if I took the test as a kid and had the trait, is it possible for the results to change as an adult?

December 21st, 2023