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I had my appendix removed on August 15th due to acute appendicitis. About 4 weeks ago, I went to the ER with abdominal/pelvic pain, and a CT scan showed slightly prominent lymph nodes near the appendix site and a small cyst on my right ovary. I still have discomfort in the right abdominal/pelvic region, which feels better with heat or when lying down. My bowel movements have changed post-surgery, becoming more frequent without a change in appearance. I worry that something was missed. What could be causing this discomfort, and should I be concerned about the lymph nodes and cyst?
November 9th, 2023
I have a persistent muscle problem in the top of my left buttock that has been bothering me for months. I've tried rubbing cream into the area, which is quite sore, and have also been to physiotherapy, Bowen therapy, and taken anti-inflammatory tablets, but I still haven't found relief. Can you help me?
September 20th, 2023
I have an infected thumb nail under an acrylic nail manicure. I went to the emergency room and they lanced under the nail and extracted puss. I have been soaking the finger with warm water and Epsom salt and keeping it covered and draining. I am on 500mg of Bactrim 2X a day, but it's still a mess. Is there any antibacterial soak I can use to help the drainage, and am I wrong to keep it wet and draining?
July 14th, 2024
Do I need injections to go abroad on holiday to Australia?
November 1st, 2024
I live in a third world country with frequent electrical failures and high temperatures. I had a VDRL test at a small lab, which came back positive twice. My partner tested negative in another country. I have no symptoms of syphilis and am doubtful of the results. Can you advise me?
January 16th, 2023
Our son is 32 years old and lives in Oregon. He gets continuous infections-abscesses with MRSA and has been treated several times with two days of IV Bactrim but the infections keep coming back. The Drs there keep lancing the abscesses and then give two treatments with IV Bactrim. This does not seem to work as he has night sweats, chest pain, and a low-grade fever. Is there a better treatment regimen?
July 1st, 2023