I had a swollen area on one side of my face that was very tender and slightly warm. While drinking hot tea with lemon, my mouth was flooded with a salty fluid, and the swelling and tenderness disappeared. What could this be, and should I be concerned?

January 31st, 2024

Why can't I have a mastectomy after having a lumpectomy on the same breast, especially if it means avoiding radiation therapy, given my age and health conditions?

November 29th, 2023

I have a rapid heart beat, brown colored urine, and a history of epilepsy and recent gallbladder surgery. My family has a history of heart disease. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

March 23rd, 2024

Thyroid question: Ultrasound shows a 1.7x1.0x1.3 cm nodule in the right lobe. Two FNA (10 weeks apart) were indeterminate for papillary thyroid carcinoma. DNA testing reveals a mutation in HRAS. TSH = 2.3 uIU/mL, TPO = 1.1 IU/mL. Doctors recommend right thyroid lobectomy. Are there any options besides surgery? Doctors say waiting is not advised.

November 12th, 2024

My mom is experiencing severe pain on her left side in the middle of her back for the past 4 hours. Heat, ice, and Tylenol have not provided relief. She is 90 years old and has a pacemaker. What should we do?

June 7th, 2024