I am experiencing extreme pain on my right side, possibly near my belly button. The pain started last night, and it is constant. I am a 21-year-old female, not pregnant, and had my appendix removed and have Lyme disease. What could be causing this pain?

December 14th, 2023

I have developed rosacea on my face. Can you tell me how to treat it?

April 30th, 2023

I had a total hysterectomy in January, including removal of my ovaries. I am taking bio-identical estrogen and progesterone cream. Since the surgery, I have gained weight in my mid-section, have low energy, and no sex drive. I also have acne, which I've been told is a sign of high androgens. Given that I no longer have ovaries, which produce testosterone/androgens, why do I have acne, and what could be causing my other symptoms?

November 11th, 2023

My close male friend in prison has developed a mass in his scrotum, along with other small masses, within the past 6 weeks. He has been sent for an ultrasound, and a doctor recommended an immediate biopsy, but he was sent back and they are waiting for the official report, which will take 4 to 5 weeks. Given the rapid growth and potential malignancy, are the prison doctors acting within best medical practice and humane bounds by waiting for the ultrasound results before proceeding with a biopsy? Should my friend contact attorneys who work for prisoners' rights to take action on his behalf?

September 16th, 2024

My daughter has had intermittent diarrhea with weight loss and has seen a doctor. She had a stool check that was negative, modified her diet to eliminate alcohol, coffee, and gluten, but the diarrhea returned after two weeks. Her stool is light in color, and she feels tired but has no pain or further weight loss. What could be causing her symptoms, and what further tests or evaluations should be considered?

August 3rd, 2023