I recently came into contact with rusted metal pieces and accidentally rubbed my hand with rust deposits over my nose. Since then, I have been experiencing irritation in my throat, watery mucus, and a feeling of lightheadedness, which I suspect might be a fever. I took Paracetamol for it, but no other symptoms or past illnesses. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

January 15th, 2024

I have had a cyst behind my right ear lobe since childhood. I recently ran out of Zoloft, which I was taking for depression, and am now experiencing an excruciating headache that radiates from one inch left of the cyst. Is this a medical emergency, or can I wait until tomorrow to talk to my primary care physician?

November 9th, 2024

If there is air or fluids inside the skull causing pressure on the brain, are there any diagnostic tests that can show?

July 20th, 2023

I am experiencing bloody stool, took Imodium multiple times yesterday, and now have a sore throat, sore tongue, and a lump on the left side of my throat. I am a 73-year-old male with a history of heart disease medication, shortness of breath, and diabetes. What should I do?

May 12th, 2023

I have received my blood test results after a thyroid ultrasound and am concerned about any potential issues. I am waiting for my doctor to return my call, but I would like an opinion as soon as possible. I am 35 years old, not currently on any medications, and had large kidney stones removed two years ago, with sizes of 31mm, 25mm, and 21mm.

December 15th, 2023