I have been experiencing dull pain in my upper left abdomen for the past three months, which worsens when I sit, laugh, or move. The pain radiates to my back and is accompanied by heaviness. I also experience heart palpitations and shortness of breath occasionally. I have taken antiacid medications without relief. What could be causing this pain, and what tests should I undergo for a proper diagnosis?

December 7th, 2024

My husband had a liver biopsy, which was not cancerous. However, a few days later, he experienced severe pain and was rushed to the hospital where they found he had a bleed in the liver. They stopped the bleeding, but he is still in awful pain around his back. He has been in pain since the bleeding was stopped a week ago. He is 83 years old, has a pacemaker, and has had two heart attacks. What could be causing his pain, and what should be done about it?

May 3rd, 2023

There is a small lump in my throat, about the size of a pea, on the side where my tonsil used to be. I can see and feel it. I have been fighting off a cold or something and was given antibiotics for a bacterial infection. What could this lump be?

December 24th, 2024

My daughter is sick with symptoms including a sore throat, runny nose, and coughing. She had a high fever for a while, which has now subsided, but she still has a heavy sore throat. The cough is dry but not serious. She is 10 years old and is currently using medications for her nose, pain, and cough. What should I do to help her recover?

August 8th, 2024

I have swollen glands in my neck that started yesterday and are getting worse today. I can feel tender and painful lumps on each side, and swallowing is painful. I am 67 years old, not on any medications, and have no significant medical history. I have tested negative for COVID, have no fever, chills, body aches, or cough. What could be causing this and what can I do to alleviate the symptoms?

April 17th, 2024