My sister has stage 4 urothelial cancer, subsequent cystectomy, bowel obstruction, and laparotomy showing no possible intervention. She was sent home on Hospice with an N/G tube for suction and expected sepsis. After 13 days, her incision dehisced, and there is visible viscera with fecal drainage. Despite this, she has no fever, with temperatures between 95-97°F, and normal blood pressure and pulse. Why is this happening?

April 9th, 2024

I started feeling flu-like symptoms on August 27th, which worsened with fatigue and fever by the 28th. After flying from Japan and visiting the emergency room twice, I was diagnosed with a viral infection and prescribed antibiotics. I later saw an ENT specialist who diagnosed me with acute serous otitis media and prescribed additional medications, some of which I had to discontinue due to side effects. I finished my antibiotic course two days ago, but my ears, especially my right ear, remain blocked. I've tried various methods to clear them, but nothing works. What should I do next, and will I need more antibiotics?

April 20th, 2023

Is it okay for a 72-year-old man with major depressive disorder and minor neurocognitive disorder, who was suicidal and has been in the hospital since August 8, to take Risperdal, Buspar, Xanax, and trazadone, in addition to Arisept?

June 5th, 2023

What are the best practices for restoring gut flora during and after a C. diff infection, including specific probiotic recommendations, timing, and dosage?

August 19th, 2024

I accidentally took my nighttime medication instead of my daytime medication. The correct daytime medication includes Lisinopril, Amlopodine, and Propanolol, while I took Gabapentin, Simvastatin, and Zolpidem by mistake. Will I be okay, and is it safe to take the Gabapentin and Propanolol together?

April 16th, 2023