I have not pooped in 8 days, have a history of constipation and bowel obstruction, no pain or bloating, have a hernia, and started on Dulcolax last night. Should I be worried?

April 14th, 2024

How can I test positive for cocaine in a hair drug test when I have never taken any, and what conditions or medications could be impacting the results?

January 22nd, 2023

I am experiencing intermittent sharp pains in my back, a feeling of fullness in my stomach but with hunger pains, and have been using Gas-X and Pepto-Bismol. I have ulcerative colitis (UC) and have been in remission for 5 months. I am a 30-year-old female with no associated bloating or flatulence, pain on both sides by my ribs, not overweight, drinking a little, and smoking one cigarette a week. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

December 6th, 2024

I had sexual contact with someone two weeks ago, performing oral sex on her. I then had oral sex and intercourse with my girlfriend. After 4 days, I saw a doctor for a sore throat, which was not related to an STD. I took Zpack for a bacterial infection. Now, I have symptoms of an STD, such as an itchy and irritated penis tip and frequent urination, just 48 hours after finishing the Zpack. Could I have contracted an STD from the first girl and passed it to my girlfriend, or are these symptoms likely due to stress and guilt?

November 11th, 2023

My 19-year-old son has severe cramping every time he eats, has been constipated several times in the last couple of months, and sometimes vomits. He has had urine, blood work, and an ultrasound, but only severe constipation has been diagnosed. He feels he can't eat anything without suffering. What could be causing this and what should be done next?

February 5th, 2023