I am a 20-year-old male weighing 380 lbs and standing 6'2" tall. I have started a weight loss and exercise routine and have lost 15 lbs. Will losing this excess weight help relieve my lower back pain, and could it potentially increase my height by decompressing my spine and relieving pressure on my joints?

May 12th, 2024

I had a ruptured bowel due to diverticulitis a little over a week ago. This is the second time this year. The first time, I was treated with nearly 3 weeks in the hospital, IV nutrition, fluids, antibiotics, and a medical drain. The drain was kept in for over 3 months. After it was removed, I returned to the ER with abdominal pain and was diagnosed with diverticulitis again, leading to another perforation. I was treated with IV antibiotics and sent home with a prescription. Now, I'm experiencing pain and I'm unsure if it's related to my bowel or ovarian cysts. I don't have insurance and don't want to go to the ER unnecessarily, but I also don't want to risk my life. Should I go to the ER, and if so, what symptoms should I look out for to indicate that I need immediate attention?

November 7th, 2024

I found some yellowish-green, mushy, and crumbly objects in my bowel movement that I suspect might be gallstones. I have occasional ache on my right side, but I'm unsure if it's related to my gallbladder. What could these objects be, and what should I do if they are gallstones? Also, how can I differentiate between muscular ache and gallbladder pain, and what treatments are effective for each?

July 23rd, 2023

My son thinks he got bit by a horsefly on his hand. The entire hand is swollen, and it seems to hurt worse than it did a couple of hours ago. He is not having trouble breathing, but the hand is swollen. What should we do?

June 2nd, 2023

What are the therapists' obligations when you terminate services for a minor, and are they required to provide copies of the files/reports upon request?

February 24th, 2024