Yesterday afternoon, I suddenly started sweating excessively for about 10 minutes while sitting down. This has happened once before, last year in November. The sweating felt like it was getting worse by the minute during the episode. I am a 39-year-old male, not on any medications, and regularly use cannabis for recreational purposes. I was very anxious yesterday. What could be causing this and should I get my vital signs checked?

September 20th, 2023

My stomach is really sore, bloated, and feels tight. It hurts on both the right and left sides when pressed and is also affecting my back. I feel hot one second and cold the next. The pain started yesterday and is quite constant. I have myotonic dystrophy, had pneumonia in the past, and experience shortness of breath. What could be causing this and what should I do?

April 13th, 2024

I have been coughing for about two weeks, and today I noticed some blood in my phlegm. I have allergies and was prescribed steroids to prevent bronchitis. Should I be concerned about the blood, and if it happens again, how often should I see a doctor?

November 5th, 2024

My mom gained almost 50 pounds after starting medication (seroquel then vraylar), and is still gaining weight every month. She has developed fatty liver, high blood pressure, and sometimes edema. How can I stop this process? Is this a sign of anything underlying other than weight gain? What are the short-term and long-term health risks associated with being severely overweight, and how quickly can complications occur?

August 7th, 2024

There's a callus on my son's foot that we have been treating with Dr. Scholl's callus remover. Today, a chunk of skin came off, but the callus had a bump of fiber-like skin. Do you have any idea if this is normal and if I should keep using the pads or stop and do something else?

September 18th, 2023