Can you help me figure out if these marks on my son are flea bites or bed bug bites? They came on gradually, are very itchy, and he is the only one in my home with these bites, but he spends time with his father where others may also have them.

October 26th, 2023

I have back pain located along a straight line from my sternum to my back, near the spine and the point where most people tend to slouch. My posture has been getting worse, and I work at a job where I look down a lot. I've tried using a broomstick to keep my shoulders back, but I'm unsure if this is effective. What is the best way to maintain good posture without looking foolish, and is it normal to get tired holding good posture? Additionally, can a Nissen fundoplication cause someone to slouch over the years?

April 13th, 2024

I have a hard swollen place on my upper right chest and lower neck, which feels connected to my bone and is larger than the other side. It is about the size of two finger tips and does not cause pain or tenderness. How long have you had the swelling? About how large is the affected area? Is your bone painful or tender? Anything else in your medical history you think the Doctor should know?

October 2nd, 2023

I need to find an orthopedic doctor for surgery to remove metallic 'plaques' on my arm. I have had these plaques for 5 months and am currently using only anti-inflammatory medications. I am 55 years old.

August 29th, 2023

My partner and I had sex last Wednesday, and she took Plan B the day after. She is now experiencing light pink and brown blood from her vagina when she urinates, about 5 days after taking Plan B. Could this be a side effect of Plan B, or is there a chance of pregnancy? When should she take a pregnancy test, and does the cost of abortion pills differ based on how early or late we notice the pregnancy?

March 31st, 2024