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

I have acid reflux and chest pain after eating, along with palpitations. I've had a full cardiac work-up and an upper GI scope, but no issues were found. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to alleviate them?

October 17th, 2023

Every time I eat, my stomach gets upset, and I can't eat much. I've had stomach problems for years, but this particular issue has been a concern for a few weeks. I'm 21 years old, not on any medications, and have PTSD and anxiety. My symptoms include diarrhea alternating with constipation, pain after eating, occasional blood in stool, and I'm unsure if I've lost weight. I sleep okay but wake up exhausted and often need a nap. What could be causing this and what can I do to help my symptoms?

April 21st, 2023

I have a sensation of discomfort in the inguinal area between the pubic bone and belly button, slightly to the right, which developed after a week of intense coughing and blowing my nose due to the flu. There is no noticeable palpable bulge, which does not match typical hernia symptoms. What are the possible causes of this discomfort, and should I be concerned about a hernia? What are my next steps or urgency in seeking medical attention?

December 15th, 2024