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I have been experiencing upper-right abdominal pain for a few weeks that moves into my back shoulder area, along with painful gas and bloating, which are unusual for me. I have a gallstone found incidentally last year. Tonight, the abdominal pain is worse, and I have a positive Murphy's sign and diarrhea. Should I wait until my GP appointment on Monday or go to the ER this weekend?
October 15th, 2024
Hello doctor, I have an upset stomach currently at the moment. And I’m having to go to the bathroom 3-4 times a day. It’s been going on for the last day and a half. Mild cramping too. I have been checking how my stool looks everytime. Yesterday I went to the bathroom and saw some parts of my stool being quite dark brown as compared to the other parts. That freaked me out. I went to the bathroom again within the next 5 hours and it was again fully normal colored. Was that darker stool just something I ate or is it something I need to get checked?
February 7th, 2024
I have severe pain in my right upper back that worsens with movement, accompanied by pins and needles, numbness, and tingling across my whole back. I also have full-body fasciculations that have persisted for a week. I have tried various treatments like naproxen, tylenol, pain cream, ice, and heating pads with minimal relief. What could be causing this and what further steps should I take?
December 13th, 2024
How do I know if my sore throat is from my GERD or a virus?
January 9th, 2024
Over the past month, I have been experiencing fatigue, weight gain, and diarrhea. I exercise regularly, 5 times per week, and am 60 years old. I also have been having some hormonal issues such as hot flashes again. I am a female, my appetite is fine, and I have no aches other than what comes with exercise. My habits haven't changed at all. I had breast cancer in 2006, a double mastectomy, and no other health issues since then, other than heart arrhythmia that was treated. The diarrhea is typically first thing in the morning, and the only change in medication is a tincture of Sleep with valerian and melatonin. I don't feel any more stressed than normal. I'm experiencing more hot flashes and have always had sleep issues. The diarrhea reminds me of a time in my past when I had colitis. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
November 24th, 2023
I have a headache, backache, and my stomach feels like it's in knots. I had diarrhea on Friday and didn't eat much yesterday. Even a smoothie bothered my stomach today. What can I take for relief, and could these symptoms be related to having COVID two weeks ago?
November 28th, 2023