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I have been using ketoconazole for several weeks, but it hasn't been effective. Which is better for treating my fungal infection, terbinafine or fluconazole? I prefer not to take another pill and would like to know if these medications come in topical form and if they have the same side effects. Also, if I need a stronger dose, which one should I ask my dermatologist for? Should the treatment be applied to the scrotum if the fungus hasn't expanded?
January 31st, 2024
I have been diagnosed with mild bilateral bronchiectasis. Around 3:30 am, I was awoken with shortness of breath and could not go back to sleep. Is there anything I could have done to treat the shortness of breath?
June 23rd, 2023
I am a 52-year-old female with a history of allergies and moderate alcohol consumption. I have been experiencing severe itching and bleeding spots on my body, particularly at night, which seem to worsen with scratching and leave scars. I also have dry skin and ears, and occasional intense itching in my ears. I am concerned about the impact of alcohol and allergies on my condition. What could be causing these symptoms and what tests or treatments should I consider?
February 14th, 2024
I received oral sex in September/October 2016 and started experiencing a burning sensation and watery discharge on my penis a few days later. I've undergone multiple tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, and HIV, all of which came back negative. I've also taken various antibiotics, including ciprofloxacin and azithromycin, but the symptoms have persisted intermittently. What could be causing these symptoms, and what further steps should I take?
November 6th, 2024
I had an upset stomach 2 weeks ago, which cleared up, but now I have diarrhea for 24 hours after eating sushi on an empty stomach. The diarrhea is severe, burning, and accompanied by exhaustion and stomach discomfort. I also have acid reflux, belching, and a feeling of needing to urinate constantly. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to alleviate them?
September 4th, 2024
My friend, a 36-year-old male, has been experiencing symptoms such as weight loss, yellowing of the eyes, frequent vomiting, occasional chest pain, upper abdominal pain, dark urine, diarrhea, and a change in bowel movements for over two months. He has been to the ER twice, where they did an x-ray for gallstones and blood tests for hepatitis, all of which came back normal. What could be causing these symptoms, and what further tests should be considered?
January 9th, 2024