I am experiencing extreme abdominal pain in the right hip area, constipation with diarrhea, excessive dry skin and scalp, little red dots, freckle-like spots that disappear when rubbed, body distortion, constant pain, blueish lines under the skin, spider-like veins, and constant extreme neck and back pain. I have had multiple colonoscopies with no findings, no bloody stools, and had my gallbladder removed due to a stone. I also suffer from depression and have been told I have an auto-immune disorder and am anemic. What could be causing these symptoms and what specialized testing should I pursue?

May 24th, 2024

I have inner ear itchiness that has been ongoing for nearly twelve months and it is very bothersome. What could be causing this and what can be done to alleviate it?

February 14th, 2024

I've had diarrhea since June 1st. It got so bad that I went to the doctor who prescribed antibiotics for bacterial diarrhea and a urine infection. I'm still getting diarrhea 4-5 times a day, usually within 10 minutes of eating anything, accompanied by gurgling noises in my stomach. I've tried a starvation diet and cutting off various foods, but no matter what I eat, I get diarrhea straight away. I'm not suffering from cramps, but I have a very bloated stomach and have lost over a stone in weight in 5 weeks. What could be causing this persistent diarrhea, and what further steps should I take?

September 7th, 2023

I am experiencing trembling hands after taking Cymbalta for deep chronic pain in my back. I am currently taking 60mg daily at night. What could be causing this and what should I do?

June 13th, 2024

I was bitten by a tick 3-4 days ago in my backyard near College Park, Maryland. The bite area has a round red rash resembling a bull's eye, and the tick appears to be a black-legged deer tick. I have not yet seen a doctor but am worried about Lyme disease. What should I do next, how is Lyme disease diagnosed, and what is the treatment for it?

October 6th, 2024