My mom is experiencing severe pain in her leg and difficulty folding her fingers for the past 3 months. She had an allergic reaction to prescribed tablets, causing swelling in her legs and face. Now, the pain has worsened, and she has stopped taking the tablets due to the allergic issues. What is the ultimate solution to this problem, and can she safely use the Gesican ointment for pain relief?

May 31st, 2024

I have 2 fractures in my ankle from a motorcycle accident last Monday and I still can’t put weight on it. How long have you had the fracture? Have you used any medication for it? Have you seen a doctor about the fracture? Anything else in your medical history you think the doctor should know?

September 29th, 2024

I’ve had what feels like a twitch or a heart beat right at the bottom of my rib cage/abdomen, on the left side. It’s been there since this morning. Is it just a twitch or could it be related to the heart?

June 25th, 2024

Hi, my serum total bilirubin level is 30 umol/L. Should I be concerned? Is this considered higher than normal? I have some chest and upper back pain but no other symptoms. I haven't used any medications and all my other liver tests came back normal, except for the bilirubin which was considered borderline.

August 8th, 2024

My 6.5-year-old daughter has not gone to the toilet for the last 11 days. She is experiencing sharp and stabbing pain at her anus when trying to pass hard stool. She is currently taking Movicol and drinking plenty of fluids, but she is very scared and cries frequently due to the pain. What can we do to help her pass the stool and alleviate her discomfort?

October 31st, 2023