Is it possible that a person with sciatica due to C2-C3 whiplash, who was lifted and pushed by one side of the hip, could develop apparent scoliosis on an X-ray? Are there other tests that can confirm whether the curvature is due to recent trauma or if it has been present since adolescence?

October 22nd, 2024

I am having constipation issues for over a week. I am 66 years old, using Miralax and stool softener pills, and have high blood pressure and sleep apnea. I have tried Linzess and a suppository, but they only helped a little. What additional measures can I take to alleviate my constipation?

May 7th, 2023

Why do I feel the need to defecate when sitting and urinating, and how does this affect my urine flow? Additionally, why do I experience discomfort in my buttocks and tailbone when sitting, and what could be causing my prostate to appear inflamed during some examinations but not others?

March 24th, 2023

I have noticed new spots on my body, and I recently tested negative for STDs in September and October. What could these spots be, and should I be concerned?

January 14th, 2023

I was kissing a man last night and he scratched his teeth against my bottom lip, causing a small cut that bled a little. I don't know his HIV status. Is there any risk of HIV transmission through this incident?

August 31st, 2023