I have been experiencing tension headaches, and I am worried they might be a sign of an impending stroke. I have not used any medication for this. I am a 25-year-old male with no major medical history issues in my family. The headaches have occurred during sexual intercourse, after using a narcotic, and after using a neti pot with tea leaves. I also have a history of sinus issues from breaking my nose when I was 6 years old. How can I be sure these are tension headaches and not something else, and what should I do to relieve the pain?

March 23rd, 2023

A 90-year-old has had a hip replacement that keeps popping out for the past 2 years. She is mostly in a wheelchair and is on pain management medications. The doctor suggested either a hip revision or doing nothing, with the possibility that the pain will eventually go away. What is the recommended course of action considering her age and medical stability, including previous falls and potential heart or lung disease?

October 11th, 2023

What are some over-the-counter medications for plaque psoriasis, and is there anything that can be taken internally?

April 26th, 2024

I was told I had strep in my urine but it's nothing to worry about. I'm currently taking doxycycline for prostatitis and had a UTI before this. I've been dealing with these issues since February and had a bad reaction to an antibiotic in March. I was worried it might be HIV, so I got a 4th-gen test at 4 months, which was non-reactive. I've been told that a 4-month HIV test is conclusive. What should I know about the strep in my urine and the HIV test results?

December 24th, 2024

Can you receive pictures to look at genitals? I just noticed some concerns and I'm 39 years old, using medications, and have anxiety. What could be the issues, and what symptoms would indicate herpes?

August 6th, 2023