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I have paronychia that is not healing. I've been on cephalexin for a week, but my finger is still very swollen, with visible pus and infection, and it's a different color. I'm HIV+ with low counts, making me immunocompromised. I've seen a doctor who performed incision and drainage, but it hasn't healed. I'm unsure how to clean and bandage it. What should I do?
September 25th, 2024
What’s the best treatment for shin splints pain besides aspirin or Advil, and what should be done if the pain persists?
September 11th, 2023
Woke up three days ago with a pain on my right side, close to my right breast. Could it be a pulled muscle? I have taken Tylenol for the pain but have not seen a doctor. I am 68 years old and in good shape, but I have not done any weight lifting. The pain does not occur when I touch my chest.
May 27th, 2023
I have intense itching and stinging in my crotch area for about 2 weeks. I have tried using Vagisil and Cortizone 10, but I get temporary relief and then the symptoms return intensely. My last pap test was 6 months ago with a slight irregular result. I am 61 years old, have no discharge, and no odor. What could be causing this and what else can I do or need?
August 13th, 2024
What should I do to manage ear and neck pain, and do I need to see an ENT specialist?
February 7th, 2023
My mom, who is 57 years old and has a history of IBS, anxiety, and is on pressure and diabetic medication, is experiencing symptoms such as depression, panic attacks, sleeplessness, burning sensations in her upper muscles, back, sternum, and upper middle abdomen, heaviness in the head, hot chills, and occasional irregular bowel movements. Her blood pressure is currently normal, but these symptoms have been ongoing for three days. Could these symptoms be related to anxiety, IBS, or her diabetes? What steps can be taken to manage these symptoms if they are due to anxiety?
October 7th, 2023