I've been dealing with a severe gout flare-up for about a week, starting in my knee and now affecting the arch of my right foot, leaving me bedridden. I've been taking Advil, but it hasn't been very effective, so I switched to colchicine for the past two days, but progress seems minimal. Is there anything else I can do to reduce the swelling so I can walk again?

June 29th, 2024

How can someone ensure their wishes for no heroic interventions, including non-invasive treatments, are respected if they stop breathing and are brought into the hospital, especially if they have a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) form or an advanced directive?

July 27th, 2023

I tested positive for COVID-19 three weeks ago and still have symptoms. I am 71 years old with heart problems, including five heart stents, and recently had a hip replacement. I have been vaccinated and received one booster shot. My symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, headache, achiness, fatigue, no appetite, chills, sore throat, pressure in the chest, diarrhea, and high blood pressure. I am taking Mucinex and Motrin. What should I do to manage my symptoms and when should I seek further medical attention?

February 4th, 2024

How long should I wait to retest myself for Covid with a home kit after being positive and starting Paxlovid treatment?

January 31st, 2023

I have a device on my phone that does a 6-lead ECG. Can you tell me if everything looks normal on the following 6 images I have attached? I also had a shooting pain in one of my teeth on the left side of my jaw for a few seconds and was concerned it might be related to heart issues. Additionally, I'm curious if a 6-lead ECG is good enough to detect heart attacks, angina, and Brugada syndrome, and if exercise could trigger Brugada syndrome.

January 25th, 2024