How do I differentiate between a diverticulitis flare-up and gastroenteritis, and how can I ensure my doctor is not misdiagnosing my symptoms as gastroenteritis or the stomach flu when it might actually be a severe case of diverticulitis requiring medication?

May 20th, 2024

My hemoglobin keeps dropping. Three years ago it was 13, last year it was 11, and now it is 8. What could be the cause of this, and what should I do?

April 4th, 2024

I was thrown off a horse on 7/7/13 and landed on my right ankle and sacrum. I have been experiencing severe pain in my sacrum area, making it difficult to stand, sit, bend over, and get in and out of my car. I also have shooting pains in both hips. Is it possible to fracture or crack my sacrum, and how would it be treated if it was? I fell about 5 feet straight onto my lower back and am in unbearable pain. What can I do for relief until I see an orthopedic specialist this Friday?

April 1st, 2023

I have had a severe sore throat and cough for several days, accompanied by continuous spitting up of white saliva and ear pain. I have been prescribed Benzydamine for gargling, but the symptoms persist. What additional steps can I take to alleviate my symptoms?

March 21st, 2023

I had a heart attack in January and had stents put in. I'm taking Lipitor, Plavix, Lopressor, and a chewable baby aspirin daily. I've started itching and now have hives. Can I stop taking Lipitor for a week until I get home to consult my doctor?

November 7th, 2023