I am a 55-year-old female who fell 8 days ago on my right knee. I have bruising from above my knee to the bottom of my foot, and my leg's swelling is not going down. I have been icing it when I'm home and using Biofreeze 3 times a day. I noticed that the knee, where there is an open wound, and halfway down my shin is warm, and if I press on my leg, an indentation stays for a while. Should I be concerned? I haven't gone to a doctor since I lost my insurance and don't have the funds.

August 18th, 2023

I have noticed over the last several years that my penis is curving downward when erect and appears to be shorter. In the last 3 months, I have started experiencing pain during erections and intercourse, especially when wearing a condom. The pain is mostly constant while erect, dull around the base of the head, and becomes sharper with a condom and after intercourse. I am 46 years old, circumcised since age 18 due to a tight foreskin, and have not noticed any palpable lumps. What could be causing this and what should I do?

January 8th, 2023

I had a sinus attack last Friday, which is normal for me as I experience sinus attacks every once or twice a month. Symptoms include runny nose, watery eyes, post nasal drip, sneezing, and headache, which usually subside within a day. After the attack, I had post nasal drip causing throat discomfort but no cough. I don't have a fever but feel very warm as if I have one. My temperature is 36.8°C. My doctor prescribed Azithromycin 500mg for 3 days, which I took. I also have fibromyalgia and anxiety. Now, I have minor throat pain, no cough, no runny nose, no fever, but I feel warm all over my body. Could this be related to my fibromyalgia or IBS flare-up, or is it something else?

May 20th, 2023

I have COPD for 5 years now and my diaphragm is giving me trouble 24/7. I breathe deeply and exhale, but it doesn't seem to make much difference. I've been using three different inhaled drugs: Buseinide, Ipratropium, and Performomist. I've seen my lung doctor, but I'm losing confidence. My doctor knows I had lung cancer and that my deceased mother had asthma. What can you tell me about my condition and any potential interventions like diaphragm exercises or bronchial blockers?

March 27th, 2024

Which technique is correct for suctioning a patient with a tracheostomy on long-term ventilator therapy who requires frequent suctioning: using intermittent suction while advancing the catheter, using continuous suction while withdrawing the catheter, using continuous suction while advancing the catheter, or using intermittent suction while withdrawing the catheter?

April 21st, 2023