I am a 53-year-old male in good health, except for occasional anxiety. I sometimes see red objects in my bowel movements that look like undigested food, such as onions or pepperoni. I have had two colonoscopies in the past four years, both showing small, non-cancerous polyps, and I regularly see a proctologist for hemorrhoids. I have attached a photo of a recent bowel movement with a red object. Is this normal, and should I be concerned?

May 7th, 2023

I've been feeling better since starting medication, but after light cardio exercises, I experienced dizziness and a spinning sensation, similar to symptoms I've had for 10 years, which I recently discovered are due to acid reflux. What can I do to exercise without experiencing dizziness?

October 10th, 2023

I’m on antibiotics and dropped them on a very dirty floor. Is it safe to just take the powder so that I don’t miss a dose?

June 14th, 2023

I work on a marine towing vessel and share a shower and toilet with someone who I think has Hepatitis C. I'm concerned about the risk of contracting the virus from him, especially since I have athlete's foot and think I have open areas on my feet that could be vulnerable to infection or virus entry. Additionally, I've been feeling tired lately, and I'm not sure if it's related. What precautions should I take, and what are the risks of contracting Hepatitis C in this scenario?

April 3rd, 2024

I have been using earpods at work in 35-degree conditions, and I'm experiencing pain in one ear, half of my head hurting on the same side, and a swollen lymph node near my ear. Is this likely due to ear infection caused by earpods and sweating, and what should I do or buy at the pharmacy?

September 21st, 2023