I have a constant dry cough, fever, body aches, and fatigue. I'm a 49-year-old male with no recent COVID exposure, but I had it twice in 2020 and 2021. I haven't had COVID or flu vaccines. What could be causing these symptoms and what tests or treatments should I consider?

March 9th, 2024

I woke up with a bad headache yesterday, which went away after taking Advil. Today, I have a stiff neck on the right side that hurts with and without movement, and it also hurts when I move my right arm. The pain feels lower down and is worse when looking up or to the left. I am prone to headaches but not stiff necks. Is this normal for a stiff neck and is it related to the headache? Additionally, my arm and hand feel slightly funny, and the other side of my back hurts slightly when standing. Is this all related to muscle spasms from sleeping incorrectly?

January 4th, 2023

I had a bowel movement today and it was all blood with the stool. I didn't realize it but when I saw, I tried to stand up and even blood drops dripped on the floor. I don't have any other pain in the abdomen, not below nor any other symptoms. Do you think it can be a fissure due to dryness or hard stool? I also had minor pain below after the stool. Should I wait for one more bowel movement to see if it happens again, or should I see a doctor?

September 22nd, 2024

Is it okay that my daughter has a platelet count of 461? She is very healthy otherwise, and the rest of her blood panel was normal. The doctor said it's not cause for concern because teens can often experience bursts of platelet counts, and she's 14. She said to check back even in a year. My daughter had a minor toe infection during the time her blood was taken, but it was gone by the time she took her blood. Is this okay?

December 29th, 2023

My 3-year-old has a bad cold with symptoms including phlegm, cough, and fever. I gave him Rubbutosin 5 hours ago. Is it safe to give him Nyquil before bed, and what should I do for his symptoms?

August 15th, 2024