I've been sick for 2 weeks with symptoms including head pressure, coughing up green phlegm, swollen lymph nodes, and a cough. I was prescribed doxycycline for a suspected bacterial infection, but I don't feel any improvement. What could be wrong, and what should I do next?

August 19th, 2024

My wife's mom, who is 80 years old and lives in the Dominican Republic, was recently diagnosed with stage 3 uterus cancer (poor differentiated carcinoma of the uterus). What is the success rate and best course of treatment for her, considering her age and current health status?

July 3rd, 2024

When should I get tested for HIV if I'm on PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)? Should I test 45 days after exposure or 45 days after finishing PEP? Also, is it safe to take the full 28 days of PEP if I didn't have a high-risk encounter, and will PEP affect the accuracy of HIV tests?

May 8th, 2023

Are there actions I can take at home if I think I accidentally took an ibuprofen overdose but am not sure? I normally use ibuprofen for osteoarthritis, taking 600-400 mg doses. My last dose was about half an hour ago. I am a 73-year-old female weighing 220 pounds.

December 22nd, 2024

I had a runny nose and coughing last week, which has now gone, but I have dizziness when I get up. What should I do?

March 30th, 2024