My right foot is red, swollen, and painful to walk on, especially in the center meaty part. The pain started three days ago and is stabbing in nature. I am 67 years old, taking heart pills for stents in my heart valve, and have no other significant medical history. What could be causing this pain, and what can I do to alleviate it?

April 3rd, 2024

I'm a 62-year-old woman experiencing a bout of diarrhea with mild constipation preceding it. There was a small amount of bright red blood in the bowl afterward, and my tummy is sensitive. Should I go to the emergency room or wait?

January 30th, 2023

After receiving unprotected oral sex three weeks ago, I've had a frequent urge to urinate with no pain, discharge, or abnormal urine appearance. I've tested negative for chlamydia and gonorrhea. What could be causing this and what should I do?

December 14th, 2024

My husband has back pain and sometimes feels it on his calf. He has never felt the pain in the back of his thigh. He sometimes has calf pain without back pain and says the calf feels heavy. Could it be a blood clot?

August 14th, 2023

I had a fall down the stairs 3 months ago, resulting in a hospital stay and a follow-up CT scan that showed mild edema or early encephalomalacia. I was told there was mild swelling but nothing more serious was mentioned. Now, I'm worried that I might have a more serious condition that was overlooked. What should I understand about the CT scan results and why wasn't the more serious condition discussed?

April 4th, 2023