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I woke up a week ago with pain on the left side of my ribs that sharpens with pressure, movement, or deep breathing. The pain has lessened but still causes tightness and dull ache, especially with deep breaths. I've been using icy hot and icing, but not recently. I'm 30 years old and not on any medications. What could be causing this and when should I be concerned?
August 1st, 2024
My son tested positive for methamphetamine at high levels in a CPS test, but no one in our home uses it. How could he be positive, and what could be causing this false positive?
November 18th, 2023
My ears seem blocked, hearing is muted. No pain, just frustration. I traveled last at the end of December and may have had mild congestion in England, which seemed to go away. Now, the voice and ears don't seem connected. What could be causing this and what can I do to alleviate it?
November 9th, 2024
Can CRP blood test be affected by muscle strain, stress, or other 'normal' factors, and what tests can be done to rule out conditions like sphenoid sinusitis or mold poisoning?
July 10th, 2024
I have a L4-L5 protrusion and L3 hernia, but I do not want to give up on sports. What exercises am I allowed to do on a regular basis not to overcomplicate things?
March 5th, 2024
I have a dialysis port and it's throbbing and hurting. The pain is localized in the chest area and has been ongoing for a couple of hours. The pain is constant and deeper. I am 48 years old and managing the pain with a pain pill. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?
October 11th, 2023