My 13-year-old nephew, who is 6'6" and wears a size 17 shoe, experiences daily discomfort in his left Achilles tendon due to rapid growth. He frequently suffers from swelling and pain, especially after falls during basketball practice, despite stretching exercises and cryotherapy. What could be causing this sensitivity and swelling, and is there anything that can be done to alleviate it?

December 19th, 2024

My friend is in a cervical neck brace due to spinal bruising and has not had a bowel movement since last Sunday. He has taken Senna Laxative pills without results. What should be done now? Can he take a stronger laxative or should we try something else?

April 14th, 2024

I'm experiencing dry, shiny, wrinkled skin on the left side of my scrotum. It is non-itchy, no redness, and no discomfort. The appearance is causing anxiety. Should I just moisturize and continue to monitor the symptoms?

May 6th, 2024

I am dehydrated after playing tennis for 3 hours today. I have had some cramping and diarrhea from drinking so much salt water. I am drinking Gatorade and electrolyte drinks. I have had a little dizziness too. Do I need to go to the ER?

August 24th, 2023

I just found out that I have genital warts. Is it possible that I contracted it years ago? Is there a cure for HPV genital warts, or do I have to suffer for the rest of my life? Can HPV be cured by the immune system? Is it possible that my HPV and my girlfriend's HPV are different types of infection? Can I spread HPV if I don't have warts? Are plantar warts the same as genital warts? Can a person get the vaccine even if they have been exposed to an HPV strain? Can I still get the vaccine at 33 years old? Will the warts go away or come back? Will they recur forever? Can my girlfriend retake the vaccine while pregnant? Will the baby be ok?

October 7th, 2023