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I’m having stomach pain that started 2 days ago. The pain is sharp and located between the rib cage and above the belly button. I’m currently taking Celebrex for my back, Tylenol, and Advil. I’m 50 years old and have no other significant medical history. What could be causing this pain and how can I relieve it?
November 18th, 2024
I have a sore throat and this is what it looks like. I was intubated for gallbladder removal Friday. What could this be and how do I treat it?
October 10th, 2024
How can I determine if I have an anal fissure or hemorrhoid, given that I have had symptoms for 18 months on and off, including a small painful bump near the anal area, occasional blood streaking on toilet paper, and have used Anusol cream and suppositories without complete relief?
June 30th, 2024
I had a pneumothorax in my left lung nearly 40 years ago and have been a non-smoker for 27 years. Recently, I had a CT scan of my abdomen that showed mild discoid subsegmental atelectasis in the left lower lobe. I also had a chest X-ray a month ago that showed no signs of atelectasis. Could this atelectasis be related to the original pneumothorax, the endoscopy, the sedative propofol used, or a recent cold and cough?
April 11th, 2023
I have pain in the area of my neck where the arrow is pointing. The pain is superficial and feels like soreness when touched or rubbed. There is no obvious redness. I have recently developed a habit of clearing my throat loudly and hard, and my wife says I snore loudly at night. What could be causing this soreness and how can it be addressed?
August 3rd, 2023
I’ve been diagnosed with anxiety and played 3 games of softball today with minimal contact, mostly sliding. I came home with pain on my lower rib, feeling like a bruised area that hurts when pressed. My left abdominal area also looks swollen, and I have left shoulder pain, which could be due to being sore from the games. I don’t feel pain when breathing. Should I be worried that it’s a ruptured spleen?
August 25th, 2023