I think I have a urinary tract infection. I have had symptoms for two and a half days, including slight pain or burning sensation with urination, fever and chills, discoloration and increased smell in urine, and an odd feeling in my stomach. I am 59 years old, have diabetes type 2, and am not allergic to any medications. What should I do?

August 23rd, 2023

I accidentally took two Claritin tablets. Is there anything I can do to expedite clearing it out of my system?

September 19th, 2023

My daughter has had strep throat, tonsillitis, and a peritonsillar abscess drained. She is a college student 5 hours from home and has been on multiple rounds of antibiotics. We are trying to decide if she should recover at home or stay at college. What are the signs to watch for and is there a risk of sepsis or other serious complications?

November 8th, 2024

My child has been sick with strep twice in the last month and recently RSV, in which she is taking medication. Do you think it's safe for her to stay with her grandmother in Tennessee this time of year, coming from South Georgia? She has a history of complications with flu, COVID-19 while pregnant, and strep four times in the last three months. She is currently experiencing a runny nose, coughing, and was recently diagnosed with RSV a week ago. My concern is the change in weather from South Georgia to Tennessee and her tendency to remove her socks and hats, making it difficult to keep her warm.

May 15th, 2023

I have a constant pain in the left side of my abdomen, near the navel and down to my leg and foot, which has been present for two months. The pain is sharp and sometimes achy. I am 25 years old and female, using homeopathic Scatia. I have no loss of consciousness, no breathlessness, no chest pain radiating to the left hand or jaw, no palpitations, excessive sweating, or swelling of the feet. My urine output is normal, and I do not feel the pain is associated with stress or anxiety. I have had no recent changes in periods or flow, but I do have lower abdominal and left lower quadrant pain, which is sharp. I have no fever, nausea, vomiting, or change in bowel habits. I sometimes feel a mass or tenderness when pressing on the area, and I sometimes have pain while urinating. My father has a history of kidney stones. I have had an ultrasound, which showed nothing.

November 10th, 2023