I experienced severe constipation followed by a massive bowel movement and now have abdominal soreness, bloating, and occasional diarrhea. I've started taking Align and am considering a BRAT diet. Should I call my doctor for an appointment, or will these symptoms likely resolve with the BRAT diet and probiotics?

April 30th, 2023

I just returned from a long travel and experienced pointed pain in my left flank and lower left back, which started immediately after sitting. The pain is not pressing and my urine is fine. I also picked up heavy luggage. Could this be muscular, and what should I do to alleviate the pain?

June 3rd, 2024

Is there any oral medicine at all that can touch sciatica pain?

March 20th, 2024

I am a heterosexual male who had numerous past encounters with female prostitutes, always using a condom, and was tested for everything with negative results. I had two RPR tests for syphilis, both negative, taken years after the encounters. Despite this, I am worried about the accuracy of RPR tests for late-term or tertiary syphilis and whether I should be re-tested. I have no symptoms of syphilis, including no chancre or neurosyphilis symptoms, and have had a rash on my legs which dermatologists diagnosed as unrelated to syphilis. Given the negative RPR results and the lack of symptoms, can I be considered definitely negative for syphilis?

September 30th, 2023

I went shooting without earplugs 6 weeks ago and experienced hearing issues, including a ringing noise in my right ear that subsides when I shower but is replaced by a high-pitched hissing sound. The doctor diagnosed Eustachian tube dysfunction, prescribed prednisone for inflammation, but I'm hesitant due to potential side effects like anxiety and insomnia. What are my options for treating this condition without medication, and if I do take prednisone, how effective is it and what are the risks?

November 6th, 2023