I have been experiencing constant, sharp, and stabbing back pain for a year, along with numbness, muscle weakness, and increased fatigue. I have tried various exercises but they do not help. What can be done to alleviate this pain?

August 27th, 2023

I was prescribed Oxycodone 5mg a week ago after having an appendectomy. I took my last dose yesterday morning, so it has been 24 hours. When may it be safe for me to drink alcohol again without risking an accidental overdose?

June 30th, 2023

I have a dilated bile duct measuring 7.7mm, diagnosed via ultrasound. The issue has been concerning me for a little over a month. I am currently taking pantoprazole 40mg and experiencing an uncomfortable pain in the area. My blood work and stool tests were normal except for low potassium levels. The ultrasound showed no stones or sludge in the gallbladder. Should I seek an ERCP elsewhere or wait for a scheduled ultrasound on June 13th, and should I continue my usual training regimen of marathons and Ironman competitions?

November 24th, 2023

I ate something bad and now my stomach hurts, I feel nauseous, and I also feel dizzy. The stomach pain started right after finishing the food and is more or less constant. The pain is ache-like, similar to acid reflux. I am currently using Acidophilus probiotics and Dramamine, and I am 18 years old with a history of asthma. What should I do for relief?

January 8th, 2024

Can chronic constipation and ongoing hemorrhoids for years be symptoms of colon cancer, and why aren't laxatives and other treatments helping with my constipation and bowel issues?

March 7th, 2024