I just wiped my rectum and found blood on the tissue paper. I am a 19-year-old male with no current medications, occasionally suffering from constipation, and experiencing anal discomfort and itching for the first time. What could be the cause and what should I do?

April 15th, 2024

My family all got strep throat, starting with my 4-year-old. My older son and I were given antibiotics, but my youngest son only has a productive cough with mild fever and no sore throat, and my husband's throat cleared on its own. Should they still take antibiotics? Why did their throats clear out?

January 19th, 2023

Can Lexapro cause severe GI bleeding and worsen existing conditions like gastritis and IBS-C, and what are the potential side effects on heart palpitations and constipation?

October 16th, 2023

I had an episode similar to SVT yesterday and was wondering if I would be okay today. I have panic attacks and anxiety, and sometimes my heart rate goes over 120, reaching 140 for an hour or two, then returning to 100 and tapering off. I called an ambulance, and they diagnosed sinus tachycardia an hour after the incident. I've had three ECGs in the last three years, and they showed nothing but tachycardia. What should I do in the meantime while waiting for a cardiologist appointment, as my heart rate is still elevated?

November 14th, 2023

I accidentally took my dog's Denamarin, which is a dosage for a 12-pound dog, and I weigh 190 lbs. I am currently taking Bystolic, Crestor, and Pepsi. What symptoms should I look out for, and is there anything else I should be aware of?

August 8th, 2023