I have a tender bump under the skin on the front of my left lower leg near the shin. It's not red or warm and has slight swelling. It recurred in the same spot four months after the first incident, which lasted about 10-14 days and disappeared completely. I thought the cause might be a bug bite, but I'm unsure. What could this bump be and should I be concerned?

May 24th, 2023

Is there a place to find out with DNA to see if a man in his 70s and a man in his 45s are half brothers between Houston, TX, and Texarkana, AR? If so, can you tell me where and how?

June 12th, 2023

I've been sick since before Christmas with a bad cough, malaise, and flu-like symptoms. After being diagnosed with pneumonia and completing a course of antibiotics, I still have a bad cough, am exhausted, and experience shortness of breath and heavy heart pounding with light activity. When should I start to feel better, and is this level of shortness of breath and heart pounding normal?

January 3rd, 2023

I have symptoms of jitteriness, twitching muscles, and ringing in my ears. My doctor reduced my Synthyroid dosage from 137 MCG to half due to slightly high TSH levels. How long before I notice a change, and what other steps should I take for relief?

April 21st, 2024

I have lost 140 pounds over the past two years through diet and exercise, but I am experiencing persistent joint and foot pain, especially in my hips and feet. I have been diagnosed with tendonitis in my left foot, but treatments like anti-inflammatories and cortisone injections have not helped. Now, I am experiencing pain in my right foot, particularly the outside of my small toe, which is painful with movement but fine at rest. I suspect my spinal alignment issues, possibly due to hip dysplasia from infancy, might be contributing to these problems. I am concerned about the cost of seeing a doctor without health insurance and would like to know what steps I should take to address these issues and maintain my active lifestyle.

November 1st, 2024