Why would my big toes start to have a bluish-looking tint, and what could be the cause of this discoloration, especially considering I am on lisinopril/hctz 20-12.5 and have been under a lot of stress lately, chain smoking, and have no insurance?

November 12th, 2024

Can toxic smoke exposure cause bronchiectasis and/or bronchitis, and in the case of bronchiectasis, can the delay be thirty years or more even if bronchitis was discovered within one year of toxic smoke exposure?

February 6th, 2023

I have painful, red, warm, flat bumps the size of a tennis ball on both knees and a smaller one on my shin. The bumps appeared on Wednesday and have become extremely painful, affecting my joints. I have not taken any medications and cannot see a doctor until Monday. Should I go to an emergency clinic before then?

October 8th, 2023

My cat has ringworm and my family and I have been exposed for weeks. We have not gotten it. Should I quarantine the cat? It is impossible to keep it off the bedding and furniture, and I can't keep up with washing everything. We have been exposed since February 14th when we brought the cat home from the shelter. What should I do?

November 6th, 2023

I have been experiencing recurring swollen lymph nodes in my left armpit over the past nine months. The swollen nodes are tender to the touch and usually subside within 3-5 days, but this pattern has occurred eight times. Additionally, seven out of these eight occurrences happened on a Saturday or Sunday morning, coinciding with nights of drinking. The nodes are never larger than the head of an eraser and sometimes show slight redness. Should I be concerned about cancer, and what could be causing this pattern of swelling?

March 25th, 2024