I have been experiencing chest and arm pain, specifically in the left arm near the armpit and behind the left breast, for about a month. My neck also hurts on the left side, feeling swollen but not painful. I have seen a doctor about the arm pain. How can I differentiate between pain from a pinched nerve and heart attack or angina pain, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic?

February 2nd, 2024

I was seeing someone in Arizona who didn't tell me until I got there that he had skin cancer and was on a cream medication. We had oral sex, and I swallowed his fluids. It's been 18 days, and I haven't felt well recently. Was it dangerous for me to swallow his fluids?

January 10th, 2024

I have a skin infection called cellulitis, which started as a rash and developed into a womb with yellow pus. I was prescribed cloxil and fusidic acid cream. I'm concerned about the yellow pus, fever, and how to manage the infection. What should I do?

September 15th, 2024

I've had a chronic cough for years, I have asthma, and I smoke. I also experienced coughing up blood a year ago and have occasional pain under my left breast that sometimes radiates to my back. My doctor said it's gas and my abdomen scan was clear, but my ESR was 19. Could I have lung cancer or COPD?

August 25th, 2023

I have been experiencing bloating, grassiness, constipation, and loose motions for over a year. Recently, I had a bad stomach due to something I ate, and today I noticed my stools were dark brown/black and slimy, with a foul smell. I had beans and pork for lunch and beef the previous night. Could this be due to an infection or just what I ate? I have also been taking an over-the-counter fiber supplement to ease my constipation.

September 5th, 2023