I am having lower right quadrant abdominal pain that comes and goes. It is not severe but has been ongoing for a couple of days. No fever, vomiting, or difficulty passing gas and bowel movements. I am worried about appendicitis but do not want to go to the ER unnecessarily. Is this a concern, and what should I do?

August 29th, 2023

My mother has stage 4 lung cancer and has completed chemotherapy. She currently has a fever of 101°F, which seems to be coming down, and has no appetite, appearing dazed. She is 79 years old and last received chemotherapy on July 7th. Should I be worried, and what should I do?

October 5th, 2023

There is a white bump on my son's butt, and he is only 20 months old. I am wondering what it could be. I just noticed it today, and for the last two days, he has been putting his hand in his diaper. He has not seen a doctor about the bump yet, and there is no significant medical history to note.

October 15th, 2024

I was investigating replacements for Metformin due to gastrointestinal side effects. My A1c was 7.1 after being off Metformin for a few months, and my morning blood sugar tests are averaging 132. I am 88 years old, eat healthfully, and do water aerobics 2-3 times per week. What other oral agents can I consider for controlling my blood sugar?

September 4th, 2024

My son had chicken this morning and is now suffering from severe stomach ache, vomiting, and loose stools. He is 28 years old and Imodium was given about 45 minutes ago. What can I do to help him?

April 16th, 2023