I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with pneumonia, but the radiologist's report showed no pneumonia but mild interstitial prominence and atelectasis in the right lung, with a white haze in the left lung not mentioned in the report. I have been running a 100.7 degree temperature off and on and my normal temperature is 97.4. I am low thyroid and allergic to most antibiotics. What does mild interstitial prominence and atelectasis mean, and what can I do to help myself get well?

August 29th, 2023

Can coconut oil be used as a lubricant during sex and for moisturizing the penis area, and which is better for treating irritation?

August 6th, 2023

I have had pain in my left side above the hip for over a month. I am 78 years old and the pain is in my left flank. The pain varies in severity and does not change with bending. I have not used any medication for it and have not seen a doctor. I do not have nausea, fever, chills, or blood in my urine.

November 12th, 2023

My parent, a 69-year-old male heart patient, was diagnosed presumptively with osteoporosis by his PCP, who prescribed Fosamax without a bone scan or thorough examination. Two years later, he suffered compression fractures of the spine and rib from low-impact falls. What could have been the standard of care in this situation, and how could the diagnosis and treatment have been improved?

March 27th, 2023

Is it safe to take hydrocortisone, fludocortisone, and levothyroxine together? If I'm asymptomatic for secondary adrenal insufficiency, is it necessary to take these medications? Are there natural alternatives, and is it normal to experience lightheadedness while eating?

October 5th, 2024