My 80-year-old mother has been diagnosed with heart failure and is experiencing severe swelling in her legs, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, and difficulty walking. She is on medication including water pills, carloc, digoxin, and hypace. The dosage of her water pills has been increased, but her condition seems to be worsening. She is immobile and unable to visit a doctor. What should be the next steps to manage her condition and prevent further complications?

March 18th, 2023

I recently had a scope from an ENT who spotted enlarged adenoids that are bluish to purple in color over about 25%. The ENT stated it doesn't look like healthy tissue and plans to biopsy it. I have a second appointment for a second opinion with another ENT. I've had ear, eustachian tube, and left-sided throat pain that responded to initial and two refills of Amoxicillin 875 mg b.i.d. about two months ago. Now, there's some pain again in the adenoid region and minor pain in the eustachian tube. The pain seems to come and go and feels like a burning sensation at times. What are the chances of adenoiditis vs. adenoid carcinoma, or possibly just an infection?

September 24th, 2023

My husband has had flu symptoms for about 3 days, including constant headaches, a stiff neck, and jaw pain. He has had a fever on and off but not currently. He is also experiencing weakness and is unable to stand or do much before needing to sit down again. What could be causing these symptoms and what should we do?

June 18th, 2024

I am looking for help with managing grief and anxiety after the loss of my parents. I live in Temecula, California, and the psychiatrists in the area mostly focus on biochemical aspects and have brief appointments. I am seeking a resource within western medical practice that includes quantifiable variables, efficacy studies, and peer review. Do you have any suggestions?

April 8th, 2024

How does a needle biopsy work for men with enlarged prostates?

July 24th, 2024