My 80-year-old mother had a fall several weeks ago and has been experiencing severe pain, nausea, fever, neck and lower back ache, and watery nasal discharge. She has been in the hospital twice, with unremarkable X-rays and MRI results. She is currently in a LTC facility receiving therapy and has been using medications like gabapentin, tums, amlodipine, and Tramadol (not recently). She also has a history of cardiovascular disease, mixed connective tissue disease, and suspected dementia. What could be causing her symptoms and what should be the next steps?

June 1st, 2024

I have low abdominal pain that is not severe, and my urine has an orange color. The pain started on Monday night and is dull. I have also experienced small stools, unlike my normal bowel movements. I have a history of bypass surgery and have had colonoscopies and esophageal examinations in the past. This week, I took a laxative (Medimusal) recommended by my gastroenterologist, which might be why my urine is orange. This is the first time I've experienced this issue. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

June 15th, 2023

Can frequent masturbation cause health issues such as ED or Prostate conditions?

April 15th, 2023

My best friend of 50 years had knee replacement surgery and developed an infection. She was treated with intravenous antibiotics and released, but later developed a rash around the incision site that has spread. Her leg also feels warm to the touch, and she is not running a fever. Could this be another infection, an antibiotic rash, or an allergic reaction?

June 8th, 2023

In the morning, when I spit, my mucus has dark brown spots. Today it felt worse because there were two spits with brown spots. I am 56 years old, not on any medications except ibuprofen for joint inflammation. I have not been feeling ill, no cough, nasal congestion, or drainage. I have noticed slight bleeding when I clean my nose with a tissue. What could be causing this and should I be concerned?

November 4th, 2024