What would cause a constant sharp pain in the left side of the abdomen for a 55-year-old male with no prior problems of this type?

December 6th, 2024

I can't feel coldness on one side of my throat while drinking cold stuff or warmth when drinking warm stuff. Can scar tissue of the throat cause this?

January 24th, 2024

I got bitten by a red ant two days ago. The bite has been stable with no pain, and the swelling has gone down. I haven't used any medication, just an itch cream for the itchiness. Is there any specific medication a doctor can suggest?

January 7th, 2023

I am 48 years old, type two diabetic, and recently experienced chest pain after a severe asthma-induced cough. The pain started when I eat and is sharp when pressed. An EKG was normal, and the doctor suspects costochondritis. The pain has decreased but still lingers. How long does costochondritis typically last, and is it normal for it to persist this long?

December 13th, 2024

I got infected with COVID-19 for the first time on 11/24/2022, and possibly again on 9/1/2023, with a vaccination taken on 1/2/2023. I noticed IgM antibodies, but I'm unsure if they are from the recent infection, vaccination, or an earlier one. Can you explain the duration IgM antibodies typically last after an infection or vaccination, and how to differentiate between the sources of IgM based on the dates of infection and vaccination?

July 26th, 2023