I have a cough and my lungs feel heavy with fluid. I've had a sore throat for about a week, which has worsened with the cough starting yesterday. I also experience tightness in my upper chest and use Advil for headaches and cough drops for my throat. I'm 30 years old and allergic to penicillin and amoxicillin. Should I go to the hospital, or will it clear up on its own?

June 19th, 2024

I am experiencing intermittent chest pressure that started yesterday. I am 58 years old, in great shape, and not on any medications. This is the first time this has happened to me, and I have no nausea or shortness of breath associated with it. I have not had any recent blood work done. The pressure feels like it comes and goes, and it seems to improve with walking and deep breathing. I just finished doing a lot of push-ups before noticing the pressure.

July 16th, 2024

Does brown phlegm signify cancer or ALS, and what should I do to treat it if I've had it for the past two months?

May 24th, 2024

I started consuming protein shakes in powder form and experienced side pain. I exercised yesterday and consumed the protein shake right after, but did not exercise today. Is the side pain from the protein, and if so, what should I do? I have a poor diet and am trying to gain weight by exercising.

January 15th, 2023

I had an involuntary severe colonic cleanse a week ago, resulting in diarrhea accompanied by thick, snotty-looking mucus. The diarrhea only lasted for one day, but I haven't had a bowel movement since then despite taking MiraLax. I am a 75-year-old female with type 2 diabetes and an overactive autoimmune system, which affects my platelet count. Should I be concerned about this situation?

October 21st, 2024