I was at a red cross blood drive donating blood. The worker who was in training took my temperature with an oral thermometer. She went to put the plastic cover on but I'm not sure it grabbed. When she went to dispose of the cover, it did make a pop sound but I'm not sure if it always does that even without the cover on. I did not see the cover in the trash. I'm worried now. What possible health concerns should I look out for if there was no cover on the thermometer?

November 15th, 2024

I think I have strep throat. I have a sore throat with white stuff in the back of my throat, body aches, a rash resembling hundreds of mosquito bites on both legs, and difficulty swallowing. I was in contact with a roommate who had strep throat five days ago. How can I diagnose and manage this condition, and how long could I be contagious?

October 7th, 2024

I have edema in my arm that has been concerning me for about 3 days. I am 65 years old and recovering from a stroke. I am currently staying with my son and daughter-in-law temporarily and do not have a personal doctor. What can I do to manage the edema and where can I seek medical attention if needed?

August 1st, 2024

I am a 25-year-old male experiencing shoulder pain and chest discomfort for over 2 years. My doctor has conducted heart tests and confirmed my heart is fine. What could be causing my pain, and why does it seem heart-related?

February 20th, 2024

I have diarrhea that has been getting worse over the past two days. I have no appetite, my stomach growls a lot, and I'm only taking Pepto Bismol. I'm 19 years old, don't have any illnesses, and the diarrhea doesn't have mucus or blood. I've been to the bathroom 6 or 7 times since this morning. Did I eat anything out of the ordinary before the diarrhea started?

November 3rd, 2024