I'm a 29-year-old female with a history of ear and sinus issues. After a recent cold, I developed eustachian tube dysfunction, which I've been treating with antihistamines and sinus rinses. Now, despite my ears seeming to open, I'm experiencing more ear and sinus pain. Additionally, I have tingling in my cheek and sometimes feel an electric shock sensation down my right cheek when trying to pop my ears. I also have a peculiar ability to relieve ear itchiness using my tongue. What could be causing these symptoms and should I be concerned about anything serious?

February 1st, 2023

I have been having tonsil problems for about a year now, requiring frequent antibiotics. My right side has always been the most painful, and currently, my right ear, right nostril, and right neck feel clogged. My right tonsil is also hurting and has white patches. Is this related to my tonsillitis, and should I be concerned about lymphoma or neck cancer?

June 20th, 2024

I'm 41 years old and recently found out my Pap smear showed ASC-US and a positive HPV result. I had a full STD work-up when I got together with my ex 4.5 years ago, and everything was fine. All my previous Pap smears were normal and negative for HPV. I haven't been sexually active since we broke up a year ago. I'm scared and feel dirty, and I'm worried about how this will affect my future relationships. How did my previous Pap smears come back negative until now, and what should I do now?

June 23rd, 2023

I am 20 weeks pregnant and had an ultrasound showing a low placenta. What will happen? Will it change in position or stay low?

April 20th, 2024

Last night, I had a burger and felt a weird crunch in it, so I didn't swallow it. Since then, I've had pain on the right side of my face from my ear across my cheeks, and now it feels numb. My face doesn't look droopy, but I feel numbness in my mouth and cheek on that side. What could be causing this numbness and should I be concerned?

May 16th, 2023