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My mother has a wound on the side of her butt cheek. She is bedridden and I want to ensure it is not infected. She has had the wound since Friday, is 76 years old, and has dementia. She is currently using neosporin and bed sore medication on the wound, which has a dark inside. What should I do to help it heal and ensure it is not infected?
July 11th, 2023
I had inguinal hernia surgery over a year ago, and it took a long time for the pain to subside. Recently, I was forcing my abdominal muscles and felt something move near my incision, leading to constant pain in the groin area, affecting my walking and causing numbness and pins and needles in my left instep. What could be causing this pain, and what treatments are available?
May 23rd, 2023
I've had chest, back, shoulder, and neck pain for the last few days. The pain comes and goes, varies from sharp to achy, and sometimes affects my left arm, making it feel weird. I am 19 years old, have asthma and anxiety, and have been sitting more recently but was physically active before December. What could be causing this pain and what can I do about it?
December 10th, 2023
Hello! I was working on a project and the fabric was most likely exposed to gasoline. I worked around it for about an hour and the smell was overwhelming. Should I be concerned about gasoline poisoning or carbon monoxide poisoning from the inhalation of those fumes? Thank you!
March 27th, 2023
What could be the cause of feeling dizzy and lightheaded for a week, with symptoms including dizziness upon standing up from a seated position, no nausea, and no recent blood pressure check, in a 38-year-old individual who hasn't had a regular medical exam for two years?
September 21st, 2024
I broke my fifth lateral rib in a coughing fit. I still have coughing fits and experience shooting pains in my front and back from coughing. How can I ease the pain, and is the sharp pain with coughing normal for a fractured rib?
July 13th, 2023