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My son has a staff infection in his right knee that has been festering for several months, off and on. Visually, it shows a large boil with a white spot on it. He is planning a trip diving in the waters off the California coast. Should he go? What if the boil bursts open?
September 8th, 2023
I think I have an infection from an injection on my left glute. It is red and painful. I have cipro - is that a good drug to take? How much do I take a day? Should I use heat or ice packs? Is it an abscess, and what should I look for?
July 24th, 2023
I have been told I have folliculitis. How do I know if it is contagious? Are there different kinds?
January 20th, 2024
My wife is retaining water in her legs and feet, and she has black and blue spots the size of silver dollars on her legs. She has a doctor's appointment for the liver clinic this week. Is this a medical emergency, and should we be going to the ER?
October 24th, 2024
My right arm hurts from the shoulder to the lower arm, especially when lifting objects, and the pain is intermittent. I have been lifting boxes while moving to a new house and have tried resting, NSAIDs, and heat/cold therapy, but the pain persists. What could be causing this pain, and what should I do next?
December 27th, 2024
My doctor told me I was exposed to herpes. I would like to know if I have it.
February 14th, 2023