I've been struggling with depression and anxiety for the past 4 years, starting in early 2018. I experience insomnia and sleep paralysis, and my uncle has had depression. I'm 18 years old, female, not taking any drugs, and haven't consulted a doctor yet. What mental illness do I have and what should I do?

November 26th, 2024

An MRI of my spine shows fatty deposits in my distal nerve roots, causing tingling, burning, and numbness. What does this mean, and where are the distal nerves located? Additionally, what causes these fatty deposits to form, and can they be removed or dissolved with medicine?

October 9th, 2024

Is Modex (chlordiazepoxide 5mg and clidinium bromide 2.5 mg) safe to use, and what is it used for?

November 23rd, 2024

I had unprotected sex on November 21 and took Plan B within 24 hours. I had my period on November 28, but I am now 5 days late for my next period. I took two negative pregnancy tests. Could the Plan B be causing my second cycle to be late, and what are the chances of pregnancy from a non-penetrative sexual act with potential pre-cum contact?

October 31st, 2023

A friend has severe hemorrhoid pain, characterized by sharp pain every 3 hours, especially at night, accompanied by stomach pain lasting 1 hour. She experiences bleeding, both with and without bowel movements, and the pain is so intense that she cannot sit for more than an hour. She has tried a new cream which provides some relief, and finds comfort in warm baths. She is concerned about the possibility of cancer and wants to know what kind of screening she should have, such as a CT scan. Additionally, she is seeking advice on better creams and daily management strategies to alleviate her symptoms.

May 23rd, 2023