I have severe pain under my left breast, especially when I cough or move, which started a week after a bad cough. The pain is constant but becomes super severe when I cough. I've been healthy, but three weeks ago, I had a coughing episode that led to a brief period of not breathing. I went to Urgent Care, got antibiotics, and my cough improved. However, a week later, I developed this severe pain. Advil is not helping. What could be causing this pain, and what can I do to alleviate it?

September 25th, 2023

I have a 9-year-old with excruciating and chronic chest pain in her sternum. The first diagnosis was costochondritis, but all tests (EKG, Echocardiogram, chest x-ray, bone scan, lab work, sed rate, etc.) have been fine. The rheumatologist team has also cleared her. The latest thought is that she might have a looping nerve causing the pain. She has spent over 10 days in two different hospitals, and morphine and oxycodone did not help with the pain. She is now on 100 mg of Neurontin, which has also not helped. What are your thoughts?

February 7th, 2024

I have a red rash on my penis head that I noticed a few weeks ago. I went to a doctor who diagnosed it as a yeast infection, but the prescribed treatments (ketoconazole and nystatin) have not provided relief. No pain or burning, just redness on the penis head. What could be causing this and what further steps should I take?

July 19th, 2024

What is this spot that just appeared on my face? There is no pain or sensation, just a small bump with a wide area of redness surrounding it. No other symptoms. I applied some Rhofade on it. Could it be a spider bite or something else?

December 5th, 2024

My father has been experiencing back pain and had swelling on his right leg, which has since subsided. He has a history of DVT and recently had a fresh episode of pulmonary embolism. The doctors have prescribed Clexane injections, Dabiclot, Xarelto, and Actitrom. What is the best treatment for his condition, and are there any additional precautions or procedures to prevent further complications?

March 20th, 2023