I got a Tdap shot on Monday. Yesterday, a golf ball-sized red swelling appeared at the injection site that was hot to the touch. It is still hot and swollen today. Should I be concerned?

October 11th, 2024

I have had back pain since last Saturday, mainly in the mid right-hand side but it also travels to the left side. I also have tummy pains like cramping, which seems tender all over. The pain goes away when I go to bed. I am 50 years old and female. The pain started after a few days of intense stress and anxiety. I have recently come off Dosulepin anti-anxiety medication and have been dieting, losing 16lbs in the last 7 weeks. I had a CBC which was normal, and an ultrasound 3 years ago showed one small gallstone. My tummy pain is more like gas/cramping and goes away when I lie down. I am also belching more than normal and have constipation. I worry it could be liver-related as I drank quite a bit but have halved my alcohol intake. My last CBC had to be redone as my MCV was higher than normal, but it was retaken and classed as normal at 103. I am now taking B12 supplement. What could be causing my back and tummy pain, and what should I do?

February 8th, 2023

I have a bad shoulder muscle pain and I applied diclofenac sodium topical gel 1%, and also take 10mg melatonin. Is it okay, and can this gel cause a heart attack?

December 6th, 2023

My friend had to receive 7 stitches after cutting his hand on a pipe at work. Today, he is feeling generally unwell with symptoms like fatigue, chills, and neck soreness, which he attributes to sleeping poorly. Should we be concerned about tetanus, and what else could be causing his symptoms?

July 2nd, 2024

I have a bump on my leg that has been there for several years. I have not used any medication for it, and a doctor previously diagnosed it as non-cancerous. The bump is not tender, has not changed in appearance, and feels firm, almost like a wart. I had a similar one removed from my other leg about 10 years ago. What is the name of this condition, and how much does it typically cost to remove?

January 12th, 2024