I have pain in my upper right quadrant, just under my ribs, and a small hard lump that hurts when I touch it. I also have persistent lower right quadrant pain and frequent, dark, hard stools due to insufficient peristalsis. I recently had a CT scan that showed Ileus in parts of my small and large intestine and a partially collapsed stomach, but no appendicitis. Do you think the upper and lower right quadrant pain are related, or something different? What should I do about it, if anything?

September 10th, 2023

Is oxygen deprivation linked to brain injury, and how can anesthesia cause throat swelling?

January 17th, 2023

I stuck a Q-tip in my ear 45 minutes ago, causing excruciating pain and collapse. I have taken Tylenol but still experience significant pain in my inner ear, as well as an ache in my mouth, jaw, head, and neck on the right side. No bleeding from the ear is visible. Do I need to go to the emergency room?

May 23rd, 2023

I was hungover all day today from drinking last night and woke up at 2 am with severe nausea, extreme chills and shaking, dry mouth, upset stomach, and feeling super warm but no fever. Is this my hangover carrying over, a stomach virus, or food poisoning? I feel miserable.

August 14th, 2024

My son was bitten by a feral cat that was released after being caught. The incident occurred in late October to early November, and the cat charity initially disagreed with the timeline and nature of the cat. Despite the charity's reassurances, I am concerned about the risk of rabies and whether my son still needs the rabies shots. Should we pursue the rabies shots given the conflicting accounts and the potential risk?

April 23rd, 2024