What is the best way to heal a finger infection after removing a splinter, given that there is no redness but a thumping sensation at the tip where the splinter was?

October 17th, 2024

My right wrist sweats, specifically on the radial side. What are the possible causes and treatments for this condition?

September 28th, 2024

I've had consistently high levels of ketones in my urine for 3 months. What could this mean?

September 2nd, 2024

How often should someone like myself, who takes blood pressure medication and is overweight, check cholesterol and vitamin D levels? My cholesterol was 191 with HDL 47 and LDL 124 a year ago. My vitamin D level was 19 but has increased to 40 after taking 1000 IU of D3. Should these levels be checked annually, and if so, how often?

June 26th, 2023

I have a fracture in my right ankle from a fall last Thursday. The pain has been intense, and the swelling significant. The doctor diagnosed cellulitis and started me on antibiotics. I have been on crutches and have not had a pain-free day. The pain has intensified over the last few nights, and I feel a bone shifting when my toes move. What should I do, and will it get better?

June 1st, 2024