I’m experiencing headaches at the upper part of my neck and the base of my skull, along with pain in my neck, upper back, and shoulders when stretching. The pain sometimes radiates to my temple and worsens when straining during bowel movements. I’ve also noticed muscle tightness, headaches during sleep, and crunchy noises when rotating my head. I’m concerned if this could be a brain tumor or increased intracranial pressure (ICP). What could be causing these symptoms and what treatments are recommended?

April 6th, 2024

I noticed a corn-like object in my stool that is mussy and not actual corn. I only notice it when I have loose stool and there is also mucus in my stool. I don't have a gallbladder. What could this be?

December 8th, 2023

I've been experiencing chronic pain for the past 2 years, with more symptoms appearing, but doctors can't find anything. The pain is in my chest, shoulders, arm, and abdomen, and it's mostly aching but sometimes sharp. I'm 25 years old, and the pain in my chest is deeper. I've had a HIDA scan, EGD, colonoscopy, stress test, echocardiogram, several EKGs, and was told I have subclinical hypothyroidism, but it's not treated. What could be causing this pain, and how should I proceed?

March 11th, 2024

Can you get a concussion from banging heads together? My toddler and I recently had a head-banging incident where he hit the back of my head very hard. I have a small bump and feel dizzy, nauseous, and have a slight headache. The baby is sleeping and seems fine. Should I be concerned about concussion symptoms?

September 13th, 2024

I had an ultrasound that showed a 1.8 cm complex cyst in the right ovary, likely functional, and some left-sided periuterine/pelvic varices. I have pain on the left side and small Nabothian cysts. I would like to know if these findings are concerning, what they mean, and if starting birth control could help with the pain or shrink the cyst.

November 9th, 2023