I'm an alcoholic with bad gastric reflux. I've been drinking alcoholically since I was around 11. I recently started taking a PPI and feel much better, but I'm worried that it might mask symptoms of gastric cancer or pancreatic cancer. I have a family history of gastric cancer and severe depression and am bipolar. I'm concerned about the extent to which taking a PPI can mask symptoms of serious illnesses and what other signs I should look for.

September 4th, 2024

I just got a cat and I think I’m having allergies. My nose is stuffy and my throat is dry. What can I take?

November 30th, 2024

I am experiencing sharp pain on my lower right side, which comes and goes, lasting from 1 to 3 seconds, about 6 times. The pain started yesterday and today, and I have not used any medication. I am a 64-year-old male with no known medical conditions, but I have had kidney stones in the past. The pain is located on my side/flank. What could be causing this pain, and what should I do about it?

June 19th, 2023

I was stung by a wasp on Friday evening. My symptoms include redness, swelling, and itching. I have used Benadryl and cortisone. Please see the attached photos of the sting location as of today. Would this be considered a large local reaction?

January 22nd, 2023

What can he do to get some relief from his condition?

February 13th, 2024