Tick Bite Swelling vs. Allergic Reaction
Learn to distinguish tick bite swelling from allergic reactions and Lyme disease using timing, appearance patterns, and symptoms from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
Ingrown Toenail Infections – What Increases the Risk
Learn what increases ingrown toenail infection risk including improper trimming, tight shoes, diabetes, and prevention strategies from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
Swimmer’s Ear in Adults – Not Just a Childhood Problem
Learn why swimmer’s ear affects adults including risk factors, complications, treatment differences, and prevention strategies from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
Lyme Disease Symptoms That Show Up Late
Learn late-stage Lyme disease symptoms including arthritis, facial palsy, cardiac issues, and neurological problems appearing months after tick bites from Dr. Tod Stillson.
Jock Itch and Sports – Why Athletes Are at Higher Risk
Learn why athletes have higher jock itch risk due to sweating, tight clothing, locker rooms, and contact sports, with prevention strategies from Dr. Tod Stillson.
Strep Throat Without Cough – A Key Diagnostic Sign
Learn why strep throat occurs without cough and how absence of cough helps distinguish bacterial from viral throat infections from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
Tick Bite Prophylaxis Guidelines Doctors Follow
Learn tick bite prophylaxis guidelines doctors follow including the 36-hour rule, geographic risk, and when antibiotics are recommended from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
Diaper Rash Infections – Signs It’s More Than Irritation
Learn signs diaper rash has become infected including yeast satellite lesions, bacterial symptoms, and when medical treatment is needed from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
Sore Throat Without Fever – When to Worry
Learn when sore throat without fever requires medical attention including strep possibilities, warning signs, and treatment needs from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
Why COVID-19 Can Trigger Long-Term Lung Issues
Learn why COVID-19 causes long-term lung problems including tissue damage, inflammation, recovery timelines, and treatment options from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.