I have a discolored sore about a nickel in diameter in the pubic area. It is irritating to the touch but not painful, and it has some substance to it. What could it be?

March 7th, 2024

My blood platelet count is low (48). A few months ago it was 65. The doctor does not seem to be concerned. I do not take aspirin or other medications. Should I be concerned about the low platelet count and seek out another opinion or is this level nothing to worry about? My brother also has low platelet count.

October 27th, 2024

My doctor initially said I was having a boy, but now they are saying it's a girl. Why is that?

May 12th, 2024

I have been experiencing daily stomach pains for the past month, especially after eating. The pain is in the middle of my stomach and comes and goes. I also have increased gas, occasional nausea, and pain during bowel movements. What could this be and what should I do?

December 22nd, 2023

In the last 48 hours, I have had stomach pain about 1" below my belly button. The pain is both on the left and right sides of the belly button and is a burning pain, rated about a 4 on a scale from 1-10. The pain is relieved by a bowel movement, my bowels are normally large but are quite small in the last 48 hours, and there is tenderness when I touch below my belly button. I don't feel sick and have no fever. The pain lasts only a few seconds and comes and goes, with 4-5 hours passing with no pain. The pain is most intense in the morning just after getting up and seems worse after eating a meal. I had this happen before about 3 years ago and it lasted about a week. I have had irritable bowel syndrome for over 12 years, and fatty or spicy foods trigger pain. Could this be related to food, and is there anything I can take? I am a 45-year-old male.

October 18th, 2023