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I am a 30-year-old female with a persistent sore spot in my lower right abdomen for 8 months, localized near the iliac crest, showing burning pain at a level of 4. I have macrocytic anemia, normal gynecological tests, a moderate colonic burden on CT scan, and alternating constipation and diarrhea with blood and mucus. My GP attributes this to a pulled muscle and hemorrhoid, but I am concerned about this diagnosis. I have a history of 3 early miscarriages, tinea versicolor, a kidney stone, and mild joint pain in fingers and toes. I work as a histotechnician and perform autopsies, potentially increasing my risk of exposure. What tests should I request or what theories should I consider?
August 20th, 2024
I have a very large red bump that appeared on the side of my penis shaft. I previously had similar bumps around my genital area that I treated with a topical cream. The bumps have occurred at different times and locations, and I believe them to be sebaceous cysts. Can these occur at multiple locations, only one at a time? I have been tested for STDs and all results came back negative.
August 31st, 2024
I am a 57-year-old female experiencing twisting stomach pain on the upper right side, just below the rib cage, which feels like a Charlie Horse. I had similar symptoms 18 months ago and did not seek treatment due to my high deductible. I am currently taking 800mg Aleve for the past 3 days after avoiding it since the last attack. My father had his gall bladder removed in his 40s, and I am overweight but not obese. I started Weight Watchers a week ago and walk 1.5 miles 4 days a week. The pain is isolated to the right side, not tender to touch, and does not worsen with pressing. It is worse when standing up. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?
January 31st, 2023
My 13-year-old son has a fever of 102°F and is very hot and listless. I gave him two Tylenol. Should I take him to the ER?
March 19th, 2023
What are the chances of getting a false negative or false positive result with chlamydia testing? How accurate is swabbing for chlamydia for a woman? How can one partner have chlamydia and the other not? Can chlamydia be dormant? Is it possible that swab testing could produce a false result? What could be some reasons for a negative in April and positive in September if infidelity happened in March?
March 7th, 2023
I keep getting a vibrating feeling in my head that feels like someone is physically shoving my head from the inside, causing dizziness and lightheadedness. Can you have a migraine without pain, and could this be related to low blood pressure or anemia?
January 14th, 2023