I experienced possible seafood poisoning from crab or clam, with symptoms including low-grade fever, sweating, vomiting, and almost passing out within the last 12 hours. I am holding water down, have some abdominal pain described as gas, and no chronic health problems. What is your advice?

March 7th, 2023

I need to get a colonoscopy, but I can't take the sedation drugs. I've been told that colonoscopies are infrequently done without sedation, but the doctor who set up my test insists that I need sedation. As a result, I cancelled my appointment for tomorrow. Are colonoscopies sometimes performed without sedation?

June 18th, 2023

I had a CT scan and now I am required to go for another CT scan of the kidneys. They found a cyst or benign tumor on my kidney. My doctor doesn't seem too worried about this. If this is benign, do they leave it in there? What causes this to happen? I have no symptoms, although I did notice my urinary output has been decreased lately. I don't really drink a lot of water but do drink a lot of soda. I also take HCTZ 25 mg every day. Any information you can provide is helpful.

August 26th, 2023

How dangerous is a hernia, and what are the worst-case scenarios if it is left untreated?

April 29th, 2024

I have had symptoms consistent with meningitis for 2-3 months, including insomnia, semi-frequent vomiting resulting in purple blotches on my face, headaches, sensitivity to light, mild cognitive impairment, bed wetting, mild fever, cold hands and feet, twitch-like spasms, and vertigo. The symptoms have worsened over time. Should I go to the emergency room now or can it wait until I can see my GP in over a week?

August 4th, 2024