I had a DVT about 2 years ago. Recently, I cut my ankle while doing yard work, and it didn't heal properly, getting deeper over time. Despite good circulation, I have edema in that ankle and the wound is slow to heal, causing significant pain. What could this be, and what should I do?

June 8th, 2024

I just had a bowel movement where the last part got stuck and I had to probe it out manually. I found stringy things in it, which I pulled out and they were about 4 inches and 1 inch long, light brownish yellow in color. I compared them to photos and they match tapeworm. I have none of the symptoms mentioned, other than abdominal pain, which is diagnosed as gallstones. What do you think this is? Should I take my saved stool to my doctor?

August 30th, 2023

I've been experiencing sharp, periodic chest pain on my left side above my heart. The pain lasts only a few seconds and is not constant but occurs periodically throughout the day. I'm a 24-year-old female, 5'2'' and weigh 206 lbs. My cholesterol was slightly high at 202 during a physical earlier this year. I've started cutting out caffeine and don't eat much meat. The pain doesn't worsen with breathing and isn't affected by pressing on my chest. What could be causing this and is there anything I should do?

April 15th, 2023

I am experiencing a lot of discharge when I wipe. What additional information should I provide to help diagnose the issue?

July 23rd, 2024

I have been experiencing diarrhea, stomach and kidney pain, and severe back pain that radiates into my legs. I have also been on pain medication for my back for almost a year. Is this something I need to go to the ER for?

January 18th, 2024