Arteriovision performed a carotid IMT ultrasound that showed wall thickening of 1.066 mm on both sides, placing me in the 95th percentile. The report doesn't address stenosis, plaque, or blood flow. Do thick arteries always mean plaque formation? How do I determine the degree of stenosis? How concerned should I be, given my slightly high cholesterol, great blood pressure, and family history of heart issues?

January 8th, 2023

What can I do as a Junior in High School to prepare for a career as an ER doctor?

July 16th, 2024

I have Hep C and started taking Keto-7 DHEA 100 mg, which caused my liver enzymes to rise. I've reduced the dosage to 25 mg 3x a week. Could this dosage still raise my liver enzymes, or does Keto-7 specifically cause this increase?

July 22nd, 2023

I have a complicated medical history and have developed a painful, egg-shaped bulge on my left foot, which is tender, hot, and hurting. I have an emergency appointment with my podiatrist but need immediate relief. What can I do to ease my discomfort until I can see the doctor?

January 7th, 2023

I took Statin drugs like Zocor 20 and Lipitor 20 in alternation for 1 year along with Metformin 500 mg. Recently, I developed mild elevation of SGPT/SGOT and pancreatic amylase, so I stopped the drugs. I am overweight (156cm/75 kg) and have had moderate fatty liver for 20 years. Can you recommend a safe oral hypoglycemic agent (OHA) and anti-cholesterol drug for me? My fasting blood sugar (FBS) is now 130 mg/dL.

May 10th, 2023