When a hernia is repaired, can it return? If so, would this cause the chest bone between the breasts to stick out when sitting and cause a person to sit in a slouched position?

December 7th, 2023

What are the chances of a 5mm spot on the lower right lobe of the lungs, detected by a chest X-ray, being cancer for a 31-year-old female smoker with HPV, who is preparing for lapband surgery?

May 22nd, 2024

My wife's neurologist diagnosed "temporal lobe (partial seizure), Dx 345.51." Can one determine causality for this condition, or is it another case where the medical profession doesn't really know?

November 19th, 2023

I am in need of information on how to help a loved one with morbid obesity. He is 38 years old, 5'4" tall, and weighs 410 lbs. He feels his legs are about to buckle and fears he won't live long. He has no medical insurance and has four children. I've noticed he doesn't chew his food but swallows it whole. We understand a lifestyle change is needed, but he needs urgent advice now.

June 22nd, 2023

I am experiencing numbness in my left palm and arm. What could be causing this, and what additional information should I provide to help diagnose the issue?

September 27th, 2024