For the past 2 or 3 weeks, I have been having 8 - 10 bowel movements a day with lots of lower intestine cramping and very loose stools. I take no medications, only vitamins and probiotics. The issue has become debilitating, with frequent urges to have a bowel movement that often result in nothing. When I do have a bowel movement, it is very loose and in small quantities. I sometimes experience severe contractions in my colon or intestines while sitting on the toilet. I also had a period of no bowel movements followed by chills and a high fever, and now the issue has returned. Should I see a gastroenterologist, proctologist, or another specialist?

August 3rd, 2023

I had a blood test for an underactive thyroid in July 09, which showed a reading of 5. I was prescribed 150mg of levothyroxine daily, but subsequent tests in Sept 09 and April 10 showed readings of 0.6 and 0.8 respectively, leading to side effects like shaking hands, heart palpitations, irregular periods, and water retention. I stopped taking the medication in May 10 and felt better, losing weight. A July 10 blood test showed a reading of 6.5, and the doctor wants me to resume levothyroxine as I've been trying to conceive since June 09. What are the range levels for blood tests for thyroid problems?

April 9th, 2024

My husband is tapering off Decadron. He's functioning well, working, but has the demeanor of a drunk, sometimes very chatty and onerous talking, something he's never done. Is this part of the tapering down for the steroids?

January 30th, 2023

Is there any research regarding depression running in families, and where can I find it? I am the youngest of 11 children, with six boys and five girls, and almost all the girls have had depression. I am 81 years old and have fought this condition all my life.

March 1st, 2023

My 11-year-old daughter has had a cough starting 2 days after a swim party, with no fever. She was initially prescribed amoxicillin 250mg tid, but the dosage was too low for her weight (125 lbs). She was then switched to penicillin VK 500mg bid, but the cough persists and is sometimes productive, turning green in the morning and clear or faint yellow by evening. She has some nasal congestion and throat irritation but no other significant symptoms. What could be causing the cough and what additional treatments can be considered?

February 10th, 2024