I've been severely depressed for the past few years, leading to a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, including a recent binge on high-saturated fat and sugar non-dairy ice cream. I'm rarely able to exercise due to a hearing injury and have intermittent erectile dysfunction (ED). I'm concerned about potential heart disease or diabetes. My EKG and BP were normal last year. Could my recent dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle have caused significant damage?

December 24th, 2023

I have been experiencing numbness in my left hand, primarily on my thumb, for the last 6 days. The numbness comes and goes and sometimes spreads to my hand and arm. I am 47 years old and have no other symptoms like weakness, blurry vision, or pain. Can this be related to a stroke or another medical condition?

May 31st, 2024

What color should stools be, and why are my stools thin like pencils and orange in color? I have diverticulosis and have not used any medication for this.

November 29th, 2023

My wife is experiencing a hypertensive situation with her blood pressure fluctuating around 198/105, causing symptoms like headache, dizziness, and lightheadedness. She has been on blood pressure medication but had to change it due to inconsistent results. She has an appointment at the local Heart Institute but it's not until October 11. I am concerned for her. What should we do?

October 27th, 2023

I experienced a slight burning pain at the tip of my penis during urination yesterday, which has now stopped. However, the last two times I urinated, a small dark string substance came out with the urine, possibly dried blood. I am 60 years old, sexually active last week, and do not drink enough water, but I started drinking water mixed with apple cider vinegar yesterday. What could be the cause of this, and what should I do?

March 24th, 2024