What can cause thickness in the common bile duct (CBD) with a total bilirubin level of 3.2 mg/dL, light jaundice in the whites of the eyes, normal liver enzymes, normal RBC count, normal alkaline phosphatase, no bilirubin in urine, and normal urobilinogen (1.0mg)?

May 6th, 2024

My girlfriend has been trying to lose weight and has lost over 50 lbs with Weight Watchers. She is looking for additional recommendations and advice on maintaining her weight loss and potentially trying a new program. What can you suggest?

May 9th, 2024

Sometimes when I touch this area, I can feel a tendon or lymph node and get a pain when I touch it, along with sometimes a shooting pain. Most of the time, I'm not even putting too much pressure, but I still get either an ache or shooting pain. Should I be concerned?

December 9th, 2023

I am experiencing symptoms of Addison's disease, including excessive thirst, sudden weight loss, and low blood sodium levels despite taking sodium chloride tablets. I have been to the ER multiple times this week with normal vital signs, and my recent thyroid labs show a TSH of 5.910. I have a history of hypothyroidism and have recently stopped taking an adrenal/thyroid glandular supplement. I am concerned about an Addison's crisis and need guidance on whether the doctor can help and/or prescribe medication if needed.

March 1st, 2024

Is it safe to take B5 (pantothenic acid) if I was found to be 129% deficient, and what dosage should I take to raise my levels?

September 30th, 2023