I am 70 years old and have been experiencing a persistent cough, chest pains, high white blood cell count, low blood pressure, and pain under the left rib cage for the past 5 weeks. I have been hospitalized, undergone bronchoscopy and gastroscopy, and taken new blood tests, but the symptoms remain unchanged. I was told I have a bacterial infection. What could be causing these symptoms, and what further tests should I pursue?

November 18th, 2023

What is the procedure for a colonoscopy with a stoma, and can I request to be put out during the procedure if I am afraid of pain?

October 26th, 2023

What is the appropriate treatment for a concrete burn on the right knee, measuring 4 inches by 4 inches, with some areas deeper than others, and what should be done if immediate medical attention is not available until Monday?

June 13th, 2023

3-4 days ago I started to have 4-5 small bowel movements from 6am until about noon. Stomach is quite painful/upset until I have a movement. After noon I am usually back to my old self. I have stopped eating bananas with this--my body says do not swallow --very odd--usually I eat 2-3 bananas per day. I generally eat quite a healthy diet--fish, chicken, brown rice, quinoa, lots of water, fruit and veggies--3-4 drinks per week. What are your thoughts regarding the cause and suggestions for moving forward to tackle this issue?

June 5th, 2024

Two weeks ago, I wore high heels to church, which is unusual for me as I usually wear flats or low heels. That afternoon, my knee started having episodes of feeling like it was slipping. I also have tendonitis in my wrist/forearm and have been diagnosed with PBC (primary biliary cirrhosis) two years ago. I've been experiencing extreme tiredness, difficulty focusing, and body aches. Could these issues be related and part of a bigger problem, possibly another autoimmune disease?

July 3rd, 2023