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Good morning, I am experiencing a severe sore throat for the last 4 days, with a little fever yesterday, pain in my neck and jaw areas starting yesterday, and frequent coughing. I also have high cholesterol and am on Alendronate Sodium Tablets 70 mg once a week. What could be causing my symptoms and what can I do to alleviate them?
February 4th, 2023
Is a left atrial area of 22 cm² found in a heart echo test a reason for concern, and can it be due to high blood pressure, strenuous exercise, or family history of heart disease? Additionally, what are the risks associated with a slightly enlarged aorta at the sinus level, and should I modify my exercise routine, which includes heavy weight lifting and aerobic exercise, due to these findings?
December 6th, 2024
I have a platelet count of 61 (thrombocytopenia) and mild liver issues including small lesions from a CAT scan 2.5 years ago. I'm experiencing loss of appetite, easy bruising, difficulty with clotting, and elevated AST levels. How much trouble am I in, is thrombocytopenia reversible, and are there medications for it? I'm already modifying my diet and reducing alcohol intake.
December 12th, 2023
My sister has stage 4 urothelial cancer, subsequent cystectomy, bowel obstruction, and laparotomy showing no possible intervention. She was sent home on Hospice with an N/G tube for suction and expected sepsis. After 13 days, her incision dehisced, and there is visible viscera with fecal drainage. Despite this, she has no fever, with temperatures between 95-97°F, and normal blood pressure and pulse. Why is this happening?
April 9th, 2024
I started feeling flu-like symptoms on August 27th, which worsened with fatigue and fever by the 28th. After flying from Japan and visiting the emergency room twice, I was diagnosed with a viral infection and prescribed antibiotics. I later saw an ENT specialist who diagnosed me with acute serous otitis media and prescribed additional medications, some of which I had to discontinue due to side effects. I finished my antibiotic course two days ago, but my ears, especially my right ear, remain blocked. I've tried various methods to clear them, but nothing works. What should I do next, and will I need more antibiotics?
April 20th, 2023
Is it okay for a 72-year-old man with major depressive disorder and minor neurocognitive disorder, who was suicidal and has been in the hospital since August 8, to take Risperdal, Buspar, Xanax, and trazadone, in addition to Arisept?
June 5th, 2023