Hello, my MPV on my recent blood panel is 13.2 (normal range is 7.5-12.5). Last year it was 12.4, right under normal. Is this a cause for concern?

December 4th, 2024

If someone got an electrical shock from an extension cord, how should they be treated, and should they go to the ER? The person is experiencing tingling, numbness in the left arm, a headache, and their body felt hot after the shock. They are not currently using any medications.

November 14th, 2024

I've been experiencing a rattly chest cough with yellow phlegm for the past 2 days. The cough comes and goes, worse at night, and my chest is sore from coughing. I'm on blood pressure medications (candesartan, carvedilol), a GTN spray-like tablet, aspirin, and I've had two heart attacks. What could be causing this cough and what should I do?

June 24th, 2023

I have had discomfort in my throat, including pharyngitis and laryngitis, for many years. I've had several laryngoscopies and need to clear my throat often. My voice is slightly hoarse, but I can easily swallow food without water. My hemoglobin was 15.95 g/dl three weeks ago. On June 7 this year, a laryngoscopy by an ENT specialist found no diseases. Is it highly likely that you do not suspect throat cancer?

March 11th, 2023

I am experiencing blood in my stools, itchiness, and stabbing pain during the first push while pooping. The pain does not persist all day, but I feel itchiness sometimes. I have been seeing blood for 1-2 weeks now, and my stools are slightly hard. I drink about 1/2 liter of water a day and am unsure about my fiber intake. What could be causing this, and what steps should I take to address it?

February 1st, 2024