Would an elderly man with diabetes, who is 77 years old, need regular blood tests? Would these tests include general health checks beyond diabetes monitoring? If he had any other diseases like hepatitis, would this be detectable by now through regular blood tests?

November 8th, 2024

I'm 26 years old and my blood pressure is 130/66, but it drops to around 116/66 when I take it again immediately after. Why does it always seem high the first time and then go down? Is 130 considered bad, and how can I lower my blood pressure if I'm not overweight but stress a lot?

September 13th, 2024

I recently cleaned out a condemned, biohazardous hoarder's apartment where a woman had passed away and her body had been left for three days. The health department deemed it necessary for a licensed hazmat team to enter the apartment. What risks might I face from this exposure, and what steps should I take to ensure my health?

April 13th, 2024

My 6-year-old daughter has been complaining of foot and leg pain, particularly in one leg, and has large gaps in her teeth that weren't there before. Additionally, she has two spider angiomas, and I'm concerned about their potential impact on her health. What could be causing these issues, and what should I do to address them?

March 31st, 2024

I am on day 22 of a Guttate psoriasis outbreak and it is still getting worse, with more spots covering 90% of my body. I am on day 19 of a 42-day course of 100mg minocycline daily, have been on a clean eating diet for 14 days, and have attended red light therapy 4 times in the last 8 days. Should I be seeing my dermatologist right away or continue taking the minocycline for the full 6 weeks? Do you think the minocycline could be the reason I am getting worse? What would be your choice for another recovery tactic?

January 5th, 2023