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I am 64 years old and have experienced lower abdominal swelling with a feeling like a balloon in my intestines for several months. This swelling only occurs when I come home to a place that causes me depression, and it subsides when I leave. My family Nurse Practitioner ordered a CScan, which showed nothing. I take 40 mg of Citalopram and have been feeling much better, but the swelling persists. My husband and I are considering relocating, and I have found a house closer to my job, which brings me peace. My abdomen hasn't swelled since hearing the good news of our potential relocation. Could depression and unhappiness be causing this abdominal swelling, and should we relocate?
October 23rd, 2023
My father is 65 years old and has a low platelet count of 25k/ul, WBC 6.2k/ul, RBC 5.31m/ul, and Hematocrit 48.6%. He fainted and was brought to the ER, where these lab results were obtained. He is a heavy smoker and has recently developed a rash around his cheeks and bone pain. What could this mean, and what should we do next?
June 12th, 2024
My 2-year-old has been experiencing a repeating fever for over a week, which was controlled for a few days but has now returned. The fever reached 102.2°F today. Should I continue managing it with medication, or should I seek further medical advice?
November 13th, 2023
I’ve noticed a small, pimple-like firm bump on the lower left side of my scrotum. It started about a half a week ago and has not been itchy or discolored. It may have gotten a bit bigger in the past week. What could this be, and do I need to get it checked out?
December 3rd, 2023
While jogging, I experienced a muscle strain in my back under the rib, specifically in the latissimus dorsi area on the right side, which caused difficulty breathing when inhaling deeply. This has happened before, but it was 5 months ago while lifting a heavy bag. I have been doing a lot of weight lifting lately. Can this injury occur while jogging, and what should I do about it?
June 3rd, 2023
I have pain when I pull back the penis skin, and I am 67 years old. The condition is acute, and I also have gout. Where is the pain, and is there anything else in my medical history that the doctor should know?
January 10th, 2024