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I am a 63-year-old female who had a colonoscopy yesterday and a large, flat polyp was discovered. A part was removed for a biopsy. I was told that if it is benign, I will have another colonoscopy in a few weeks for its removal, and should it be malignant I will have surgery. I have 2 prior colonoscopies which were both clear. I read that flat polys were 10 times more likely to be malignant. Is this true? Also, what is your opinion about the chances of my polyp's being benign?
August 9th, 2024
I experienced decompression sickness (the bends) due to a nitrogen bubble in the early 80s while stationed at NAS Miramar as a Hospital Corpsman. I now have several blood clots in my left leg and was advised that the bends could manifest years later with circulatory problems. Could you provide a professional opinion and any documented cases of similar complications to support my service-connected disability claim for my current blood clotting (DVTs)?
May 16th, 2024
I have to pass urine every two hours during the night time, from 22.30 to 07.30, totaling 5 times. Each measure is approximately 400 grams. This is disrupting my sleep and I am not diabetic. My doctor has prescribed Desmopressin, but it has had no effect. I am 66 years old, on blood pressure tablets, and overweight for my height. I drink approximately 3/4 glasses of wine and try not to drink after 1900hrs, but it has no effect. What could be causing this frequent urination at night and what further tests or treatments should I consider?
June 16th, 2023
I have a problem eating anything before the afternoon hours. If I try to eat in the morning, I get severe stomach cramps and diarrhea. The only thing I can have is coffee with creme. I tried a Dr. Oz Smoothie in the morning, but it didn't work. I can have it later in the day with no problem. What could be causing this and what should I do?
August 21st, 2023
I am 38 years old, 5'6", and 125 pounds. My platelets read 408, and I was diagnosed with very early menopause a year ago with an FSH level of 65. Today, my FSH reads 138. How could it have gone that high, that fast? Additionally, my testosterone level was 39. Is this okay?
January 20th, 2023
My 47-year-old husband had a TUMT procedure over two weeks ago. He was given anesthesia and doesn't remember the procedure. Should he have been awake enough to answer questions about his feelings during the procedure? What type of room should this be done in? He now has an overactive bladder and is on Vericare. He had many tests but not a cystourethroscopy. Should it have been done? He is also on Zestril for high blood pressure and Rapidflo. The procedure was done in a small exam room and he was tied to the table due to his size. Should the CMG have been done before the TUMT? Should the patient be able to inform the doctor about the heat from the microwave during the procedure?
April 4th, 2023