I experienced a sudden onset of severe pain in my arm after dipping strawberries in chocolate, which developed into a lump above my elbow. Simultaneously, my vision worsened significantly, leading to a rapid growth of a cataract that I was previously aware of but not concerned about. Additionally, my retina appears detached and swollen. I have a history of shoulder injuries and am blind in one eye from birth. Could these issues be related, and could repairing my elbow and shoulder potentially affect the cataract's size?

September 5th, 2024

I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes but haven't been taking medications. I recently lost 29 pounds and changed my diet. My blood sugar is still around 241 two hours after eating, and I've developed a mild rash of red spots. I feel good but am scared to see a doctor. What can I do for the red spots and what should I do about my diabetes?

March 20th, 2024

I think I might have bipolar disorder and was wondering if I had to get a prescription to get medication for it.

July 23rd, 2024

How often is irrigation of my 24-hour catheter recommended, given my medical history of prostate cancer, permanent A Fib, and a pig valve in my heart, and the fact that the catheter was inserted due to a swollen prostate blocking urination?

February 4th, 2023

I have been experiencing numbness in my toes and occasional tingling for about a year. My nurse practitioner says I have PAD, but my doctor says I don't. I have back pain and spinal stenosis, but I was undergoing therapy until the pandemic. What could be causing these symptoms, and what tests or treatments should I consider?

September 1st, 2023