I have symptoms of upper digestive tract pain and inflammation, particularly on the left and right sides away from the stomach, which come and go. I suspect it might be a viral infection, specifically EBV, as my lab results show elevated EBV markers. I also have diarrhea, herpes-type rashes that come and go, and chronic digestive issues with my pancreas and gallbladder. My blood tests and ultrasound show normal results except for an enlarged gallbladder wall and cholesterol mucus inside it. What could be causing these symptoms, and how should I proceed with further testing or treatment?

July 11th, 2024

What is walking pneumonia, and what are the symptoms and treatments for it? I have had pneumonia for two months off and on, am 69 years old, and take gabapentin and tizanidine for back pain.

December 12th, 2024

I have severe asthma and Covid-19. I'm scheduled to receive monoclonal antibody treatment tomorrow. Should I proceed with the treatment, considering my symptoms are currently mild, and I'm concerned about potential reactions?

April 15th, 2024

What does this mean is it serious? Patient is aged 63, has a history of asthma, and a workup was done due to fatty liver seen on scan. The lab reports show minor elevation of IgG subclass 4 and ALP at 130. An ultrasound showed 3 liver cysts and mild elevation of AST and ALT. The doctor ordered an AFP test and an MRCP scan. Does this rule out liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, and PBC? How does this relate to COPD and emphysema?

January 1st, 2024

I have open wounds on my arms that won’t heal and don’t fully go away. The wounds are stable and have been present for several months, likely due to picking at arm acne. I am 27 years old and currently using Wugovy for weight loss. What could be causing these wounds and how should they be treated?

December 2nd, 2023