My amylase level (no fasting) was found to be 114 U/L. I am worried if that is high for an adult. What are the standard ranges for amylase, and how serious is my slightly elevated level? Should I see a doctor immediately, or can I wait a few days?

November 27th, 2023

I have high liver enzyme levels (ALT of 207 and AST of 102) and was diagnosed with a fatty liver during a CT scan for possible appendicitis. I am overweight and a fairly heavy drinker. With weight loss and abstinence from alcohol, will I be able to drink again, and how can I lower my liver enzyme levels?

February 5th, 2024

My daughter is coughing up small black jagged 'stones'. She has terrible coughing 'fits' and then a little blood and these stones. Her throat is sore and her throat down through her esophagus feels like a cat has clawed at her. She was in a wreck about 6 weeks ago and the side of her face was shattered with glass. Could these pieces be glass with dried blood (black) from being lodged?

November 28th, 2024

What does the biopsy result for a thyroid nodule indicate, and what are the implications for treatment and prognosis? Specifically, what does 'follicular neoplasm or lesion' mean, what is the probability of malignancy, and how does this relate to the presence of macrophages and the need for molecular testing? Additionally, how does a family history of Hashimoto's thyroiditis influence the diagnosis?

November 9th, 2023

At a family gathering, a relative is burning branches, brush, and scrap rubber and plastic in a fire pit, causing toxic smoke that is making me wheeze slightly. How dangerous is this smoke to me, and could a single exposure like this cause cancer or other serious medical issues?

March 5th, 2023