I have severe anxiety about my Angio CT results, which show a cystic lesion left level 2A (15 x 10 mm) with thin peripheral enhancement. The report suggests it may be a necrotic metastatic lymph node or a branchial cleft cyst. I have no symptoms, but I'm worried it could be cancer. Can you provide reassurance and expert advice on what to infer from these reports in general?

February 3rd, 2023

I have been sent for a CT scan for kidney stones and am experiencing constant sharp pain in the middle of my chest, heavy breathing, and pain in both my abdomen and chest. How should I manage this pain and what could be the underlying cause?

August 24th, 2023

I am 67 years old with chronic asthma. I recently had COVID, received remdesivir, and just had my second Moderna shot about 24 hours ago. I am beginning to feel tightness in my chest. Can I take steroids to calm it down or will it interact with the Moderna shot?

December 14th, 2023

I’m having severe pain while urinating, which is vaginal in nature and started two days ago following sexual activity. The pain is sharp and achey. I’m 22 years old, have no underlying health issues, and am not on any medications. There was a spot of blood in my urine once, and the frequency of urination has increased with low output, but there is no smell or abdominal pain. What could be causing this and what should I do?

November 19th, 2024

What are the concerns regarding HIV/AIDS, including testing, symptoms, transmission methods, and the implications of a normal CBC with differential?

March 29th, 2024