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I fell down some steps and hurt my right foot. I couldn't get up due to excruciating pain, and now I can't step on the foot or fan my toes out. The urgent care x-rayed my ankle but didn't see anything. Can it really just be a sprain, and what should I do for it?
February 22nd, 2023
Two months ago, my platelets were 400 and now they are 405. I'm 35 with a 9-month-old and I'm scared this could be the beginning of a life-threatening blood disease or something else. My doctor said not to worry and we will recheck in 6 months. Should I follow up with a hematologist, or just let it be? I'm also concerned about my spleen measurement of 13.8 cm from a CT scan and a slightly elevated ALP level of 128.
August 29th, 2024
A friend's 3-year-old boy has an abnormally large vein in his penis, a constant erection, and occasional pain. The doctor initially said it should not be a concern, but should she seek another opinion?
August 18th, 2023
I’m a 26-year-old male who drank 4 Hennessy Red Bull drinks on an empty stomach, smoked hookah and two cigarettes, and then spat blood in the sink. I have a gum problem and a tooth that hurts when I bite down. I’m unsure if the bleeding is from my gum/tooth or internally from my stomach, as I’ve vomited blood before when drinking and my parents have a history of gastritis and ulcers. Should I be worried, and do you have any suggestions?
May 26th, 2023
I’m breastfeeding my 4-week-old and taking prednisone for hives. I’m tapering and taking 2-10mg pills in the morning. Do I need to wait at this dosage to breastfeed her, and if so, how long?
August 7th, 2023
I am on Eliquis prescribed for an AFIB episode 3 years ago. The AFIB incident was preceded by an aggressive course of thyroid medication and testosterone. I have not had an AFIB situation since. I want to stop Eliquis. Advice?
November 27th, 2023