I have white patches around my tonsils that appeared a day ago. I am currently using a salt water rinse and have a very minor sore throat. What could these patches be, and what should I do about them?

July 30th, 2024

For the past few weeks, I've been experiencing bad heartburn, chest pain, a burning sensation, and discomfort when swallowing, as if food is stuck in my throat. My throat muscles also hurt, making swallowing difficult and uncomfortable, and I've been burping a lot, feeling bubbles in my throat. I've tried over-the-counter acid reflux medication, which helped somewhat but caused headaches. I'm concerned about throat cancer, especially since I'm a 30-year-old male who smokes and drinks alcohol occasionally. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

November 28th, 2023

I have excruciating pain radiating from my belly button through to my back, and it burns when I empty my bladder. I have had a sensitive bladder for a couple of days and took Panadol at 6pm. I also have a history of endometriosis and had surgery last year. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?

January 16th, 2024

I have a vein in my leg that I got during pregnancy and has been causing pain, especially after giving birth. It's now 2.5 years postpartum and the pain is returning. I also have circulation issues with my legs, numb fingers when sitting for long periods, and migraines with vomiting on leg days. Could all these symptoms be related?

May 26th, 2023

I had a CBC recently and the WBC and RBC were slightly high, the RDW-CV was high, and a manual smear noted 2+ teardrop cells and 5+ burr cells. My PCP wants to wait 6 months for a retest, but I'm concerned about marrow issues due to past high platelets, immature granulocytes, and other irregular numbers. Can teardrop cells ever be normal?

January 8th, 2024