I recently had a positive ANA for Ribonucleoprotein Extractable nuclear antibody. What does this mean and what could be causing it?

October 5th, 2023

Is it true that Western blot tests used to diagnose HIV infections detect only interactions between proteins and antibodies thought to be specific for HIV, and do not detect the HIV virus itself?

March 11th, 2024

My husband has been experiencing leg flare-ups, particularly around his right ankle, which is swollen, extremely tender to the touch, and very painful for him to walk on. The first time, we thought it was a spider bite, but this time there is no broken skin. He has seizures and is on Phenytoin Sodium 100mg medication. What could be a list of a few things that could trigger these flare-ups in his leg?

April 9th, 2024

I have a gait problem where I feel like I'm not raising my legs enough, leading to a 'tin soldier' walk. I start fine on flat ground but get fatigued, and my steps become shorter uphill. I also have undifferentiated collagen vascular disease with CNS involvement. Should I get a brain MRI to rule out MS, and is there a specific name for this gait issue?

May 30th, 2024

I had my gallbladder removed 16 years ago and have never had hard stools; my stomach works regularly 3-4 times a day. This weekend, I noticed a constant urge to go to the toilet and saw blood in the bowl, with the last time being a lot of bright red blood. What could this be?

July 7th, 2023