My left arm is hurting with a heavy, shooting pain that comes and goes. I have had two stents placed in June 2010. Is this a sign of something serious, and should I consult my doctor?

November 28th, 2024

I have a puffy bum with tags skin/small blood spots when wiping. It gets puffy and swells up and turns purple. I had played with some toys with my wife some time ago. How long have you been dealing with this? Does anything in particular seem to make the spots better or worse? Anything else in your medical history you think the doctor should know?

February 9th, 2023

What are the symptoms of abnormal lymph nodes in the left retrocardiac region, and what could be the underlying cause?

July 1st, 2023

I need shoulder and neck surgery but which should I do first? I have been dealing with this issue for over a year, experiencing sharp pains, numbness, and tingling. I have a C5 C6 herniation with severe stenosis and C7 nerve damage, a labral tear with adhesive capsulitis, and I am anemic with a history of blood transfusions and iron infusions. I have consulted with both a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon, and I am currently undergoing therapy with no relief from cortisone shots and epidurals. In your opinion, which surgery should be prioritized?

April 24th, 2023

I am worried that my creatinine level of 1.05 might lead my oncologist to order a urine test for creatinine clearance, which could potentially show high calcium in the urine and indicate bone cancer. Additionally, I am concerned about peptide screenings, specifically the Alpha CTX test, which is sensitive in finding breast cancer that has spread to the bone. Would I experience pain before the Alpha CTX test would show positive results?

December 16th, 2023