I had an anxiety attack due to high blood pressure (195/120) and went to the ER. They ran tests including blood work, urinalysis, and EKG. My AST and ALT levels were initially elevated (AST 48, ALT 57), but subsequent tests showed them within normal limits (AST 22, ALT 22). My A1C levels were also normal (5.1). I had ANA and Actin tests, but their results are unknown. My doctor is out of town, and I'm unsure if I should seek a hepatologist or wait for retesting in 4 weeks. Should I be concerned about these results, and what should I do next?
March 24th, 2023
In African American women, what can cause swollen ankles, especially if there is no pain and the swelling has persisted for about a month, with recent fluctuations in blood pressure into the prehypertension range?
October 22nd, 2023
I experienced severe constipation followed by a massive bowel movement and now have abdominal soreness, bloating, and occasional diarrhea. I've started taking Align and am considering a BRAT diet. Should I call my doctor for an appointment, or will these symptoms likely resolve with the BRAT diet and probiotics?
April 30th, 2023
I just returned from a long travel and experienced pointed pain in my left flank and lower left back, which started immediately after sitting. The pain is not pressing and my urine is fine. I also picked up heavy luggage. Could this be muscular, and what should I do to alleviate the pain?
June 3rd, 2024
Is there any oral medicine at all that can touch sciatica pain?
March 20th, 2024
I am a heterosexual male who had numerous past encounters with female prostitutes, always using a condom, and was tested for everything with negative results. I had two RPR tests for syphilis, both negative, taken years after the encounters. Despite this, I am worried about the accuracy of RPR tests for late-term or tertiary syphilis and whether I should be re-tested. I have no symptoms of syphilis, including no chancre or neurosyphilis symptoms, and have had a rash on my legs which dermatologists diagnosed as unrelated to syphilis. Given the negative RPR results and the lack of symptoms, can I be considered definitely negative for syphilis?
September 30th, 2023