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I have been experiencing symptoms related to hyperthyroidism, likely due to iodine intake. My bloodwork shows decreasing numbers, with Total T3 nearly in the normal range. Symptoms are improving, but minor exercise still elevates my heart rate. My POTS symptoms are less frequent, and anxiety is decreasing but not back to normal. I am curious about the roles of Free T4 and Free T3 in the body, and when TSH typically starts to increase in resolving hyperthyroid patients. Additionally, I am wondering if waiting for my body to naturally normalize is the right approach, or if I should have considered methimazole treatment.
August 17th, 2024
I've had almost liquid bowel movements for 5 days now. I've tried everything. Are you currently using any medications? What's your age and gender? Anything else in your medical history you think the Doctor should know?
March 3rd, 2023
How long should diverticulitis last? My stool production has fallen for the past three weeks to diarrhea. I had to discontinue antibiotics (Flaygl, 3 daily and Cipro, 2 daily, both 500mg each) after three days due to that. For the past two weeks I have had a burning sensation that comes and goes in my lower left abdomen at the waist. Two years ago, I had an epigastric hernia repair with mesh, would this be a factor in the burning sensation I am feeling?
July 16th, 2024
My wife has stomach pain after eating. She experiences discomfort sitting and laying down, with pain that migrates around her stomach. The pain is described as contraction-like and stabbing. She is currently taking Advil and is 28 years old. What could be causing her stomach pain and what should she do?
August 16th, 2024
My wife is experiencing a clear, watery running nose that drips or gathers in her throat, ears, and feels like it's filling her head, especially when lying down. She has been feeling weak and feverish for 5 days. She is 30 years old and is currently taking nimusulide 100 mg, paracetamol 325 mg, and citrizine 10 mg. How can we stop the watery running nose and what medication should she take?
February 6th, 2024
An elderly patient with a femoral fracture is kept NPO (nothing by mouth) for extended periods on consecutive days due to being bumped from the OR schedule without clear reasons. How would you classify this situation?
October 29th, 2023