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I have been passing black stools over the last two weeks. My appetite has decreased significantly, and I can only eat half of what I used to. I am a 64-year-old male with a medical history that includes diabetes, heart conditions, reflux, a double bypass, and a family history of diabetes. I am currently using a medipak with medications for these conditions and have recently added iron and vitamin D supplements. Are there any potential causes for my symptoms, and what should I do next?
August 3rd, 2024
What is the treatment plan for a patient who presents to the emergency room with headache, vomiting, urinary incontinence, weakness, tremors, and a widened pulse pressure (148/74)?
May 8th, 2023
I recently visited a CSW (female) from Thailand. We had a body-to-body massage where our genitals may have briefly rubbed against each other, followed by protected vaginal sex with a condom. No penetration occurred during the massage, and the condom did not slip or break. I am concerned about the risk of HIV exposure from this encounter. How much risk do you think I had, and should I continue with PEP?
July 1st, 2023
I have pain in my left elbow that has been aching for about a month. I believe the pain started after a 9-hour flight where my elbow was bent and resting on the armrest for most of the flight. What could be causing this pain and what can I do to alleviate it?
September 8th, 2023
I have blood in my stool and always feel like my stomach is not empty. I am a 26-year-old male with occasional constipation. What could be the cause and what treatments are available?
November 22nd, 2023
I am in pain. My fourth toe on my left leg is causing constant, sharp pain and is swollen on one side. The pain started yesterday morning and is making it hard to walk and sleep. I am currently on immunotherapy (Keytruda) for triple-negative breast cancer, which I finished chemotherapy for in February. What could be causing this pain, and what should I do?
January 23rd, 2023