What does it mean if a patient is considered to have SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) with a low threshold for transfer to acute care, and how does this relate to potential infections, sepsis, and DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) orders in the context of a patient with a history of ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) and recurrent high temperatures?

July 9th, 2023

I had an MRI on my Achilles tendon after surgery two years ago. What does 'diffusely thickened with regions of intermediate signal' mean? And, 'there is mild tendinopathy of the retromalleolar peroneus longus tendon that is new'? AND, 'the brevis tendon is flattened against the retromalleolar fibular groove'? Additionally, what does 'small pseudoocystic changes within the calcaneus at its insertion' mean?

December 18th, 2024

My eye is very red and swollen around the cornea, and it also hurts to touch my eyelid and close my eye. I've been dealing with this for the last 4 hours. I had salmonella 2 weeks ago. Could this be related, and what should I do?

May 30th, 2024

I have been using ketoconazole for several weeks, but it hasn't been effective. Which is better for treating my fungal infection, terbinafine or fluconazole? I prefer not to take another pill and would like to know if these medications come in topical form and if they have the same side effects. Also, if I need a stronger dose, which one should I ask my dermatologist for? Should the treatment be applied to the scrotum if the fungus hasn't expanded?

January 31st, 2024

I have been diagnosed with mild bilateral bronchiectasis. Around 3:30 am, I was awoken with shortness of breath and could not go back to sleep. Is there anything I could have done to treat the shortness of breath?

June 23rd, 2023