What should be done for a senior person with a bruise on their lower leg below the knee, which is gradually healing but still tender when touched? The person has a history of osteoarthritis in the knee, fatty lipomas, and has experienced falls in the past. They also have unsteady walking due to various factors. What are the appropriate healthcare follow-up steps after a fall, especially when there is uncertainty about the presence or absence of injury?

September 19th, 2024

I have a vaginal bump and I'm confused if it's an infected hair follicle, boil, or herpes bump. I'm terrified. How long have you had the bump? Have you used any medication for it? Have you seen a doctor about the bump? Anything else in your medical history you think the doctor should know?

July 13th, 2023

I am a 60-year-old woman with a Hgb of 16.1, HCt of 49.5, MCV of 104, and platelets of 406. I also have COPD, which I've had for 11 years and manage with two different inhalers. My CBC levels have been off for the last three tests, prompting a request to repeat it. Should an EPO level be done?

February 21st, 2023

For the last month, I have been experiencing extreme hot spells (infrequent fever) with cold sweating while overheated, fatigue, and dizziness. I am a 39-year-old female, 125 lbs, 5'7" Caucasian. My mother has a thyroid condition and had a hysterectomy at age 40. I have been using a recreational drug (fentanyl) for the past eight months, but I do not believe my symptoms are related to withdrawal. What could be causing these symptoms, and what tests should I undergo?

July 21st, 2024

I have no thyroid and take Levothyroxine, and I also take Prevacid to protect my stomach from anti-inflammatory medications. What would be the best times to take these medications to avoid interference and ensure proper absorption?

June 21st, 2024