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I have received my blood test results today and some levels are high. Specifically, AST is 84, ALT is 75, GGT is 182, haptoglobin is 233, and ferritin is 326. I am 49 years old, on HBP medications, and have been experiencing severe stomach pains. I have a colonoscopy scheduled at the end of the month. Can you tell me what these levels mean and if I should be concerned enough to see a doctor sooner?
January 30th, 2023
How well does the chemotherapy drug temozolomide (temodar) work for a non-cancerous pituitary adenoma in a 14-year-old girl who had surgery in 2015 and has been experiencing hormonal issues such as nipple discharge and irregular periods?
June 20th, 2023
I am a 43-year-old fit male. My girlfriend tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing symptoms like low-grade fever, headache, cough, and sinus drainage. I was with her before she tested positive and have mild symptoms myself, such as a slight dry cough and mild aches, but my rapid test was negative. I am isolating and want to know: 1) Could my rapid test be a false negative given my mild symptoms? 2) Should I retest in a few days? 3) Should my elderly parents, whom I saw a week ago, get tested even though my girlfriend did not interact with them?
May 2nd, 2024
I feel very depressed and have panic attacks. How can I manage my depression and anxiety before I see my doctor in two weeks?
June 1st, 2024
I have been diagnosed with CPTSD and experience anger issues, anxiety, and panic disorder, especially when dealing with police officers who have wronged me. I have been in prison for a crime I did not commit and feel I deserve justice. I have seen a doctor and a shrink, but I still struggle with these issues. What treatments are available to help manage my CPTSD symptoms?
January 8th, 2024
What does an abdominal ultrasound report indicating an enlarged liver with decreased echogenicity, altered echotexture, and a large solid mass in the lower margin of the left lobe mean, and what further tests are needed for confirmation?
April 2nd, 2024