I am 29 years old and had a clean colonoscopy 7 years ago, but I have internal hemorrhoids. I recently noticed blood in my bowel movement, which appears darker in color. Should I be concerned about this, and does it warrant a visit to the doctor or just monitoring?

December 15th, 2023

I have had low testosterone most of my life. My latest test result was 187. I’m a 56-year-old male. What are the odds it's a pituitary issue, and are there other ways to diagnose low testosterone other than going straight to a brain MRI?

June 18th, 2024

Need a pancreas cancer specialist advice on reading the report of CT and biopsy. My question is oncologist and primary surgeon seem to have different views on whether the pancreatic cancer has metastasized or not. The primary surgeon said the same thing as you but oncologist said it has metastasized 'a tiny bit' which he recommended a medication that's not covered by Medicare. Can you clarify why you made the assumption that it's stage 3 and is it from the CT? Also, what do you think of the medication the oncologist recommended?

May 27th, 2023

My leg got inflamed and swollen last Friday between the knee and ankle. The swelling has moved up the leg, and the pain has extended to the top of my thigh. I am 75 years old, asthmatic, and have taken Mersyndol and Panadol Osteo. What could be causing this swelling and pain, and what should I do?

December 25th, 2023

Hello! I am a 27-year-old female with a history of PCOS, IBS, and asthma. In mid to late June, I had a colonoscopy due to bleeding in stool, and the doctor said everything looked good but took samples to be sure. The reports indicated an infection or colitis. I lost my insurance after the procedure and just got it back, but I go on vacation Friday. I just learned about C Diff and how it can be fatal. I'm really scared—is it really bad that I have waited this long since June to submit my stool samples? I'm now very worried.

December 8th, 2024