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I'm a 67-year-old woman with a swollen and painful right leg below the knee, which has progressively worsened over the last six months. The pain feels like it's in the shin bone. I haven't used any medication and haven't seen a doctor yet, but I'm considering it. My family has a history of cancer, including my mother with colon cancer and my son who passed away from lung cancer three years ago. What could be causing this swelling and pain, and what should I do next?
December 21st, 2024
How does the drug Enbrel work in the body? What does it do, and what should I know about my medical history when considering its use?
January 2nd, 2024
I’m having an upper endoscopy done. I heard it is an invasive procedure. Why? Is there a major risk involved? What about COVID-19? Is this sort of thing safe during covid time?
March 27th, 2024
Do I need to go to the hospital to get my heart checked, and why does my heart look like this now?
November 19th, 2024
I have been experiencing a painful infection for several months, which my doctor initially thought might be a yeast infection. I was prescribed fluconazole to take every other day for 10 days, but I'm still experiencing pain. I have tried some creams for cuts, but they haven't helped. I have a complex medical history, including critical care for pneumonia, bronchitis, an inflamed heart, COPD, a blood clot, and high blood pressure. What could be causing this persistent infection, and what should I do next?
July 30th, 2023
I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2008. What is the progression of this disease, what is the general prognosis, and are there any emerging therapies or clinical trials I should be aware of?
September 19th, 2023