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I recently discovered that my alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level was markedly elevated (162 U/L) during a previous ER visit for GI bleeding. The doctor wasn't concerned at the time, but I'm worried about how this might affect my life insurance application. I take a lot of Tylenol for back pain and have a history of fatty liver disease. Is this ALT level concerning, and could it raise a red flag for my insurance?
June 11th, 2023
I am a 54-year-old male with a history of benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) and mild tendinitis in my ears. Recently, I experienced increased ringing in my ears and twitching between my left temple and above my left ear, along with a mild pressure or muscle tightening sensation. I have a doctor's appointment scheduled for the tendinitis, but I wanted to know if the twitching in my head is something to be concerned about or if it's likely just part of my BFS.
April 3rd, 2024
I woke up this morning and the left side of my left eye has a blood burst. I recall this happened to my Mom in the past. What is the body reacting to when this occurs or what is lacking or in abundance that this occasionally happens?
April 7th, 2023
My husband has a swollen elbow with fluid, slight pain when hanging his arm down or stretching it out straight, and no redness. He woke up with this yesterday morning. What could be causing this swelling, and what can be done to treat it?
October 3rd, 2024
Is it appropriate to rule out pulmonary embolism (PE) in my friend Zoe, given her elevated D-dimer of 830, negative extremity ultrasounds, and no shortness of breath, with oxygen saturation at 100%? She has been on heparin prophylaxis for over two weeks and has a history of POTS and cellulitis.
August 13th, 2024
Is it normal if one tonsil is a little bigger than the other? I have no symptoms and my right tonsil has always been bigger.
December 21st, 2024