I have to wait 6 months to see a hematologist due to my medical condition of low platelets (74k), high liver count (164), and a crisscross pattern on the liver. My family doctor has made an appointment for me in September. I am currently taking pain pills for my knees and undergoing monthly blood tests. What can I do to improve my condition while waiting to see the hematologist?

November 30th, 2023

What can I take to cure myself of whooping cough? I've been dealing with the cough for 6 weeks to 2 months, with mucus usually early in the morning. I had whooping cough as a child.

September 7th, 2023

I paid for a DNA facial recognition test online that matches a picture of me and another person to determine the percentage chance of being related. The test said we have a 40% chance to be related, which is low. How accurate are these tests, and should I consider a DNA test instead?

December 26th, 2024

I smoked marijuana in vaporized form once in June 2015 and never tried it again. I was recently offered a job and they shaved my leg hair for a drug screen. I am worried that the one-time marijuana use in 2015 will still show up in my leg hair. Do you think it will show up?

February 8th, 2023

Can punctal plugs and Xiidra be used together for Dry Eye? Is it routine?

February 3rd, 2024