I have been experiencing rumbling in my stomach, mainly at night or in the evenings when I'm sitting still, which feels like growling but I'm not hungry. I'm worried this could be a sign of colon cancer. I'm 30 years old, have thyroid disease, no weight loss, no abdominal pain, and no blood in stools. My bowel movements are sometimes soft. I vape, have no family history of colon cancer, and have low ferritin but normal hemoglobin and iron levels. I also have heavy periods and high stress and anxiety levels.

September 28th, 2023

My wife recently injured her right foot when a concrete paver fell on it. She iced it for the first couple of days and has been able to walk with some weight on it. Is it normal to see black bruising moving down her foot to her toes about a week later?

March 28th, 2023

I went to the ER last night due to vertigo and was given meclizine. I seem to be fine now. The lab work showed my potassium was a little low at 3.2, with a reference range of 3.4 - 5.3. I just had this test 2 months ago and was normal as all my previous labs were. The ER doctor recommended three days of potassium supplements, which I am hesitant about due to my history of GERD and PUD. Is this .2 differential an issue, and should I take the supplements or re-take the blood work next week?

July 21st, 2024

I recently tested positive for a high range 8.0 IGG for HSV2. What does this high range mean, and how does it relate to the duration of my infection? Additionally, what are the implications for my current treatment with Valtrex and my sexual activity?

August 20th, 2023

My son and his family just returned from a 3-week vacation in Mongolia. Do I need to be concerned about them potentially carrying contamination to me? I'm a senior.

October 19th, 2024