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I think I have colon cancer. I have symptoms such as difficulty eating, significant weight loss without exercise or diet changes, constant abdominal pain, inability to lay on my stomach, feeling full after drinking just a sip of water, inconsistent and bloody stools, constant tiredness, pain during bowel movements, and sometimes clay-colored stools. I have been prescribed antacid medication and pain meds, but they do not alleviate my symptoms. Colon cancer and Crohn's disease run in my family, and I have a history of overdosing on ibuprofen. I have been trying to get help for over a year, and my symptoms are worsening.
January 28th, 2023
I noticed my total bilirubin is 1.2 mg/dl, which is slightly higher than my past readings around 1.0 since 2014. Should I be worried about this increase, and could it indicate pancreatic cancer?
March 30th, 2024
I lose motor skills and could collapse when I get extreme emotions like being really happy or upset. Is this called cataplexy?
April 26th, 2024
There are two red lesions or blisters on the place where the tongue is connected to the mouth. What is this and what could be the reason for it to form?
July 22nd, 2023
I have bumps on my tongue and a swollen lymph node on my neck on one side, which has been happening for about a month. I’m afraid it’s a viral infection. What could it be and what should I do?
October 4th, 2023
I sustained an injury to my elbow/shoulder while playing ice hockey. I'm 30 years old and continued playing despite feeling a sharp pain. I visited the ER the next day when I couldn't straighten my elbow fully without pain and my shoulder felt 'out of place'. X-rays were negative. It's been 4 weeks, and I've been doing at-home rehab but haven't had physical therapy or further tests. My shoulder feels close to normal with some crunching and slight clicking, and my elbow has improved but still hurts at certain angles. How will I know when it's safe to return to sport and weightlifting, and should I wear a brace?
June 25th, 2023