My wife received a diagnosis of 'focal intussusception of a short segment of small bowel within the left upper quadrant' from a CT scan. How serious could this be, and should we seek a GI doctor to review while waiting for a surgeon?

December 9th, 2023

I went to the ER with a heavy feeling in my upper back. My labs came back normal, and the doctor didn't seem concerned, but I wanted a second opinion. My CT scan with contrast from January 5th was normal. However, I recently got an X-ray that I'm unsure about. What does peribronchial thickening or cuffing mean, and should I be concerned about it?

July 15th, 2024

I believe I have a sinus infection. I've been experiencing symptoms such as coughing, a head cold, nasal bleeding, stringy mucus, blood clotting, and sore nasal passages for about 8 days. I'm 74 years old and take Coverall, Plavix, and Crestor. I had Crohn's disease but it's in remission now. Additionally, I've noticed difficulty breathing through my nose, some sinus pain, and feeling really stuffed up. What can I do to address these symptoms?

September 7th, 2023

Can sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) survive outside the body if bodily fluids or blood are contained in a pile of dirty clothes or a zippered pocket, shielded from air exposure?

November 1st, 2024

I have been experiencing chronic ear issues for the last 1.5 years, including recurring clogging, dark fluid and chunks coming out of my ears, and pressure behind my eye. I have seen multiple doctors and tried various medications, but the symptoms persist. I recently had lab results showing positive for Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. What could be causing these issues and what further steps should I take?

September 24th, 2024