My wife has stage 4 ovarian cancer with ascites in the abdomen and fluid in the left pleural sac. She's on oxygen 24/7. I've been with her for 3 ascites drainings with no problems and minimal discomfort. I want to know about the procedure and risks of pleural draining, including the possibility of a permanent drain tube and the risk of infection.

October 4th, 2024

Are there any new treatments for aplastic anemia? The patient is a female over sixty, diagnosed over a decade ago, and the illness is believed to be idiopathic.

February 22nd, 2024

I have a long history of increasingly worse fecal incontinence due to an under-functioning anal sphincter. What treatment options are available, including non-surgical and surgical procedures, and how can I prepare for them?

March 6th, 2023

I’m a 26-year-old male experiencing an ache in the middle to upper left region of my back, a tingling sensation, bloating, and a cramp in my upper left abdomen when I exhale. I’ve had routine blood work and it always came back clean. What digestive issues could be causing these symptoms, and should I be concerned about my pancreas?

January 27th, 2024

Why do some doctors or experts say that 4th generation duo HIV tests are conclusive at 28 days (4 weeks) while others say they are conclusive at 12 weeks (90 days)? Also, how trustworthy are labs performing these 4th generation HIV tests, and if I was truly infected with HIV, would I test positive with a 4th generation duo test at 45 days after exposure, especially after having unprotected vaginal sex? What are the chances of turning positive at the 12-week test after two negative results at 36 and 46 days after exposure, and do I need the test at 12 weeks?

May 20th, 2023