My husband has a swollen elbow with fluid, slight pain when hanging his arm down or stretching it out straight, and no redness. He woke up with this yesterday morning. What could be causing this swelling, and what can be done to treat it?

October 3rd, 2024

Is it appropriate to rule out pulmonary embolism (PE) in my friend Zoe, given her elevated D-dimer of 830, negative extremity ultrasounds, and no shortness of breath, with oxygen saturation at 100%? She has been on heparin prophylaxis for over two weeks and has a history of POTS and cellulitis.

August 13th, 2024

Is it normal if one tonsil is a little bigger than the other? I have no symptoms and my right tonsil has always been bigger.

December 21st, 2024

I have a broken collarbone (mid-shaft break) that occurred 2.5 weeks ago. I am currently wearing a sling and taking ibuprofen for pain. I also have high blood pressure and take medication for it. When should the decision to operate or not be made, and when should I get an updated X-ray?

November 14th, 2023

I had severe haematuria after having sex last night, with blood covering the restroom. I have never dealt with haematuria before and now have pain. I am 26 years old, not on any medications, and have no significant medical history. The blood was not urine but came out with high pressure. What could be the cause, and what should I do?

December 25th, 2023