I had a laparoscopic hernia repair surgery today for an anterior abdominal hernia. Upon leaving the OR recovery room, the hernia bulge looks worse and more distended than before. I expected some swelling but the protrusion is still completely there and appears larger. The surgeon attributed it to gas and bloat, stating the procedure was successful and it should improve in 6-8 weeks. Is it possible that this is normal post-surgery swelling and gas, or could there be an issue with the repair?

June 11th, 2024

I have been experiencing extreme cough, dry feeling in my throat, difficulty sleeping, waking up screaming and disoriented, and sores in my mouth. The cough is constant and painful, and I have been feeling off and more lively. I am not on any medications and I am 23 years old. I never felt this way before. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to alleviate them?

April 28th, 2024

Is phentermine the same as phetemine, and is phetemine a safe medication for an appetite suppressant?

April 4th, 2024

I accidentally splashed water from an enema bag on my face while in the shower, and now I'm experiencing symptoms like a stuffy/blocked nose, difficulty breathing through my nose, lightheadedness, and a slow heart rate. What should I do and is there anything to worry about?

September 19th, 2023

I am 42.5 years old and recently had a female cancer screening panel done, which did not include CA 27.29. I have mild hypothyroidism and a history of hyperthyroidism treated with radioactive iodine therapy. My last normal mammogram was in December 2019, and I had a transvaginal ultrasound in August 2019 and early this year, which showed no uterine fibroids. My CEA level is normal, and I have no family history of cancer. I am concerned about the absence of CA 27.29 in my screening panel, the potential for ovarian cancer, and the interpretation of my CA15.3 and AFP serum tumor marker results, which are slightly elevated.

July 19th, 2024