I had a blood test about a month ago for my diabetes, which showed possible signs of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but the hematologist found it vague. I have not dealt with leukemia before and do not have symptoms. My blood test data shows elevated lymphocytes and leukocytes. How should I interpret these results, and what further steps should I take?

December 24th, 2024

I have a persistent wet cough for the past seven days that comes and goes. The cough sometimes has blood in the phlegm. I am 51 years old, recently traveled from Canada to New Zealand, and had a cold in Canada. What could be causing this and should I seek medical attention?

January 27th, 2023

Is it normal to have a hard bump in the area near my finger that seems to click when pressed? I also have health anxiety and noticed a similar bump on the other side.

April 29th, 2024

I've had a long-standing hand problem since the early 1990s, which has progressively worsened despite various treatments including hand therapy and cortisone injections. I've been checked for carpal tunnel and nerve damage, with normal results. I've also had X-rays and an MRI, both showing normal findings. Despite using compression gloves and thumb stabilizers, I still experience significant pain, especially when not wearing these supports. Is there anything else I could investigate to actually fix the problem, rather than just managing the pain?

June 7th, 2023

I fell on my back on an outside concrete staircase. I am a 59-year-old male with no current medications and no significant medical history. I did not hit my head, but I experienced pain in my back and a little tingling in my left arm. I was frozen for a while after the fall but eventually stood up and walked. Should I go to a hospital for a check-up?

May 26th, 2023