I got bitten by a small spider 4 weeks ago. Initially, it was red, swollen, and itchy. I used antihistamines and numbing cream, which helped, but I still have a small hard lump underneath where I was bitten. Why is that?

August 27th, 2024

My accident insurance said they would pay me $200/day if my perforation of the colon was considered an accident. What kind of information do I need to determine if this is an accident or a complication of a colonoscopy?

May 25th, 2024

I had a gastric emptying scintigraphy (oatmeal) which showed a delay in the half time (66 minutes, high normal range 47 minutes) but normal emptying at 3 hours. The radiologist diagnosed it as 'mild delayed gastric emptying.' I have several questions: 1) Is this truly mild gastroparesis? 2) Will it progress? 3) Do you expect to feel better with diet? 4) Do you still think it is not a serious disease?

October 22nd, 2023

I had a gastric emptying scintigraphy (oatmeal) which showed a delay in the half time (66 minutes, high normal range 47 minutes) but normal emptying at 3 hours. The radiologist diagnosed it as 'mild delayed gastric emptying.' I have several questions: 1) Is this truly mild gastroparesis? 2) Will it progress? 3) Do you expect to feel better with diet? 4) Do you still think it is not a serious disease?

August 8th, 2023

I woke up with random bruises on my lower leg that changed color significantly within 8 hours. I drove for 7 hours and wore compression socks during the drive. My routine labs from two weeks ago were all normal, including CBC, hemoglobin, and vitamins. What could be causing the bruises to change color so quickly, and should I be concerned about this?

February 23rd, 2023