I had a menstrual clot that was four inches long and an inch wide. Additionally, I went to the hospital yesterday with severe abdominal pain and was told there was a cyst. What does this mean?

June 5th, 2024

I have an 89-year-old man who hasn't been to the bathroom in about 4 or 5 days. Should I give him a laxative or send him to the hospital?

February 8th, 2023

I had a blood test 8 months ago showing high cholesterol (289) and triglycerides (288). After losing 18 pounds, exercising 4 times a week, and improving my diet by avoiding white bread, sugar, margarine, and bad oils, my cholesterol decreased by 50 points, but my triglycerides increased to 372. My fasting blood sugar was normal. What could be causing the elevated triglycerides despite my lifestyle changes?

August 17th, 2024

If I have microhematuria, would my hemoglobin be low if I had bladder cancer, and what are the chances of microhematuria being cancer for a 60-year-old non-smoking woman with a family history of bladder cancer?

January 13th, 2023

My 97-year-old mother's middle finger turned deep purple and then returned to normal, now it's dark purple again. She has arthritis, chronic fatigue, and takes blood pressure meds and vitamins. What could cause this color change in her finger, and should she see a doctor?

August 29th, 2024