I have a long history of recurring stress fractures in both femurs, hips, tibias, fibulas, and heels. There is still a bone cyst in my right hip since 2004 that causes pain. My ALP levels are more than 4 times the high normal at the lab we use and have risen over the past year. I have a large amount of bone pain with walking or impact activities. I have had multiple imaging tests confirming the location and size of the cyst, and it hasn't shown significant growth. Could this cyst still cause elevated ALP levels? I follow a high-fiber, low-fat, lower-carb diet, am a non-smoker, and do not drink alcohol or take any medications. Is it worth further investigation, and if so, what test would be best to ask for? Additionally, I still stress fracture quickly when running short distances, which is embarrassing given my past as a soldier. Any advice on how to approach this situation would be appreciated.

February 7th, 2024

I drink about 2 liters of fizzy drink a day, eat take-away at least once a day, and snack on chocolate and sweets in between. I have done this for many years now and I am now 24. I am 6'3" and only weigh 11 stone. I find that if I don't eat/drink all of the above I get stomach ache and feel very tired and sleepy. Is this normal?

July 23rd, 2023

I went skiing and my ski boots were too tight, resulting in blisters on the tips of my two big toes. The blisters have burst, and now the tips of my toes are purple. My toenails have turned white, and there are blisters underneath them. There is a foul smell, and when I press down on my toe, white liquid is present. The purple blister is not spreading and is mildly painful, but I can still walk. I am washing my toes several times daily and applying polysporin as advised by a pharmacist. I am currently on vacation. Is it pertinent that I seek medical attention? Is this very serious?

May 2nd, 2024

I am a 59-year-old male with swelling in my right lower leg and ankle for the past couple of days. It seems to improve and then worsen. I am concerned because I've heard that swollen ankles can be a sign of heart issues. What could be causing this swelling, and what tests or treatments should I consider?

July 24th, 2024

Why do I have an extra ligament in my knee and what are the consequences as I have been told that it can't be removed as my knee will collapse?

September 2nd, 2023