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My aunt had an MRI with contrast that showed a non-mass-like enhancement in her breast, described as a heterogeneous, asymmetric area of 30/20 mm, located 80 mm from the nipple and 45 mm from the pectoral muscle, extending from the subcutaneous layer to the glandular tissue. The report mentions no lymphadenopathy and gives a BIRADS 5 rating. She was seen a year after treatment for colorectal cancer. What does this mean for her diagnosis and potential treatment options, including the possibility of a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation?
February 15th, 2024
I’ve been feeling a random dull ache in my chest that comes and goes, sometimes in my back and arm. My pulse raises from 65 bpm to almost 100 when I stand up, and it stays higher than my resting heart rate after exercise. Is this anything to be concerned about?
November 17th, 2024
I am concerned about possibly contracting HIV. I am a 52-year-old male with a history of protected vaginal sex and some unprotected oral sex. The last exposure was in early May 2019. I am particularly worried because there was a small amount of blood on the outside of the condom after a protected encounter, although the condom remained intact. I have been experiencing physical symptoms for the last two months, including an enlarged lymph node under my left armpit. What are the chances of HIV transmission in my case, and should I get tested?
July 11th, 2023
My daughter, 27, awoke this morning with pitting edema in both feet and hands. She has severe gastroparesis from an autonomic nervous system disorder. Should I take her to be checked out?
December 16th, 2024
How long does it take for 10mg of Endone to be out of my system if I am 23 years old, lean, extremely fit, and weigh 72kg? I took Endone on Thursday at 1pm. Additionally, what are the metabolites of Endone and how long can they be detected?
October 12th, 2024
My husband has been experiencing fuzzy head and feeling like he's been in a car wreck for over 6 months. His primary care doctor at the VA prescribed a blood pressure pill due to high blood pressure, but his legs started swelling and his blood pressure remained high. A heart doctor conducted blood work, a stress test, and an ultrasound, all of which were normal, but his B12 level was found to be 2000. We were told that B12 levels of 2000 are not toxic, but we are concerned about his symptoms and the handling of his case. What should we do?
November 9th, 2023