My 8-year-old son is small for his age, and his penis hasn't grown much since toddlerhood, measuring around 2 inches. The foreskin is tight, and he may need circumcision. Is this normal for his age, and at what age should circumcision be considered?

March 3rd, 2023

I am concerned about a transvaginal ultrasound due to ongoing abdominal pains. I have the full image but no report reading. The doctor mentioned there was no free fluid in the uterus, but I am worried about shadows on the right side of the uterus that look like a black circle. I am curious if this could be bowel or a normal ultrasound occurrence, and if it could be related to my pelvic pain. Additionally, I have more images of the ultrasound that I can share for further analysis.

March 17th, 2023

I have blood in my urine and backache. My health has not been the best lately due to gout and muscle cramps. I also have a history of kidney stones. What should I do?

November 1st, 2024

I have lost 38kg by checking carbs and limiting bread and potatoes. What I need to know is: Will the calcification increase? What are the potential long-term implications of DISH on my spine? What is the potential timeframe that the calcification becomes porous and brittle, and what happens then? And why do I feel the pain so severely in my neck and middle back?

June 1st, 2024

What does it mean if a patient is considered to have SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) with a low threshold for transfer to acute care, and how does this relate to potential infections, sepsis, and DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) orders in the context of a patient with a history of ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) and recurrent high temperatures?

July 9th, 2023