I've always had a lower stomach bump that is hard, even when I was young and skinny. I have an ovarian cyst and take birth control. Could this stomach bump be related to my cyst or diet, and what can I do to achieve a flatter stomach?

August 14th, 2024

I have been experiencing chills, sweats, fatigue, shortness of breath, headache, and joint pain mainly in my wrists and knees. The joint pain just started yesterday and gets worse with rest. I was at the doctor last week for these symptoms and was tested for Lyme disease, pneumonia, and influenza, with a chest X-ray and blood tests. All tests came back negative except for slightly elevated white blood cell counts. I have a history of a mild heart attack in 2001 with one stent and diabetes. What could be causing these symptoms?

August 30th, 2024

I had a liver ultrasound that showed hepatic steatosis and hepatocellular dysfunction. What does this mean, and is it reversible with diet, exercise, and abstaining from alcohol?

October 6th, 2024

I have been taking my combination birth control pills incorrectly by starting with the inactive pills and working through the third week of active pills before noticing. My husband and I have had unprotected sex at least twice during this period. What should I do?

December 22nd, 2023

I received my urine culture back and it shows abnormal. WBC 10-20, Leukocyte Esterase 1+, and appearance cloudy. What does this mean? Is it something to worry about?

May 9th, 2023