How long can a blood test detect alcohol use, particularly for biomarkers like CDT, GGT, AST, and MCV, after consuming a single bottle of wine five days ago?

May 28th, 2024

My wife has had type 1 diabetes for 35 years and has had eye retinopathy for 20 years. She is 70 years old and lately sleeps during the day a lot, feels dizzy, and is tired. She walks a lot and is generally in good spirits, which helps her movement. She is maintained by medication. Should she see a consultant for a change in medication, or should we realize she may not survive too long and do nothing?

July 2nd, 2023

I have severe pain over both hips that extends up to my shoulders. The pain has been present for 4 days and doesn't seem to be affected by anything. I also have chronic back pain and have recently started taking Nucynta ER. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?

September 10th, 2024

I'm 37 years old, normally very healthy, and not overweight. Five weeks ago, I had a terrible headache two days after cosmetic surgery. I went to the ER and was extremely hypoxic at 51% O2. My troponin levels were elevated. They initially thought it was a blood clot but ruled that out when they found I had bilateral pneumonia. I was admitted for about a week, treated with antibiotics and oxygen, and went home on oxygen, still using it a month later. Without it, my oxygen levels drop quickly. Is this normal, and how long should I expect to need oxygen therapy?

September 30th, 2024

I have a small blood clot in my iliac vein that developed two years ago when I was in the hospital, pregnant, on bed rest. I was treated with Coumadin for 6 months with no change in the clot. We stopped treatment at that time. I recently started bruising easily in that leg. Should I be concerned?

July 22nd, 2023