My mother is 73, smokes 3 packs of cigarettes, and has edema in one foot, sitting on the other foot all day. Her blood albumin is normal, and she is given diuretics to manage the water retention. Why does she have a bloated foot, and should she get an ultrasound for blood clots?
June 27th, 2023
My son had an allergic reaction to some meds the Doctor gave him. The Doctor told him to take Benadryl and continue with the steroids, but the reaction has only gotten worse. What should I do?
December 6th, 2023
I am a 43-year-old female who had a partial hysterectomy 3 years ago. For the past couple of months, I have experienced sad feelings, crying, and almost anxious feelings around the time I would normally have my period. Could this be related to hormones or pre-menopause? What should I think about this?
September 20th, 2024
I have been urinating dark brown urine and only urinate once a day. I am experiencing worsening abdominal pain and have had a cold for almost 6 weeks. What could be causing these symptoms?
October 1st, 2023
I tested positive for syphilis last week, and my antibody titers were low, but I never had syphilis before. Could it be a false positive, or should I be concerned about having contracted it from my ex?
December 1st, 2023
Thyroid disease runs in my family, including Graves and hypothyroidism. I have been experiencing moderate dysphagia for the last few weeks and some unusual mood swings, which are out of character for me. I am post-menopause for 8 years. Do thyroid diseases affect emotions?
July 29th, 2024