I am a 66-year-old female with a 4.5 aneurysm on the ascending aorta, diagnosed in 2008. I have a history of multiple surgeries and medical conditions, including cervical and lumbar fusion, eye surgery, and gallbladder pancreatitis. I have gained 75 pounds since my surgeries began and am concerned about the level of exercise I can safely engage in to prepare for potential heart surgery. Will exercise affect my aneurysm, and how vigorous can it be?

November 30th, 2024

I have a constant pain in the center of my chest that increases with movement, breathing, or lifting my arms. I am 43 years old and have had this pain for about 3 days. I have a history of a radio ablation for a rapid heart beat, but my heart rate is now around 95 beats per minute with occasional skipped beats. What could be causing this pain and what tests should I consider?

December 15th, 2023

I had a cyst on my back that suddenly swelled, broke the skin, and released a significant amount of fluid. The cyst now feels very small. What could this be, and what should I do?

May 17th, 2024

I have red palms with white dots, numb fingers, burning feet, and a rash in the genital and anus area since mid-June. I drink a lot of wine daily and have had numb fingers before, but it's worse this time. What could this be?

December 17th, 2023

I have been experiencing sharp pain in my lower right abdomen for about 6 months. I was recently diagnosed with fatty liver and inconclusive gallbladder stones or polyps. My pain is in the lower right abdominal quadrant, not the upper right where gallstones are usually found. Should I ask for a pelvic area scan, and could the pain be related to my appendix or other conditions?

June 22nd, 2023