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My son hurt his ankle playing football. He has no medication and reports that his whole foot is hurting, especially when moved outwards or pushed upwards. He has not seen a doctor yet and has no relevant medical history. Should I take him to the emergency room or just use ice and ibuprofen?
July 27th, 2024
I discovered I have a complete calcified granuloma in my lung and have a negative Quantiferon test. Do I need treatment, and does a negative Quantiferon mean I have never been exposed to TB bacteria?
October 20th, 2024
I recently experienced diarrhea, which I linked to a specific cause and stopped. Afterward, I had constipation with hard, small pellets and noticed decreased urine flow and lower abdominal pain after urination. A doctor suspected fecal impaction, but a gastroenterologist's rectal exam found no feces. The gastroenterologist prescribed a prebiotic and lactulose syrup and suggested a high-fiber diet. My questions are: 1) How can there be an impaction before the rectum with a clean rectum? 2) Is an impaction always accompanied by loose stools or absence of bowel movements? 3) Should I use glycerin suppositories before trying lactulose syrup? 4) What are the risks of a high-fiber diet if there is a potential impaction? 5) Should I request further diagnostic tests?
May 25th, 2023
My 3-year-old daughter has had 6 febrile seizures since last May, all associated with viral infections and high fevers. Should we revisit the neurologist, is this frequency normal, and will she outgrow these seizures? Additionally, what preventive measures can be taken, and what should I do during her seizures to ensure her safety and oxygen levels?
September 6th, 2024
My right leg is slightly swollen, especially when standing for a while, and I can hear and feel my heart beat in my ears occasionally. Is this a sign of cardiac problems?
March 29th, 2023
I have been experiencing considerable pain in the top part of my right abdomen for 5 weeks, which radiates to my back in the kidney area. I have had CT scans, X-rays, ultrasounds, and blood tests, which show benign cysts on my liver, kidneys, and spleen but no clear cause for the pain. The pain is particularly severe at night, making it difficult to lie on my back, right side, or left side without taking painkillers. I am a healthy 87-year-old male who exercises daily and practices karate. My doctor suspects the pain is from my back, but spinal X-rays show no issues. What could be causing this pain, and what further steps can I take to diagnose and potentially treat it?
November 7th, 2023