I am confused about the clear or white substance in my Montgomery glands when squeezed. One website says it's normal for these glands to secrete oil, while another suggests consulting a doctor if the glands become inflamed or if strange fluid oozes from them. Which is correct?

May 25th, 2024

Is it cause for concern if hematocrit level drops from 37.1 to 33.9 in one month, and what could be the potential causes of this drop, especially in a 49-year-old female with a history of anemia, multiple sclerosis, and recent gastrointestinal tests with no significant findings?

August 20th, 2024

What are the differences between prolapsed hemorrhoids that bleed intermittently and colon cancer bleeding? Can cancer be misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids even if protruding prolapsed hemorrhoids are very present, visible, and can be felt? I am a 51-year-old male with no history of colon cancer in my family, but both parents had hemorrhoids that bled most of my life. My hemorrhoidal bleeding has occurred off and on for about 23 years, but I have not been diagnosed. I can see and feel them. The blood is always bright red and appears in the toilet, sometimes drips, covers the stool, and appears on the toilet paper. My stools are mostly normal because I eat high fiber, take Metamucil 2 times a day, and am in pretty good shape. I have terrible OCD and a phobia of doctors. I am just terrified of cancer. I am worried about having a colonoscopy and then finding something worse than hemorrhoids. Can cancer coexist with the hemorrhoids? I have really no other symptoms. My stool can be stringy sometimes, but that is intermittent as well. Just looking for an expert opinion.

September 22nd, 2024

I accidentally took 20 mg of Humalog instead of Lantus. Should I be concerned? I usually take 5 mg of Humalog daily. What should I do to monitor my blood sugar levels and what are the potential effects of taking a higher dose of Humalog?

April 13th, 2024

I have a couple of moles that I need checked for cancer, especially one on my back that is dark, weird-shaped, and has been getting sore when my bra strap is on it. My grandfather died from skin cancer, so I'm concerned about my genetic risk. How long have you had the soreness? Have you used any medication for it? Have you seen a doctor about the mole? Anything else in your medical history you think the Doctor should know?

June 2nd, 2024