I recently went to the ER because I missed my period, felt dizzy, and had pelvic pain. I ruled out pregnancy with negative tests. The doctor did blood work, a urine sample, and a self-swab wet prep. My blood results showed high white blood cells and low lymphocytes. The self-swab wet prep showed bacteria and white blood cells in the genital area. The doctor wasn't very helpful and just prescribed antibiotics. Could these results indicate sepsis, cancer, or lupus? I'm scared and my blood pressure was low. Does this mean the infection has harmed my reproductive organs?

May 20th, 2024

Is there a risk of HIV or other STDs from dry humping with an escort while wearing underwear, given that I had shaved my genital area that morning and had two small cuts that were about 8 hours old at the time of contact?

February 18th, 2023

I had a menstrual clot that was four inches long and an inch wide. Additionally, I went to the hospital yesterday with severe abdominal pain and was told there was a cyst. What does this mean?

June 5th, 2024

I have an 89-year-old man who hasn't been to the bathroom in about 4 or 5 days. Should I give him a laxative or send him to the hospital?

February 8th, 2023

I had a blood test 8 months ago showing high cholesterol (289) and triglycerides (288). After losing 18 pounds, exercising 4 times a week, and improving my diet by avoiding white bread, sugar, margarine, and bad oils, my cholesterol decreased by 50 points, but my triglycerides increased to 372. My fasting blood sugar was normal. What could be causing the elevated triglycerides despite my lifestyle changes?

August 17th, 2024