Can an increase in liver enzymes (ALT and AST) and the development of fatty liver be caused by stress (cortisol), even if the person does not have metabolic syndrome? How do these conditions relate to each other when stress is the cause?

May 15th, 2024

What causes skin tissue to build up under toenails, and is it related to a fungal infection?

April 22nd, 2024

I am a 20-year-old male with very bad posture and have been experiencing rib and shoulder pains for the past month. I recently noticed a strange lump right below my right breast on my rib, which feels like some type of inflammation. It is hard and slightly mushy. What could this be?

August 29th, 2024

I am experiencing severe shortness of breath and voice hoarseness, which started about a year ago after a bad case of pneumonia. My pulmonary function test results showed 62% efficiency, and my blood work indicates a slightly high white blood cell count, slightly high red blood cell count, and slightly low MPV. I am 35 years old and have no history of COPD or pulmonary fibrosis. What could be causing these symptoms, and what further tests or examinations should I consider?

July 13th, 2023

I have been experiencing a feeling of something stuck in my throat for a couple of days, making it hard to swallow and causing gagging but not vomiting. What could be causing this and what can I do about it?

February 16th, 2024