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What is the cause for elevated ferritin in my situation? I am a 40-year-old Asian male with no medical conditions, on no medications, and had elevated ferritin levels after binge drinking. Despite abstaining from alcohol and seeing some improvement, ferritin levels remain elevated. What are your thoughts on this, and what should be the next steps?
November 11th, 2024
I am experiencing pain radiating from my lower left sciatic area up to my lower breast area. The pain has been present for a few weeks and is tender along the left side, extending toward the rib cage near the breast. I have a history of Kawasaki disease. What could be causing this pain and what treatments or investigations are recommended?
October 4th, 2024
Are sugar-free cough drops better for you? I feel like the ones with sugar work better, but I don’t know if that is actually true.
March 16th, 2024
My daughter took an overdose of Benylin Dry Cough Syrup (250ml yesterday and 100ml today) and is now experiencing shortness of breath and dizziness. What should we do? Go to the emergency immediately or can we wait until tomorrow? What can we do at home to help?
January 31st, 2023
I am experiencing weird pain just under my rib cage on the right side, especially when I bend over or bring my knee up. The pain feels like a Charlie Horse and is associated with my digestion issues. Should I see my primary care physician before my GI appointment, and what can be done to alleviate this pain?
October 16th, 2024
I started Lansoprazole and Sucralfate 2.5 weeks ago for upper abdomen pain suspected gastritis or gastric ulcer. Initially, I did fine on it, but then I started experiencing worsening headache, nausea, diarrhea, chest pain/tightness, sweating, and prickly sensations on my left side. Should I stop the Lansoprazole? I didn’t take it yesterday, and those symptoms went away, but the abdominal pain returned.
March 22nd, 2023