I have been feeling unwell with pale stool. An abdominal MRI showed accumulation in the gallbladder consistent with a sluggish gallbladder, and my direct bilirubin was at the upper end of normal. Could this be related to a blockage not seen by MRI? What other tests should be done, and what can be done about it?

July 5th, 2024

I have had diarrhea for 12 days now. I was on antidepressants and blood pressure meds. My doctor tested my blood and my white blood cells are not elevated. If it’s medication related, how long after stopping meds will it take to stop? I was taking Escitalopram and Methyldopa. I am allergic to Penicillin. I have been on estradiol and Lupron for the past month for IVF as well.

August 25th, 2024

I'm struggling with hard stools that become dried out when they reach my rectum. I'm on medication for constipation (Constella) but it's not working. I drink lots of water and have a high-fiber diet, but I still have issues. I sometimes take stool softeners but find them uncomfortable. What should I do?

January 12th, 2023

Should I take my 8-month-old granddaughter to the ER or urgent care for diarrhea and a runny nose? She doesn't seem dehydrated, has no fever, and no blood in her stool. She's taking her bottle fine.

October 30th, 2023

If one were to take X-rays of the esophagus, how visible would the larynx be, and if there was damage, such as cancer of the larynx, would it be visible? Would other imaging techniques or biopsies be necessary to determine that?

June 30th, 2024