I have been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, spread to brain, other lung and hip bone. Been on Carboplatin for 4 months but cancer has continued to develop. Radiation therapy for brain is keeping it under control, what would …

Initial chemotherapy for stage 4 lung cancer failed, what is next chemo to use? Read more »

I haven’t been feeling well lately, lack of energy, headaches and some chest and stomach pain. I had a bloodwork done and got my blood pressure tested by the local clinic and here are my results. My blood pressure is …

I haven’t been feeling well lately, lack of energy, headaches and some chest and stomach pain? Read more »

I’m 67 years old with an enlarged prostrate. I’ve taken tamsulosin 2x a day for 5 years but the problem has gotten to the point that I admit that I need to take more effective measures. Because I also have …

Is Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) the right procedure? Read more »

I sleep on a thin foam mattress which has given me back issues in the past but just mild discomforting pain. I sleep on the side and my back through the night. Last week for two nights I started sleeping …

I have had this lower left back pain and lowest left rib area, please advise? Read more »

I have hypertension and am currently taking Aldomet 250 mg, Minax 50 mg, Irbesartan 300 mg, Physiotens 0.02 and 0.04 mg, Dithiazide 12.5 mg, Two to Three years ago I developed three pulmonary embolisms in my right lung, I did …

I have hypertension, my Dr asked me to stop taking Aldomet and Dithiazide, please advise? Read more »

I have positive rapd and inflammation of the optic nerve, should I be worried? After a visit to the doctor with headaches nausea and fatigue and a visit to my optician as I was suffering blurred vision in my left …

I have positive Relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) and inflammation of the optic nerve, should I be worried? Read more »

me and boyfriend have question. For the past week or two Ive had slight sore throat. No other symptoms. After performing oral sex, the soar throat seems worse through the night and into the next morning. last night he said …

Experiencing sore throat and unusual itching, what can it be? Read more »

My mom recently had an MRI done to check for inner ear issues. Nothing was found…..with that. However, the MRI showed “mild to moderate subcortical vessel disease (SVD)”. What does this mean? I’ve tried to do some reading online. Does …

MRI shows subcortical vessel disease (SVD), is this vascular dementia and what does this mean? Read more »

I am afraid I may have Mesothelioma Cancer, I suffer from shortness of breath and have chest pain. I worked in a factory which used lots of different types of materials. I think asbestos may have been one of them. …

Is it Mesothelioma Cancer? I have shortness of breath and chest pain? Read more »

I’m 3 weeks pregnant and my hch (hcg) level only went up 139mIU I need 69 hours. I was in the emergency room with crams after intercourse and I was spotting prior to the visit. They said I was pregnant …

I’m 3 weeks pregnant and my hcg level only went up 139mIU, please advice? Read more »

Hello Doctors, my name is (—) I am 29 years old and I am alcoholic and dependent on drugs. I use cocaine daily. And I am a very heavy drinker too. I won’t go into details but I can’t keep …

I am alcoholic and dependent on drugs, should I go to an alcohol and drug rehab center? Read more »

Over the past year I suffer from intermittent pelvic pain. I had a ultrasound quite some time ago that showed I have hemorrhagic cysts located on my ovaries. i have had these cysts throughout my adult life so that doesn’t …

Ultrasound shows Hemorrhagic ovarian cyst (HOC), but also suffer from pelvic pain? Read more »

I woke up with a stabbing pain in my right shoulder blade in my back, next day had same pain but pain also started in up part of the back of arm and that evening, I could not grip with …

I woke up with a stabbing pain in my right shoulder, after 2 weeks still have pain? Read more »

I was at gymnastics last night and I landed weird after a tumbling pass..I heard/felt a pop in my knee but didn’t think anything of it at the time because it didn’t really hurt, it did swell quite a lot …

I heard/felt a pop in my knee, I can’t even start to bend my knee w/o excruciating pain? Read more »

Left flank pain due to Congenital PUJ obstruction. Both kidney function are normal. 4 renal scans have been done. Some doctors advice surgery. Some say surgery not needed. Flank pain is frequent and bothersome. My age is 38 years and …

Left flank pain due to Congenital Pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction, is surgery needed? Read more »

I am suffering extreme right arm muscle pain when I try to raise my arm over and above right shoulder. Can hardly put any weight on it without suffering. tried different treatments with virtually no positive effect. Tried steroid injections, …

Suffering extreme right arm muscle pain when I try to raise my arm Read more »

I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder and am having multiple severe panic attacks a day. I am currently taking Zoloft 100mg which isn’t making a difference. But on top of that I’ve been becoming significantly more fatigued and exhausted during …

I suffer from Anxiety Disorder, could my multiple panic attacks cause adrenal fatigue? Read more »

I had a CT of my chest and abdomen. I was injected intravenously with iodine contrast twice. The next day I was having constant palpitations, my heart felt like it was racing and bogged down. I was short of breath …

I was injected intravenously with iodine for CT scan, now having side effects? Read more »

Developed an allergic reaction all over the right side of my face after having my upper right side lip pierced. I am red, itchy and it burns. Some small bumps are showing up here and there on that side of …

Developed an allergic reaction after having my upper right side lip pierced, what should I do? Read more »

For the past three years I have had long term exposure to low/medium levels of hydrogen sulfide due to improper ventilation that sucked sewer gases into my apartment, but only recently found out about this problem and fixed it. During …

I experience fasciculations not anxiety related, can it be due to hydrogen sulfide exposure? Read more »

I am seeking employment and need to get tested for drug use. I take Adderall for ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, will it show up positive on a drug test. In particular will it show up positive as amphetamine and …

I take Adderall for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), will it show up positive on a drug test? Read more »

First is dizziness and nausea with occasional balance issues. Worse when lying down and moving head different directions. Blurry vision getting worse. Severe fatigue and weaknesses throughout body. Shortness of breath when bending over. Not sleeping well. Also very concerned …

I have lumps and lymph nodes swollen, feel tired and other symptoms, please advise? Read more »

I have always had a problem with fluid retention and take medicine for it. Last summer I started having a rapid pulse for no obvious reason. Since I have hypothyroidism my doctor lowered my dose of medicine. That worked for …

Is it correct that I could be retaining fluid while at the same time being dehydrated? Read more »

Hi Doctor. It is very hard that fleas infests in genital area like labia minora after having a relationship with a friend in London . I can not get rid of labia pain and Itching very much and It is …

What kind of medicine should I apply to kill fleas and eggs in genital area? Read more »

My mother was brought to the ER because of vomiting and difficulty breathing. The doctors found there was water in the lungs. She is in critical condition. What is the best course of action? Age: 79 Female Medications: levadopa/carbidopa, pramipexol …

My mother has water in her lungs and in critical condition, what is the best course of action? Read more »

I had undergone electrocautery for genital warts some weeks ago and have follow ups as well. As of now my Dr said that my wounds from the surgery have healed good and also just had my pap smear results and …

I had electrocautery to remove genital warts, should my partner do the same? Read more »

Hello. I’ve experienced sinus pressure in the face for many years (I think 8-10). The pressure is right behind the top of the nose and also in the ears. My breathing is slightly restricted. I was told I have a …

I have a deviated septum and enlarged turbinates and I think possibly a nasal polyp, what can be done? Read more »

I’ve been having a strange sensation in my throat since November of 2016. At first, I thought it was a stomach virus since I was feeling very nauseous during that time. However, when the nausea stopped, I was left with …

I feel a pressure on the cartilage in my throat, any ideas what it can be? Read more »

I had a liver transplant in 2005, and the resulting ascites gave me many stretchmarks on my back and stomach. Now that I will have a bit more money and some better health insurance pretty soon, I am willing to …

I had a liver transplant, how can I remove stretchmarks on my back and stomach? Read more »

I had a vaginal hysterectomy with removal of ovaries 3 weeks ago. I am now getting pain in the groin region during bladder and bowel movements and have just noticed bleeding from the vagina. Is this normal or should i …

I had a vaginal hysterectomy with removal of ovaries, now bleeding? Read more »

Hi I’m having a problem with my sinuses and major headaches and also occasional nose bleeds. Sometimes i get pressure on the right side of my nose and the pain causes the right side of my face to swell and …

I’m having a problem with my sinuses, major headaches and nose bleeds? Read more »

My son recently broke his tibia and fibula in the lower part of his leg requiring extensive surgery that included utilization of steel plating and several screws. Afterwards, upon reviewing his post op x-rays, it was discovered that a large …

My son broke his tibia and fibula, is it safe to manually manipulate the fragment in place by hand? Read more »

I am worried I have throat/tonsil cancer. I have 2 areas 1 on each tonsil that shouldn’t be there and I’m not sure how long they have been there. I am 36 year old male with HTN and Gerd. I …

I am worried I have throat / tonsil cancer, is this cancer or anything to be concerned about? Read more »

Im a 25 year old male, taking symbicort for 2.5 years. one puff twice a day. I just had a spirometry test and my FVC is 85% and my FEV1 is 80%. Took the reversibility test and saw no improvement. …

Doctor said I might have light asthma, or is it Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Read more »

Hello, i did a home dipstick urinalysis test and i have trace of leukocytes, trace of protein, high specific gravity and trace of glucose. Just wondering what this means? I’m pretty sure I have a uti as I am feeling …

I did a home dipstick urinalysis test, should I be worried about the results? Read more »

A case of bilateral hydrosalpinx , did tubal disconnection followed by failed trial of In vitro fertilisation (IVF). After 4 months , hysterosalpingogram (HSG) to confirm the tubal disconnection and here the image . I would like an advice from …

Failed In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), does HSG confirm tubal disconnection? Read more »

CT scan & diagnosed with diverticulitis abscess 1.5cm on 11-1-17. Took antibiotics 10 additional days second CT Scan 11-20-17 shows no abscess but diverticulitis with inflammation. If pain is mostly gone, is it safe to have colonoscopy December 13? Can …

CT scan & diagnosed with diverticulitis, is it safe to have colonoscopy Read more »

Earlier this week, I went to the doctor for a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue. The monospot test came back negative. The EBV test came back as positive for VCA-IgG (57.4), positive for VCA-IgM (44.4),negative for EARLY AG …

Mononucleosis Test shows EBNA antibodies, is it mono or some other infection? Read more »

I’m trying to get over mulluscum and I had a bump on my scrotum. My doc prescribed aldara and after two days my skin there turned red but the bump subsided.Is this how mulluscum looks when it’s fading? I tested …

I’m trying to get over mulluscum, tested for STDs all clear? Read more »