I’ve just been prescribed Ramipril for high blood pressure based on the fact that I’ve had high BP for a couple of weeks of checking. He says it’s just something that happens as we get older – I’m 47. I …
I’ve just been prescribed Ramipril for high blood pressure? Read more »
I have a pharyngeal pain on the right side. Pain is very low in the morning but after 10 -11 start to irradiate in the right ear , mandible , right shoulder and cervical spine on the right. Swollen right …
I have a pharyngeal pain on the right side, please advise? Read more »
I had an MRI done about 4 wks ago and the results stated that I had a Capillary Telangiectasia thats about 6mm in size. My neurologist stated that its something that’s usually not treated and that the worst that could …
I have had back pain on off for couple of years. Gristle feeling along lumber spine. Saw chiro recently….he thinks disc bulge? I get restless legs…tingly feeling in back thigh to feet at times…walking feels heavy. It can feel like …
Back pain on off for couple of years. Gristle feeling along lumber spine? Read more »
My problem with thyroid started when I was 60 years old. In the morning, when I was getting out of my bed, I felt extremely week physically and mentally. During the day, when I was laying down for a short …
My legs get very cold, much colder that in the past and only when I lie in bed? Read more »
Hello in 2010 I had an ultrasound after seeing a nephrologist. My right kidney measured 10×3.6 cm and my left 9.8×3.8 cm…the notation said slight increased echogenicity of both kidneys in prominent pyramids. And the impression was suggesting medical renal …
Ultrasound of my kidneys provides different results, please advise? Read more »
I have been suffering from a pinpoint pain in my lower back, at exactly the same location at least 3 to 4 times per day. the pain stays for a second or two and then goes away. But it happens …
Suffering from a terrible pain in lower back that lasts a second or two, please advise? Read more »
I had pain and a mild dermal in my right lower leg as shown in xray and MRI. My doctor said it was no problem and I should just take advils. It did go away but now 4 months later …
Are Doctor’s paid to research? i.e. when they have a patient who has an illness they are not familiar with can they bill for the time spent learning as much as they can about it? I ask this question because …
I have severe narcolepsy as well as CFIDS, need second opinion? Read more »
I received a botox injection 3 days ago. Soon after my eyes swelled up terrible. Botox injection was given in a SPA. I am worried. They say it is normal. Is this normal? When will my eyes come back normal? …
After botox injection my eyes swelled up, need second opinion? Read more »
Hi, I know you cna’t really diagnose someone without seeing them, but I am really worried. I have recently had two CT scans, and they showed i have an enlarged spleen and enlarged axillary and chest lymph nodes. I’m also …
CT scans show enlarged spleen and enlarged axillary and chest lymph nodes? 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’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 recently had surgery to confuse five vertebrae in my neck the problem is is my incision started to create a big hole looks like it was infected my surgeon told me it was not infected but he put me …
I had spine surgery exposing my spine, is there risk of infection? 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 »
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 »
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 »
I am 65 yr old i had a vasectomy 40 years ago. And about 3 yr ago I had blood in the semen. A urologist gave me Procar 5 mg and it slowly stoped after 2 1/2 years. Then it …
I had a vasectomy now have blood in my semen (seminal fluid), will it stop? Read more »
I have ED issues, cannot get fully erect. I have blood pressure issues and m on medication for it but I slowly started having erection issues. before I was on the medication. I can come to an orgasm of sorts …
I have ED issues and experience pain during orgasm? 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 …
Please can you tell me what is that ” like a circle formation” on the RTG picture attached . I am 55 years old female .,i feel some discomfort and pain in the upper part of the left side of …
I suffer from pain in upper left side of the mandibular, what is causing this? 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 »
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 »
Hi I just need an opinion, the neurologist suggested amitriptyline or Sodium Valproate. She said either option would be fine. I’m on 150 mg zoloft so would need to be on a very low dose of either. The migraines are …
I experience severe headaches and vomiting and I get deja vu, is it Aura or Epilepsy? Read more »
I have an intermittent low hum in my right ear only. It sometimes goes ‘on and off’ when I turn my head from side to side. It also sometimes starts if I press around my earlobe area. Sometimes it is …
I have an intermittent low hum in my right ear, please advise? Read more »
have ibs dyspepsia heartburn delayed emptying lactose intolerance gluten allergy been for all tests tried all meds otc prescription changed diet always getting worse am a shutin affecting my independence have stomach cramps bloating for 2 mths am taking cholesterol …
I suffer from serious digestive problems, nothing seems to work, need advice? Read more »
Hi I was released from work 4 months a go and for last 3 month I have been feeling weak, lightheaded,headache,confused, dry mouth, sleepy all the time, I feel like I’m always thinks when I am sleeping, unable to concentrate …
I have been feeling weak, lightheaded,headache,confused, dry mouth, sleepy all the time? Read more »
Hello, I have a question about my hep b serology results. I was under the impression I have a chronic infect but the results are confusing to me as they indicate that I am immune and that I have cleared …
I have a muscle biopsy result and my doctor told me that the biopsy confirmed elements of both autoimmune process and genetic muscle disease, I do not know what it is the kind of the genetic muscle disease? I need …
Last Friday I had a cardiac catheter ablation to get rid of my SVT. The doctors successfully found the problem area and they told me they were able to get rid of it. Today (Thursday, almost one week later) I …
Hello, please advise: 1) if removal of gallbladder (which has numerous small stones between 2-5 mm and 4-5 stones with the sizes of 8-16 mm) may cause a cancer of duodenum, or small intestine or any intestine in the future? …
I have numerous small stones, is removing gallbladder necessary? Read more »
I have small (about the width of two fingers) umbilical hernia that is reducible. I have no pain and seem to be passing stool and urine fine. I know the need to get repaired and am in the process of …
Suffering from umbilical hernia that is reducible, should I be alarmed? Read more »
I had an mri in September. I have ms btw. And my Neuro thinks I’m a hypochondriac because he never explains my radiology report or has ever Let me see an mri. I didn’t see my report till well after …
My MRI seems to indicate a PONS abnormality, is the case or is MRI showing UBOs ? Read more »
Hi i have had traces of blood in my urine when doctors do the dip test they say every time there is blood.but when they send it of it comes back as normal and i am in so much pain …
I have had traces of blood in my urine, but blood tests are ok? Read more »
I have a ankle fracture,Doctor is asking me to undergo a surgery in which they will fix a screw in bone. But I don’t want that , Can the same problem be healed with proper rest and plaster? I am …
Starting 2014, I have had elevated liver enzymes (right after I delivered my baby) which resolved on their own in a few months. Now I again in 2017 (afte delivering my second baby), same thing is happening. All ultrasounds are …
I have had elevated liver enzymes, is there a problem with my liver? Read more »
Can bruising on the chest be caused from a tubation on an animic person this appeared after surgery to repair a broken bone under the left eye tbe bruising was not there before but appeared afterwards im just trying to …
Can bruising on the chest be caused from a tubation on an anemic person after surgery? Read more »
I am 52,male,with p r of china origin, now residing in Australia. I am in normal weight with the bMI 21.I have got mild elevated total fat, and mild fatty liver, but very good blood pressure of 75 and 130.I …
Considering my symptoms and tests, do I still have IGT (Impaired glucose tolerance)? Read more »
This is an ultrasound of my baby’s spine. The perintologist that l see thinks it ends abruptly. What do you think it could be? Also the baby is never in a different position during sonograms. This is the picture we …
This is an ultrasound of my baby’s spine. How does the spine look to you? Read more »
My knee got injured 5 months ago, mainly due to weights lifting. I got an X-Ray done and it didn’t show anything, so after I proceed to get a MRI where it says that it may be a ‘lateral meniscal …
I suffered a meniscal tear, can I start training again? Read more »
I’m 77 yrs old but had been in great physical shape, very active in sports, biking, & around the house & yard, etc. Then I was injured in a freak accident 8/30/17 when a car crashed into a building where …
I have Atrial fibrillation ( AFib or AF), can a car accident have caused it? Read more »
Low grade fever for 6 days (99.5-100.5), enlarged painless lymph node on jaw (under ear) extreme fatigue, dull pain in right side of my jaw, pale skin. Blood tests: Mono; negative Epstein barr; negative Pregnancy: negative CBC; normal range I’m …
I have had fever for 6 days and an enlarged lymph node on jaw? Read more »
I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago for endometriosis ages 27. After the surgery I suffered severe infection which resulted in two further surgeries one to remove scar tissue around my bowels and lower intestine and one to remove my …
I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago for endometriosis, have side effects please advise? Read more »
Hello, i had an shoulder injury while playing football in 2014 and i told it was a sprained ac joint. I went to the doctor they told me they didn’t see a issue with it and still till this day …
I had an shoulder injury while playing football, what should I do next? Read more »
about 4 months ago when updating my records of the mirapexin pramipexole 0.26mg which should have been 2.6mg ( 10 times less than my prescription ) this resulted in 6 days in hospital. I my opinion my medications could now …
I had a pelvic ultrasound and was wondering if you can tell me what this picture means and refers to? I am a 40yr female. Have had a hysterectomy 5 years ago they took everything but my ovaries. I have …
I am 29yr old Male, Suffering with hypertension(170/120), hyperkalemia (6.1), diabetes(7.9% Blood Sugar) ,cholesterol, elevated bilirubin and unjaculated bilirubin and with High RBC and Low MCH, MCV Values. My Doctors are saying I m completely fine and just use Medicines …
I am suffering from hypertension, hyperkalemia , diabetes, need second doctor opinion? Read more »
I am a 77 year old man with one kidney I was recently hospitalized they think that I had a silent heart attack but it’s now been 2 months I’ve been out everything is improve the doctor say by kidneys …
I’m 77 years old should I do a cardiac catheterization angiogram, need second opinion? Read more »
Hello — this question pertains to my son, who is 19 years old. He has had a pigmented mark on his upper back which I first noticed when he was about 8 or 10 years old. It started off looking …
My son has a pigmented mark on his upper back, please advise? Read more »
Breathing difficulty while running ,climbing etc. consulted various doctors (Heart, Respiratory Specialist, Dentist, ENT) and conducted various tests Tests Performed. PFT (Pulmonary function tests) CHEST PA CHG (HB TC DC, PLT ETC) E.C.G X-Ray CHEST Cavity is clear No symptoms …
Breathing difficulty while running consulted various doctors but still have a problem? Read more »
Been having digestive problems for over a year. Constipation or not feeling completely empty after bowel movements. Food sensitivities to soy wheat and diary. Stomach and guts feel inflamed and sore. Anxious feelings and can’t relax. Headaches and head tension. …
I’m concerned about the results of my blood work. Could someone go over it with me, Please? I know each lab is different, so I’ll list (normal) then what mine is. Means Corpuscular Hemoglobin (28.0-33.3 pg) 26.1 LOW Mean Corpuscular …
I’m concerned about the results of my blood work, please advise? Read more »
I am 64. Three years ago, I had a CT scan (or MRI) on my lungs to check for lung cancer (former smoker). It showed I had emphysema. I then went to Mayo Clinic in MI for assessment and was …
I have Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, how serious is this? Read more »
My question is regarding my mother; she is 62 yrs. old with no previous medical concerns, non-smoker, and non-drinker. However she does not regularly see a doctor for annual check ups. Just this month she cancelled a trip over seas …
Found blood in urine with some enlarged lymph nodes, what tests need to done? Read more »
Hi. I am 65 year old. I referred to the clinic for pain while urinating. I saw a drop of blood later. The urologist required a cystoscopy. The final diagnosis read “Malignant neoplasm of bladder, part unspecified 188.9”. The doctor …
I had a cystoscopy for a prostatic enlargement, please advise? Read more »
I hit the bottom part of my leg back in early April of this year on a wooden frame going around a settee. I went to A&E who said nothing was broken but no x-ray was taken. I’ve since seen …
I hit the bottom part of my leg, could I have a stress fracture? Read more »
Hi, The roof of my mouth slightly near the middle I have a few red/blood looking spots. I’ve only just noticed them today. The roof of my mouth has been itchy all day and only seems to of just occurred. …
My Dr never mentioned anything about my chest x ray showings. Upon reading the report from the radiologist his report shows: biapical pleural thickening, perihilar interstitial prominence, mild hyperaeration. I don’t even know what any of this means. I haven’t …
I started coughing, had x ray, please explain results? Read more »
I had laparoscopic myomectomy five months ago for a large subserosal fibroid- surgery went well with no complications. Three days ago I had abdominal pain and after going to the ER, I’ve been diagnosed with a large 10cm pelvic hematoma. …
2 months ago I had a tumor on my spinal cord and had it removed. At that time I had swelling from t2-t5 and the tumor had compressed my spinal cord and caused spinal stenois. My surgery went as planned, …
After tumor removed from spinal cord, developed tingling in my left foot and leg? Read more »
Do I have to do Saline Ultrasound if my transvaginal results (this ultrasound was done on cycle day 13) said “possible 14 mm polyp, repeat cycle day 5-10. If persistent do sonohysterogram”. I just did my repeat regular transvaginal ultrasound …
Do I need a Saline Ultrasound with a 14 mm polyp? Read more »
I am 20 years old and was diagnosed with Typhoid when I was 14 years old. I underwent treatment but a relapse of Typhoid occurred, as per the doctor when he examined the next report. Thereafter, I was vaccinated for …
I have fever and severe headache, nausea and feeling cold, do I have Typhoid fever? Read more »
Had protected se** with an extremely high risk woman. As far as I remember it was quick and the protection didn’t break. I had several tests done: rna pcr at 11 days, combo elisa’s at 26, 47, and 60 days …
I have severe pain and muscle spasms with a drop in barometer pressure. Then when pressure returns to close to normal my body is sore and still spasms. I have been told I have fibromyalgia. I do have pain on …
I have severe pain and muscle spasms, is it fibromyalgia? Read more »
My father, above sixty years old . He has 1. 9 Mg/Dl creatine level. Is it a serious condition… What to do immediately… As a part of severe fever he showed the increase in creatin level… After that there was …
Sixty year old man has 1. 9 Mg/Dl creatine level. Is it a serious condition? Read more »
I’m post op for three weeks and two days now from neck surgery fusion not sure of which disc that fused together it was about a five hour surgery but any way the reason I’m writing this is that when …
I’m post op from neck surgery fusion is it normal my hands feel numb? Read more »
Lately I have been having weird discharge and I’m worried. At first my discharge changed to being heavy and watery with a weird odor then just dry and uncomfortable meaning I stopped having a discharge. Now it heavy once again …
I’m a 32 years old woman who has history of light PCOS and recently have been diagnosed with a 21 mm Sub serosal Myoma. I have been having serious pain around uterus area on and off and it becomes very …
We are frustrated, in and out of doctors offices for 3 months now. My daughter, 17, is suffering from; leg muscle cramps (12 months plus, relieved with iron, doctor told us to take her off the iron because of nausea, …
My daughter, 17, is suffering from; leg muscle cramps? Read more »
Need advice for further check ups to know why few blood test count are high . How we could know the correct reason for the below result Why rbc , packed cell volume , Mchc above border line . I …
I need second opinion on Hematology and Bio-Chemistry Report? Read more »
I am male and 47 . in my sonography and color doppler study doctor find multiple isoechoic nodules in my thyroid . the largest at right 28*22*2 mm . and in left multiple iso and hypoechic nodules with largest 12*10 …
I have had a cough for the last 5 months now. Had 10+ visits to yhe Gp being sent away with different answers from all of them. All wrong answers I feel as clearly something is wrong I get breathless …
I have had a cough for the last 5 months now, doctors don’t know why? Read more »
Hi. I am 25 years old and have been taking Lo Loestrin Fe for about 5 months now. Before that I had a total of 3 Nexplanons over the course of 8 years and got it removed due to bad …
I have been taking Lo Loestrin Fe for about 5 months now, is my body rejecting it? Read more »
I met a sex worker more than a month ago, and came down with a fever/headache a week later. The headaches were really bad and lasted for around 10 days, and the doctor said this was some kind of viral …
I went to the doctor and they said it’s just thrush, should I get a herpes blood test? Read more »
I had my frenulum removed almost 2 weeks ago where initially it looked like the surgeon used a z-cut, I had it removed as it was excess skin remaining from a circumcision I had to have done many years ago …
I had my frenulum removed almost 2 weeks ago it looks like the stitches may have split? Read more »
About 2 weeks ago I began experiencing urine frequency with some very slight burning with urination. I have had several UTI’s in the past and it felt the same so I used doctor on demand and talk to a doctor …
Hello, Four years ago my wife had a transplanted kidney she was fine and everything is normal, just today she had a laboratory test of urine R/E but unfortunately the leukocyte was 15 and Ephithleal cells was 12. What is …
Four years ago my wife had a transplanted kidney? Read more »
10 years ago I had breast cancer. The chemotherapy caused phlebitis very badly, particularly in my right arm; I had cording and collapsed veins too – again, mostly my right arm. Although all clear now, during the intervening years I …
Hello i am 27 years old and I am on cabergoline, a medicine to shrink my pituitary tumor…however, I am on my last dosage of the medicine and my period has not come back yet, and when I told my …
I was diagnosed about 10+ years ago with intractable migraines. I go through periods of having daily migraines and then sometimes for awhile the migraines are less severe and less frequent. Some of my migraines are more ‘traditional’ in terms …
I was diagnosed about 10+ years ago with intractable migraines? Read more »
My husband is 54 and has been fighting all these symptoms for 4 years and getting worse. He has short term memory loss, blacks out for an amount of time, tremors, seizures, slurred speech at times and a lazy eye …
I am having sharp pain in my right knee for more than 2 months. Sharp pain when im driving it hurts so bad that i cry. When i sleep my knee also hurt. Done a scan, a sonar, an mri …
I am having sharp pain in my right knee, need second doctor opinion? Read more »
2 weeks before feeling pain, swelling and redness at left thigh within two days it moved to calf that time the ultrasongraphy done and result says reactive left inguinal lymphadenopathy Superficial thrombophlebitis of the SSV and the left LSVI take …
I have Superficial thrombophlebitis of the SSV and the left LSVI, please advise? Read more »
I have visited my doctor several times in the last year about various health issues that I have been faced with but I am no closer to finding out what is going on inside my body. I hope that you …
Is balding, light-headedness and fainting signs of a serious disease? Read more »
My primary care physician thinks I may have carcinoid tumor. The 24 hour 5-HIAA test was negative but Chromogranin A was positive at 150 I have severe night sweats and nausea. I take toujeo and novolog insulin . Metropolol re …
My primary care physician thinks I may have carcinoid tumor? Read more »
I had a CT done on 8/7/17, a spot showed up on my lung. Apparently to small to do a biopsy. I am a smoker, and of course this got my attention. Also a spot showed up on my liver. …
I had a CT scan and a spot showed up on my lung, please advise? Read more »
I had FESS and Septoplasy surgery 6 weeks ago and Im still some headaches though they are not really bad. Last week and today I had a post nasal discharge which is black in colour. It was a bit alarming! …
I had Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and Septoplasy surgery 6 weeks ago? Read more »
I had surgery in both hands for carpal tunnel two years ago. The symptoms are still there and the muscle weakness seems to be getting worse and spreading up my arms. It also feels like my legs are starting with …
I had surgery in both hands for carpal tunnel two years ago? Read more »
Hi there I am currently 26 years old and was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2012 I believe. I was very apprehensive when hearing this because I had only had two seizures a year apart, the first one I was alseep …
I am currently 26 years old and was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2012? Read more »
I have doubt of having kidney infection My report shows albumin:+++ Rbc:plenty Pus cells:3-4/hpf Epithelial cell:1-2/hpf Ubg:1+ BLD:+- PRO:3+ LEU:3+ FIND THE BEST DOCTORS NEAR YOU Cardiologists – Cosmetic Surgeons – Dermatologists – Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists – Gastroenterologists …
I have multiple myeloma-stage one. I have been diagnosed w/leukopenia. The Dr. wants to treat me w/Revlimid, Velcade and Dexamethasone. Is chemo wise considering I have leukopenia before treatment even starts? Greatly concerned! FIND THE BEST DOCTORS NEAR YOU Cardiologists …
I have multiple myeloma-stage one. I have been diagnosed with leukopenia? Read more »
Before i was being diagnosed to have appendicitis, the doctor said i have gastritis, i told her that i feel food get stuck in near chest and feel pain in stomach. But 2 days after that i had gone appendectomy. …
I am a 44 years old female and fractured my coccygeal vertebra 26 years ago. I did not have any pain after my fracture had healed but ever since May 2015 I am suffering from coccygeal vertebra pain. I had …
I am a 44 years old female and fractured my coccygeal vertebra? Read more »
Hi I am male 35 years age . I am facing hypothyroidism from last four years.my doctor advice me Euthyrox 50ug (Levothyroxine sodium)as medicine for two months. After that i take it occupational not continuously. Means I take this one …
Suffering from Hypothyroidism side effects, please advise? Read more »
I took a pregnancy test at home and it came back positive. I went to the doctor to get a termination, however the doctor stated he couldn’t find a sac or anything.my test results was pos/neg.. I may be experiencing …
I had my gallbladder out a month ago. Laparoscopy. My incision by my belly button hurts. It’s constant and burning. It feels like it’s underneath the skin slightly to the left. It’s becoming sharper and sneezing, coughing, laughing, stretching all …
I had my gallbladder out a month ago. Laparoscopy? Read more »
I was diagnosed with endometriosis via laparoscopy March 2016. Had an endometrioma on left ovary as well as “endometriosis everywhere”. Opted for Mirena IUD to control, but had it removed one year later due to side effects being greater than …
I was diagnosed with endometriosis via laparoscopy? Read more »
Hello for a couple of months now my fingertips have been feeling numb, at first i thought it might be diabetes type 2 , but i had myself tested and it was negative for diabetes 2 and everything on my …
Do I have diabetes type 2 or sensory neuropoathy? Read more »
Sudden ataxia with no obvious cause – sent for a routine head MRI results are: no structural abnormality in brain parenchyma obvious maxillary sinus cyst. Retained fluid secretions in a pneumatised left petrous apex. Still feeling terrible and don’t have …
Girlfriend has crippling period pains that are certainly Endometriosis. Recent scan showed Endometrium was 16mm thick. Crippling pains and completely immobile during her period, and sometimes in between. Getting worse month by month. Painful going to the toilet when on …
Girlfriend has crippling period pains that are certainly Endometriosis? Read more »