I have an inguinal hernia on the left side of my groin, it is small, has appeared 2 weeks ago. It does not cause any pain at all nor does it disturb me. When lying down I don’t feel it …
I have an inguinal hernia, should I get an operation? Read more »
I fell down 5 stairs! March. Went to DR. next day. Seemed OK. 1 month later pain developed in hip. Got much worse over following months. XRAYs in July and Aug and 2 Visits to Orthopedist. He determined no hip …
I am in very serious pain in my right hip thru my right calf! Read more »
I have a pessery and am scheduled for knee replacement. Will the pessery be a problem? Age: 80 Female Medications: Rampril 10mg. Hctz 12ng
I am preparing to have bariatric surgery. Some recent blood work came back showing low phosphate levels and slightly elevated alkaline phosphatase levels. I’m wondering what this could mean for my surgery? Could it potentially cause a delay? I am …
i am a 47 year old female suffering from acute lower back pain following a bad fall I had a year ago. i can lo longer appreciate ordinary activities because of the pain I have. I have been recommended surgery. …
Would lower back surgery allow me to have normal activities? Read more »
– My father is 73 years old. – Injured his back in the car on 25/2/18. Suffering severe back pain since then – Did MRI scan on 12/3/18 discovered fracture at T10. – Pain Management specialist suggested for nerve root …
Is it normal for pain remains even after 9 days of vertebroplasty procedure? Read more »
yesterday at 1pm the tip of my middle finger was severed off below nail but above first knuckle, no tendons injured. finger was sewed back on within 4 hours but needs to be surgically attached and bone pined together. what …
My middle finger was severed off, how fast is surgery required? Read more »
I have had uterine ablation approximately 10 years ago. I am 53 and premenopausal. Recently started having cramping and pain in what I thought was left ovary. They did find cystic lesion 3×8 x 3.3 x 5.1 cm in the …
I have had uterine ablation approximately 10 years ago, is hysterectomy recommended? Read more »
I slipped and fell l broke my femur in three places , they have put a surgery metal plate in my leg l am recovering well after 6 days in hospital , l would like to know the weight of …
I slipped and fell l broke my femur in three places? Read more »
I had a spinal fusion surgery done last year, now have difficulty swallowing food. A swelling occurred in supraclavical area. Had MRI, US done. All good. Surgeon says not due to surgery. tested for cushings and it isn’t cushings either. …
I had a spinal fusion surgery now have difficulty swallowing food? Read more »
I have a dermatology question/concern.I had Moh’s surgery(all clear) on Jan 2 without stitches. On Jan 10 my surgeon said it was healing nicely. On Jan 22 a bump formed on the site. My question is: Is this the normal …
I had Mohs surgery, a bump formed on the site, please advise? 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 »
Hello, I have a question about hair transplants. I am 23 years old and I am beginning to lose my hair. My hairline is starting to recede. Just wondering if I can get a hair transplant done of my receding …
Hair transplant for a 23 year old, is it a good or bad idea? 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 …
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 »
can I take ultra omega burn it is omega seven.I had quadruple bypass 2 yrs ago. I am also diabetic on insulin. I used to take omega 3-6-9 and was told by an internist to stop it because of blood …
I had quadruple bypass 2 yrs ago, can I take omega 7? Read more »
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 »
Hi, I am a 26 year old female and In December 2015, I had a lump removed from my breast. It was benign breast tumor but it was removed as it was quite large. I noticed the lump was there …
I had a benign breast tumor removed, is it possible for the tumor to have returned? 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 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 »
with Acetaminophen -and induced Neophrotoxicity, cause accute kidney failure/ injury and requires surgery for repair.? advised cause is between collecting chambers of the kidney and 2 blood vessels come out of one part of the kidney instead of separate origins.effects …
Can Neophrotoxicity cause kidney failure, does it require surgery, please elaborate? 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 »
My friend has had a kidney removed an he has a knot the size of a grapefruit. And he is in so much pain he cant hardly move. It looks infected what should he do he went back to the …
My friend has had a kidney removed an he has a knot the size of a grapefruit? 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 »
I had breast reduction surgery today. Under anesthesia I had an episode of arrhythmia with my heart stopping for a few seconds, prompting the anesthesiologist to tell the PS to wrap it up quickly. I have a 3 year history …
hi there my dear wife who is 72 had a complicated operation about a year ago to remove the rest of the gall bladder which was left behind from a previous operation it has now left her with lots of …
My wife had surgery to remove rest of gall bladder, please advise? 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 »
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 »
I’m fused at l5-s1 over a year ago and having new l5-s1 dermatome neuropathy.. Last xray the hardware was fine. No injury. Woke up with a numb foot and leg and ER advised it’s the l5-s1 nerve dermatome. I have …
I’m fused at l5-s1 over a year ago and having new l5-s1 dermatome neuropathy? Read more »
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 »
47, Male- Went in for vasectomy, during procedure; Right testicle went perfect & painless. Left testicle procedure was extremely painful. Afterward left side was very bloody & Left testicle is very swollen. Went back in 4 days later; Dr says- …
Had a vasectomy done, very painful, was it done properly? Read more »
Please find the attachment for my brother case , he did thyroidectomy two weeks ago. Please kindly let me know 1- His pathology report and how is ( cauterized, they mention in the hospital it is capsulized ) would impact …
Hello I am a 27 year old female and my physician says I have a sebaceous cyst. I was prescribed topical corticosteroidIt and fucidic acid. After treatment, almost all of the redness subsided and the cyst came down to the …
I have a sebaceous cyst on my face that I want to remove, please advise? Read more »
shoulder pain after surgery may 24th 2016 i had an acdf surgery the treat pain and numbness in my right shoulder arm and hand after the surgery i started feeling the same symptoms in my left shoulder arm and hand …
I have shoulder pain after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (acdf) surgery? Read more »
Humerous fracture I was humerus middle shaft fracture in 15th June 2017. next day surgery my right humerus for fixation of plate and screw. But after 3 month plate was not holding properly and plate was all most outside the …
I had Humerus fracture surgery, now need another? Read more »
Having trouble breathing and have two holes in my chest I have 2 holes in the left side of my chest and 4 gashes on my upper left torso, also have a few gashes on my left shoulder, and my …
I am having trouble breathing and have two holes in my chest? Read more »
BONE TB DIAGNOSIS CANNOT BE CONFIRMED My name is (…) from Australia. My nephew – (…), (male) aged 16 year, living in Bangladesh, has been suffering an acute pain in his spine. Doctor in Bangladesh wasn’t able to unambiguously diagnose …
Hi there, I broke my collarbone back in 2009 when a girl tackled me onto my side onto ice. I passed out so I’m not entirely sure how I fell, but I know I fell on my shoulder hard and …
I am a 46 year old female. I had my gallbladder removed in April of 2015. The doctor said it was not working. I am still having severe pain, that I have to go to the ER. What is going …
I had my gallbladder removed in April of 2015, I am still having severe pain? Read more »
I had a lumbar laminectomy / discectomy on the L5-S1 around 8-9 months ago for some pretty painful sciatica shooting down my left leg from my gluteal region. I was doing pretty well until last week, and noticed that I …
My wife has had an Ilia conduit operation 6 years ago & has a Stoma bag. She has a constant urine infection & has had to take antibiotics regularly as she has developed Kidney problems. Her urine is burning her …
i have injury in right leg knee and the report of MRI as follow MRI report: The ACL could not be seen near its femoral attachment while the rest of its fibers are seen sagging on the tibial surface with …
I have injury in right leg, need surgery or is there another option? Read more »
I am a 66 yr. old woman. My left leg is swollen just above the knee to the foot. It is almost 3 times the size of the right leg. It is very red, hot to the touch. I have …
I have a knee replacement, my left leg is swollen just above the knee to the foot? Read more »
Hello, my wife is really considering gastric sleeve surgery she’s 5’2 180lbs and 30 years of age we have 3 kids together I’m wondering will it have long term affect on her health 10/20 years down the line she’s also …
My wife is really considering gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico, is it safe? Read more »
I am a 41 year old female. I thought it was my thyroid, the doctor palpated and was able to feel that it seemed enlarged. Had all the thyroid testing done, everything came back normal. Had an ultrasound they found …
48 year old male. No diseases/ medical history clear. Addictive – alcohol and cigarettes. Clean bill of health 3 months ago. Problem: I have “man boobs”. At about 150 pounds im only a little overweight. I was given some drug …
I have “man boobs” do I need surgery or is there a drug that can help? Read more »
My son male 28 years old with RTA, had close reduction left hip, ORIF & suturing of laceration on 18 march. Right frontal kochers point EVD followed by midline suboccipital craniectomy of infarct on 20 march. For 10 days in …
Hi I had a fall and believe I chipped a bone on the end of my elbow . It’s been a couple of months and I can feel a hard bit of bone floating at the tip of my elbow …
I am a 50 year old women and I am 5 day post op from a knee replacement and I have a few patches of red but it is not angry looking and hasn’t spread my leg also feels very …
I am 5 day post op from a knee replacement and I have a few patches of red? Read more »
sir I am suffering from cornic BHP prostate gland size USG.77 grm,i am on foley tube,(urine bag from 7 months doc says need surgery,but i dont want,i am 63 yerss old, taking TAB.TUMSOLINE.04 MG.once at bed time, please advise me …
I am suffering from cornic BHP prostate gland size USG.77 grm i am on foley tube? Read more »
Can transplant be considered for someone whose kidneys have not yet failed? The patient cannot take medication for an unrelated illness because his kidneys can not handle strong meds. Is transplant an option?
I had a epidural for pain today in my lumbar around l5 and right after i had a very short headache it was done at around 10am and slowly i have started to feel worse and worse. I have taken …
I had a epidural for pain today in my lumbar I have started to feel worse? Read more »
am suffering from last nineteen years hyper thyroid first year am taking neo mercazole 5 mg tablet ( 3 numbers ) propal10 ( propatheline ) TAKE THE MEDICINE IN 6 MONTHS AFTER TO STOP MEDICINE. TWO YEARS LATER THE symptoms …
High thyroid level, is surgery or nuclear medicine better? Read more »
I’m 54 years old. Female. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Colon cancer. I’ve since had surgery. I’ve had chemotherapy and radiation. The last CT scan showed no sign of cancer. My problem now is that I have so …
Two years ago I was diagnosed with Colon cancer? Read more »
Hi , got my all 4 of my wisdom teeth out 7 months, but about 4 days ago i got sharp pain in my lower jaw bone , the surgeon said he had to talk cartilage out from my jaw …
Surgeon said he had to take cartilage out from my jaw? Read more »
Sir, my mother has fibroid from 2-3 years ,from 24 th feb she started bleeding and bleeding continued for 10 days due to which her haemoglobin level decreased to 4.4 , she once fainted due to such low haemoglobin so …
My mother has fibroid, gynecologist suggested removal of vagina, need second opinion? Read more »
So I’ve been having stomach pain across my abdomen, especially when my stomach is empty. My belly also twitches but I’m guessing that’s what happens after giving birth. I’ve been taking anti acids that the Dr prescribed and it feels …
Doctor says I should remove my gallbladder, need second opinion? Read more »
About 9 days ago I started having a pain in my upper right abdomen that moved to my lower right abdomen. The pain was intense at time. 7 days ago I went to emergency and they did an exam and …
I started having a pain in my upper right abdomen that moved to my lower right abdomen? Read more »
hi my name is (…) i am 27 years old..i am a nurse i had facial paralysis 6 years ago, i received treatment and the symptoms resolved but i feel my right face side a little bit constricted than the …
66 year old female. I had hernia repair 6 weeks ago. Incisional and belly button. 3 weeks ago I started having a burning tearing sensation in my low right abdomen. It mainly hurts when I sit down or stand up. …
I had hernia repair 6 weeks ago – Incisional and belly button? Read more »
I made an operation to the wrist, where they made me a fusion of four corners, and they removed the scaphoid. This surgery was the biggest mistake of my life, I could live with the pain I had, now I …
I had wrist surgery it was the biggest mistake of my life? Read more »
My eldest daughter, she is 16 years. Last year (2015 December) she was having pain at the right back of her neck. I took her to Dr. Dr. told that it is an allergic or cold problem. He prescribed antibiotics. …
My eldest daughter is suffering excruciating pain, need second opinion? Read more »
Hi, my name is (…) and I have been through so many tests, and surgery and have gotten worse. No healings in sight. I had laprascopic gallbladder removal Dec. 16, 2016. I have seen cardiologist and ruled out my heart. …
I have been through so many tests, and surgery and have gotten worse? Read more »
I have suffered with pain behind my left eye for a month now everyday after being attacked and suffering with a subconjunctival hemorrhage.. the blood in my eye has cleared away now but im getting really nasty pains behind my …
I have swelling of the paratoid gland, face is noticeably swallon on the right side on the law line right in front of the ear, i am not sick nor have been for month’s, it is painful, cant open mouth …
I have swelling of the paratoid gland, face is noticeably swollen on the right side? Read more »
My CT Scans results are as follows: There is polypoidal mucosal thickening present within both maxillary sinuses. This is more severe in the right maxillary sinus. There is associated occlusion of the right OMU. There is slight attenuation also demonstrated …
40, male. I had CTS surgery on Feb 3 and the numbness in my thumb, index and middle finger is no different than before surgery. At follow up, doc says not to worry and be patient but I’m frustrated at …
I had Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery, still feel numbness? Read more »
Hi i need help my new born 1 month old nephew is suffering from feet gangrene. Here some doctors asked us that they need to cut off the fingers of his feet please please help me is there any way …
Hi, My 54 year old wife had been battling stage 4 leiomyosarcoma for the past 10 years. She has tumors in about 8 locations, lung, stomach, limbs, bone. It has been slowly advancing and is chemo resistant. Now if you …
How to treat leiomyosarcoma and rectal cancer at the same time? Read more »
I am 39 yeare old male, a little over weight but overall healthy. I was having bad abdominal pain, especially during ejaculating and saw a Dr at a walk in clinic assuming it was a prostate infection as I have …
I was born with one kidney and tested slightly positive for hsv-2? Read more »
I had a hysterectomy almost a year ago. (Uterus, cervix and tubes removed) I now am going for robotic surgery next week to have a large complex cyst removed. Am I to expect any vaginal bleeding after this surgery?
Hi….dear dr…5year old male child.presented with a recurrent GIT and Respiratory infection.anemic some are Iron def.immunological assy show.IGA:57mg(lab.ref.90-450) IGM:54mg(ref.60-280) IGG:1361mg(ref.800-1800) Zinc:52(ref.70-125) All screening tests for coeiliac disease are neg.what is the diagnosis?what is the next step….Does he need replacement or …
5year old male child with a recurrent GIT and Respiratory infection? Read more »
My husband has stomach cancer he refused treatment,now he is unable to eat solid food , today he has diarria and feels like throwing up ..how long will it be before he dies ..getting weaker.. Cancer was found after he …
My husband has stomach cancer he refused treatment,now he is unable to eat solid food? Read more »
33 yr old female Experiencing right sided facial palsy for the 3rd time in 8 months. Only affecting lower part of the face. I can raise my eyebrows frown and fully close my eye. But cannot smile or show my …
Experiencing right sided facial palsy for the 3rd time in 8 months? Read more »
Hi I’m a female and I’m almost 37 years old 13 months ago I had an eptopic pregnancy and my right Fallopian tube was removed and since then I have experienced bilateral ovary pain I went to the OBGYN today …
i am 43 female and i am single no kids i have Anterior wall interstitial uterine fibroid measuring 3.9X3.8 cm and i don’t feel any Symptoms yet and my period Regularly. i don’t want surgery and i am scared to …
I am 33 years old female. To start, for the past week and a half I have had a pre-existing vein injury. I was given an IV incorrectly in the ER which gave me superficial thrombophlebitis. My hand and forearm …
I was given an IV incorrectly in the ER which gave me superficial thrombophlebitis? Read more »
Two years ago i was diagnosed with Chondromalacia Patella and was given 600mg motrin. The pills was working but for the past few months they stopped working. What can i do to relieve this pain because the pain in both …
I was diagnosed with Chondromalacia Patella the pain in both of knees is getting worse? Read more »
Greetings, i Have Problems With Platelets – I was told it is PTI or IPT purpura thrombopénique idiopathique – idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura i was taking a treatment MyFortic + Prednisone but the Platelets did not raise they are below 10,000 …
I Have Problems With Platelets I need a surgery to remove the spleen? Read more »
I am 25 years of age male from India, In the year 2016, that is exactly in the month of May i had a mild pain in my left abdomen and later in the end of the month, it eventually …
i am 26f been taking prednisone20mg for 4 days and i been dehydrated and been given a small iv fluid in an urgent care, the doc didn’t care much and sent me home. i had an allergic reaction, couldn’t breath …
I don’t want to die – I’m taking prednisone 20mg for 4 days and I am dehydrated? Read more »
i have two holes in my chest that blow bloody bubbles when i breathe and have 3 broken ribs on the left side. i also have 4 gashes on the same side. the holes in the left side of my …
I have two holes in my chest that blow bloody bubbles when I breathe? Read more »
I had surgery (48 hours ago) under general anesthesia. In the recovery room, I noted a swollen lip, in one specific spot like an injury, but no broken skin like I had bitten it, and my lip still hurts quite …
I had surgery on Friday, I noted a swollen lip how could this injury have occurred? Read more »
Hi, I am 35. 2 years back had undergone a big surgery to remove my appendix. It was big because they couldn’t diagnose the cause of the pain and the cut my stomach. Its a big horizontal cut starting from …
Female 40 years non smoker, occasional alcohol, going through early menopause. For the past 5 weeks I have been getting stomach pain that feels like a gnawing very bad hunger pain. The pain feels like it is mid abdominal/ behind …
I have been getting stomach pain that feels like a bad gnawing pain? Read more »
Hello my partner who is 53 has been diagnosed with a benign ovarian cyst around 10cm. We are expats living in Cyprus and the private clinic here want to do a full hysterectomy, i am seriously debating taking her for …
I am a 25 year old female. A few months ago I started getting upper right abdominal pain when I ate. It would move to my side and back. I lost my appetite and lost about 10 pounds. It went …
I had a HIDA scan last week my doctor wants to remove gallbladder, need second opinion? Read more »
hi.i am 23 year old girl.i had undergone nephrectomy 10 years ago of my left kidney. everything was alright in previous years.in last year in july i felt pressure in my lower abdomen. then i got typhoid. it was minor. …
I have fever several times a day with pressure in lower abdomen? Read more »
DR,MY SON, MALE, 11 YRS OLD. ONE YEAR AGO, HE HAVING STOMACH ACHE. WE HAVE VISITED MANY CLINICS AND SPECIALIST. ALL THE TIME DIAGNOSE FOR NORMAL GAS PROBLEM. PAIN WILL GO AND COME BACK AFTER SOME TIME. ABOUT 3 MONTH …
My son has EOSINOPHILIC GASTROENTERITIS, what should we do next? Read more »
My aunt has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. can you kindly explain what this measurements are on the biopsy report? 5s/2c and further stated 1.3 x 1.1. She is planning on using another method of treatment at a wellness …
Diagnosed with breast cancer, will a natural remedy wellness clinic work? Read more »
Last week I injured my left ankle from a heavy wood pallet fell off a stack of pallets and hit me on my left ankle. After the blow my ankle became very swollen and bruised. After the injury I was …
I am 66 years old, white, female and until this past summer of 2016, had rarely seen a doctor in 10 years. When I had MRI and X-rays of my back during the summer, I was told I have osteoarthritis …
I have osteoarthritis my hips literally lock and I can not get up? Read more »
I am 46 years male. I have been experiencing unsteadiness and imbalance for about 2 years now. This is the main symptom. I also have severe sleep apnea. My right hand has a reduced swing while walking. I have a …
Can my unsteadiness and imbalance be due to only spine issues or Parkinson’s or both? Read more »
My mother who is 67 years old has had a surgery to remove a tumor which was called desmoid tumor. Resection margin are free. No other remarkable changes could be detected according to the pathology report. Most likely there is …
Removed desmoid tumor is it life threatening, here are pathology report findings? Read more »
hi i`am a 31 year male that has been diagnosed with an Acoustic Nouroma Tumour which is 4 inches in size, that sits next to my brain stem 2 options for surgery 1) full removal with lots of risks 2) …
I have Acoustic Nouroma Tumour, should I have full surgery or partial with radiation? Read more »
I am a 25 year old female. About 6 months ago I was told I had pcosd. About 8 months ago I had my gallbladder removed and that’s the only surgery I’ve had. For the the past year every month …
Doctor thinks my appendix needs surgery, should I go through the surgery? Read more »
My name is (…). I am 25 years old. I was ran over in my right hip area 3 years ago. When I had xrays done they said there was no break. I am in a lot of pain in …
Had accident right hip – I am in a lot of pain in my hip, buttocks, back and leg. Read more »