I am anemic and have abnormal dsdna antibodies, do I have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?

I am a 32 year old female. I recently went to the doctor complaining of tiredness and felt my hair was less thick. I was sent for blood test which revealed I was anemic and had abnormal dsdna antibodies. I…

Diagnosed with Pleurisy and Bronchitis, should I up the pain medicine, go to er or ride it out??

25, F Diagnosed 10/31 with Pleurisy, 11/2 with Bronchitis. Pain is still severe on right side of chest and back. BP is elevated last reading 170/96 and hr is 117. I went to my reg doc and they only suggested…

I injured myself during a rugby game, now have sudden onset breathlessness?

18 Male No significant conditions in history No current medication No allergies Non smoker About 19 months ago I injured myself during a rugby game. I fell on my right side and another player fell on my upper left side…

My mother has Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and coughing blood?

hi docter my mother is 42 and a MDR TB patient and uses her treatment everyday but she is still coughing blood can you tell me what is wrong please it happens regularly I really need your help please tell…

I have an enlargement of prostrate, can Calutide be prescribed for BPH (Enlarged Prostate)?

I am a male ageing 57 years old have been suffering from enlargement of prostrate for last 2 years. During October 2015 my PSA was detected at 10.92.Thereafter I underwent TRUS and prostrate BX. But it revealed no sign of…

I’ve been experiencing a nonstop period for several months, is it endometriosis or my fibroids?

21, Female, only medications are headache medication, over the counter, etc. I’ve been experiencing a nonstop period for several months. I do have a daughter, but she’s 9 months. I talked to my OB/GYN and he said it could be…

My daughter is 8 years old and suffering from Jaundice, Please suggest what to do to bring her ALT ( SGPT) to normal?

Dear Doctor, My daughter is 8 years old. She is suffering from Jaundice from past 4 months. Presently as per her blood test : Bilirubin : 0.40mg/dl Conjugated : 0.10mg/dl Unconjugated : 0.30 mg/dl ALT( SGPT ) : 57.00 U/L…

Suspected to have a lung cancer fine needle biopsy found a few atypical cells and no malignant cells?

I am sending this question for my mother in law who has been suffering from cough for about 2 months. She was suspected to have a lung cancer since the CT scan reveals several nodules on her lungs. She was…

I am having ruptured eardrum, one doctor suggested to have surgery and other suggested to wait for 3 months?

I am 23 yrs male , I am having ruptured eardrum. A big hole in one ear and small in other one due to excessive use of earbuds. One doctor suggested to have surgery and other suggested to wait for…

I’ve neck muscles strain that caused a Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ, TMD)?

I’m a 19 years old Female ,I’ve type 1 diabetes for seven years now For the last year and half I’ve had these terrible headaches almost every day I get this pulsating feeling in my temple and between my eyes…

My friend has Staph Infection (Staphylococcus Aureus) with knife like stabbing pains in her head?

My name is Mrs (…) and I’m worried about my friend in Yangon Myanmar who is in hospital with a staph infection. What is worrying her is the knife like stabbing pains in her head coming at about 10 second…

I have heard that women can ovulate at any time?

(…), on mirtazapine, quetiapine, zopiclone, citalopram. I had unprotected sex three weeks ago, when my period was already 3 days overdue. Is it at all possible that I could have been ovulating then? I have heard that women can ovulate…