Question: I am about to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy surgery to remove hemorrhoids. I was told I would need a local anesthetic. But I am really, really worried about developing anaphylaxis to the anesthetic. Even though I have had anesthesia in…
Should I take a vaccine to improve my immunity?
Question: I went to hospital 2 weeks ago and now have received the results of my immunity test. I don’t understand what these mean. Is there a problem that I should know about? I was prepared for the test –…
I went to ER, strep test was negative but doctor said it must be strep?
Question: I am 21-year-old female. I am pretty healthy and have an average weight. I had a sore throat for two days and it is extremely hard to swallow due to swelling to the point I can barely eat solid…
I had a root canal done now I am in pain?
Question: I had a root canal done about a month ago. I was supposed to return to the dentist 2 weeks later but because of covid-19, they cancelled. I started getting a bit of pain in the area where the…
I hit my head on a wall.
Question: I hit my head on a wall. I am feeling pressing sensations in my left temple. Just recently I feel much smaller sensations in my right temple. Not painful just pressing. What is going on? Answer: A blow such…
I woke up this morning with sudden back pain?
Question: I woke up this morning with sudden back pain and a low grade fever? Answer: If the fever does persist for more than 2 or 3 days, this may be due to a more serious infection or underlying condition…
All Americans must start wearing masks right now!
What are Americans waiting for? People in Asian countries have adopted the use of masks for years now. During the corona virus covid-19 outbreaks in Asia, everyone was obliged to wear a mask (and in some areas still are obliged…
Pain on lower right side?
Question: Wife has a pin that’s tender to the touch under right side of belly button, feels like a knot or something under there Answer: Hi, I have received and read your question. Several conditions can cause an abdominal mass.…
I have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy
Question: I have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy and my neurologist ordered some blood work to see if there is any cause for my neuropathy. He said there is nothing in my test that shows the cause of my neuropathy.…
Do Miracles Exist?
The Miracle Collection From time immemorial, the human being has woven stories that give account of real facts, but are at the same time extraordinary. These are stories that are generally spread by different religions. They narrate unlikely situations, which are…
Will a person suffering from Crohn’s disease be more pre disposed to get MND?
Question: Hi I have become paranoid that my boyfriend is going to develop MND at some point In his life and it’s not that rare and I think because he has crohn’s disease that it will make him more pre…
We received a Procalcitonin test of 1.6 which appears to be positive. We are not sure how to interpret this result?
Question: My daughter (18h was admitted to the ER a week following surgery for a perilymph fistula repair, exhibiting signs of mental confusion and severe headache, with fear of possible meningitis or sepsis. She was placed on IV antibiotics and…
I am concerned about having 2 polyps – a benign at 5 mm and a 10 mm Precancerous sessile serrated adenoma polyp?
I am a 65 year old female who just had a colonoscopy 2 weeks ago, They found 2 polyps, one of which is benign at 5 mm. The concerning one is 10 mm Precancerous sessile serrated adenoma polyp which was…
How to get rid of chronic pain?
Hello Doctors. I am a 32 year old woman suffering from chronic back pain. I have been to several doctors as well as many specialists and there seems to be NOTHING wrong with me. This has been confirmed by numerous…
4 Medical Cannabis – Marijuana Questions To Ask Your Doctor
Medical marijuana is increasingly being introduced as an additional treatment for some conditions but unfortunately your Doctor may not yet be familiar nor perhaps sympathetic to the idea, so before you head out to see your doctor make sure…
