My chest hurts on smoking. Is this indicate lung cancer?
Hello doctor,
I am a 28-years-old male with 250 lb. I have little pain in the chest when taking a deep breath, especially in the morning. I do not have a cough at all when I try to cough hard sometimes there is little tiny blood in my saliva, and my mouth tastes bloody. I keep smoking these two weeks a lot which I can see when I smoke a lot my chest hurts, but this blood thing is scaring me that I may have lung cancer. What should I do?
12 May 2024 - 1 min read
What are the symptoms that suggest irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Hello doctor,
For how long is it normal to be constipated? Is it dangerous to experience constipation for two and a half months? I have been using Metamucil gummies two to three times per week to promote bulky stools; is it okay to continue taking Metamucil for over two months? Although I strain without seeing blood, I can go to the bathroom and have bowel movements every five to seven days. I also experience acid reflux and often have a lot of gas. Could this be indicative of IBS or something else? What foods can I consume at night and in the morning to promote bulky stools, besides breakfast cereal? What can I take for gas relief?
My mom recently arrived three days back and even took a bus. She is staying in a hotel, and I have not seen her yet. I am concerned that she might have COVID-19 since she traveled from another country. She has not taken the coronavirus tests yet, and I am anxious to see the results. I am hesitant to put her in a car and take her for testing, as it poses a risk to my health and that of my husband. I suggested she take two antigen or PCR tests, but she has not done so yet and wants to meet me in her hotel to give me a bag of stuff. I am not comfortable eating in restaurants or riding in her car, nor do I want to put her in my car. She will not come inside the house, and that is her decision. I do not want to go to her hotel room. What precautions can I take if I meet her in the hotel to avoid contracting COVID-19, aside from wearing a mask? She is 76 and mentioned on the phone before the trip that she has not had COVID-19.
Kindly help.
11 May 2024 - 1 min read
Can hemoglobin and sudden weight loss happen due to low LDL?
Hello doctor,
I have been on Lipitor 40 mg and Trilipix 135 mg for nine months, and now my LDL is 42 dropped from 140 together with weight loss. Four months ago my hemoglobin decreased to 9.5 but had some recovery recently to 10.5. My weight at present seems to be stable at around 58 kg (height 1.62 m). I still feel energetic but sometimes worried and anxious. Are these the result of very low LDL? or Is there any relationship?
09 May 2024 - 1 min read
Can constipation occur due to irritable bowel syndrome?
Hello doctor,
I think I have irritable bowel syndrome. I had constipation which lasted for about 14 weeks. I had to take Laxido. I had two bowel movements per day. One was mainly solid, and the other was watery. I also have bloating, acid reflux, and a bad taste in my mouth. There is also stomach pain that worsens before a bowel movement. Do I have IBS? Can constipation due to IBS last this long?
Also, my throat is very sore, especially when I wake up in the morning, and is sometimes accompanied by ear pain, and I am concerned that this could be throat cancer.
Kindly advise.
09 May 2024 - 1 min read
How to manage elevated SGOT, lead, and uric acid levels?
Hello doctor,
My SGOT level is 62.6. Lead level in my blood is 196.96, uric acid level is 7.5. Please suggest me better treatment.
07 May 2024 - 1 min read
