Is RAT or RT-PCR more accurate when taking COVID test?
Hello doctor,
I have a question regarding a negative and positive COVID-19 test. I have received both in three days, and I am not sure what to believe. I need another opinion. Please advise.
Thank you.
14 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Is my constant feeling of mucus in the throat and severe nausea due to GERD?
Hello doctor,
I am a 40-year-old female. I constantly feel mucus coming into my throat and severe nausea. I have stopped all acidic foods for the past one week but still, have the same issue. Currently, I am using tablet Tums and tablet Pepcid AC. Kindly let me know the reason for my complaints. Thank you.
11 Dec 2023 - 1 min read
What are the effects of seven-day fruit fasting regimen in patients with insulin resistance?
Hi doctor,
I have insulin resistance and I want to detox my body by going on a seven-day fruit fast. Is the fast going to help lower my insulin resistance levels? Is it going to make it better? Is it a good idea to only eat fruits for seven days, since I am insulin resistant?
11 Oct 2023 - 1 min read
What is the reason for my atypical chest pain, weight loss, and tiredness for the past two days?
Hi doctor,
I have done my ECG, echo, TMT and all blood tests; all reports are normal, but the echo shows MVP with mild MR. I feel anxiety and stress. Please check my reports and give me your opinion. I feel anxiety and tiredness and atypical chest pain. I have lost my weight of 11.02 pounds (105.82 Ibs). For two days, I have had a cough and splitting mucus. Please see my x-ray and CT report. Previously, I was taking Petril Beta 10 and currrently I am taking Montas L Ascoril. When I sleep straight, my chest hurts. What is the cause?
09 Oct 2023 - 1 min read
Can an iron tablet that was taken 30 hours before my colonoscopy alter the results?
Hi doctor,
I went for a colonoscopy about three weeks ago due to experiencing a change in bowel habits, constipation alternating with diarrhea as well as some pain in the stomach. The stool is mushy, very large, and yellowish. However, the colonoscopy was negative. I had been on iron tablets due to mild anemia due to heavy periods as it is perimenopause. I stopped taking these tablets four days before the procedure as per the doctor's instructions. However, I accidentally took one of the tablets two days before the procedure. Did this have affected the result? My consultant commented on the fact that my bowel preparation was good. I guess it would have been different if I had taken two tablets the day before and two on the day of the procedure, as my doctor had told me to go back on the iron tablets as my iron was still a bit low and on the second day my stool had turned slightly black, as my stool used to be when I was on iron tablets earlier. I also had taken some milk in my tea which I realize now I should not have done. I am worried if this would have affected the results.
I also had a CT scan done the week after that and there were no major signs detected. My consultant will discuss the result of the CT scan with me next week so there may be a few minor issues here.
I also have gallstones and a fatty liver so, I am not sure if these could be a contributory factor to the problem.
I have tried husk and various laxatives, which are not helping.
08 Sep 2023 - 1 min read
