Liver

28F, 100Ibs, no medications.

How often is intrahepatic periportal low-density that reflects mild edema on the liver seen on CT scan? Have you ever seen it?

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u/Express_Complex8082 — 13 days ago

Worried about bcc. What do you think? Please respond

28F, had this for 8-10 years. No changes. Doesn’t itch or bleed or anything. A little bit raised. Derm appt September 2nd. Worried about bcc

u/Express_Complex8082 — 13 days ago
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Concerning mole?

28F, 5’5, 100 pounds (always been very petite), no medications, nonsmoker. I got out of the shower and noticed this mole. I’m not sure if it’s always been there. I am gonna schedule with dermatologist Monday but I will worry until then. Located on outer right breast below armpit. Not raised at all. Does this look concerning?

u/Express_Complex8082 — 26 days ago
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Is my tooth going into my sinus?

I’ve had a right sided headache with right sided tooth/sinus pressure for over a month. PCP put me on antibiotics for a possible sinus infection. Antibiotics are not phasing it. Scheduled with a dentist today to rule out a tooth issue and she said my right top wisdom tooth is up in the sinus and explains my symptoms. I got my referral to the oral surgeon to remove both bottom wisdom teeth and the top right wisdom tooth. What do you think? Does my left top wisdom tooth seem to be close to sinus as well? I have the same pain on the left side as well but rarely and not as bad.

u/Express_Complex8082 — 1 month ago

Head pressure

28F, 5’5, 100 pounds (always been very petite), pantoprazole once daily, cefdinir twice a day, nonsmoker, currently diagnosed with GERD and thoracic outlet syndrome and having first rib resection Friday.

I’ve had a nonstop headache for a month. Pain is probably a 4-5. Not unbearable but always there and noticeable. I’ve tried otc pain relievers with no success. I’ve tried cetirizine and Flonase thinking maybe allergies with no success. My pcp has me on cefdinir thinking maybe it’s sinus related. I’m on day 5 of that and no success. Went to the er and they did a noncontrast head ct that came back clear which I am thankful for the good results, but at the same time I’m wondering wth? They even gave me a pain pill and it didn’t help either. I’m not a headache/migraine person. This is not normal for me. Does this CT I had rule out deadly things that could be causing my symptoms like a tumor? I’m starting to worry. I have a dentist appointment tomorrow to rule out anything with my teeth that may be causing my head to hurt. I don’t have any other neurological symptoms. Just a constant head pressure. It sometimes feels one sided, right side, and sometimes it moves. I’m just confused and a little scared. Would a brain tumor that’s causing constant headache show on a noncontrast head ct?

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u/Express_Complex8082 — 1 month ago

Anyone?

I’ve had a nonstop headache for a month. Pain is probably a 4-5. Not unbearable but always there and noticeable. I’ve tried otc pain relievers with no success. I’ve tried cetirizine and Flonase thinking maybe allergies with no success. My pcp has me on cefdinir thinking maybe it’s sinus related. I’m on day 5 of that and no success. Went to the er and they did a noncontrast head ct that came back clear which I am thankful for the good results, but at the same time I’m wondering wth? They even gave me a pain pill and it didn’t help either. I’m not a headache/migraine person. This is not normal for me. Does this CT I had rule out deadly things that could be causing my symptoms like a tumor? I’m starting to worry. I have a dentist appointment tomorrow to rule out anything with my teeth that may be causing my head to hurt. I don’t have any other neurological symptoms. Just a constant head pressure. It sometimes feels one sided, right side, and sometimes it moves. I’m just confused and a little scared. Would a brain tumor that’s causing constant headache show on a noncontrast head ct?

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u/Express_Complex8082 — 1 month ago

Scared I have a stone

28F, 5’5, 100 pounds (always been very petite), pantoprazole once daily, otc cetirizine and Flonase, cefdinir twice a day started today for sinus issues, nonsmoker, currently diagnosed with GERD and thoracic outlet syndrome and having first rib resection next week.

I took this test as I was leaving my pcp appointment and I’ll have to schedule to speak with her again. The test was ordered because of frequent urination. Is there anyone that can help me elaborate in the meantime? I’m not a huge water drinker and I’m literally always mildly dehydrated. I usually drink milk, soda, and tea but gonna really prioritize my water intake moving forward. Any words are greatly appreciated for peace of mind! No pain with urination currently. Also had nothing to drink today when this test happened at around 3:00 pm. Been drinking water since I left appointment.

Test Name
Color
Result
YELLOW

Test Name
Appearance
Result
HAZY

Test Name
Sp Gravity
Result
\>=1.030

Test Name
PH
Result
6.0

Test Name
Protein
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Glucose
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Ketones
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Urobilinogen
Result
0.2

Test Name
Bilirubin
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Occult Blood
Result
TRACE

Test Name
Leukocytes
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Nitrite
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Wbc
Result
8-10

Test Name
Rbc
Result
5-6

Test Name
Epith Cells
Result
4-6

Test Name
Crystals
Result
2+

Test Name
Crystal Type
Result
CA OXALATE

Test Name
Bacteria
Result
2+

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u/Express_Complex8082 — 1 month ago
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Urinalysis

28F, 5’5, 100 pounds (always been very petite), pantoprazole once daily, otc cetirizine and Flonase, cefdinir twice a day started today for sinus issues, nonsmoker, currently diagnosed with GERD and thoracic outlet syndrome and having first rib resection next week.

I took this test as I was leaving my pcp appointment and I’ll have to schedule to speak with her again. Is there anyone that can help me elaborate in the meantime? I’m not a huge water drinker and I’m literally always mildly dehydrated. I usually drink milk, soda, and tea but gonna really prioritize my water intake moving forward. Any words are greatly appreciated for peace of mind!

Test Name
Color
Result
YELLOW

Test Name
Appearance
Result
HAZY

Test Name
Sp Gravity
Result
\>=1.030

Test Name
PH
Result
6.0

Test Name
Protein
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Glucose
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Ketones
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Urobilinogen
Result
0.2

Test Name
Bilirubin
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Occult Blood
Result
TRACE

Test Name
Leukocytes
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Nitrite
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Wbc
Result
8-10

Test Name
Rbc
Result
5-6

Test Name
Epith Cells
Result
4-6

Test Name
Crystals
Result
2+

Test Name
Crystal Type
Result
CA OXALATE

Test Name
Bacteria
Result
2+

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u/Express_Complex8082 — 1 month ago

Urinalysis

28F, 5’5, 100 pounds (always been very petite), pantoprazole once daily, otc cetirizine and Flonase, cefdinir twice a day started today for sinus issues, nonsmoker, currently diagnosed with GERD and thoracic outlet syndrome and having first rib resection next week.

I took this test as I was leaving my pcp appointment and I’ll have to schedule to speak with her again. Is there anyone that can help me elaborate in the meantime? I’m not a huge water drinker and I’m literally always mildly dehydrated. I usually drink milk, soda, and tea but gonna really prioritize my water intake moving forward. Any words are greatly appreciated for peace of mind!
Test Name
Color
Result
YELLOW

Test Name
Appearance
Result
HAZY

Test Name
Sp Gravity
Result
>=1.030

Test Name
PH
Result
6.0

Test Name
Protein
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Glucose
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Ketones
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Urobilinogen
Result
0.2

Test Name
Bilirubin
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Occult Blood
Result
TRACE

Test Name
Leukocytes
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Nitrite
Result
NEGATIVE

Test Name
Wbc
Result
8-10

Test Name
Rbc
Result
5-6

Test Name
Epith Cells
Result
4-6

Test Name
Crystals
Result
2+

Test Name
Crystal Type
Result
CA OXALATE

Test Name
Bacteria
Result
2+

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u/Express_Complex8082 — 1 month ago
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Urinalysis

28F, 5’5, 100 pounds (always been very petite), current medications are pantoprazole, otc Zyrtec and Flonase, starting cefdinir today for suspected sinus issues, nonsmoker, current medical conditions are thoracic outlet syndrome. Schedule surgery for first rib resection on July 17th.

I got my urinalysis results in the portal after leaving my dr office. I need help correlating to ease my anxiety please. Not sure what these mean exactly. It’s only allowing me one photo on original post. Will post others in comment section.

u/Express_Complex8082 — 1 month ago

What would you do?

28F, family history of breast cancer
If you had an ultrasound in January that showed only 2 tiny dermal cysts 3mm and 8mm at 11 o’clock area and 1 o’clock assessed as bi rads 2 but are now feeling a pain in the same breast near nipple when pressed, would you push for a second ultrasound?

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u/Express_Complex8082 — 2 months ago

Blood when wiping

28F, 5’5, 100 pounds (always been very petite), no current medications, nonsmoker, current medical conditions are thoracic outlet syndrome. Currently awaiting phone call to schedule surgery for first rib resection.

Today after I pooped I noticed a little bit of bright blood on the toilet paper with wiping. I didn’t think to check my poop (I flush after pooping then wipe and flush again) but definitely will check next time. My poop consistency fluctuates. It’s usually normal but sometimes hard or sometimes close to diarrhea depending on what I eat. Sometimes I strain but not excessively or anything. Today and last night was close to diarrhea. Yesterday morning it was more hard, but just noticed the blood today. No pain or itching at all but I do tend to wipe a decent amount after pooping to make sure I’m clean. At home I use wipes but I was at a restaurant this time with no wipes. I should add I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy maybe 2 months ago with normal results outside of GERD being diagnosed. Should I be worried?

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u/Express_Complex8082 — 2 months ago

Blood when wiping

28F, 5’5, 100 pounds (always been very petite), no current medications, nonsmoker, current medical conditions are thoracic outlet syndrome. Currently awaiting phone call to schedule surgery for first rib resection.

Today after I pooped I noticed a little bit of bright blood on the toilet paper with wiping. I didn’t think to check my poop (I flush after pooping then wipe and flush again) but definitely will check next time. My poop consistency fluctuates. It’s usually normal but sometimes hard or sometimes close to diarrhea depending on what I eat. Sometimes I strain but not excessively or anything. Today and last night was close to diarrhea. Yesterday morning it was more hard, but just noticed the blood today. No pain or itching at all but I do tend to wipe a decent amount after pooping to make sure I’m clean. At home I use wipes but I was at a restaurant this time with no wipes. I should add I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy maybe 2 months ago with normal results outside of GERD being diagnosed. Should I be worried?

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u/Express_Complex8082 — 2 months ago

Venogram

Had my venogram today. I need someone to help me understand my results if you can! When I did my arterial and venous ultrasounds 3 weeks ago, I was told I have severe positional compression, right arm, both artery and vein with normal flow at rest. Then, I was sent for a cervical spine xray and chest ct with arm up. Xray showed no extra cervical ribs. CT showed that when my artery passes through the first rib and clavicle it is compressed to a near flat position, remainder of artery is unremarkable. Had my subclavian vein venogram today with my surgeon to find out that the compression is not positional. That this compression is with arm at rest also. 94.6% stenosis to be exact and I’m full of collaterals compensating for this. My question is if the vein is actually being compressed at all positions, isn’t the artery being compressed at all positions too? I asked my surgeon and he said he’ll just have to see when he gets in there. I’m supposed to receive a call with my surgery date in the next few days for first rib resection and possible vein repair is what my paper says. My artery wasn’t seen on the venogram obviously but if there’s damage to it as well, can the artery be repaired? I’ve never had a blood clot and my symptoms are minor which blows my mind with a 94.6% compression. I’m trying not to get scared but it’s hard. My surgeon said I really need to do this surgery with this kind of compression or I’m definitely going to clot and I understand that but I am worried about my artery too.
My results from venogram today:
Diagnostic findings:
- Right mid subclavian vein: 90-99% compression.
- Right distal subclavian vein: 0% compression.
- Right proximal subclavian vein: 0% compression.
- Right axillary vein: 0% compression.
- Right upper basilic vein: 0% compression.
Interventions:
Right Proximal subclavian vein
- IVUS 0.018 IVUS
- Residual stenosis: 0%
Right Mid subclavian vein
- IVUS 0.018 IVUS calculated stenosis: 94.6%
- Residual stenosis: 90%
Right Distal subclavian vein
- IVUS 0.018 IVUS
- Residual stenosis: 0%
Recommendation:
Schedule first rib resection with possible subclavian vein repair.

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u/Express_Complex8082 — 2 months ago

eGFR

28F, 5’5”, 100 pounds (I’ve always been very petite), only medications are an otc vitamin d supplement daily, don’t smoke. This is my cmp from May 5, 2026. I’m wondering if an eGFR of 75 at 28 years old is a concern? Shouldn’t it be higher? Most recent urinalysis included.

u/Express_Complex8082 — 2 months ago

Help understanding Medicaid

My boyfriend, me, and our 2 kids all live in 1 home and is our Medicaid household. He’s the only one that works and has worked for the past 7 years. I’ve reported every job change, income change, address change, every change that I’m supposed to, to keep us insured. I am still married from a previous relationship, but my husband is not my kids’ dad. My husband and I split up years ago, he lives in a different state, and we have just never finalized a divorce. Irresponsible, I know. He does not give me money or anything that needs to be reported, as he shouldn’t. After my husband and I separated, later on I met my kids’ dad and got pregnant and immediately applied for Medicaid for prenatal care. We had our son and then our daughter, but in TN if the woman is married to someone during the birth of a child, the husband is considered the LEGAL father. I did not put my husband on their birth certificate but I also couldn’t put their biological dad on it. It’s just me on there so my kids had to have my last name, which is still my husbands last name. Like I said, irresponsible I know. When I spoke with Medicaid about this, they said my current boyfriend’s income is what counts because we all 4 live together. In Tennessee, from my understanding, parents/caretaker relative can get coverage for theirselves if they’re under the income limit for their family size. The income limit for parents/caretaker relative of minor children to have coverage for a family of 4 is $2,750 monthly (100% fpl). I have been a stay at home since my kids were born (over 6 years). Like I said, I have reported every job change, income change, address change, every change that I’m supposed to, to keep us insured or denied if we weren’t eligible anymore. I am not in any way trying to receive benefits illegally and chance legal action towards myself so I’ve always prioritized to report everything on time and accurately. I’m confused though. We have always had a higher income than $2,750 monthly, the income limit for parents/caretaker relative of minor children to have coverage for their self, but I’m still approved. The kids are approved too but that makes sense because the income limit for the kids is way higher. I don’t understand how I’m still approved though because we make over $2,750 monthly with just my boyfriends income. Medicaid told me that even though I stay home with the kids and don’t bring in any money, his income counts for all of us because we all live together. Their dad applied at a later date because he doesn’t have health insurance and he was denied. The reason was he is not in a group they cover and under the income limit, but I took it as he was denied because he isn’t their legal dad and I have let them know that so he wouldn’t fall under the “parent of minor child/children”. But I still don’t understand how I’m approved when his income applies to me also, from my understanding. For renewals, I have our coverage set up to where TennCare can access what they need to on their own to determine our eligibility so I don’t have to do it manually every year. I keep everything up to date on my end as far as reporting any changes. I don’t file taxes because I don’t work and no one else claims me. My boyfriend, kids’ biological dad, does claim them because he works and provides for the 4 of us year round. Someone please explain if you know. So sorry for any confusion!!

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u/Express_Complex8082 — 2 months ago