Answer Colonoscopies are a commonly used form of cancer screening in this country. The test involves the use of a long scope with a camera at the end, inserted through the rectum and …

I'm a 20 year old college student and have recently noticed large red rashes on my arms and legs. They're very itchy, and some have small bumps forming. I've tried using over-the-counter itch …

A few weeks ago I injured my skin between my thumb and my index finger. Since then, the injury (which itself is very small) has turned very dark red, and the skin around it seems to stay …

If you don't remember any trauma to these areas that are bruising, then you should probably have some blood tests done to look at how well your blood clots. Blood clotting problems can cause …

The vitreous is what fills out the eyeball to give it its shape. Finally, behind the vitreous humor is the retina, which is a very thin sheet of small nerve fibers that allow us to see light and color. …

Answer There are many causes for constipation in small children. Definitive diagnosis and treatment of this problem will require evaluation by your pediatrician, family doctor, or a …

Question Last week, I had an accident resulting in a laceration above my left knee cap to where I could see what I was told was a tendon. I had 4 stitches to my knee along with X-rays of my …

Answer Swollen glands are actually enlarged lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small collections of cells that are found throughout the body. They are part of the body's immune system, and act …

You may have internal bruising from the sexual intercourse itself. This could also be pain referred from your small or large intestine. Causes include constipation, infections, inflammatory bowel …

We are exposed to a significant amount of radiation from the sun's UV light. Working in a nuclear power plant may expose you to some extra radiation, but it will be comparable to a small …