Month: March 2012

What is the cause and significance of a high “CPK”?

For the past two months, I have experienced dizziness when I start to lie down or bend over. What could cause this?

I can hear what sounds like my heartbeat in my left ear. This usually happens only at night right before I sleep. Any cause for concern?

My mother has had several episodes of blood in her urine. She had biopsies of her bladder and the results revealed abnormal cells, but most likely not cancer. What does this mean?

Because of back pain above my waist and my urine test results, I had an ultrasound to determine if I have kidney stones. The technician said I had a duplex kidney on the left side. This was the first time I’d heard of it. Can you explain what a duplex kidney is? Does it need to be treated? If so, what is the appropriate treatment?

I am a 43-year-old woman with osteopenia. What is your opinion regarding calcium supplements made from algae and other vegetables?

What can cause a cyst on your kidney? Can this be a serious condition?

My total iron binding capacity, measured on a blood test, is below normal. What is this test? What causes a low iron binding capacity?

My 10-year-old daughter suffers from chronic itching in her inner ears and has for years. Cortisone cream does not help. What could this be?

I have had laryngitis for 6 weeks. I do not drink or smoke. I have had a normal GI test and a normal CT scan. What possible conditions could I have?