Why We Text ‘LOL’ When A Situation Couldn’t Be Less Laughable
Do you ever feel the urge to type “LOL” after trauma dumping, complaining about your co-worker or some other situation in which you’re definitely not laughing out loud? I mean, really, if I had a dollar for every time I typed “LOL” or “haha” with a blank face, I would have … a lot of […]
Make the Diagnosis: Urinary Symptoms — What’s Your Diagnosis?
Presentation A 58-year-old man went to the urgent care complaining of frequent and painful urination that appears “cloudy”, occurring over the course of a few days, all throughout the day. The patient notes that they feel a slight pressure / pain in their lower back but that they feel fine otherwise. Patient is immunocompetent and […]
Make the Diagnosis: More than Skin Deep?
Presentation A 39-year-old man went to urgent care complaining of red, blanching patches in a linear configuration on his lower leg. The area was tender to the touch and edematous compared to his other leg. He was also running a slight fever. Although he was typically physically well, he was recently hospitalized with an infection […]