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I had a hemorrhoid appear last night and it bothered me all day today. Preparation H and other OTC remedies don't seem to make it get smaller in size. Now, I'm afraid it could be clotting. Do I need to see a colorectal surgeon or will it heal on its own? Should I exercise and refrain from sitting?
November 23rd, 2024
My husband has severe muscular pain after an intense coughing spell. The cough has stopped for about two weeks, but the pain is worsening, especially near his ribs. He can't bend or twist easily and the pain is most intense just after waking, easing with heat or soaking in a tub. He also had a recent coughing spell that caused extreme pain. What could be causing this pain and how long might it take to heal if it's muscular?
January 20th, 2024
I'm 61 years old, see my doctor regularly, am on no medication, exercise regularly, don't smoke or drink to excess, and am in excellent physical condition. I have a history of borderline/labile blood pressure readings, and my most recent 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure/Holter monitor average was 138/78, with overnight readings dropping as low as 108/64. During the day, I get a range of readings from 118/68 (evenings) to 160/76 (some midmornings), and have noticed a more consistent elevated morning pattern. When I first awaken, my readings are from 130/70 to 140/74, with occasional ones of 124/68. Following intense morning computer work, my blood pressure rises to levels of 150/76 to 160/78 and sometimes remains elevated for 30-60 minutes. My blood pressure then tends to settle after the initial morning period of elevation. Should I be concerned about these occasional midmorning elevations of 150/78 to 160/78, which last for an hour or so, and consider medication?
June 12th, 2024
I may have inhaled a peanut. How will I know if I did? And what will happen?
September 25th, 2024
My wife is on oxygen and uses an in-home device set on #4, along with weekly delivered bottled oxygen. We've been unable to get insurance and Medicare to cover a portable oxygen generator due to it being considered a luxury. Both current devices are steady flow, while the portable generator is a pulse feed and expensive. Would a portable oxygen generator effectively meet her needs, and is it worth the expense?
February 7th, 2023
I have been diagnosed with nasal irregular heart beat, reddening palms, anxiety, panic attacks, and a constantly racing heart rate. My heart rate often goes high, even on standing, and I find it hard to relax. I take statins and clopidogrel. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
September 5th, 2023