I had prostate surgery (TURP) on Jan 18 and felt I was recovering. However, after a trip to NY and a meal at a Mexican restaurant, I started feeling very bloated and out of breath. I still feel bloated after eating small amounts and am very out of breath, especially during exercise. I have aortic valve insufficiency and take heart medications (Losartan, Metoprolol, Simvastatin, hydroxychlorothiazide, finasteride) plus supplements (ubiquinol, garlic). I also have a history of syncope episodes and occasional light-headedness. I have not seen a doctor yet but plan to next week. What could be causing these symptoms?

June 10th, 2024

Is there any over-the-counter medication for inner ear dizziness suitable for a 90-year-old woman who takes metformin (for diabetes), propanolol (for tremors), and synthroid, and has no other significant medical conditions?

April 12th, 2023

I have pressure in my ears, mild ear pain, and an inflamed tonsil that has bled and healed twice. I'm concerned if this could be cancer or something else. Could the ear pain be related to the tonsil issue?

August 22nd, 2024

I had an anxiety attack due to high blood pressure (195/120) and went to the ER. They ran tests including blood work, urinalysis, and EKG. My AST and ALT levels were initially elevated (AST 48, ALT 57), but subsequent tests showed them within normal limits (AST 22, ALT 22). My A1C levels were also normal (5.1). I had ANA and Actin tests, but their results are unknown. My doctor is out of town, and I'm unsure if I should seek a hepatologist or wait for retesting in 4 weeks. Should I be concerned about these results, and what should I do next?

March 24th, 2023

In African American women, what can cause swollen ankles, especially if there is no pain and the swelling has persisted for about a month, with recent fluctuations in blood pressure into the prehypertension range?

October 22nd, 2023