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I am 29 years old, weigh 100 kg, and am 174 cm tall. I often notice my resting heart rate to be in the 50s to 60s. My blood test shows potassium and calcium levels at the upper limit of normal. My blood pressure is normal. I am concerned if this is due to high potassium levels or if it is normal. Can fatigue from stress and lack of sleep cause a low resting heart rate?
June 19th, 2024
We are planning to climb the Kazbek mountain in Georgia, which is over 16,000 feet high, and I am concerned about altitude sickness. Are there any proactive measures we can take to decrease the chance of getting sick?
February 19th, 2024
I sometimes experience jerks in my body, which I believe are myoclonic jerks. They typically happen at night and more frequently when I smoke marijuana. What are the potential causes of myoclonic jerks and what can I do to manage or prevent them?
October 23rd, 2023
I have to wait 6 months to see a hematologist due to my medical condition of low platelets (74k), high liver count (164), and a crisscross pattern on the liver. My family doctor has made an appointment for me in September. I am currently taking pain pills for my knees and undergoing monthly blood tests. What can I do to improve my condition while waiting to see the hematologist?
November 30th, 2023
What can I take to cure myself of whooping cough? I've been dealing with the cough for 6 weeks to 2 months, with mucus usually early in the morning. I had whooping cough as a child.
September 7th, 2023
I paid for a DNA facial recognition test online that matches a picture of me and another person to determine the percentage chance of being related. The test said we have a 40% chance to be related, which is low. How accurate are these tests, and should I consider a DNA test instead?
December 26th, 2024