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I am a 56-year-old female with a family history of heart problems, including my brother who recently had a quadruple bypass and aortic valve replacement due to a congenital issue. My usual blood pressure is around 130/85, but it has recently dropped to 120/61-66. I have no symptoms such as palpitations, swelling of feet, or chest pain, but I am concerned about the drop in blood pressure and whether it could indicate a heart problem. I had a heart ultrasound and other tests five years ago, which were all normal. Could the drop in blood pressure be related to a heart issue, and if so, would it have been detected in my previous tests?
October 4th, 2024
My son tested positive for TB several years ago and was successfully treated. He now has been diagnosed with Hep C, but can't receive treatment due to liver biopsy showing granulomatous hepatitis, likely from the TB treatment. Isn't it reasonable to assume that the 'standard' treatment of interferon alfa and ribavirin would improve his condition? His abdomen has become distended in the past year - is this related to the hepatitis? What could cause such an enlargement in a year's time?
March 15th, 2023
I have what I believe is Glaucoma, with hemorrhaging at the back of my eyes. I am a diabetic with a history of recent hospitalization due to sepsis and acute kidney failure. My eye specialist believes my eye issues are related to my recent health episodes, while my kidney specialists attribute it to my diabetes. What should I believe as a patient, and what should I do about my rapidly deteriorating vision?
September 12th, 2024
For the last couple of months, my left cheek and part of my jawline have been swelling up during my period and going down for the rest of the month. It throbs at night and is making me worried, causing trouble sleeping. What could be causing this?
May 26th, 2024
I have a sore neck, back, arms, and joints, blocked ears, sore glands and pressure on my head around the temples, phlegm from my throat, and an upset stomach. What could be causing these symptoms?
July 20th, 2024
I have been experiencing gut pain ever since my gallbladder operation twelve years ago. The pain occurs when I sit, stand, and bend over. What could be causing this pain and what tests or treatments should I consider?
July 24th, 2024