My mom is a 65-year-old obese female with a history of reactive lung disease, GERD/GI issues, and recently experienced shortness of breath. She was switched to valsartan 160 mg daily and chlorthalidone 25 mg daily, but her blood pressure remains difficult to control. Could the valsartan be causing her shortness of breath and cough? What alternative medication strategies can be considered to avoid ACE inhibitors and ARBs?

October 23rd, 2024

What are the chances of contracting a parasite (e.g., worm) from consuming raw blackfin tuna caught off the coast in the Atlantic Ocean, and what should be done if symptoms like loose diarrhea appear?

April 5th, 2024

I have undergone abdominal surgery twice in 2020 due to acute appendicitis with perforation and diffuse peritonitis. I am now 25 years old and would like to know if it is safe for me to return to the gym, focusing on non-intense training. Additionally, I am concerned about my surgery marks and would like advice on what to do about them.

March 31st, 2023

What causes iliac crest pain, are there muscles in that area, and what does it usually feel like? How can I tell the difference between different types of pain?

March 16th, 2024

I have been experiencing a cough for one week and have tried various over-the-counter cough medications, including one that was previously prescribed and worked. I have had knee injections and suffer from knee pain. What alternative treatments or suggestions can you provide for my cough?

May 26th, 2024