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I have been experiencing PVCs (premature ventricular contractions). They were detected every tenth beat during a recent ER visit, and while they went away for a couple of days, they have returned. I can feel them when they occur, and I am trying to get an appointment with a cardiologist. I have attached some pictures of a monitor that shows something when they happen. My pulse stays between 67-73, and my blood pressure is 130/85. I do not have symptoms like sweats, chest pains, or shortness of breath, just palpitations. Would using the bathroom make them worse, as they tend to get better after a bowel movement? Did the pictures I added show PVCs?
December 21st, 2023
I am 41 years old and have never had chickenpox. I travel the world frequently and am concerned about catching it, especially in third-world countries. What are my options for vaccination as an adult, and will the vaccine itself cause me to experience chickenpox symptoms?
September 8th, 2024
Husband has had severe lower abdominal pain for three days and is now spitting up pink-tinged mucus. Should I take him to the hospital?
December 21st, 2023
What is the difference between X-ray, ultrasound, and HIDA scan, and what advantages does a HIDA scan offer that the other two cannot provide?
May 31st, 2023
My hands have been swelling for the past few days, and now my head feels very strange when I'm laying on my side. I've also been having chest pains for a few months and headaches for about a month. Should I be concerned?
February 9th, 2023
On my pathology report, it stated '1.2cm tumor disrupted in inflamed frayed in external capsule'. Is that anything to be concerned about, and does it mean that any cancer cells spilled out during removal? Would it increase a risk of recurrence? Based on the pathology, my doctor told me 'you are cured' and there is a 97% chance of no recurrence. Would you agree with that, and would this impact me living my full normal life span?
December 19th, 2024