I just had my first gout attack and was put on Allopurinol 100mg and told to drink plenty of water. I’ve been drinking a lot all day and peeing every hour or two max and it’s been pretty clear. Am I drinking too much water?

March 6th, 2024

My blood pressure has been high since this morning even after taking my medication. I am currently using thyroid medication, another blood pressure medication, and digoxin. I am 69 years old. What should I do?

January 10th, 2024

My husband was not given any water and food before general anesthesia for 30 hours, which seems too long. He was not attended during the waiting period for the operation, and there was no explanation or opportunity to see the doctor or anesthetist. What are the typical fasting guidelines before surgery, and is intravenous fluid therapy administered during the operation?

March 3rd, 2024

I have a cough and my lungs feel heavy with fluid. I've had a sore throat for about a week, which has worsened with the cough starting yesterday. I also experience tightness in my upper chest and use Advil for headaches and cough drops for my throat. I'm 30 years old and allergic to penicillin and amoxicillin. Should I go to the hospital, or will it clear up on its own?

June 19th, 2024

I am experiencing intermittent chest pressure that started yesterday. I am 58 years old, in great shape, and not on any medications. This is the first time this has happened to me, and I have no nausea or shortness of breath associated with it. I have not had any recent blood work done. The pressure feels like it comes and goes, and it seems to improve with walking and deep breathing. I just finished doing a lot of push-ups before noticing the pressure.

July 16th, 2024