I’m a 43-year-old female with bradycardia and intermittent 3rd degree AV block. My heart rate ranges from the upper 30s to 50 during the day and 30s to 45 at night. I experience slight air hunger and waves of lightheadedness. Would you recommend a pacemaker, and does it reduce life expectancy?

December 2nd, 2024

I recently got bloodwork but I don’t have a physician who can explain my results. I received my blood work results on January 12, 2024, and I'm 30 years old with no current medications. Can you help me understand the results, particularly if there's a high level that needs addressing?

March 12th, 2023

For a few years now, I have had intermittent pain in my left leg, mostly in my thigh on the front and side, and sometimes an indent on my lower calf. The pain worsens when I drink alcohol or wear high heels. I am a 35-year-old female and I don’t exercise much. What could be causing this and how can I address it?

July 4th, 2024

I have been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for the past three days, which have now stopped. I am taking ondansetron for vomiting and imodium for diarrhea. I need a doctor's note for work. Should I continue taking these medications if my condition continues, and what additional steps should I take?

March 26th, 2023

I have sharp pain between my shoulder blades that radiates around to my chest. The pain recurs occasionally but is not continuous. It started early this morning when I was in bed and has occurred before. The pain dissipates when I stand and wait. I'm 73 years old, retired from civil service, and work on my personal computer a few hours a day as a writer. I recently had an endoscopy procedure and was found to have a couple of ulcers. I also had a radiology test where I drank a chalky liquid and ate a pill while being watched on camera.

April 22nd, 2024