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I have long-standing hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) since 2000 and recently noticed a change in heart rate into the thirties and forties. My cardiologist ordered a 14-day heart monitor, but I haven't received the results yet. My heart rate has returned to 65. I also have chronic heart failure (CHF) diagnosed about five years ago, which now manifests as shortness of breath (SOB) and daytime sleepiness. I am 81 years old and on standard medications. I have had surgeries including colorectal carcinoma and malignant melanoma. My concern is the potential acceleration of CHF and the worsening SOB. I can walk a mile but not run, and SOB has worsened recently. I have discussed this with my cardiologist's nurse practitioner, but appointments are not readily available. I am looking for a root cause analysis rather than just symptom relief.
August 26th, 2024
Is the condition on the side of my neck, which is flat, not a mole, doesn't change color when pressed, and has shown fluctuations in redness, just folliculitis or skin gland inflammation?
March 6th, 2024
I am having extreme breast pain in my right breast. I have been breastfeeding for the past 11 months and have not had a menstrual cycle since before I became pregnant. The breast has been completely emptied and I do not have a clogged duct. It is extremely sore to the touch and I see no changes or redness. No fever at this time. I’m also not taking any medications, nor do I have any medical conditions. What could be causing this pain and what tests or treatments should I consider?
March 17th, 2023
My friend’s dog scratched me with its claws. I don’t see any visible blood. Should I worry?
September 28th, 2023
My son was playing basketball at night and possibly a bat came near him, around 7 feet away, but he didn’t touch it. Is there a chance he could have Rabies?
February 4th, 2023
I experience a red blotch rash on my face when I drink alcohol. I am a 37-year-old male taking acid prevention tablets and sertraline, with a known penicillin allergy. How long have I had this issue, do I have any other allergies, and can you provide a treatment recommendation?
January 9th, 2023