I have been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and GERD, and have been on Pantoprazole (Protonix) for 9 years. Despite lifestyle changes, I still experience symptoms, and I'm concerned about the long-term effects of the medication, particularly liver damage. My latest blood tests show BUN at 24 mg/dL, Creatinine at 1.15 mg/dL, and eGFR below 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. Should I be concerned about my liver, and what other treatment options should I discuss with my doctor for the hiatal hernia and GERD?

April 17th, 2024

My wife was prescribed Mounjaro for weight loss and took the maximum dose of 15 mg. She is experiencing severe nausea and vomiting about 14 hours after the injection. Should I take her to the hospital, and do you know how long these symptoms will last?

September 10th, 2023

Last few weeks I have lower back and abdominal pain that moves around as well as some constipation. What would be causing this?

December 18th, 2024

I have COPD and am scheduled for a chemical stress test. Is that the preferred test or is the treadmill test preferred? I am relatively fit, except for getting short of breath easily. I am on Metoprolol for an irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure, and I experience shortness of breath with minimal exercise. I am also on Stiolto once a day and Ventolin as needed. Additionally, I have been experiencing indigestion-like symptoms, including extremely painful stabbing pain in my sternum area front and back.

April 15th, 2023

My sister and her boyfriend have been sick for a week after returning from Mexico. They have a severe wet cough, difficulty coughing up mucus, fever with chills, extreme tiredness, and are sleeping a lot. What could be causing this and what can be done to help them?

October 10th, 2024