I have been experiencing strange dizziness almost every other day, lasting from a few minutes to a few hours. This dizziness can make it difficult to stand and sometimes feels like my foot is slipping on ice when I start walking, which has led to near falls. Additionally, I sometimes feel a vibration in my heart. I am 50 years old, very athletic, and have had these symptoms for almost 2 years. I visited an emergency room in Germany, but they found nothing. What could be causing this dizziness, and how can I get the necessary medical tests without health insurance?

March 25th, 2024

My mother, age 93, has been diagnosed with mesenteric artery ischemia and may need a stent. What are the dangers of having the stent placed, especially considering her mild hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and potential kidney issues from the dye used in the procedure?

October 12th, 2024

I had a physical 6 months ago with a PSA level of 2 or 3. My doctor retested this month and it's now 5, sending me to a urologist. I'm worried about the rapid rise and the possibility of aggressive cancer, especially since I have a family history of prostate cancer and a dull ache behind my left testicle. What does this rapid rise in PSA indicate, and what should I expect from the urologist?

May 16th, 2023

I am a 68-year-old female who quit smoking 3.5 years ago. I have a chronic cough that produces clear frothy phlegm and has recently intensified, producing more white or yellow phlegm. When lying on my back at night, my chest rattles on exhale and I feel the need to cough constantly, making sleep difficult. Lying on my side stops the rattling. I am also a breast cancer survivor who underwent left-side radiotherapy 16 years ago. What is causing this cough and should I see a doctor?

November 29th, 2024

Do I have to choose between treating my chronic depression and the possible recurrence of breast cancer or cancer in other parts of my body when taking hormone suppression drugs like exemastane, anastrazole, or tamoxifen? I currently take 60 mg of Cymbalta, which I've read interacts with tamoxifen.

December 31st, 2023