Question 1

I'm 28 years old and I'm trying to understand if my pulse rate is normal. My blood pressure readings are around 12080 to 13084 and my pulse rate usually ranges between 96 to 106. Should I be concerned about my pulse rate? Would love to hear your advice.

Accepted Answer

its completely normal

Question 2

I'm having a real struggle with gas. No matter what I eat, it just keeps forming, and it's got me so frustrated. I went on a diet to try to manage it, but now my blood pressure's tanked, and I'm feeling this intense pain on the left side of my chest....

Accepted Answer

To help with your gas problem, you can try taking Omeprazole (brand name Prilosec) 20mg once daily before breakfast to reduce stomach acid production. Simethicone (brand name Gas-X) can also be helpful in relieving gas symptoms. For your low blood pressure, increasing your salt intake and staying hydrated can be beneficial. If you are experiencing chest pain and difficulty breathing, it is important to seek immediate medical attention as these could be symptoms of a heart condition.

Question 3

We've been giving our mom Axcer 90 mg along with other meds like Atocor, Ecospirin, and stuff for her thyroid for about two months now. We're wondering if we could stop the Axcer since we've been on it for a while and honestly, it's just really expen...

Accepted Answer

no do not stop it without doctors advice,as you say you are having affordability issues,ask your doctor for alternate medication

Question 4

I'm wondering where I can get a Holter monitor test because I've been experiencing these occasional heart palpitations or skipped beats for almost 34 months now. Its starting to worry me, and I just want to make sure everything's okay. Can you help m...

Accepted Answer

take treatment

Question 5

I've been having some health issues that are making me anxious. My ECG today showed a low T wave in V4 and a slight ST depression in V6. I'm not sure what that means, and I'm a bit worried about it. I also tend to get high blood pressure sometimes, a...

Accepted Answer

Based on your ECG findings of low T wave in V4 and slight ST depression in V6, along with your history of anxiety, high blood pressure, high lipid levels, and high cortisol levels, it is important to further evaluate your cardiac health. I recommend you to consult a cardiologist for a detailed evaluation and management plan. Further tests that may be recommended include: 1. Stress test (Treadmill test) to assess your heart's response to physical activity. 2. Echocardiogram to evaluate the structure and function of your heart. 3. Holter monitor or event monitor to monitor your heart's activity over a period of time. 4. Blood tests to assess your cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and other cardiac markers. In the meantime, it is important to manage your anxiety, high blood pressure, high lipid levels, and high cortisol levels. You can consider medications such as Atorvastatin for high cholesterol, Amlodipine for high blood pressure, and Alprazolam for anxiety. However, the specific dosage and duration of these medications should be determined by your healthcare provider after a thorough evaluation.

Question 6

I've just gone over my lipid profile results and it's showing a level of 244. I'm really concerned about what this means for my health. What steps can I take to bring it back to normal levels? Also, I'm curious about at what point a bypass might beco...

Accepted Answer

To help lower your cholesterol levels, you can start by making lifestyle changes such as following a healthy diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding smoking. If lifestyle changes alone are not enough to lower your cholesterol levels to a healthy range, your doctor may prescribe medication to help manage your cholesterol. Commonly prescribed medications to lower cholesterol include atorvastatin (Lipitor) at a starting dose of 10-20 mg once daily or rosuvastatin (Crestor) at a starting dose of 5-10 mg once daily. As for when a bypass is needed, the decision to undergo bypass surgery is based on various factors such as the severity of blockages in the coronary arteries, symptoms, and overall health condition. Bypass surgery is usually considered when there are significant blockages in the coronary arteries that cannot be effectively managed with medications or other interventions. Remember to follow up with your doctor for personalized recommendations and monitoring of your cholesterol levels.

I'm 28 years old and I'm trying to understand if my pulse rate is normal. My blood pressure readings are around 12080 to 13084 and my pulse rate usually ranges between 96 to 106. Should I be concerned about my pulse rate? Would love to hear your advice.

I'm 28 years old and I'm trying to understand if my pulse rate is normal. My blood pressure readings are around 12080 to 13084 and my pulse rate usually ranges between 96 to 106. Should I be concerned about my pulse rate? Would love to hear your advice.

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