Question 1

I'm really worried because doctors are suggesting that I need to have my finger amputated due to gangrene. I'm terrified of going through with it and was wondering if there's any chance it can be treated without amputation. Are there other methods out there, like ayurveda or alternative treatments, that could help? Any advice would be really appreciated.

Accepted Answer

Visible shaking with each heartbeat, despite normal echo and ECG, suggests:_
 
 1. Enhanced peripheral pulse: Increased blood flow or vessel stiffness.
 2. Anxiety or stress: Amplifying bodily sensations.
 3. Low blood pressure: Decreased vascular resistance.
 4. Dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.
 5. Caffeine or nicotine excess.
 6. Hyperventilation syndrome.

Question 2

I've got this thing with my right carotid artery  it's way bigger than the left one, like three or four times the size, and the other side's totally normal. When they first found it, one tech thought I needed emergency surgery, but then another doctor said it wasn't a big deal. Im 37, pretty healthy, and there's no family history of vascular issues. The only thing that bothers me is this ache I get when I'm exercising. Just wondering, is there something I should be worried about down the road?

Accepted Answer

Thats unusual and needs evaluation visit vascular surgeon for proper evaluation and appropriate management

Question 3

I've had swelling in my lower leg near the ankle for about five years now, and I've also noticed some numbness around the last two toes on my left leg. I'm currently taking Losartan H as a maintenance dose. My blood pressure is normal, and I don't have diabetes. Could you help me figure out what's going on and what I should do next?

Accepted Answer

Long standing edema in the leg needs a proper examination. Oedema in the legs can be majorly due to some heart problem or kidney damage. Since you have both blood pressure and diabetes, it becomes necessary to check the functional ability of both these organs. You can undergo a thorough examination of kidney function and of heart

I'm trying to figure out if what I'm experiencing is actually varicose veins before I look into any treatments. What are the symptoms I should be looking for, and is there an effective way to treat them if I do have varicose veins?

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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