She recently had a health checkup. Kindly advise what steps to take and if any prescription is needed. She has diabetes and blood pressure and is taking medication for both. She is also experiencing heel pain and occasional dry cough. Please help us understand the possible reasons.

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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Since she already takes medicines for diabetes and BP, her heel pain could be related to long term strain or minor side effects. A dry cough could be due to pollen allergy or seasonal allergy. Nothing alarming, but please consult your doctor with the blood report to assess further.

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Answered 29/08/2025

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