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question:I have a long history of treated hypertension but recently my blood pressures have been high in the morning (150/100) but better as the day goes on (122/80). I take Lisinopril 20 mg and Atenolol 25 mg in the morning. Should I worry about this? Does it make any sense to divide the dose and take some medicine at night?
answer:hello,You spaced out medicine, like take lisinopril in D morning and atenolol in the evening. Try to avoid to stress. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once.. If doesn't help then needs to increase dose of atenolol.
question:Hello: I have had constant pain at the tip of my rib since I had mono in 1995. Have not been able to get a diagnosis through CT and MRI. Bloodword also normal. Would you recommend a biopsy in this area. Having to go on 3rd level pain killers due to sharp pain when sitting.
answer:Hello It he ct does not show any pathologic images than the biopsy has no meaning.Probably a fibromyalgia try iibrufenRegards Dr.Jolanda
question:i do not have an appitite.I am on omerprozole.I was given this by my docor for possible ulcer.I was also suffering from stress ,mild depression and high blood pressure .I am 33 yrs. My question is that i get a pain in my arms and chest at times.It moves around.My blood pressure is under control.What is causing this pain?
answer:HiAs you explain the history these are sogns of anxiety and stressTake carefully the medication and nothing bad will happen Dr.Jolanda
question:my mom has water in her chest according to her xray. she is 82 years old and has some swelling and tenderness in legs. what is it-her blood pressure and cholesteral is excellent
answer:Hi This is a sign of heart failure and the need for diuretics as needed to reduce pleural liquid and swellingRegards Dr.Jolanda
question:Ok my friend just found out he has marfan syndrome. we discovered it by researching the dent on his chest. none of the doctors hes been to have ever said anything about him but now im worried maybe hes at risk for a heart attack or something. he has these symptoms:pectus excavatum or indented chestflat feet with some messed up crooked toesone eye is blurry and cannot be corrected with glassestall maybe 6'1 thin buildextreme social phobia
answer:Hello The above are not directly related to heart attack definitively .For further follow up he should consult his doctor Regards Dr.Jolanda
question:I have had a persistent cough and it has caused migraine headaches and disturbed vision. I am very tired and have no energy and I am feeling very shaky. What should I do? I have been suffering with the cough for some time. I have only had 2 days off work. Work are expecting me back in but I feel very shaky although the cough is no longer constant - but more intermittent thankfully
answer:Hello According to the history you provide you should be examined by a pulmonologist for the cause of chronic cough. Regards DR.Jolanda