My mother had pain like pins and needles in both arms from around 11 PM
to 1 AM. The pain felt like pressure spreading through her arms. She felt fine later also could move both arms normally. it was more of a tingling sensation and when i put pressure on it she could feel it go through her hand and her finger
She also mentions having "thick blood," but I'm unsure of ehat that means.
Does she need urgent medical attention?
She had no other symptoms other than this
But her right arm was hurting more than the left though
I read online and Im really concerned if I should get this checked
My fasting blood test shows total cholesterol 256 mg/dL and triglycerides 536 mg/dL. Are these levels dangerous? What additional tests are needed, and do I need medication to reduce them?
Dear Doctor,
I would like to seek your advice regarding my 80-year-old father.
In 2025, he was admitted to the same hospital with heavy breathing and discomfort in his lower chest and upper abdomen. He was diagnosed with acute gastritis, and we were told that his breathing difficulty could be related to the gastric problem.
In 2026, he was admitted again with almost identical symptoms, including heavy breathing and chest discomfort, but without pain or cramps in his chest, jaw or arm. This time, he was diagnosed with acute left ventricular failure (LVF).
We are confused as to why similar symptoms led to different diagnoses on these two occasions. He continues to experience these episodes, particularly after lunch and his afternoon sleep.
Could you please advise whether these recurring symptoms could be related to gastritis or acid reflux, or a cardiac condition ?
Hi,
I am 47 yrs ,male with hypertension,on medication Telmisartan 40 mg.
My CT calcium score is 70.
Coronary artery
Agatston score
Left main (LM) 8.2
Left anterior descending (LAD) 32.3
Left circumfex (LCx) 30.5
Right coronary artery (RCA) 0.0
TMT
Stress test is negative .
My BP 140/ 90 remain constant during 9 min TMT
2D Echo
Normal .except ,Left atrium 300 mm
I am on medication for hypertension Telmisartan 40 mg.
Lipid profile,all normal except HDL 34
Please suggest how critical is CT calcium score and overall heart health?
In my echo ...DT time shows 941 ms...
Which is extremely high...what is this...
Something serious
In echo it says normal
Please guide