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Hypertension

I am taking ctd t am 12:5:40 for hypertension  . Some times my pulse gets too high 120.doctor advised me ciplar LA 40.after taking this my pulse normal but bp comes 110/75 . earlier I was taking amloz at.My sugar Hba1c 7.7 . doctor advised to control by walking and diet .according to him it's quite right according to my age.sometimes I get hot flashes and burning sensation in body.please help

Bilateral renal parenchymal disease

Patient: Male,  74+ years Chief Concern: Report suggestive of bilateral renal parenchymal disease Relevant Test Reports: CBC: Normal Serum Urea: 41 mg/dl Serum Creatinine: 0.98 mg/dl LFT: Normal Lipid Profile: Normal Urine R/E and M/E: Normal (Protein, Glucose, Ketones negative) Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio: 189.71 mg/dl tPSA: 0.17 ng/ml FBS: 93 mg/dl PPBS: 187 mg/dl HbA1c: 6.87% USG Whole Abdomen Findings: Liver, gall bladder, CBD, pancreas, spleen, ureters, bladder, and prostate: Normal Kidneys: Both kidneys normal in size, shape, position, and outline Bilateral cortical echogenicity increased with maintained cortico-medullary differentiation Multiple small cortical cysts in left kidney, up to 13 mm × 11 mm No calculus or hydronephrosis on either side Right kidney size: 100 mm Left kidney size: 92 mm Impression: Bilateral renal parenchymal disease Patient’s Questions / Concern: Is this condition serious? Is it curable? Kindly advise further treatment and follow-up.

Cold and cough

Having a cold and cough from past week.  Cough is intermittent  No fever.Looking forward to a consultation .

Spitting blood

Hello I have a dengue fever For a few days I have been getting blood in my phelgm I especially feel the weird blood taste near the small tongue in the back side ... Attached my reports

Bitter metalic taste

I have a bit metallic taste in my mouth in several days, which is not going away, despite taking proper oral healthcare and taking reflux medicine What is the quick way to fix this taste?

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