Question 1

My brother had angioplasty about a month ago, and lately, he's been experiencing frequent nosebleeds. It's worrying because whenever he sneezes or coughs, blood comes out of his nose and mouth. He's currently taking blood thinners and anticoagulant medicines for blood pressure. Is this a normal reaction, or should we be concerned?

Accepted Answer

That could be due to anticoagulant therapy,need to switch or reduce the dose of anticoagulats,visit your doctor for the same

Question 2

I'm experiencing some tenderness when I press on my rib just below the nipple, and it started yesterday evening. It's only tender when touched. Should I be concerned about this?

Accepted Answer

if pain persists on right side of the chest would be due to gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease .If the pain persists on the left chest it would be due to heart related issues like myocardial infarction , pericardial effusion ,taponade etc ,.better an ecg,cardiac markers is advised

Question 3

Could a heart hole that my cousin had as a baby still be an issue now that he's 14 years old? Should we be worried about any lingering effects, or is it likely that it closed up on its own over time?

Accepted Answer

It is possible that your cousin still has a heart hole, also known as a congenital heart defect. To determine if the hole is still present, he would need to undergo medical evaluation, which may include imaging tests such as an echocardiogram. Treatment options for a heart hole may include medications such as aspirin or blood thinners, and in some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary. It is important for your cousin to follow up with a cardiologist for further assessment and management.

I'm feeling some pain on the left side of my chest. It's not constant, and sometimes it just goes away on its own. I'm kinda worried about what this could mean or if I should be concerned. Any ideas on what might be going on?

consult yor cardiologist immediately for further treatment

More Cardiology Health Queries

I'm experiencing some tenderness when I press on my rib just below the nipple, and it started yesterday evening. It's only tender when touched. Should I be concerned about this?

Could a heart hole that my cousin had as a baby still be an issue now that he's 14 years old? Should we be worried about any lingering effects, or is it likely that it closed up on its own over time?

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