I've been having a hard time breathing when I'm lying down on either side. Could this be related to my lungs or heart? I'm feeling a bit worried. Can you give me some insight into what might be going on?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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it might be due to either lung or heart cause, do chest xray it can rule out lung cause

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Consult a Cardiologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with a blood pressure reading of 15498 for the past year, and I'm really trying to convince myself it'll get better naturally, but it just hasn't budged. Do you think there's a way to bring it down to a normal range?

Consistently high blood pressure like yours may require medication to bring it under control and reduce the risk of complications. I recommend you start taking a medication like Amlodipine (brand name Norvasc) at a starting dose of 5mg once daily. However, it is important to consult with your doctor for proper evaluation and monitoring of your blood pressure.

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My friend's mom has had two heart valve replacement surgeries, and they've found another leak in the valve. The doctors have said doing another surgery isnt an option because her body can't handle it. Are there any other ways to deal with this situation? I'm really worried and would appreciate any advice you could provide.

so use medicine onky

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I'm a bit confused about the change in my medication. I was originally prescribed Ciplar LA 20, but now they've switched me to Ciplar 10, twice daily. Is this switch okay, and how much time should I leave between each dose?

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