I have been diagnosed with PAH pulmonary artery hypertension. I am frequently short of breath when cleaning my house and while chasing after my 3 kids. I know there are newer treatments; what do you think of these treatments?
Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) is a condition that causes higher pressures in the lungs and subsequently thickening of the arteries in the lungs. It causes symptoms of fatigue and shortness of breath, just like you are having. The newer PDE5 inhibitors are similar to the medications that you see advertised for erectile dysfunction, and have been found to improve the symptoms in patients with PAH. See your doctor
Macular Degeneration
by Dean Heller MD December 16th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
I was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, and they called it wet macular degeneration. I have been having trouble seeing at night and stopped driving. Does this usually progress to blindness? I am still waiting to see the specialist for treatment. Is there good treatment? I am very nervous.
Macular degeneration is a common condition; it is the leading cause of blindness for people over age 50. Usually the central vision is affected; however, there is a new treatment for this condition that seems to be very promising. Doctors have been using laser and other treatments for a number of years to slow the progression. The new treatment appears to
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Macular degeneration is a common condition; it is the leading cause of blindness for people over age 50. Usually the central vision is affected; however, there is a new treatment for this condition that seems to be very promising. Doctors have been using laser and other treatments for a number of years to slow the progression. The new treatment appears to
Autism
by Dean Heller MD December 2nd, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My brother's little boy is three and was diagnosed with autism recently. I have been reviewing all of the possible causes of autism, and it seems as though no one is sure. What is your opinion, and is there any truth that the vaccinations can cause it?
This topic if frequently debated, and there is quite a bit of information, and misinformation, about the causes of autism. You are absolutely correct; no one is sure what the cause of autism is. As you may know, autism is really a group of related problems that all have at their core, some form of learning or developmental issues. There
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This topic if frequently debated, and there is quite a bit of information, and misinformation, about the causes of autism. You are absolutely correct; no one is sure what the cause of autism is. As you may know, autism is really a group of related problems that all have at their core, some form of learning or developmental issues. There
Medication and Yeast Infections
by Lori Sciame November 21st, 2011 | Medication
Close to 75% of women experience the unpleasant itching and discharge associated with a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives. Whether the infection is brought on by antibiotic use, or something else, the distinct symptoms can make a woman feel miserable.
Not too long ago, a woman had to make an appointment with her doctor in order to get a prescription to take care of the infection. The process was costly, as it involved paying for the office visit, as well as for the prescription itself. Thank goodness, anti-fungal medications can now be purchased over the counter.
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Not too long ago, a woman had to make an appointment with her doctor in order to get a prescription to take care of the infection. The process was costly, as it involved paying for the office visit, as well as for the prescription itself. Thank goodness, anti-fungal medications can now be purchased over the counter.
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Heartburn
by Dean Heller MD August 19th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My schedule recently changed, so I work later, and I get home and eat dinner later. I have been getting heartburn at night recently, and my wife says I have been coughing in bed. What should I do?
It sounds like you are correct that you have developed "heartburn." These symptoms are related to acid refluxing back into your esophagus. Eating larger meals later in the evening can certainly be playing a significant role. The cough is also likely related; some people even experience chest pain from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the disease that frequently causes heartburn. Eating earlier in
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It sounds like you are correct that you have developed "heartburn." These symptoms are related to acid refluxing back into your esophagus. Eating larger meals later in the evening can certainly be playing a significant role. The cough is also likely related; some people even experience chest pain from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the disease that frequently causes heartburn. Eating earlier in