Not long ago, I started seeing these weird floating specks in my vision—like translucent threads drifting around whenever I looked at a bright background. At first, I chalked it up to just being tired or maybe staring at screens too long. But when it didn’t go away, I started digging. To my surprise, I found…
It started off as just another allergy season. I was popping antihistamines like clockwork—morning and night—to keep the sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny nose at bay. But then something unexpected crept into my vision: tiny specks, shadows, and squiggly shapes that danced when I shifted my gaze. I blinked, rubbed my eyes, and even swapped…
Last year, after starting a prescription blood thinner following a minor heart arrhythmia, I noticed a strange uptick in those drifting shapes in my vision — the classic “floaters.” At first, I brushed it off. Maybe it was stress or age, but the timing felt too coincidental. So I did what anyone with a curious…
Managing blood pressure can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. As an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension, I’ve seen firsthand how patients react when their blood pressure drops too low after starting medication. It’s a scenario that can cause a lot of worry, and rightly so. Low BP after medication — what to do…
High blood pressure with slow pulse is one of those puzzling situations that I’ve come across quite a few times in my years managing hypertension as an internal medicine physician. Usually, when we think of high blood pressure—also known as hypertension—we imagine a fast or pounding heartbeat, right? But sometimes, patients show up with elevated…
Can asthma cause numbness in lips? If you’ve ever experienced that unsettling tingling or numb feeling creeping over your lips during an asthma episode, you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve had many patients describe this odd sensation, often with a mix of confusion and worry. The short answer? Yes, asthma can sometimes lead…
As someone who’s spent years working with patients suffering from asthma, I’ve seen it all: the wheezing, the shortness of breath, the constant struggle to breathe properly. But one thing I didn’t expect to be so common among asthma patients was the link between asthma, eye pressure, and headaches. It’s not something you always hear…
Dealing with blood pressure medication side effects can feel like a tough journey, especially when you’re trying to manage your hypertension effectively. If you’re someone who’s recently been prescribed medication for high blood pressure, you might already have noticed some unexpected changes in how you feel. It’s not unusual to experience side effects, but the…
As a hypertension expert, I’ve seen firsthand how the connection between hypertension and gout can complicate a person’s health. It’s not an uncommon scenario, yet it often gets overlooked. When you’re dealing with high blood pressure, the last thing you want is to introduce another health condition to the mix, but unfortunately, gout is one…