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For the past two months I have experienced increased shortness of breath. I have chronic asthma, but there’s concern the shortness of breath could be caused by a blockage in heart. I have experienced difficulties in the past when anesthetized. Is there an effective alternative to heart catheterization? I’ve read about a new CT scan ? is it recommended?

What test is used to determine sideroblastic anemia (inherited type), aside from the standard HGB?

What types of procedures are offered to treat GERD other than the Stretta procedure?

My boyfriend (age 50) has rhabdomyolysis from taking statin drugs. Is there any therapy for his destroyed muscles? His kidneys are OK but he has terrible pain in all muscles. His doctors just say to give it time. Is there some kind of physical therapy that would help?

I recently had an aortic valve replacement and bypass. The valve is a tissue valve (from a pig). How long do these typically last? I understand that it could last five to ten years, but someone told me it could go in two years.

I am 23 years old. Within the last year I have started growing moles on my face and breast. Is it normal for moles to start occurring at my age, or should I be worried they might be cancerous?

Can chronic cholecystitis cause weight gain and bloating?

My mammogram shows “fibrous glandular density.” The doctor has recommended that I have an ultrasound. What is fibrous glandular density, and does it mean that I could have breast cancer?

I am a 56-year-old male. I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Most literature I’ve seen addresses this problem in women. Are the causes of this disease different in men than in women, e.g., celiac disease?