DEAR DR. GOTT: I was wondering if you could shed some light on something for me. My daughter is 24 and has suffered five heart attacks, is diabetic, and has had a collapsed lung and numerous blood clots. None of her doctor can really explain these problems but don’t think it is attributed to the diabetes. What do you think? Is diabetes enough to cause all her ailments?

She was never a drug user although she did use to smoke quite heavily. She has now quit after being put in the hospital for pneumonia and needing to be on life support for a month. During that time she also got foot drop which I understand is from being stationary in bed with no foot board. Is this permanent?

DEAR READER: Given the nature and severity of your daughter’s problems, I believe she may be suffering from some type of clotting disorder or a heart disorder. [Read more...]