Hillary Clinton’s doctor has revealed detailed information about the Democrat candidate’s staggering catalog of health issues.
The letter, released on Wednesday evening, describes a myriad of illnesses, operations, and medication courses dating back months.
Here we break down each bit:
Hillary Clinton’s doctor has revealed detailed information about her health and illnesses
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
HYPOTHYROIDISM
Hypothyroidism is also known as an underactive thyroid.
It is common in older women.
The condition means the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, which is essential for metabolism, heart healt, and stable body tempoerature.
Sufferers often experience unexplained weight gain, lethargy, sensitivity to the cold, dry skin, constipation, slow metabolism, and irregular heart rate.
SEASONAL ALLERGIES
Seasonal allergies are incredibly common worldwide.
The illness is an allergic response to pollen and mold-spores.
It induces cold-like symptoms such as sneezing, puffy and itchy eyes, weeping eyes, a runny nose and congestion.
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VITAL STATISTICS
BLOOD PRESSURE: 100/65
This is a healthy blood pressure.
Blood pressure readings refer to two types to pressure.
The first is systolic (the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats).
The second is diastolic (the pressure between the heartbeats).
100/70 means Clinton’s systolic pressure is 100 and diastolic pressure is 70.
According to the Ammerican Heart Association, a healthy systolic blood pressure is less than 120, and a healthy diastolic blood pressure is less than 80.
PULSE: 72
This is a healthy pulse.
If you’re sitting or lying and you’re calm, relaxed and aren’t ill, your heart rate is normally between 60 beats per minute and 100 beats per minute.
CHOLESTEROL: 189
One’s total cholesterol count comprises their three kinds of cholesterol.
The composite figure cannot be interpreted as healthy or unhealthy without looking at the individual components.
LDL 103
Low-density lipoprotein – also known as ‘bad’ cholesterol.
- Optimal: less than 100
- Above optimal: 100-129
- Borderline high: 130-159
- High: 160-189
- Very high: 190 or above
HDL 56
High-density lipoprotein – also known as ‘good’ cholesterol.
- Low and risky: under 40
- Good and beneficial: over 60
TRYGLYCERIDES 159
The chemical form of fat in the body and fat in food. It is measured after an overnight fast.
- Normal: under 150
- Borderline high: 150-199
- High: 200-499
- Very high: 500 and above
RESPIRATORY RATE: 18
This is a healthy breath-per-minute rate.
Here is a breakdown of healthy respiratory rates for each age group.
- Newborn: 30-50
- 0-5 months: 25-40
- 6 months-5 years: 20-30
- 6-10 years: 15-30
- 11-14 years: 12-20
- 15-20 years: 12-30
- Adults: 16-20
TEMPERATURE: 97.8
A normal body temperature is around 98.5F.
Healthy adults range between 97.8F and 99F.
PULSE-OXIMETRY: 99 PER CENT
A pulse oximetry is a non-invasive way of measuring the oxygen saturation of the blood.
An SpO2of 97 per cent – 99 per cent is considered normal.
HEIGHT
Not disclosed
WEIGHT
Not disclosed
MENTAL CONDITION
‘Excellent’
MEDICATIONS
COUMADIN
Coumadin (also known as warfarin) is a blood thinner used to prevent blood clots.
Clinton has a family history of heart disease.
She also has hypothyroidism, which can affect one’s heart rate.
ARMOR THYROID
Clinton takes this ‘as needed’.
It is a natural product made from pig thyroid glands to provide more thyroid hormone.
B12
Clinton also takes this ‘as needed’.
It is a vitamin supplement to boost red blood cell formation.
MINOR ILLNESSES
SINUSITIS
Clinton developed sinusitis in January 2016.
It was treated with antibiotics and steroids.
Sinusitis is an infection of the nasal passages, which become inflamed and filled with mucus.
It can arise from a cold or allergies.
Chronic sinusitis requires antibiotics.
ADVANCED ILLNESSES OPERATIONS
EAR INFECTION MYRINGOTOMY
EAR INFECTION
Inflammation of the inner, middle, or outer ear.
It often arises from a throat infection or allergy.
This is a graphic showing where the incision is made for the operation
REASONS FOR A MYRINGOTOMY
According to her doctor, Hillary Clinton developed an ear infection in January 2016.
Despite taking antibiotics, pain in her left ear persisted for weeks, getting worse and worse.
A doctor examined her and confirmed she had a build-up of fluid in her left ear.
That same month, she had a myringotomy to drain out the fluid.
HOW IS A MYRINGOTOMY PERFORMED?
The operation takes between 30 and 60 minutes.
First, the patient will be given an IV drip and general anesthetic.
Then the surgeon makes a small incision in the ear drum (using a scalpel or laser) to drain the fluid in the middle ear.
In many cases (like Clinton’s), the surgeon places a tube through the incision to remain there after surgery.
That tube will drain fluid that collects after surgery, and allows air into the middle ear to help dry it out.
The ear drum wound heals itself so no stitches are required.
RECOVERY
Patients are sent to the recovery room to be monitored.
They are strongly encouraged to eat or drink.
The tube inserted during surgery falls out on its own within several months.
BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA
WHAT IS BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA?
Bacterial pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs.
Unlike viral pneumonia, which is treated with rest and water, this infection requires a course of antibiotics.
The bacteria causes the lungs to become inflamed, filled with pus and fluid, making it hard for the body to process oxygen and carbon dioxide.
It means patients often struggle to breathe, become easily exhausted, and need more intense medical attention.
WHAT CAUSES BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA?
Most infections come from inhaling droplets of saliva or nasal mucus from sneezes, coughs or skin-to-skin contact.
The most common forms of bacteria that cause pneumonia are:
- Streptococcus pneumoniae (lives in the nose and throat, can go on to enter the lung and bloodstream)
- Haemophilus influenzae (lives in respiratory tract)
- Klebsiella pneumonia (lives in the mouth, skin, digestive tract)
- Staphylococcus aureus (lives in the skin)
WHO IS MOST AT-RISK?
- Infants
- Adults over 65
- People with weak immunity
- Drug abusers
- People with lung disease
- Smokers
Bacterial pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs
WHAT ARE BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA SYMPTOMS?
- Coughing up thick yellow, green mucus
- Coughing up blood
- Searing chest pain
- Sudden chills
- Fever above 102F
- Lethargy
- Moist, clammy skin
- Paleness
- Confusion (common in adults over 60)
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
HOW IS IT TREATED?
- Course of antibiotics
- Over-the-counter medications for cough or fever
HOW TO AVOID BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA
You can avoid pneumonia by exercising, eating well, resting, and not smoking.
The CDC also advises that you wash your hands and use hand sanitizer regularly.
Young children should get the PCV13 vaccine, which comes in several doses for babies under one year old.