Dr. Martin Bress
Internal Medicine
Hollister, CA
52 years experience male
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Office
Hollister, CA
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Friday: 8:00am - 5:00am
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Languages spoken
English
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189 Answers
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Exercise: Aerobic exercise where your body is in motion such as treadmill, cycling, swimming and dancing for a minimum of three hours a week is recommended. In ... Read More
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Monilia: You probably are having fungal overgrowth as a result of recent antibiotic treatment. A less likely cause would be mononucleosis. Based on your histo... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Not likely: One could have very brief episodes of elevated blood sugar. However a glucose tolerance test would unmask a tendency towards diabetes. In addition a g... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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See below: The accepted indications for surgical treatment are syncope (fainting) which may indicate critical narrowing. Chest pain which may be due to poor flow... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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It depends: There are several degrees of heart block. Third degree heart block usually causes very slow heart rates and can cause fainting or lightheadedness and ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Broca's area: Strokes that affect the language center (broca's area) usually in the left side of the brain result in speech disturbance and often weakness or paraly... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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It depends: First verify that your readings are accurate. Some digital machines are not dependable. If you are a young person (under 25) the readings may be ok. ... Read More
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See below: Less than 140/90 would be the best.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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See below: Common symptoms of cardiomyopathy are fatigue, shortness of breath (especially with exertion) and swelling of the legs (edema).
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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See answer.: A non Q wave myocardial infarction is an electrocariographic phenomenon. It usually implies a heart attack with less extensive damage than a Q wave on... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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See below: Contact your primary care md asap. If you are over 40 and have history of hypertension, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, smoking or family history goi... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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See your doctor.: There are many causes of chest pain. Some can be serious; others not. The doctor will take your medical history and examen you. Special tests may be r... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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See below: Evaluation starts with review of the history and a physical exam. An electrocardiogram is performed. If the symptoms are still present (chest pain) an... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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See your Doctor: There are steroid nasal sprays that are very efffective for controlling sneezing and nasal congestion. Naphcon a eye drops can be purchased without a ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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See below: Excessive urination, increased thirst, blurred vision, fatigue and weight loss are the key symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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No: An elevated level in the blood may indicate heart damage. The amount of elevation is proportional to the amount of damage. Thus a massive heart attack... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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3months: About 3 months. Patients enrolled in a cardiac rehab program recover quicker and maintain a higher level of function. In addition they have fewer comp... Read More
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See below.: Myocardial ischemia refers to decreased blood supply and oxygen to the heart muscle. This usually is the result of partial blockage of blood flow due ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Testicles removed.: Sometimes a treatment for cancer of the prostate gland.
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No.: It's very unlikely.
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It depends: The pressure is selected with a CPAP titration which is part of a sleep study. A CPAP machine can be set with variable pressure to adjust to changes ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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It depends.: A blood pressure is too low if a person feels light-headed or faint. For many patients a blood pressure below 100 systolic (the upper number in the bl... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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See below: Ischemia implies insufficient blood flow. Myocardial (heart) ischemia is usually due to plaque obstructing blood flow. It can also be due to coronary ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Atrial fibrillation is an irregular rhythm in which the atria beat at nearly 400 beats/min. It is common in older patients as a reflection of aging of... Read More
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Yes. It gets better.: Costochondritis is a condition causing chest pains due to inflammation of the cartilages which connect the ribs to the breastbone (sternum). It is mos... Read More
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Several causes: Presyncope which is the sensation that you might faint but actually do not lose consciousness. This sensation could be due to rapid changes in positio... Read More
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Rare: Infections such as these are fortunately very rare. The procedure is performed in an operating room under sterile conditions. The device might have to... Read More
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See answer.: There are specific conditions for which an icd is implanted to decrease the risk of sudden death due to a cardiac rhythm disturbance. Infections are r... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Muscle weakness: Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) 10/80 contains 80mg of simvastatin. Studies have shown an increased incidence of muscle pain or weakness compared ... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Infection: Could be venereal disease ( gonorrhea) or non -specific urethritis. Abstain from sex and see a doctor asap.
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A 55-year-old male asked:
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No good alternatives: The treatment for symptomatic gallstones is surgery. Medications to dissolve gallstones work too slowly and must be continued for a long time.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Plt: Stands for platelet count. These are the components that start blood clots. Low platelet counts can cause bleeding and bruising.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Congestive failure.: The findings you describe are highly suggestive of congestive heart failure or pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart).
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Dyspnea (the feeling of being short of breath) can be due to arrhythmia especially if the heart rate is rapid and/or irregular. Rapid heart rate can a... Read More
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Wouldn't: There is no specific treatment for a bicuspid aortic valve. Over many years one might develop aortic stenosis. This results in the inability of the tw... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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It depends: Mild elevation of liver enzymes is common and usually not serious. However large elevations (which are rare) should prompt discontinuation of the drug... Read More
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See below: Patients with uncontrolled diabetes may develop excessive thirst, excessive urination and weight loss. A fasting blood sugar is obtained and is above ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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See the Doctor: Those symptoms could be related to diabetes mellitus or diabetes insipid us. A blood sugar level and urinalysis will point the way to the answer.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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See below: Sinus bradycardia is usually defined as a heart beat of less than 60 beats per minute. Iit by itself does not indicate a heart problem.
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Usually Not: Treatment of the majority of organisms that cause endocarditis consists of intravenous antibiotics for 4-6 weeks. Eradication can prove difficult and ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Thyroid hormone: Elevation of TSH implies thyroid deficiency.
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3 months: Standard cardiac rehab consist of 3 hours per week for 12 weeks.
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None: The most common symptom of high blood pressure is no symptoms. By the time someone has symptoms such as headache, chest pain or shortness of breath, h... Read More
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See below.: Don't smoke. Control your blood pressure and diabetes. Exercise regularly. Watch the fats and salt in your diet. Take prescribed medications faithfull... Read More
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Yes: High blood press and high cholesterol are two of the risk factors for development of coronary disease. Other risk factors include diabetes, cigarette ... Read More
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Bariatric surgery: Bariatric ( weight loss ) surgery would likely improve your diabetes and your lipid profile. Surgery could be performed laparoscopically if you have n... Read More
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No.: Many infections are viral and get better by themselves. Bacterial infections respond to antibiotics. There are drugs to treat fungal infections and tb... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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See below.: Treadmill and exercise bicycling are the most often utilized modalities. In addition hand weights are helpful for upper body conditioning. All exercis... Read More
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Yes: High cholesterol (mainly the ldl) is a risk factor for development of coronary artery disease. It is most important in patients with other "risk facto... Read More
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See below: A stress thallium test uses a nuclear tracer to visualize blood flow during exercise or chemical stress in a person unable to exercise. The purpose of... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Bress is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bress is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you so much!!! He is going to the cardiologist next week. Are there any specific questions he should ask?
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thanks,I see my diabetes doctor tomorrow and get medication for high bloodpressure.got the symptoms for over a year.also have diabetes 2.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Very helpful! it ruins my days when I get woken up like this :(
Education & Training
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Boston University School of Medicine, MA
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Boston University
Completed 1976
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