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LVH and Cardiomegaly

I was exposed to environmental chemicals [Telone II] and shooting range particles.  In 1987 [age 25], I started to come down with mysterious symptoms like hypertension, headaches migraine, itchy rash, dizziness, and soar throats cough. Prior to all this I had only foot problems from a fractured heel this heeled, but I still would get swelling in my ankles, but I
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arries,

1. The timing is variable, some people develop severe hypertrophy over a short period of time and seem to have a predisposition. Also, some actually have regression of hypertrophy after treatment.

2. I looked through the literature about your compounds. There really isnt much. The other problem is that hypertension is very prevalent, and drawing specific associations in a smaller population that have recieved exposure is effected by the prevalence of the more common disease.

3. Both. High blood pressure can cause headaches by vasomotor changes, while headaches can cause discomfort which can raise blood pressure.

good luck

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