
I Am An Active 69 Year Old Male. 6' 195

I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on Ask a Doctor service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain as follows your symptoms could be related to a metabolic disorder in the body.
For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound to examine your heart structure and function
- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction
- kidney and liver function tests
- serum blood electrolytes profile.
It is also important checking your prostate volume by performing a urinary tract ultrasound, considering your troubles with urination.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist

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