Hi onthebeach

Alcohol could be the problem or part of it. She certainly has that puffy look and that pot belly.

She may go on weekly binges. To that end Dilbert has noticed http://blog.dilbert.com/post/150284922631/checking-my-predictions-about-clintons-health :
"Clinton, on the other hand, looks like an entirely different person every few days. That suggests some greater variability in her health. And that’s probably a tell for medications that are waxing and waning but rarely at the ideal levels. Or perhaps the underlying conditions have normal variability. Or both."

Her husband's serial infidelities and long term pressure of politics could have got her drinking early, from here 20s onward.

Also unlike some diseases she would have to keep alcoholism very very secret.

Pete

Hi Pete (plantagenet),

Hillary's behaviour and appearance are strikingly similar to many older women (men too) with combined alcohol and analgesic abuse.

As well as the problematic relationship, the likely contributors are lifestyle (her 'set') and keeping up with men and their drinking (goes with the suit and entitlements/privileges). It is easy for women to consume double the max recommended weekly alcohol intake. Analgesics have always been heavily marketed to women, extending to use in the anticipation of pain.

Serious problems and I would not like to appear frivolous or partisan. I know you wouldn't either.

I'd like to see Australian winemakers taking the initiative to produce low-alcohol wines, eg Rose and spicy, complex, non-sugary whites.

As for analgesics, mothers have got to stop offering them to their girls and so often, just because.

Hi onthebeach

The downsides for Australia of having a pre-disabled candidate becoming US President justifies thorough examination of all possibilities.

My theory is Hillary may have suffered a mild stroke. Confusing mild strokes with merely "overheating" is common for people of Hillary's age (69).

SOURCE

Further to Hillary's analgesic + alcohol theory http://www.everydayhealth.com/analgesic/guide/ indicates:

Alcohol can worsen certain side effects of analgesics.

Analgesics include Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. NSAIDs + alcohol may increase your risk of stomach bleeding, heart attack, or stroke.

Lesser Side effects...Dizziness...

Pete

Dear Dr's plantagenet and OTB,

Clearly you guys are students of the Dr. House school of medicine: your arrogance and complete absence of bedside manner is outweighed by your diagnostic abilities. So I'd like you guys to apply your brilliant House-like deductions to another patient. Let's call her 'Mum'.

Mum is roughly similar in age to Hillary, and as time goes by she looks increasingly 'pot-bellied' and 'puffy' - assuming I've correctly apprehended the meaning of your complex medical terminology. Do you think it's the drink and the paracetamol, or just that she's getting on a bit?

It may be worth noting that Mum probably puts away about 4 standard drinks a week, and has a least 3 alcohol free days a week. And she only takes paracetamol or aspirin when she is in pain.

But she is definitely less vital and more resembling and old woman than she used to be.

As a control study, I would like to introduce patient 'Dad'. He drinks about the same, and takes about roughly the same level of painkillers. But he also takes regular medication for an inherited disease that affects his kidneys, and as medication goes it's not the most pleasant when it comes to side effects. He eats the same diet as Mum, because he's never really learnt to cook for himself. I'd say he's less 'puffy' than Mum, but a good deal more 'pot-bellied'.

So what do you reckon, Docs? Is it the drink and the drugs, or the second law of thermodynamics?

If I know my House, it'll be neither and there'll be some brilliant, dramatic, amazing twist about 5 minutes before the closing credits.

Amaze me, Doctors.

Hi onthebeach

That Hillary's personal physician Dr. Lisa Bardack, asked Hillary at the memorial service to go through the checklist for suspected stroke (beginning with "squeeze my fingers") is significant.

Even if Hillary did not have a stroke the perception that she has not admitted relevant illnesses that prevent her doing a president's job mean the alternative, Trump, will win the 8 November Election.

Pete

I think Hillary's campaign's done.
She won't make it through the debates.
She may have already destroyed her chances when she called Trump supporters 'deplorable'.

There are reports in the alternative media that WABC News last night reported live that Hillary had passed away, but I can't confirm this report and it could very well be a hoax.
I'm not sure anyone really knows whats going on at the moment.

http://www.google.com.au/#q=wabc+hillary+died
http://www.whatreallyhappened.com/IMAGES/ABchillaryhasdied.jpg