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Can Phentermine cause a bad taste in the mouth?
Query: Hello doctor, Two weeks ago, I started Wellbutrin SR. I started with a dose of 100 mg in the first week. In the second week, I went up to 200 mg following doctor's orders. The doctor also prescribed Trazodone 100 mg at night when needed for sleep. I stopped taking Trazodone because I felt drained an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your unpleasant taste in the mouth could be due to one of the two reasons; Phentermine itself is known for this side effect and Wellbutrin (Bupropion) and OCPs (oral contraceptive pills) can make GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and/or gastritis symptoms worse w... Read Full »
I suffer from moderate pain in my hiatal hernia is consistent. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hiatal hernia, I am wondering if protein shake hurt my hernia. The pain is usually mild and comes and goes. Recently, I have been not feeling too well, and my hiatal hernia pain become moderate and doest really go away. I am currently on Rabeprazole and Motilium. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your endoscopy and histopathology report. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have a small hiatus hernia and it has no specification association with proteins shake. Your report also shows chronic gastritis which also adds to your disco... Read Full »
I have a bump at the back of my throat with no pain or itching. What is it?
Query: Hi doctor, I wanted to ask a question about a bump at the back of my throat. It is like a bone. I went to a Local ENT, and he told me it is normal, sometimes it shows to some people. I just wanted to ask what is it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Do you have symptoms like pain or itching in the throat? It looks like granular lymphoid tissues of the posterior pharyngeal wall or it could be a small cyst of the posterior pharyngeal wall als... Read Full »
My CT angiogram shows intermediate OM. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had CT angiogram done and the results show intermediate or high OM, has mild pus atheroma in the ostium. I take Inderal 40 mg twice a day for palpitations and medication for anxiety. I was given a spray GTN. My blood work shows Cholesterol 6.6 mg/dL and triglycerides 1.0 mg/dL, HDL 1.0 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, keeping in mind strong family history of heart disease any chest pain can mimic a heart pain. But this can or cannot be related to the heart. OM (obtuse marginal artery) is the name of the artery that is a small branch of main arteries that supply blood to heart's... Read Full »
I have been experiencing a bitter taste and malaise in my mouth. Kindly Help.
Query: Hi doctor,I recently had a bitter taste in my mouth for three days, but it seems to have subsided a bit, although I am feeling a bit of a malaise. I also started developing pins and needles around my body on and off for three days. It has been relatively continuous but feels like shocks or a tinglin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I understand your concern regarding changes in creatinine level, malaise, and tingling sensation-like feeling. So, first of all, malaise is likely due to viral infections or nutritional deficiency, which is not the case here. It could better ... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation in stomach after stopping drugs. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have hyper burning in the stomach to chest area left side only, empty stomach burning much after taken food, cold water, fruits some relief but not full relief. Some belching also comes from the last two months, this issue from the previous 1.5 years. At present, I cannot eat hot fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concerns. As your symptoms have started long back, you need proper evaluation. There are many causes of burning in the stomach and belching like gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, peptic ulcer in ... Read Full »
I have discomfort in my throat after TNE. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have discomfort in my throat after doing my TNE (transnasal esophagoscopy) about 20 days ago. I have stopped smoking some eight days ago and have been taking medicines for infection, like anti-allergics and antibiotics. The pain in the neck area is not going.I have had two appointment... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Thanks for briefing me regarding the problem of concern. The most common reason for having discomfort in the throat can be a feature of chronic silent GERD with LPR (gastroesophageal reflux with laryngopharyngea... Read Full »
I have a history of GERD and anxiety. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old male. I have no history of consuming tobacco. I have a history of GERD and anxiety. I have normal blood tests and cholesterol. I currently take 40 mg of Protonix a day in addition to 150 mg of Zoloft. My GERD symptoms are usually intermittent and related to stress level... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have done your endoscopic examinations before, which is very reassuring. This feeling is typically associated with an event (eating tortilla chips), and since then, you have felt the same whenever you swallow without adequately chewing... Read Full »
I am experiencing a pressure near my esophagus. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 31-year-old female who has been dealing with GERD for the past three years. Currently, I am taking Famotidine and Gaviscon on a daily basis. However, for the last four days, I have been experiencing a constant pressure feeling near the end of my esophagus. This is causing signifi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for consulting with icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed your case history, including the attached files (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and the description of the pain site. Given your age and the fact that your endoscopy was normal, it is indeed reassu... Read Full »
My pregnant wife has blood in her vomiting. What is the cause?
Query: My doctor, My wife is pregnant and this is her third month. During vomiting, she noticed blood. What is the reason? Kindly suggest me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It's uncommon for a pregnant woman to experience vomiting with blood. This could be attributed to excessive and repeated vomiting, which might lead to tears in the esophagus, resulting in blood in the vomit. Should hematemesis persist and signs of reduced perfusion, such... Read Full »