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What could cause a feeling of something at the back of throat with no pain and inflammation?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a feeling like something had been at the back of my left side of the throat for a few days. I do not know what it is? Tonsils are not inflamed, throat a bit dry, and does not hurt to swallow. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. One of the reasons for your symptoms is anxiety which you told me. Globus hysteric is a feeling of something like a lump in the throat that cannot be swallowed or swallowed and reappears. Tonsils usually are asymptomatic unless very large and obstruct throats ar... Read Full »
Do symptoms persist even after normal follow-up ECGs?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old female with a healthy BMI. Two years ago, at the age of 25, an ECG revealed early repolarization antero-laterally and inferiorly. Subsequent ECGs were normal, but I have been experiencing regular palpitations, and occasional lightheadedness when lying down or standi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your lipid profile results (attachments have been removed to protect the patient’s identity) indicate normal levels. If you are experiencing palpitations exclusively upon transitioning from a lying position to standing, potential caus... Read Full »
Can pre-hypertension be cured in a 22-year-old?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 22 years old. I checked my blood pressure. It was 131/95 mmHg. The diastolic blood pressure is always between 87 to 96. Is this pre-hypertension? Can it be permanently cured at this age or not? I am not taking any medicine yet. Please tell me the treatment for this.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Yes, it can be controlled. Here are general measures to control blood pressure:Avoid smoking and other addictions.Reduce salt intake in the diet.Cut down on fatty foods, junk foods, and saturated fats.Avoid stress... Read Full »
I am having shortness of breath. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Despite normal blood test reports, ECG (electrocardiogram), and EF (ejection fraction), which is 60 %. I have a high pulse, high blood pressure, fear, and anxiety. I also have shortness of breath, weakness, mind numbness, and inability to sleep correctly sometimes. I am currently takin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your echocardiography is normal and your symptoms are not related to your heart. They are non-specific symptoms. If you have high blood pressure readings, I recommend checking your blood pressure daily for one week to confirm. Check it two times... Read Full »
Are fluctuating troponin levels normal?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from intense anxiety and was prescribed a daily dose of 50 mg of Sertraline to manage it.Recently, I have been experiencing chest pain and a burning sensation in my left arm, prompting multiple visits to the emergency room. Each time, tests including ECG, chest X-r... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. High-sensitivity troponins are usually positive in low levels and vary from time to time. Since your ECG (electrocardiogram) and Echocardiography are normal and you can climb 10 flights of stairs, your symptoms are not cardiac, but related to anxiety. In the meantime, a... Read Full »
I often have palpitations at bedtime. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old in good health. For about a year, I have had some strange heart palpitations. They tend to happen at night when I lie down. They are very strong beats and irregular. It lasts only a couple of minutes but is quite scary as it feels like my heart is beating out of contr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Palpitations are very common, and usually, they are not serious until there are accompanying symptoms like lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting or drop attacks, etc. One of the most common causes of palpitations is anxiety, but it can also be due to heart rhythm prob... Read Full »
Will increase in cholesterol levels cause anxiety and sleep disturbance?
Query: Hello doctor, My HDL is 34.8 mg/dL and LDL is 140.78 mg/dL due to which I feel anxiety during sleep at night therefore I could not sleep properly for the last three nights. Please guide me on this. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is a bit high but not that high to start the medicine. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) should be 40 at least in males. No need to worry, both of these can be corrected with diet and exercise. Avoid fatty foods, especially trans fats ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been noticing heart palpitations from the beginning of my pregnancy time. I had anxiety and fear continually and after a month my baby suffered an abortion. Even after that, palpitations persisted. I have taken medication but could not see the results. It has been a year since I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Anxiety causes the release of stress hormones that in turn cause palpitations, fatigue, tiredness, and all the symptoms you have mentioned. I advise you to follow the below-mentioned instructions Avoid anxiety by finding the causes... Read Full »
Should I take antihypertensives if I had breathlessness, and high blood pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male weighing 149 pounds, and my height is 5.5 feet. I work in an eastern country. Two months ago, I had a sudden rise in blood pressure to 160/100 mmHg and palpitations. Investigation in the emergency room, doctors did my ECG, troponin I, and lipid profile. The repo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ECG (electrocardiogram) report that you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) is normal. Follow the below measures to control high blood pressure. Avoid smoking and other addictions. Reduce salt intake in the diet. Reduce fatty foo... Read Full »
How can I control hypertension and anxiety related to work?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had high blood pressure for the past few years, around 145/95 mmHg. Now for the last two months, I am taking Cardace 5 mg, one tablet at night. I am having elevated anxiety due to work stress. Should I continue with the same medication or change it? If a change, what other medic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. You may increase the dose to 10 mg (milligram) if BP (blood pressure) remains persistently, despite following the measures. Measures to control BP are as follows. Avoid smoking and other addictions. Reduce salt intake in the diet. Reduce fat... Read Full »