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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 have been experiencing bitter taste in my mouth, and malaise. 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 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 »
My father has chest pain lasting a minute. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My father is suffering from chest pain for the last six months which is during for about 30 seconds to 1 minute and he says he is feeling like his heart is vibrating, poking during the pain. He has consulted a cardiologist four months ago and has taken ECG, echocardiogram, treadmill str... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does not appear to be a serious problem. Cardiac pain is unlikely to occur for this short time. It typically occurs on exertion and relieves with rest, and persists for 5 to 10 minutes. Such rest occurs usually due to gastritis and reflux disease. He should av... Read Full »
I have spasms while sleeping or deep breathing. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a-32-year old female. Recently, I am feeling a sort of uneasiness below the collarbone and quite in the middle of the upper portion of the chest. Initially, I thought it was a spasm but I have it for more than two weeks and feels little heavy deep inside. Kindly let me know the probl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most likely the cause of your symptoms is GERD that is gastroesophageal reflux disease. In simple terms, the acids from the stomach regurgitate to the esophagus. Before prescribing medicines I would like to know of any possible pregnancy and your last menstrual period d... Read Full »
I have tachycardia while at rest. Should I consult a cardiologist?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a relatively healthy 68-year-old female who has been having episodes of tachycardia while at rest. This started three months ago. I also have dizziness while reclining mostly at night. I do have medicated high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and GERD. I do seem to tire easier also.... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. You have dizziness problem while lying down if you have frequent episodes of dizziness in lying down position than positional vertigo can be possible. For which physiotherapy can be beneficial. You need to check your blood sugar and hemoglobin level as well. You ... Read Full »
I have left chest discomfort, but ECG is normal. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36 year old man. Of late, I am feeling a discomfort on the left side of my chest since the last six to seven months. I visited a doctor who took an ECG which was normal. But again after a month or two, I started feeling the same. I used to get up early in the morning at 4 AM and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your repeated tests relating to your cardiac problem are found to be normal as per your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, it is highly unlikely to be a cardiac problem. I suggest you do an upper GI (gastrointestinal) endoscopy to rule ou... Read Full »
Could esophagus inflammation cause lump under Adam's apple?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 32 years old. I have GERD since a few years as the doctor told me after a diagnosis where he took the camera inside the food pipe. Anyway, I used to smoke then I quit but recently I smoked a bit when I was in holiday, after coming back from holidays I am getting a lump like feeling u... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lump feeling is most probably due to reflux laryngitis. It is a manifestation of GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) higher up near the larynx (Adam's apple and voice box). Smoking aggravates the same or can be a trigger for it. The reflux symptoms may also be voi... Read Full »
For the last few years, I have serious acidity problem. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old male. For the last few years, I have serious acidity problem in my stomach. Every day I need to fight against that. Either I need to take an antacid in the morning or evening else it more than normal acidity. I feel a burning sensation in my stomach, and like heart bur... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I can see you have interactable acidity, I would like to recommend some dietary modifications and medications. Read Full »