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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 26 years old, and I used to take slimming pills before. It is almost a year now. But I am having many problems, like breathing problems and a little chest pain on the left side, and I am feeling like a different person. I do not like to talk or watch television. I do not like any disturbance. I am becoming very quiet, but I was not like this before. I think that I am not well. Something is wrong with me. Tell me what I should do.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka

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Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

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Hello,

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Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to anxiety. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with your physician and performing some tests. Do a chest X-ray study, resting ECG (electrocardiogram), cardiac ultrasound, complete blood count, PCR (polymerase chain reaction), ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) for inflammation, and exercise cardiac stress test. Meanwhile, I would recommend taking an antacid. If it helps against chest pain, a fibrogastroscopy for gastroesophageal reflux may be needed. If all these tests result in normal, you should consult with a psychiatrist. I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need them.

Kind regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At December 21, 2022
Reviewed At December 3, 2025

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

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BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Dr. Ilir Sharka
Dr. Ilir Sharka

Cardiology

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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