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Is albumin-creatinie ratio of 67:93 a high reading?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I have diabetes and hypertension. I am taking the following medicines. Telpres 40 twice a day, Zomelis 50 mg/1000 mg twice a day, and Etilaam S- 10 once in the night. Yesterday I did a microalbumin-creatinine ratio test which is 67:93. Is this ratio high? I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. ACR (albumin to creatinine ratio) of 30-300 equals what is called microalbuminuria. It is an effect of diabetes on the kidney. Telmisartan is a good treatment for it. Good control of diabetes, and also good control of blood pressure (below 130/80 mmHg) are mandat... Read Full »
My mother has high BP. Are there any heart-related issues?
Query: Hi doctor, My query pertains to my mother, who is 73 years old. She is not overweight. A few days ago, she suddenly experienced a heavy headache, followed by throat pain after a few minutes. We immediately checked her blood pressure, and it was high at 180. She took her blood pressure medicine, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to assure you do not worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and can well understand your genuine health concerns. ... Read Full »
Why does my ECG show RBBB, but not in an echocardiogram?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. I am suffering from acidity problem and hypertension. My SGPT 107, SGOT 112, bilirubin 1.1 and fasting blood sugar 83 mg/dL. All other blood test reports like lipid profile and uric acid are normal. My USG report is normal. My ECG shows RBBB and no abnormality found in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which are quite acceptable. Liver enzyme up to three times of upper limit is fine. Your BMI (body mass index) also fine as it is less than 25. RBBB (right bundle branch block) is usually benign ... Read Full »
My mother has fluctuating blood pressure. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 94-year-old mother has hypertension and is under therapy for blood pressure. She has been visiting her cardiologist regularly and has taken therapy for years. She is otherwise in good condition. Before two months, however, her blood pressure started to fluctuate in the mornings. Sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. She should take Lercanidipine and Perindopril once a day. Consult a specialist doctor, talk to them, and then take the medication. Both are long-acting drugs. If blood pressure is uncontrolled on the current... Read Full »
What could be the reason for frequent headache, watery eyes and pressure on nose and ears?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past few days, I am getting frequent headaches. Last week my BP was 140/90 mmHg. Yesterday it was 140/80 mmHg. Now again I have a headache, eyes are watering and I am feeling pressure on my nose and ears. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Normal blood pressure level is 120/80 mmHg. Your blood pressure exceeds these limits and it seems as you are suffering from stage one to two hypertension. Hypertension is a very important problem as it causes other serious illnesses over time. You are very young and ... Read Full »
I am having heartburn on intake of Hydrochlorothiazide. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and is diagnosed with high blood pressure a few weeks ago and now I am on a tablet Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. I take it once a day. Today I woke up with a mild burning sensation in my chest area and I can feel it in my arm a little. I have still it after taking a he... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide an expert opinion on your medical issues. Firstly, I would say is it heartburn only because heartburn may not respond immediately to medicine. However, you need an ECG (electrocardiogram) to rule out cardiac problems as you are hypertensive. Seco... Read Full »
I feel pressure in my head after using a TENS machine. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel pressure in my head, jaws, and behind my ears, coupled with infrequent nasal discharge. I also experience the sensation that the earth is moving for a few seconds. Although there is no headache, I have had my teeth checked, and they are fine. This has been happening for a few d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. You mentioned that your symptoms began after using the TENS machine. What was the reason for using the TENS machine? Additionally, high blood pressure (BP) could cause episodes of dizziness and the feeling o... Read Full »
What are the side effects of taking Adderall?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 29 year old boyfriend, who weighs 190 lbs and 6 feet tall, he is a former athlete in college. He was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia through the spinal tab, five years ago. He is now taking Adderall 60 mg a day total, spread over six times, and is using Flumazenil cream, wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder even less common than narcolepsy, a rare sleep disease. The biggest distinguishing characteristics include differences in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the absence of cataplexy (a sudden weakness in the muscles while fully co... Read Full »
Why is BP still high after taking Telma and Cilacar?
Query: Hello doctor, My dad is having a persistent BP of 150/95 mmHg even after taking Telma 40 in the morning and Cilacar 20 in the evening. What should be done and how much risky is this BP? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Telma is Telmisartan and your dad is taking 40 mg once a day. If he has been on it for over two weeks and the kidney function is stable, then it can be increased to 80 mg in one dose or divided dosage, that is either 80 mg in the morning or 40 mg morning and 40 mg eveni... Read Full »
I had vertigo while having high cholesterol and BP. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male, and I work as an engineer for a consultancy firm. A few weeks back, I noticed that my blood pressure is slightly on the higher side. I checked my BP every day at night for about 2 to 3 weeks and found that 90 % of the time, it is in the range of 135 to 150/80 to 1... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Your BP (blood pressure) is on the higher side as per current international guideline. It may be due to persistent anxiety. Cardiac pain is mostly seen as central chest pain and increas... Read Full »