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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male, 6'4 feet, and around 165 pounds. For around two months or a little over now I have had chest pains and weird abdominal pains. I first went to the doctor when the symptoms began and was prescribed Omeprazole and Carafate. They did not seem to help all that much.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. My first possibility remains of gastritis and reflux disease. Stress and anxiety precipitate and aggravates this. The probability of this being cardiac is very less in this age group. You should avoid a fatty, oily, and ... Read Full »
My brother have left-sided chest pain and headache. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother has been having these following symptoms such as rapid heart beat, severe headaches especially at nights, pain on the left side of the chest and occassional nausea. He went for a CT scan and part of the results is, ''A large filling defect is seen within the infrarenal infer... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The findings suggestive by his CT (computed tomography) scan report goes in favor of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Thrombosis. Assessing the clotting and fibrinolytic systems are required. The investigations required are protein C, protein S, antithrombin III and anticardiol... Read Full »
I have upper right-sided chest pain that worsens while coughing.
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing pain in my upper right chest that gets worse when I cough. I am currently on tablets Phenobarbital, Topiramate, Keppra, Gabapentin, Aption, Bruspra, Ondansetron, and Lorazepam. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Such right-side chest pain can be associated with lung infections, and as you mentioned, pain is more common while coughing, so it can be either due to bacteria... Read Full »
What causes chest pain and blurred vision?
Query: Hello doctor, My father had PTMC twice. He had also undergone an MVR before 10 years. Unfortunately, his heart rate always seems to rise to 150 or 160. Two years back, he had a cardioversion and was fine with the drugs Renozex and Sotalex. After the MVR, he was on Warfarin and his INR was fine. This... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted all your details. The Holter reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) of your father reveal his baseline rhythm to be atrial fibrillation. The rapid heart rate associated with atrial fibrillation can result in chest pain or discomfort (angin... Read Full »
My heart rate greatly varies during rest and exertion. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have no previous history of heart issues. I am 28 years old, and for the last seven days, my heart rate has been sporadically up and down within seconds. When I am resting, it is in the low 80's or even 70 beats per minute. The minute I move, it can jump to 90 or 100 beats per minut... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. It is a normal heart rate at rest and goes up on exertion. Chest pain may be due to muscular cause or chest infection. Detailed history and physical examination are required to make a diagnosis. For shortnes... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with a flattened diaphragm. Is it serious?
Query: Hello doctor,I was recently admitted to the hospital for three days with chest pain along with severe shortness of breath. I had a 2D echo and a CT of my heart done. The results revealed a flattened diaphragm and hyperinflated lungs, but the cardiac tests have not yet arrived. How serious is a flatt... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. The flattened diaphragm is due to excess inflation of the lung which pushes the diaphragm down so it looks flat. The primary problem is in the lung and it is due to COPD (chronic obstructive lung disease). This is usually seen in smoker... Read Full »
I have tachycardia, mild chest pain, and am easily fatigued. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have tachycardia with average heart rate between 110 to 130 beats per minute while standing. On the other hand, while lying down it is just 80 to 100 beats per minute. I am easily fatigued and have mild chest pain. ECG shows sinus tachycardia, abnormal depolarization nonspecific, poor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Having gone through all that you have written, you have 'long QT syndrome', which is the cause of your rapid heartbeat. This could be genetic or could be caused by certain medications like di... Read Full »
Why am I having shooting chest pain during physical exertion?
Query: Hello doctor,I have always had chest pains and pains specifically in my left arm or chest, but right now, I feel like it is difficult to breathe and I have upper left arm pain to my left breast. It is mainly a pressure a dull ache, but now it is shooting. It is more difficult to breath when I lay do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your chest pains seem to be muscular. Another possibility is of acid reflux that can also cause such kind of illnesses. We should also rule out any cardiac issues in case of chest pains. So, you should get a chest X-ray and ECG done. If the ECG and chest X-ray are norm... Read Full »
What is the treatment for chest pain at night in a cardiomyopathic patient?
Query: Hello doctor, Six months ago, my father was hospitalized due to pleural effusion. After doing all the tests, we got to know that he has cardiomyopathy, for which the doctor prescribed some medicines. He is taking Atorfit CV 20, Nitrocontin 2.6 mg, Coversyl plus, Concor 2.5, Glyciphage and Glynase. B... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did he undergo angiography at that time? Can you attach his test reports or summary? Firstly, you should consult your cardiologist again and get him checked for the cause of pain. This pain may be related to noncardiac cause as well, like musculoskeletal or gastric r... Read Full »
I am worried about getting a heart attack. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I worry about the possibility of a heart attack, as a cardiac patient living in the Western world. I stay alone, and my kids live in a nearby country. I had a heart attack 10 years ago, and I have been living on Aspirin, and have had no complaints so far. Now that I am alone, I am worrie... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. As a cardiac patient, it is understandable to feel worried about the possibility of getting a heart attack, especially if you live alone. Here are some information that may help you. The symptoms and warning... Read Full »