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Answered by Dr. Yashas Saipangallu

Does ejaculation affect blood test accuracy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information given by you, it suggests that you are overweight. Masturbation can cause certain biochemical changes if it is tested very soon after ejaculation or at the time of orgasm. But, hardly any changes will be seen after such a long gap of 36 hours. Recent studies show that testosterone levels hardly alter after masturbation due to various reasons.

November 6, 2025

Can a person with high blood pressure donate blood?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I respect your concern about blood donation. Definitely yes. A person who is suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure) can donate blood; provided his blood pressure is normal at the time of blood donation and he must not be suffering from other associated untreated comorbidities. In short, a donor must be on regular medication and have good blood pressure control.

September 23, 2024

I get chest pain that goes up to throat. Should I be concerned?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chest pain in your case can be due to either cardiac disease for which I may need more elaborated details from you or it could be due to gastritis. Sometimes, pain from heart referred to left arm, jaw, throat and even some times to back which can be evaluated by, ECG (echocardiogram), 2D (two dimensional) echo cardiography, and treadmill test (TMT). These tests will tell us the condition of your heart. For gastritis (must be ruled out by still more details from you), can be treated by a few medications and diet modifications.

June 16, 2023

What can cause left-sided chest pain while breathing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know the following details before proceeding with the diagnosis and management of your illness. What is your age? Do you have a cough or cold or breathlessness? Where is the exact location of pain? Does it radiate to your left shoulder? When did this symptom start? Do you have digestive system problems such as abdominal bloating, reduced appetite, nausea, or vomiting? Do you have muscle cramps in other parts of your body? Is your pain related to exercise? Pain can be due to many causes. Even with simple muscle cramps, you may get pain which is associated with breathing movements. If you have a cough, fever, and breathlessness, then it could be due to infections involving the respiratory system.

June 15, 2023

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