Anxiety is accompanied by fear, increased heart rate, sweating, and heavy breathing. It is normal to feel anxious once in a while. But, when the feeling of worry does not go away and gets worse with time, it requires to be treated.
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Why do I get chest tightness and sleeping difficulty?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, and weigh about 50 kg. I am currently having chest tightness and anxiety. I have been prescriped Zapiz 0.25. However, it is not helping much. Can I take another? About a year ago, I was asked to start Serlift and I started weaning off them about three months ago. Sometim... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are of active anxiety, but only Zapiz (Clonazepam) is not going to cure anxiety for you. Zapiz is a temporary relaxant (Benzodiazepines are relaxants used in an emergency) and works well when there are active symptoms of anxiety. But it is not a perman... Read Full »
I have white-coat hypertension. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 71-year-old female. I have white coat hypertension. I have had this all my life. I have been to numerous psychologists and therapists. I am in good health and take 1 mg of Synthroid daily. When I go to the doctor's office my BP goes sky high. At home, it is around 120/70. I went... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These blood pressure spikes related to white coat syndrome are not dangerous and do not cause any permanent damage to your heart or blood vessels. They are caused by the anxiety when consulting with your doctor. These spikes do not need to be treated. There is no nee... Read Full »
I might be suffering from autism. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old woman. I think I might be autistic. I am thinking of my childhood and how difficult it has been to make and keep friends. I have never had more than one close friend at a time, and even those have been difficult to keep. Also, lately, my boyfriend has commented that I o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Deciding whether or not to seek an autism assessment can be a complex and personal choice. Gaining self-understanding: A diagnosis can clarify and help you better understand yourself. This can be a powerful tool for self-acceptance and pers... Read Full »
Did I feel shaky due to Parkinsonism or anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years old. I have suffered from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for a couple of years along with anxiety and depression, which some think is related to GERD or the opposite way round. I have taken Citalopram for about three years on and off. Seven months ago, I decided m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and noted the issues. My opinion is that the tremors which you are feeling are just because of anxiety and it is not a neurological disease. If had it been essential tremors or Parkinson's, ethe symptoms profile would have been entirely d... Read Full »
I missed a dose of Nexito forte and got anxiety attack. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had an anxiety disorder for five years now, and my GP suggested Nexito forte to me. He asked me to take this without fail. However, I missed a dose as I was traveling and had a relapse with severe sweating. What should I do? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you can get medication then try to get it as early as you can. Nexito Forte (Clonazepam and Escitalopram Oxalate) is the brand name but you will get another brand name with the same medication and dose. You just need to find out or you... Read Full »
Kindly address my concerns related to rabies anxiety.
Query: Hello doctor,I came here for a second opinion and to get answers to some questions. I spoke to a doctor of general medicine today for my rabies anxiety. The incidents were as follows. Four years ago, a German shepherd of my friend scratched my hand. The dog died one and a half years after he bit me.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Here are your answers: 1. Even if there is no history in your locality, any dog can get infected with rabies. You need to follow the dog who had bitten you for ten days. If it is alive after ten days, then he was not rabid. If you cannot identify that dog or cannot ... Read Full »
Why I am thinking about my broken relationship after some years?
Query: Hello doctor, I am curious about why we go back to ex relation again and again even after two to three years of breakup and more than a year of total detachment? I know that relation did not work for me, and maybe I had nothing more to give to or get from that relation. I do not want to get back in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two possible reasons, 1. Familiarity mind always tends to cling to familiar things which makes it comfortable. Fear of unknown makes the mind choose what is known, even if it is wrong. 2. Lack of a better opportunity, maybe you have not found someone bett... Read Full »
Do I need to worry about panic attacks and irregular heartbeats?
Query: Hi doctor,I feel as if I am getting irregular heartbeats. I had suffered from panic attacks quite a few times in the last six months. Since then, I have been having these irregular heartbeats. Although, I have not had a panic attack now, the heart still beats irregularly and it occurs throughout the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you haven't undergone any tests yet, it is crucial to take proactive steps in that direction. I recommend getting an ECG, a 2D echocardiogram, and a blood pressure check to assess your cardiovascular health. If you suspect it may be a panic attack, it is essential to ... Read Full »
Is tingling sensation in my hands because of a hot shower?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old male. I had a hot shower for a long time. When I came out of the shower, I had a hard argument with my wife. After all these incidents, I started to have a tingling sensation in my arms and fingers without numbness. Is this because of a hot shower for long hours or be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I would explain that your symptoms are not suggestive of any neurological disorders. The blood pressure fluctuations and anxiety (panic attacks) may mimic this clinical situation. Anyway, there is nothing to worry about. I recommend ... Read Full »
Is my high blood pressure due to anxiety or heart problems?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. It is mostly under control, but I get very nervous at the doctor. I have had a BP reading as high as 167/105. My doctor says its just because I was nervous. Is this true? I am not overweight, I exercise regularly, I am not hyper... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have high BP just for once. It may be due to anxiety. Persons with anxiety and depression may have high BP. You should do BP monitoring for one week. Check your BP twice a day for one week and note it down. Or at least once a month for four to six months. If yo... Read Full »
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