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I often experience chest pains due to anxiety. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have frequent recurring pains in my chest due to anxiety. I recently got a fitness watch and noticed that when I am experiencing this my heart rate goes way up. Normal for me is 65 to 70 when resting. When my chest starts hurting it has jumped as high as 135 to 140 when resting. Is t... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. From what you mentioned, most probably you have panic disorder (one of the anxiety disorders). Let me know some more details: 1) Do you have changes in bowel habits, eating habits, or sleeping pattern? 2) Do you live a stressful life? 3)... Read Full »
I experience twitching or tremors in my chin. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25. Since three days, I have been experiencing sensations like twitches/ jerks/ tremors specifically in my chin area. I noticed that when I talk, eat or when something falls down from my hand suddenly, I get a tremor in my chin. They last for a second only. I went to a doctor (not... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From what you mentioned, you most likely have what is called benign fasciculation syndrome which is usually due to stress and anxiety. You should not worry, it is benign and you do not have to perform MRI or any other investigations. Do ... Read Full »
Why do I have a strange feeling in my head after taking the Spamilan tablet for epilepsy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. Yesterday I started to take the Spamilan tablet as the doctor is considering some kind of epilepsy. After taking medicines, I have a strange feeling inside my head which I experienced before starting this treatment. It is some kind of sting that I mainly feel o... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some types of headaches manifest without convulsions, but there must be changes in the EEG (electroencephalogram). Have you performed an EEG test? If yes, please send me the report. Convulex (Valproic Acid) is a broad-spectrum medication used for epilepsy. Effects occu... Read Full »
I am having anxiety and high BP post Clobetasol. Need help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old female with excellent overall health. I was prescribed Clobetasol ointment for dermatitis. Soon after applying it before going to bed, I started feeling dizzy. Later the next day, I started having heart palpitations and increased blood pressure. Overall anxiety sympt... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two possible causes of your symptoms, the first is the hyperthyroid function, and the second is an anxiety disorder. Hyperthyroidism causes palpitations, heat intolerance, weight loss, diarrhea, and delicate hand tremors. Do you have similar symptoms? Som... Read Full »
Why do I have facial and chest flushing along with high blood pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old and have these symptoms: 1. Facial and chest flushing randomly throughout the day. 2. Blood pressure of 170/111 mm of Hg when the doctor checked. I am not anemic, diabetic, or hyperthyroid. The doctor attributed my high BP reading to anxiety. I also have anxiety and p... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Anxiety is a possible cause of hypertension.But we must first confirm the hypertension diagnosis by taking more than one reading. Also, renal causes of hypertension must be excluded as they are the most common cause in young people. Therefore... Read Full »
I have been suffering from anxiety. Kindly suggest some medicines for the same.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from anxiety. I had chest pain which lasted for a whole day when my pulse rate started rising. I am constantly thinking about my future, and holding a book also boosts my stress level and increases that pounding, heavy, burning chest pain, and I want to consider... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest some medications for anxiety, like tablet Zoloft (Sertraline) 50 mg once daily after consulting your physician. But it will take nearly one month for the effects to appear. Also, you need to involve your family as their support is i... Read Full »