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Can constant one-sided headache particularly during movement be brain tumor?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31 year old male. I am 6 feet 2 inches tall and obese at 113 kg. The problem that I am describing below I have been experiencing for the past 10 days or so. I have a more or less constant headache. It is typically on the right part of the forehead, around the hairline and occurr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A headache can be due to many causes. Few common causes are: Migraine. Hypoglycemia. Hypertension. Raised intracranial tension. Sinusitis. Stress. Dehydration. In your case, it seems to be either due to the aggravation of sinusitis due to a recent weather change or r... Read Full »
Does taking Stalopam affect the sound sleep of my mother?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 51 years old. Over 9 years she is unable to sleep properly either in the day as well as night. She started to feel irritated and we consulted one of our family doctor and he suggested to start Stalopam plus. But now a days even after taking the same medicine she is not gettin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the prescription attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Diagnosis was anxiety with insomnia for which Stalopam plus (Escitalopram) was prescribed. It seems she has developed tolerance to this drug. So, either dose should be in... Read Full »
What causes rapid heart rate before bowel movement?
Query: Hi doctor, My heart rate goes up to 150 prior to bowel movements. This happens especially when I have an upset stomach. Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Heart rate and bowel movements typically have no direct correlation, although anxiety can cause an increase in heart rate. An upset stomach can induce stress in the body, potentially resulting in a rapid heartbeat. It's important to note that the maximum limit for heart ... Read Full »
Can anxiety cause muscle vibration?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and have had tests to rule out possible causes for my symptoms. Currently, I have been feeling an internal shaking in my muscles and twitching. I also tend to have panic attacks almost every day and these muscles buzzing or vibrating symptoms... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Muscle twitching or shivering could be due to dehydration, stress, anxiety, electrolyte imbalance, infections. Anxiety is pathological fear. The condition can be treated with medicines like Etizolam or mild dose of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). But natu... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am having feelings such as hopelessness, nervousness and shortness of breath. My ECG and lipids are fine and my physician advised no problem with my heart and breath. He says it is due to depression and anxiety. I have some vertigo. Sometimes I feel less control over my body, restles... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your complaint. You are suffering from depression and anxiety as per your doctor. If you are not seeing any improvement with these drugs then you can ask for increase in dose or consider switching to another class of drug after consultation with you... Read Full »