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I have pain in the right lungs with yellow phlegm. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19 year old male, and I weigh 140 lbs, and I am 5.7 feet tall. About three weeks ago, I went to the doctor for a fever, chills, and a headache. I was told that it was a minor case of flu. I developed blood in my mucus soon after, but I did not go to the doctor, as it went away aft... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a repeat lower respiratory tract infection, which is leading to both yellow phlegm and chest pain due to inflammation of pleura called as pleuritis.Chances of cancer are very less, provided your young age. Still, you should get one a chest x-ray done.I suggest yo... Read Full »
Why is there pain in left shoulder and upper chest?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male. I am having a BP medicine (Telma AM 40). I am having pain in left shoulder, upper chest, back side. I had done ECG, 2D echo and a TMT and all the tests are negative. My doctor said the pain is not related to cardio. The pain is not constant it comes and goes, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The characteristics of your pain are not typical of cardiac pain. There are two possibilities in you, first is of a spinal cause like spondylosis or compression of nerves and other is costochondritis. Does this pain increases on neck movement, or any neck trauma, the... Read Full »
Even after removing my gallbladder, I have stabbing pain in my chest and back. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my gallbladder removed almost six months back. However, I am still having the same sharp stabbing pain in my chest and back. I also have fatigue and nausea. I went to the ER two nights ago. They advised me to undergo an EKG, stress test, liver and kidney function tests and other ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think it is gastritis and reflux disease. To alleviate your condition, it's advisable to steer clear of spicy and fatty foods, and to abstain from smoking and alcohol if applicable. Consistency in your sleep schedule and incorporating regular exercise into your routine... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from palpitations, chest pain, and shoulder blade pain for the past few months. I am also attaching my blood test reports. Are these symptoms related to my cardiac health issues? Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I have reviewed your reports (the attachments were removed to protect the patient's identity). The treadmill test (TMT) is not attached. However, other reports are normal except for deranged LDL (low-density lipoproteins) cholesterol. Cons... Read Full »
My mother is a heart patient and has random chest pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother randomly gets chest pain that comes for one minute and goes, but this sequence sometimes occurs for half an hour. There is no jaw pain or pain radiating to the left hand, and no vomiting. Is there anything serious or this incident is common with heart patient? Her weight is 2... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the echocardiogram (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is fine. You mentioned her to be a heart patient. Did she suffer an attack in the past or anything to suggest heart disease? I guess she just has blood pressure problem bu... Read Full »
My report showed mild TR. Is it something to be worried?
Query: Hello doctor, I have made an echo after I started having an uncomfortable chest pain and short of breath with little dizziness while I make an effort talking. But, I do not get tired that much even if I am working out. Can the symptoms be related to anxiety? However, the doctor said my heart is fine... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is mild leakage across the valve. There is no need to worry about it. It can sometimes be found. Is your chest x-ray done? If not just get one done. This pain may be due to anxiety or reflux disease. Do you also have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping... Read Full »
Why do I have sharp left sided chest pain under my nipple?
Query: Hello doctor,I have acute sharp pain in my left chest under my nipple, not in the middle. It feels like a tight constricting pain. I took Asprin three hours ago. The pain comes and goes occasionally, and it goes to the left shoulder. It feels very localized. So, I am putting pressure on the spot whe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. A proper assessment of the condition can be done if you reply to the following questions. Does this increase with deep breathing? How long does it persist? Is it for a few seconds or minutes? Sharp pain and short-lived pain is less lik... Read Full »
I have chest pain and palpitations. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I weigh 197 pounds but was 224 pounds three months ago. My height is 6 feet, and have no history of heart disease in my family. My blood pressure is a little high, and my cholesterol is normal. My LDL was 120 mg/dL three months ago before I started losing weight. I have been having che... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is unlikely to be a coronary artery disease. Firstly, considering your age, it is very unlikely. Next thing, your stress test is normal, and you did not have any pain during the stress test. Pain should be uniform of cardiac blockages, and you should have got it whi... Read Full »
I have mild pain in my chest and left hand. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old boy. I have a fear I might have a cardiac arrest. I have mild chest pains and pain in my left hand. I have already done echo and TMT tests. Both came out negative. The doctors say that my heart is healthy. But I still fear I have some condition or something might hap... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, you need to understand that the chest has multiple structures besides the heart, like lungs, food pipes, muscles, bones, etc. So, each one can cause pain and often lead to pain in hand as well. Secondly, considering your age, the possibility of heart issues ... Read Full »
My doctor suggested I may have chondritis. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old, and I visited my GP today, who thinks that I may have chondritis. I just have a question regarding the difference between this and heart attacks. The pain has been varying from the right side of my left pectoral to the left side of my left pectoral muscle. Being fairly ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Firstly, to begin with, the probability of heart attack is very less at this age. Costochondritis pain will increases on applying pressure over the area, if yes, it could be costochondritis. This is the most important sign of costochondritis. Heart attack pain will be ve... Read Full »