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What are the reasons for a nosebleed with chest pain for more than a week?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male; I am 5'8 tall and overweight. I have had 10 consecutive days of nosebleed, sometimes with chest pain. I have not consulted a doctor yet. What could be the reason? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and understand it. 1)The most common reason for persistent nosebleeds with chest pain is hypertension (increased blood pressure) which can lead to issues in the heart. However, considering your age, hypertension seems less likely, th... Read Full »
I have chest pain and chest report shows non-necrotic bilateral axillary lymph nodes. Is it cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I have been having chest pain on the left side. The chest report shows few subcentimetric non-necrotic lymph nodes in the bilateral axillary region. The largest lymph node on the right side measures (15 x 9 mm). Can you please suggest whether the report shows a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, The subcentimetric lymph nodes are 99% insignificant. They indicate some minor infection that can be easily cured with antibiotics. However, if the pain persists, the lymph nodes start increasing in size, you start losing weight or start los... Read Full »
It is difficult to recover after my accident. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was hit by a car while I was on my scooty 13 days back. I am getting nightmares and cannot sleep. I cannot drive because of fear, and I feel like having chest pain and something uneasy in my stomach when the incident is recalled or when I see someone with a motorcycle. I am drinking... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are suffering from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Generally, it resolves in six months, but I can understand how difficult these six months will be for you. Every motorcycle car might remind you of this incident. Now the best way is ... Read Full »
Can severe flu with severe back and chest pain be signs of pneumonia or bronchitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male with mild flu-like symptoms, like congestion, cough, and no fever, with severe upper back and chest pain. A friend of mine said it could be pneumonia or bronchitis. I am taking tablet Ibuprofen for pain and hydrating very frequently. Should I rush to a hospital... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your symptoms suggest developing pneumonia. Sometimes, pneumonia presents without a fever, and the best way to diagnose it is to get a chest x-ray. If the chest x-ray comes normal, the possibility of URTI (upper respiratory tract infection) is to be kept, and the... Read Full »
Is my temporary pain and tightness in the chest after masturbation worrisome?
Query: Hi doctor,I am in my late teens and I have a weight of 170 to 175 lbs. I have been diagnosed with anxiety around one and a half months back. I have been taking the tablet Buspirone 5 mg (taken three times a day) and the tablet Hydroxyzine 25 mg (taken as and when needed). I am mildly concerned about... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail. First of all, I would like to tell you that your age does not favor a heart condition at all. No doubt that there are heart diseases that can occur at your age but they are rare and more symptomatic. Secondly; you should know that when... Read Full »
My echocardiogram shows jerky IVS. Is it worrisome?
Query: Hi doctor,I am in my early forties and I had pricking pain on the left side of my chest.My ECG shows no specific abnormality and the echocardiogram shows jerky IVS.The cardiologist has said that it is a normal finding and has asked me to consult an orthopedic surgeon for neck pain.My MRI shows C7 ce... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and I will surely help you out. Yes, your ECG (electrocardiogram) is suggestive of nonspecific changes. I would like to see the echocardiogram and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report as well for the accurate diagnosis and advi... Read Full »
I am experiencing a sharp pain in my chest. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. Yesterday morning I felt a sharp pain near my mid-left chest. The pain did not last very long, but it was noticeable. I have no medical issues, and I am taking the tablet Pantop-D SR for gastritis. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The three most common causes of chest pain are gastritis, muscular pain, and heart issues. You are already taking the tablet Pantop-D SR (Domperidone + Pantoprazole) for gastritis. I would advise taking syrup Gelusil (antacid), two teaspoons full twice daily, and ... Read Full »