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Medical Conditions - Diltiazem

Diltiazem is a drug that belongs to the group calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat angina, which is a type of chest pain. Angina occurs when the muscles in the heart do not get enough oxygen. It improves the blood flow to the heart by relaxing the blood vessel.

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Why do I have severe pain and bleeding while passing stools?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. An anal fissure is a cut in the anal passage. It occurs due to the passage of hard stools.

How can I manage bleeding caused by external hemorrhoids?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. External hemorrhoid causes bleeding and pain when they get enlarged.

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Is Diltiazem safe for WPW pattern?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

Is an anion gap of 20 mmol/L bad?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, low BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine levels are not a matter of worry. Normal BUN range is from 2.5 to 7.1 mmol/L.

Can Diltiazem cause a fast heart rate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ECG (electrocardiography) report (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity) indicates the presence of nonspecific intraventricular conduction delay.

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I take Diltiazem for tachycardia. Can I also take Melatonin for sleep problems?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diltiazem is not given in a high dose to cause serious disturbance in you. Melatonin interferes with testosterone production.

I have rectal discomfort since two weeks and there is no sign of healing. Are these symptoms of cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The discomfort or pain can be due to a small anal breach or an acute anal fissure.

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What is the recommended treatment for recurrent anal fissure?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sentinel pile mass you have is due to an underlying chronic fissure. The issues with fissure are usually aggravated by constipation.

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