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What should I know if my pancreas is not working properly?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed last week with a dysfunctional pancreas but further tests are needed. Yesterday, I had a couple of beers and I woke up today with pain in my pancreas (I am quite sure). In the pain scale, it is about where I should take a Paracetamol, but I am afraid to put something down... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and can well understand your worries. I would recommend combatting this situation without medications as these medications will also affect your stomach. Try not to take pain medications as much as possible. In severe and unbearable pain you c... Read Full »
Why am I not getting sufficient sleep?
Query: Hi doctor, I am feeling tired for a couple of weeks. I do not have the feel of sleeping. I cannot completely open my eyes in the morning. I have a headache and neck stiffness. I went to a urgent care as I had chest pain, they did an ECG and blood test and told me that there is nothing to worry abou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be due to sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea. Frequent awakening while sleeping that is unidentifiable to the individual himself causes all the discomfort. It is a disease where we cannot sleep well and we will feel uncomfortable and lazy, you will have no en... Read Full »
My CT angiogram shows intermediate OM and atheroma. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had CT angiogram done and the results show intermediate or high OM, has mild pus atheroma in the ostium. I take Inderal 40 mg twice a day for palpitations and medication for anxiety. I was given a spray GTN. My blood work shows Cholesterol 6.6 mg/dL and triglycerides 1.0 mg/dL, HDL 1.0 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, keeping in mind strong family history of heart disease any chest pain can mimic a heart pain. But this can or cannot be related to the heart. OM (obtuse marginal artery) is the name of the artery that is a small branch of main arteries that supply blood to heart's... Read Full »
Is it fine to do fundoplication for GERD?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been struggling with pressure under my ribs and tightness in my chest for 5 years. It is on and off, but mostly it gives me a hard time to come through. I feel hard to belch often. I have taken Esomeprazole and Nexium to keep the reflux down, but the tightness and other awful sy... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I've carefully reviewed your health query and fully understand your concerns. It appears that your symptoms are likely attributed to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which involves acid reflux causing damage to the esophagus and potentially other areas of the body... Read Full »
Can e-cigarette cause shortness of breath?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from shortness of breath after vaping e-cigarette. I consulted doctors and they said my lungs are fine. I read on the internet that a lot of people suffering with the same. When I reduce my e-cigarette I feel better. Also, I had FESS surgery and SMR before two weeks. My cur... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After carefully reviewing your case, it is clear that the issues you are experiencing are directly related to the use of e-cigarettes. The chemicals in e-cigarette are very dangerous for the lungs and airways, leading to the narrowing of small airways and resulting in sh... Read Full »