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Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from health anxiety. I used to get eight hours of sleep and one hour of walk everyday. I keep my body mass index according to my height and weight. But sometimes, I am not able to follow my schedule properly, that makes me feel so depressed. I always want to see myse... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, I can understand your situation and concern about your health. It is good to take care of your health but do not get obsessed with it. If you do not take a break from your routine, it will become boring and monotonous. You are not going to be ... Read Full »
Is ALS or MS the cause of my symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I am experiencing some symptoms. I am concerned about ALS and MS. Twelve months back. I started to have pain in my left thumb after applying some force with it. I started to have a similar issue with the right index finger too. My thumb issue persisted but the fi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fasciculations are not seen in MS (multiple sclerosis). ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) occurs with fasciculations accompanied by weakness and loss of muscle mass. They do not subside spontaneously. Pain in fingers on applying pressure indicates tenderness. They are... Read Full »
How to come out of the frequent intrusive thoughts and anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from anxiety, panic disorder, and perhaps OCD as well (but I have not been diagnosed with that yet) since I was 11. However, I had been completely anxiety-free for about four or five years until three months back, when I got a horrible panic attack that started it... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it appears to be ruminations. Following differentials are likely: Health anxiety disorder. Hypochondriasis. OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). It is unlikely to be psychosis, as you are well aware of the absurdity of these thoughts. Bu... Read Full »
I suffer from health anxiety. Please evaluate my health report.
Query: Hello doctor,Please evaluate my health report. I suffer from health anxiety. Currently, I am taking Nebistar 2.5 mg. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In your attached reports triglycerides are a little bit high (attachment removed to protect patient identity). All other findings are not that much significant. Your HbA1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) level is also borderline. So you can adopt a healthy lifestyle with m... Read Full »
I have general weakness with sudden weight loss. What is the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I have frequent fatigue with recent weight loss. In the past one year, I have been facing quite a few health issues. It all started late last year when I first experienced frequent chest pain, followed by an episode of sinus tachycardia. My 2D echo, stress test, troponin-I (1.5 ng/L) a... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. I have checked all the reports you attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and all are within the normal range except a hiatus hernia and GERD II, but you should not worry, as you can improve with the medications. From wh... Read Full »
What could be the reason for tightness in the head, chest, and abdomen?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had sensations of tightening in my head, face, chest, and abdomen on and off several times a day. I had them last week and it lasted a couple of days and went away for a week until now. Today, I have them more. It is like a light contraction feeling that lasts for a few minutes. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A tightening sensation requires a little more description. It is difficult to comment upon without more information. Are you going through any stress. There cannot be a single neurological cause for your symptoms. Most likely it is benign. So do not worry. But, if y... Read Full »
My heart rate has been fluctuating after being infected with COVID-19. Should I be worried?
Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from health-related anxiety. I got infected with covid, today is my first day experiencing the symptoms, and the heart rate scares me. It is over 100 when resting and relaxed. After that, it goes up to 140 and sometimes to a low value like 80. I want to know if this is someth... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. However, I do not find any reason for you to worry about your heart rate. When the temperature rises by one degree, the rate will increase by 10 to 16 beats per minute. I suggest you drink plenty of oral fluids and keep yourself hydrated.... Read Full »
Is Prozac a better alternative for Paroxetine?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from severe anxiety disorder for the past two years. It all started with a severe panic attack then I was diagnosed with acute hypochondriac. I have been always worrying about my heart health and fearing that any time I may get an attack. This has reduced my quality ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Hypochondriasis is a serious anxiety condition which cause severe symptoms and fear about health condition. Both Paroxetine and Prozac (Fluoxetine) are the drugs belonging to SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor... Read Full »
I have severe anxiety despite taking Celexa. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I currently have severe anxiety due to a recent health scare. I currently take 40 mg of Celexa daily. The Celexa is not helping the anxiety at all. What else can I take to ease the anxiety? I have Xanax and can take 0.25 mg every four hours. That helps, but I still have extremely se... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You are taking a sufficient dose of Celexa (Citalopram), and if the 40 mg dose is not acting properly. the symptoms should be re-evaluated properly. The addition of some another antidepressant as an augmentation agent can help contr... Read Full »
I have anxiety and stress issues. Can it make me feel dizzy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 years old male. I have had anxiety for six years now and panic attacks from even before. I have been feeling dizzy for a week now all day, a little bit of pressure on my head. I have alternate periods of sweating and chills. I have been to the hospital a few times because I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, anxiety could present with symptoms like dizziness, increased sweating, and negative thoughts. Anxiety causes the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and thus present with these symptoms. Sweating is one of the most common s... Read Full »