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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old female. For the past week, I have had pain in the upper center of my back. It feels muscular or nerve-related, and I get a burning sensation at the base of my neck, but I am anxious and afraid if it is heart-related. I am taking Ursodiol, Symbiacort, and Montekulast.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ECG (electrocardiogram) is within normal limits (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It does not indicate anything to suspect heart disease. I would like to know a few details, 1. Does your chest pain worsen with physical activity? 2. Have y... Read Full »
I am having episodes of shortness of breath for past few days. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I need an ECG analysis. Recently I went into urgent care with heart pain and shortness of breath, and got the attched ECG taken but was told to follow up with a cardiologist. This happened last week and after that the shortness of breath slightly got worsened and has not gone away. Kindly ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the reports attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) it is a normal ECG (electrocardigram) as it shows a normal axis and sinus rhythm. Regards. Read Full »
My grandmother got a minor heart attack due to heart blocks. Will medicines help?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an 80 year old grandmother. She had unbearable chest pain two weeks back, due to which she was admitted to the hospital. After checking the ECG report, the doctor said that she suffered a minor heart attack. He said that my grandmother has a blockage in the heart. She does n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your grandmother's test result (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can see some changes, which confirms that she suffered a heart attack. Suffering a heart attack is not something anyone recovers from immediately, it will certa... Read Full »
Can pain in the left region always be due to cardiac problems?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had on and off pain under the left breast and sometimes in the center for 16 hours. Should I worry? Or am I fine? I also had an EKG earlier today, which was normal and a normal echo a month and a half ago. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What is your age? Any co-morbidities like diabetes, hypertension? Or any family history? Read Full »
Are acid reflux and chest congestion symptoms of GERD or a heart attack?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old male, who weighs 240 lbs, and I am 5.10 feet tall. Tonight I had what I think was acid reflux or heartburn. I was not sure about it, as I have never had it. I felt like something is stuck in my throat, and also I felt a chest congestion when I tried to cough. I was... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Let go of your anxiety. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is 80 % corrected by simple diet and lifestyle modifications. So, I would suggest you try the following. Lose your weight. If your BMI (body mass index) is 25 or above, you need to lo... Read Full »