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Is high BP the cause of my head spinning?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 25 year old male, who weighs 245 lbs and 6 feet tall. I work at a prison, which is a state job. A month ago, I looked up casually after walking away from some of my coworkers to some other ones and everything was spinning, and I could not walk straight. They had to walk me down to t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Likelihood of finding anything on stress test is less. I think all your problems is due to high blood pressure. So, the priority is to control your blood pressure and weight. I suggest you lose some weight. You being a young hypertensive patient, you will first need e... Read Full »
How to confirm whether my dizziness is due to hypertension or BPPV?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 75 years old. I have IHD, mild hypertension, diabetes, BPPV, and hypothyroidism for several years. I am herewith giving the BP readings taken last week. I am taking Betacard 50 mg, Ismo 10 mg, and Amlodipine 5 mg for several years. I was told that I had T wave inversion in V4, V5,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, regarding T wave inversions, as you mentioned, you are a case of IHD (ischemic heart disease), so these changes will be persistent throughout the life, and these are likely old changes. You are likely a case of essential hypertension, which is similar to sys... Read Full »
Can you please review my ECG and explain my findings?
Query: Hello doctor, I had to take an ECG for employment purposes. As the cardiologist is not around, I would like to know the result of the ECG, as soon as possible. Could you please review my ECG and explain the statements in the upper right corner? I have never had any heart problems, and I do not prese... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is conduction system in the heart, and it consists of various wires called bundles and fascicles. Due to various reasons like coronary artery disease, hypertension or a block or interruption of conduction, it may lead to changes in the ECG (attachment removed to pr... Read Full »
Why did my mother's blood pressure suddenly increase?
Query: Hello doctor, My 60 year old mom is a diabetic. Her blood sugars are 100 in fasting and 140 in random. She is also hypertensive. Her BP is usually under control, but from the last few days, it shot up to 180/80. She is taking Tenormin 20 mg. Kindly tell me what I should do. She is feeling well other... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Now, the priority is to control the blood pressure (BP). So, her BP medicine needs to be hiked. She needs to be on a medicine like Metoprolol. So, you can get this medicine prescribed. The BP needs to be controlled even if she is not having any symptoms. Also try to f... Read Full »
I had high BP and a low heart rate. Is my ECG showing infarction?
Query: Hi doctor,I had high blood pressure, low heart rate. Is my ECG showing infarction? I have no chest pain. At the time of ECG, my blood pressure was 168/100 mmHg and heart beat 46 beats per minute. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your ECG (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The reports mentioned on ECG are machine generated and are frequently inaccurate. There is no clear-cut evidence of myocardial infarction on ECG. As you also do not have any history of c... Read Full »
What vitamin deficiency causes nosebleeds?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 68 years old, and two of her recent consecutive blood reports show very high vitamin B12 levels, over 1500. Her nose has bled for 3 to 4 times in the last six months. Last week, the bleeding was not stopping so she had to be admitted. She has undergone a valve replacement ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The following can be the reasons for her nosebleed, which is also called as epistaxis. Is she on blood thinners? It can be a likely cause for epistaxis in her case. Hypertension can also be a contributory factor if present. She will need an ENT examination and test ac... Read Full »
Why has my LVID increased from 4.7 cm to 5.1 cm, and how can I improve it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 62-year-old male with hypertension and IgA nephropathy for the past 12 years, which have been treated with the tablet Cardace 10 mg, Stamlo 5 mg, Lipitor 10 mg, and fish oil capsules. In addition, I have had benign prostrate hyperplasia (Grade 2) for the past six years. I have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel your report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) is normal. An increase in dimension may be related to an error during calculation, which is very common. Rest all parameters like ejection fraction are normal. It might be a normal dimension fo... Read Full »
Is it necessary to take Atorvas, Starpress and Nitrofix for angina?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 65 years old, 173 cm height, 84 kg suffering CAD, HTN and DM type 2. Having three stents and still PLV 90 % blockage. On tablet Atorvas 20, Starpress XL 50, Nitrofix SR 30, Telma 40, Dianorm-M and injection Lantus 24 u. But due to angina or short breathing, tablet Flavedon MR als... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you will need all tablets, as they have an additive effect. Other two antianginal like Starpress (Metoprolol), has many beneficial effects other than this, and decrease mortality. So it needs to be continued. Also, Nitrofix (Isosorbide mononitrate) is also impor... Read Full »
I suffer from high blood pressure despite taking medications. Do my medications need to be changed?
Query: Hi doctor,I had consulted with you before also. I am a 65-year-old widowed woman with one daughter. I am hypertensive and put on non-diabetics. First, I used to take three medications: Olmezest (olmesartan medoxomil) CH 20 milligrams, Rozavel (Rosuvastatin) 5 milligrams, and Nexpro RD (esomeprazole ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can discuss with your treating doctor regarding the increase in the dose of Cilacar (Cilnidipine and Telmisartan) to 10 milligrams twice daily instead of once daily. If it can control the BP (blood pressure), then you can continue with the ... Read Full »
I have high blood pressure with headaches. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old (female) and for two weeks, my systolic blood pressure has been over 135 and diastolic approximately 89 with 90 bpm at rest. My blood pressure is usually around 110/75 mmHg with 70-80 bpm at rest. I get sharp headaches that come and go, but some do not go for extended pe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It's important not to be overly concerned about temporary fluctuations in blood pressure, which could be a reactive response to other ongoing health issues. Given the diagnosis of acid peptic disease and anemia, it's worth noting that iron supplements can exacerbate acid... Read Full »