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Why am I having terrible upper back pain and left shoulder pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32 year old male, and I have a terrible upper back and left shoulder pain from past two years. The pain is radiating to the left side of the chest also. Whenever I move my neck, I hear some sound. With this pain, I feel drowsy and light-headed full day. I am not able to do routine... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like the following details. Did you take any x-ray? Have you tried physiotherapy? Was the MRI with or without contrast? Do you feel missed heartbeats when you feel drowsy? Do you get sweaty or get a sinking feeling? If yes, then you need a 24- hour Holter ECG (... Read Full »
Is it normal to have variation in the pulse rate during walking and at rest?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 year old. My sugar level is normal, TSH is 2.91 mIU/L and cholesterol is 203 mg/dL. I am facing a problem with my pulse rate. It is between 115 to 120 beats per minute when I walk or do any activity. But when I am in rest, it ranges between 80 to 100 beats per minute. I feel light... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cholesterol is in upper borderline. It will come down with low cholesterol diet and exercise daily. Heart rate more than 100 beats per minute while walking is fine. From your history lightheadedness is the only problem. Is this lightheadedness significant? Do you fee... Read Full »
Why do I have lightheadedness and pain behind the eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, From time to time, I get a weird lightheaded sensation. I feel such a weird sensation while reading, looking at my cell phone, watching television, or driving at night. For a moment, I feel as though I may pass out. But, I do not pass out, and it goes away quickly. Sometimes it happens a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most likely reasons for such episodes are likely to be hypoglycemia or hypotension. Both can manifest in similar presentations with mild dizziness followed by headaches. It is necessary that you should get your blood sugar levels and your blood pressure levels dul... Read Full »
Is regular morning headache asign of brain tumor?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing light-headed feelings, and daily headache as soon as I wake up. I will be uploading an MRI summary, and want to know what the results mean if this is treatable, or is it terminal? I am currently on Temazepam 30 mg daily for sleep, Diazepam 5 mg as needed for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that there is a non-specific finding in your brain MRI (attachment removed to protect patient findings), which could be a small inflammation region, a born defect or a tumor. This lesion is too small for biopsy. So ... Read Full »
I have chest pain on and off under the breast. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor,I am attaching a word document detailing cardiac issue symptoms. I have been experiencing this for the past seven months of this year since I ended up in A and E. It outlines the issues and tests so far. At present, I have chest pain that comes and goes on the left-hand side under the b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your concern and would like to explain that your recent clinical symptomatology seems to be related to THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), alcohol, and cocaine use. They are potent stimulants, and apart from leading to blood electrolytes imbalances... Read Full »
I am having intense lightheadedness after quitting porn addiction. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a male, age is 28 years, normal blood test results. After struggling with porn addiction for many years I decided to completely stop. However, everyday from 6 PM I have intense lightheadedness. I cannot go out, drink, go to the gym or be functional at night. I had sometimes panic att... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms are suggestive of panic attacks. I agree with you on the fact that these could be withdrawal symptoms. For this reason, I would recommend trying natural ways to relieve your anxiety: Yoga and meditati... Read Full »
Is orthostatic hypotension causing my nausea and dizziness?
Query: Hello doctor,I just woke up at midnight and slept down for a while, and now I feel nauseous over the past three hours every time I try to stand. I was feeling uneasy, so I assumed my blood pressure was low and I was dehydrated, but I had just cooked food and had plenty of water, and now I want to th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If you experience recurrent symptoms of nausea, dizziness, and head heaviness, you may have orthostatic hypotension (OH). OH is a form of low blood pressure that happens when you quickly stand up, forcing blood to rush... Read Full »
When will I feel better after a cough syrup overdose?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a healthy 15 year old male. It has been two weeks since I overdosed on Benadryl and I still feel lightheaded and everything is like a dream. The dose I had taken was 500mg. I also get random confusion spells. When will I feel normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Benadryl consists of Diphenhydramine and the drug is an antihistaminic drug. In high doses it causes side effects like blurred vision, dry mouth, confusion, delirium, severe sedation etc. In very high doses this may result in death also. So, I would advise yo... Read Full »
I have imbalance and lightheadedness issues. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 45 year old male. My weight is 211.41 Pounds and height is 6 feet. I have severe sleep apnea and minor CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) with hypertension. I am facing problems of imbalance and lightheadedness. This started some six months back. Then, I was diagnosed with an uncompensa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the information you gave me, it looks like your imbalance is due to a condition called cervical myelopathy. The examination findings of your spine specialist also correlate with your diagnosis. This happens when there is undue pressure or compression of the spinal... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I recently got discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of PE in one submental right basal lobe and the other submental medial middle lobe. I have been asked to take Xarelto 15 mg twice daily. After discharge, I have felt lightheadedness several times with occasional pain in the c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You have been correctly prescribed the anticoagulants. Sometimes because of the various medicines and the recent onset of pulmonary embolism (PE), you can feel lightheaded. Do not worry about it. Just take adequate rest... Read Full »