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I have white-coat hypertension. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 71-year-old female. I have white coat hypertension. I have had this all my life. I have been to numerous psychologists and therapists. I am in good health and take 1 mg of Synthroid daily. When I go to the doctor's office my BP goes sky high. At home, it is around 120/70. I went... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These blood pressure spikes related to white coat syndrome are not dangerous and do not cause any permanent damage to your heart or blood vessels. They are caused by the anxiety when consulting with your doctor. These spikes do not need to be treated. There is no nee... Read Full »
Can excess salt in sitz bath raise blood pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, I have high blood pressure, and I used to take Telma 20 mg once daily for the last two years. Besides that, I am also following and taking only right diet for my high blood pressure. But, now for about seven to eight days my BP suddenly raised up to 150/100 mmHg, though I changed takin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there an open wound, which is absorbing salt? Using salt in a sitz bath should not cause a rise in BP. In fact, it may be a response to the pain that you must be having. Even if it is causing high BP, then it would resolve after you discontinue sitz bath and it i... Read Full »
Can High Blood Pressure Be The Reason For The Bloody Mucus From My Throat?
Query: Hello doctor, I had mucus from the throat, and it had minor blood in it. I went to the ER, and the blood pressure was 190/110. The doctors told the bleeding had to do with the blood pressure as the bleeding stopped as soon as blood pressure reducing pills were given orally. I had blood tests done to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all your reports you sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and they are normal. I am glad that despite very high blood pressure you have ended up having only minor bleeding, which I believe, was a warning sign. I would reco... Read Full »
I have uncontrolled high blood pressure, and medication is not working. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 31-year-old individual weighing approximately 172 pounds. Recently, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. My current medication includes Aldomet (250mg) three times a day, Amlodipine 5 mg once daily, Atorvastatin 20 mg, and Hydroxide. Despite taking these drugs, my blood pres... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and understand your concern. In addition to medications, it is important to focus on proper diet control and exercise. I suggest reducing salt and coffee intake as much as possible. Incorporating daily walks after meals can also help in lowering... Read Full »
I have had high blood pressure, blurred vision, and giddiness. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had high blood pressure, blurred vision, and giddiness. Cholesterol and sugar were normal. ECG showed variation. The heart pumping rate is low. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are some nonspecific changes in ECG (electrocardiogram). It is advised that blood pressure be controlled with medicines and lifestyle modifications. Do regular exercise, consume a Mediterranean diet, and refrain from smoking and al... Read Full »
I am worried about my daughter's obesity. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am deeply concerned about my daughter's health. She is 10 years old, weighs 102 pounds, and is struggling with obesity. I feel overwhelmed and worried about her well-being. She eats lots of junk food and never listens to me. I worry as she is bullied at school because of her appeara... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I understand your concern for your daughter's health. Childhood obesity can lead to various health issues, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and psychological challenges. It is essential to ... Read Full »
Is my brother's severe leg pain related to his high blood pressure?
Query: Hi doctor,My 39-year-old brother has been experiencing high blood pressure, consistently measuring above 160/110 mmHg, for the past eight years. He is not currently on any medication but engages in workouts twice a week. Recently, he has noticed the presence of blue vein-like markings in both of his... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest he follow the below-mentioned tips to control blood pressure: Avoid smoking and other addictions. Reduce salt intake in the diet. Limit fatty foods, junk foods, and saturated fats. Manage and reduce stress a... Read Full »
I recently got some tests done. Please review my test results.
Query: Hello doctor, I recently got some pathology tests due to high blood pressure. My doctor has requested a liver scan. Should I get it done? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your reports. All your reports (attachments removed to protect patient's identity) seem to be normal. Do you have any symptoms? Was the blood pressure done once or multiple times? Do you have a family history of hypertension, diabetes, thyroid illness,... Read Full »
What causes slurred speech in a paralyzed person?
Query: Hi doctor,My dad has been paralyzed for three years now. He was fine, but suddenly his speech is not clear. We cannot understand what he says. May I know why this has happened? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Paralyzed patients have a tendency to get stroke when they have already had it. This could be a recurrence of stroke and the patient should be taken to a hospital as a CT scan without contrast needs to be done to know if he has again developed a stroke. If he... Read Full »
Kindly check my parent's health check-up results and advise.
Query: Hi doctor, Please check the attached annual health check-up results of my parents and advise if any medications are required. They already take cholesterol and blood pressure medicines. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. All attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are normal, except reactive eosinophilia is present in your dad's report. Eosinophils are elevated in allergic conditions, certain skin disease, parasitic infection, etc. Is there any history of congest... Read Full »