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My father is experiencing sudden drop in BP and blood sugar. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is a heart patient and also has a problem with high sugar. But two weeks before his BP level and sugar level dropped a lot and he started feeling very low with some kind of palpitation. After some prescription his BP level and sugar are normal, but the problem of palpitation... Read Full »
Dr. Ajit Swaminath Venkatapathy
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your father. When you say heart patient I assume he has had a blockage to the artery supplying the heart (coronary artery disease) or has had a heart attack (myocardial infarction). In diabetes management, the duration of diabetes and the level of... Read Full »
What causes heart enlargement and intermittent palpitations?
Query: Hello doctor, I had bronchitis and they did a chest x-ray, it showed my heart was enlarged. My primary doctor did an echo and the results are below. My family history, maternal grandfather died of a blood clot that went to his heart and caused a heart attack. Mother died after a heart valve surger... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your medical history and cardiac ultrasound report. Your echo data seem to be fine, only there is a mild left atrial dilation. You cannot change your family history, but you can change and modify your lifestyle and your diet. The most impo... Read Full »
I have blood pressure with anxiety and extra heartbeats. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old police officer who has been in the job for over 19 years, I have seen tons of tragedy in my career. I have always been a hypochondriac and ultra-sensitive to any irregular heartbeats or heart-related issues. I grew up around a family who always helped each other out and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your detailed write up. It made it easy for me to understand what the problem might be. I really do understand your situation. Having to constantly live with fear of having a heart attack can weigh you down. But I assure you everything is fine. The extra... Read Full »
Could anxiety be the reason for my heart palpitations and faintness?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male with no history of heart disease in my family. I have been experiencing some symptoms over the last week but I cannot tell if it is anything serious or if it is just me worrying. Last week I experienced what seemed to be heart palpitations with a little feeling ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your symptoms appear to be anxiety related. First, you get EKG (electrocardiogram) and Holter monitoring to exclude any type of cardiac arrhythmias. The probability is very less but cannot be ruled out. Next, you consul... Read Full »
I want a second opinion about my echo results. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having chest pain, heart palpitation, increased resting heart rate, mild swelling in my legs and arms, fatigue, and mildly elevated CRP. Also, some difficulty in breathing while lying down occasionally. I want a second opinion about my echo results. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a thyroidectomy, and you are taking thyroxine; I would recommend having your thyroid profile checked. Overdose of thyroxine can cause a faster heart rate. You had COVID-19. COVID-19 sometimes causes inflammation of heart muscles called myocarditis, which can... Read Full »
How can I overcome an anxiety attack?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from severe anxiety attacks, palpitations and weakness. I am going through a lot of mood swings and hence I am overthinking. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might be suffering from an anxiety problem. There is a non-pharmacological treatment for it. I recommend that you follow the instructions provided below as they will help you. Exercise for 30 to 45 minutes every day, such as going for a walk. Do 20 minutes ... Read Full »
I have heart palpitations and chest pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having slight heart palpitations. The side of my chest is tight, and pains to take deep breaths. Sometimes, there is a sharp pain, and my heart races randomly. Recently, these symptoms have worsened when I exercise. I am 18 years old, and I want to go to the emergency room ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. If you are experiencing symptoms like chest tightness, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath, especially during exercise, seek medical attention as soon as possible. These symptoms could indicate a sev... Read Full »
I experienced palpitations despite normal test results. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I occasionally experience PVCs or PACs, usually a few times a week. Last night, after lying down quickly, I felt my heart palpitate for a couple of seconds, but it stopped without any symptoms. Despite having normal echos, EKGs, and a stress test in the last six months, my health anxie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. The palpitations may be related to a heart rhythm issue or, more likely, anxiety. Given that your electroencephalogram and echocardiography are normal, there is no need to worry. Ensure your thyroid function and e... Read Full »
What are the side effects of taking Adderall?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 29 year old boyfriend, who weighs 190 lbs and 6 feet tall, he is a former athlete in college. He was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia through the spinal tab, five years ago. He is now taking Adderall 60 mg a day total, spread over six times, and is using Flumazenil cream, wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder even less common than narcolepsy, a rare sleep disease. The biggest distinguishing characteristics include differences in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the absence of cataplexy (a sudden weakness in the muscles while fully co... Read Full »
Are my heart palpitations due to over exercising?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old male. I have a desk job where I need to be sitting for eight hours continuously at the computer. I am suffering from these problems since 27 years. When I was 19 years old, I did heavy exercises once and suddenly the heartbeat increased to approximately 180 times per... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have done some tests already related to the heart and found it to be normal. I suggest you do free T4 (thyroxine), T3 (triiodothyronine), TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), Holter monitoring, and hemoglobin. Based on the reports, the next course of action could b... Read Full »