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Chills and vomiting after hypertensive medications. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,The patient suddenly feels chills all over the body after taking a beta blocker, calcium channel blocker, Clopidogrel, Aspirin, and Atorvastatin. She is unable to stand, walk or move. The BP monitor shows error and is not showing any BP value. When checked in sphygmomanometer there is K... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and can understand you are worried about a patient who is feeling a bunch of symptoms. Thanks for adding the detailed medications she is taking. From her overall scenario, based on the information provided, it seems she may be having issues... Read Full »
Why did my blood pressure all of a sudden went high to 200/110?
Query: Hi doctor, My blood pressure had all of a sudden went high last month, like 200/110. I have been taking Lisinopril 20 mg, Clonidine 0.1 mg, and Metoprolol 100 for ten years. I have tried Lisinopril 40 mg and then Lisinopril 40 mg with Clonidine 0.2 mg. It worked for a week, and then it did not last ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from uncontrolled HTN or high blood pressure despite taking antihypertensive medications like Lisinopril and Clonidine. According to your lipid profile, your Cho... Read Full »
During dental treatment, my airway becomes blocked, and I cannot exhale through my nose. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, During dental examination or treatment, my airway becomes blocked, and I cannot exhale through my nose. The dentists tell me to raise my hand if I need a break, but no one seems to know anything about this. It is very uncomfortable and exacerbates my anxiety. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I totally understand your concerns. I am a maxillofacial surgeon, and I will need a further chat with you regarding your medical history. Coming to the point, because you are on calcium channel blockers and ace inhibitor drugs that are given for your blood pressure and... Read Full »
Blood pressure is normal in the morning but increases at night even after having drugs. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother's blood pressure is 130/80 mmHg in the morning, but by 10 pm before she eats her medicine in the night, her bp becomes 160/80. She is taking calcium channel blockers, which cause swelling in her legs resulting in difficulty in walking. She is currently under Moxilong 0.3 mg t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She is taking lots of medicines but still if BP (blood pressure) is raised the possibilities may be, not reducing salt intake, not following a healthy lifestyle guidelines, and not exercising, medicines may not be taken appropriately, some over-the-counter medicines ... Read Full »
What is Ecosprin AV 75 used for?
Query: Hi doctor, Sometimes, my father used to get chest pain. Angiography showed that he has a LAD bridging and vessels are normal and clear. His echo is normal. His BP, blood sugar and cholesterol are normal. After the chest pain, he was given the following medicines for one year. They are Stator, Ismo, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted all details of your father. A myocardial bridge means that a group of muscle fibers are present on the top of coronary artery instead of on the bottom. In almost 40% cases, it is asymptomatic. However, in some patient the bunch of muscles pushes the coronar... Read Full »
My anion gap remains around 20 mmol/L. Is this bad?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32 year old female, and I went to the ER four days back for SVT. Apparently, my anion gap was 20 mmol/L. Is this bad? The BUN was less than 3, ionized calcium was 1.11 and low creatinine. I am freaking out as no one went over the results with me. I have had four cases of SVT ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, low BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine levels are not a matter of worry. Normal BUN range is from 2.5 to 7.1 mmol/L. Also, ionized calcium is a bit lower but still normal. Anion gap is high, but it has got significance if you have acidosis as well low... Read Full »