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I am diagnosed with scleroderma. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I traveled to a different country to get more in depth testing of multiple health problems. I was diagnosed with the start of scleroderma, because of my gastrointestinal symptoms, idiopathic angioedema, thickened skin, weird blood vessels (tiny red tree-like veins), family history of scle... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your symptoms, scleroderma (an autoimmune disorder characterized by skin hardening) could be a possibility. To assess further, it's essential to determine the pattern of sclerosis, which typically starts from the hands and spreads to the main trunk. Additiona... Read Full »
I am getting pain in the middle of my chest on sudden movement. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am getting pain in the middle of my chest when I put pressure on it such as while sleeping when I suddenly wake up or turn around. Why? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Costochondritis is the most common cause of sternum pain. It occurs when the cartilage between the sternum and ribs becomes inflamed and irritated. Try the following methods. 1. Ice pack to your chest. 2. You can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like Ibupro... Read Full »
I have sharp chest pain. Is it costochondritis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40 year old female. I have a BMI of 17. I am a recovering eating disorder patient and also suffer from GERD, GAD, and low BP (105/60 mm of Hg). I saw a cardio two years ago and cleared. I developed a burning, sharp chest pain (more intense than normal GERD pain), in the upper-le... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders. They could be suggestive of costochondritis or gastro-esophageal reflux. Is the pain triggered by deep breathing or pressure in this chest area? Th... Read Full »
My doctor suggested I may have chondritis. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old, and I visited my GP today, who thinks that I may have chondritis. I just have a question regarding the difference between this and heart attacks. The pain has been varying from the right side of my left pectoral to the left side of my left pectoral muscle. Being fairly ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Firstly, to begin with, the probability of heart attack is very less at this age. Costochondritis pain will increases on applying pressure over the area, if yes, it could be costochondritis. This is the most important sign of costochondritis. Heart attack pain will be ve... Read Full »
What medicine should I take for chest pain when breathing?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male. For the past two days, I have been getting normal pain in the left side of my heart. Previously, I had the same experience previously, but for two days, I have been continuously feeling pain while I am breathing. Please suggest a medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your diagnosis is costochondritis, a localized infection of the intercostal muscle. I suggest the following medicines. Take Tablet Azithral (Azithromycin) 500 once a day for six days, Tablet Zerodol-P (Aceclofenac and Paracetamol) twice a day for three days, Tablet Ra... Read Full »
I have chest discomfort and pain with deep breaths. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36 year old, otherwise healthy (as far as I know) female. I was a smoker earlier. No history of heart disease. My mother has COPD, but has been a long time smoker. Two and a half weeks ago, I went on a hayride with my sons. I have a short stature. To get on and off the hayrid... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right, muscular pain will not last so long. Pleurisy: It is an inflammation of the outer covering of lungs.It is most commonly caused by infections in which condition there will be fever which is not present in your case.Rarely it can also be caused by chest tr... Read Full »
Why do I get pinpointed chest pain on the left side?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32 year old male having a normal health condition. My height is 5 feet 6 inches, and weight is 58 Kg. Recently (yesterday), I noticed chest pain in the left side which feels like pinpointed pain (electric shock kind) and lasted for a few seconds. Please let me know what I need ... Read Full »
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Why do I have chest pain in the daytime and not at nights?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old female. I have been experiencing chest discomfort like an achiness for the past couple of months. It comes and goes. I cannot tell if it gets worse with certain foods or after I eat. Sometimes I think it does, but then I tell myself that I might just be making that up. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cardiac origin of chest pain is highly unlikely in a 29 year old female. Female has a cardioprotective hormone called estrogen, which usually delays the onset of coronary artery disease till 65 years. The pain you get is most likely because of high levels of your anxiety... Read Full »
Why do I present with tiredness and chest pain after taking a deep breath?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old male weighing 49 kg and 5 feet tall. I have done some blood work such as differential blood count and comprehensive metabolic panel today. Before a couple of weeks, I felt tiredness in the body and had chest pain when I took a deep breath before a couple of days. Out o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The first picture suggesting urea and creatinine levels was not clear and hence I could not read the report. Please send me a clear picture. On going through the reading mentioned in the query, there are no clinically significant abnormal resu... Read Full »
What causes pain under left rib cage when bending over?
Query: Hello doctor, Every time I am sitting down and taking a deep breath, the left side of my rib cage hurts. Even when I bend over to take a deep breath, it stills hurts and it only happens when I am sitting down, bending over or I am laying on the left side. What could this be? It also feels a little ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your complaints, I think you might have a sore cartilage between the ribs also known as costochondritis unless and until ruled out. If you recently did some heavy workout, lifted something heavy or had a hit on the left part, then the chances of having a... Read Full »