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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 difficulty sleeping despite following a sleep routine. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 44 years old, and for the past several months, I have been dealing with constant sleep deprivation. I lie in bed for hours, unable to shut my mind off, and even when I do manage to fall asleep, I wake up multiple times during the night. I am constantly fatigued, and irritable, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Kindly answer the following for better suggestions: 1. Do you check your blood pressure regularly? 2. Are you hypertensive? 3. Any history of excessive alcohol consumption or use of hard drugs, caffeine, or tobacco? 4. Any significant ... Read Full »
I need CPAP for sleep apnea. Can it delay cognitive growth?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 33-year-old male with untreated sleep apnea for two years. I am about to undergo CPAP (Continous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy. I want to know whether my ability to think, learn, and concentrate return to baseline after the initiation of CPAP therapy. I would also like to know i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I can understand your problem and concern. CPAP (Continous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy is best for sleep apnea. It will not affect your cognition, memory, and thinking. It may improve even your cognition i... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, weighing 120 pounds and standing 4 feet 11 inches tall. I have been diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and also have marble bone disease. I am concerned that using a BIPAP machine could potentially disrupt or damage cutaneous surgical stitches. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, the BIPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure) machine can open cutaneous stitches due to high oxygen perfusion pressure—follow-up in case of any doubt. I hope this information will help you. Thank you. Read Full »
My sleep is very much disturbed. Can it be anxiety-related?
Query: Hello doctor,This all began about two and a half months ago when I went through an extremely stressful period. I started having trouble sleeping. The stressful period has long passed, but my sleep still is not back to normal. For the past six to eight weeks, I can easily fall asleep but wake up ever... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is known as an inability to maintain sleep wherein falling asleep and waking is unaltered, but multiple sleep breaks occur. You describe it as being recent in onset, persistent, started after a very stressful period, and most importantly, you are not feeling f... Read Full »
Could my chronic granulomatous disease be related to sleep apnea?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 53 year old army veteran, served for 33 years, who was diagnosed while serving in the army with chronic granulomatous disease and sleep apnea. When I filed a Veterans Administration (VA) claim, the VA rated me for compensation but combined the ratings into one rating. This mean... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is an immunodeficiency condition where the white blood cells cannot fight the pathogens effectively which cause different types of infections. As for sleep apnea, it is caused by narrowing of the air passages mostly in the nasopha... 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 »
I have poor sleep quality. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am on CPAP for two years and my AHI is in normal limits. But, the quality of my sleep is not good. My body and brain are not at all relaxing during sleep. I have aching muscles. Please guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you might have developed some sleep issues mounting for insomnia. As you have mentioned that you are using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and your apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is well maintained, this sleep issue might be related with some ... Read Full »
What is the reason for my son to feel sleepy all the time?
Query: Hi doctor, My son of 23 years is feeling sleepy all the time, walks while sleeping, sleeps while standing and falls asleep while traveling in a car. He has concentration problems and very irritable. He is overweight. Of late, even his speech is not very clear. What is the problem? Which specialty do... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is he experiencing symptoms such as snoring, disrupted sleep, or morning headaches? It's possible that he could be dealing with sleep apnea, a condition marked by temporary breathing pauses during sleep, leading to fragmented sleep and lowered blood oxygen levels, as wel... Read Full »
My memory problems have arisen due to sleep apnea. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am concerned that my sleep apnea might be contributing to memory problems and difficulty concentrating. Can you provide insights into how sleep apnea might impact brain function and offer strategies for managing cognitive issues associated with the condition? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Sleep apnea can have a significant impact on brain function due to the repeated interruptions in oxygen supply during sleep. Here is how it affects the brain and strategies for ... Read Full »