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My son's testosterone levels are low. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,My son is 24 years old and has an extremely low testosterone level, experiencing a lack of energy. The doctor referred him to an endocrinologist, who mentioned everything from a pituitary tumor to diabetes. He also had surgery for Wolff-Parkinson-White ten years ago. I realize most tumo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. It appears that your son has a pituitary tumor, which I am sure was observed on the pituitary MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan. It depends on the type of pituitary tumor; if it is a microprolactinoma, then it can be treated once the prolac... Read Full »
I have high blood pressure for a year. Can I have WPW syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36 year old female. I am overweight. I have BP problem since a year. I was initially taking Cilacar 5 mg. Later the dose of the medicine was increased to 10 mg. I experienced dizziness and vague pain in left hand and severe burpings. Previously, during my root canal treatment wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed your health query and can well establish how worrisome this situation has been for you. It is always troublesome for patients when it comes to the heart's health. I want to add here that there are no signs of WPW syndrome in your case (attachme... Read Full »
Can mining work cause any effect on WPW syndrome patient?
Query: Hi doctor, My question is regarding WPW syndrome. I suffer from WPW syndrome, I just came to know about it. I am a mining engineer and work for a mining company, my day-to-day work involves blasting and exposure to heat, dust, and low oxygen environment. The blasts are severe, the peak particle velo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. The working environment has nothing to do with increasing the chances of WPW (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome). However, some patients could collapse and have a brief loss of consciousness with WPW episode. It is recommended that those patient work... Read Full »
Can I take Flecainide for the next two weeks until ablation?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30 year old male, who is a competitive athlete. I do not have any structural or plumbing heart issues. I have been diagnosed with WPW accidentally, and I am waiting for an ablation in 17 days. I am mostly asymptomatic, and I never had any extremely rapid heart rates. My resting h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In WPW (Wolff-Parkinson-White) syndrome, there is a chance of rhythm disturbance, cardiac rate , and it is episodic in nature. I can present as palpitation, but the timing cannot be predicted. Regarding Flecainide, I do not think you need to continue for next two we... Read Full »
Should I consult a doctor for palpitations with ECG drop and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having heart palpitations and a corresponding drop in my ECG reading. I have also been diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Should I head to a hospital or is this not something to worry about? I am currently on Bupropion, Glycopyrrolate, Atorvastatin, Diclofenac, Finaste... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are ventricular ectopics in your ECG (electrocardiogram) (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These are usually benign, but considering your history of WPW, it is better to visit the hospital and get medications prescribed to suppress these, as the... Read Full »
I have headaches every day and not able to do my work. Is there a treatment that can help me?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a deep white matter shown on my MRI. I have some spots on my left lobe. The doctor says me that it is caused due to headache and it is not MS. What it is? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These types of spots are known as nonspecific white matter hyperintensities. They are seen in patients with advancing age, in hypertensive conditions, in smokers, and in patients with migraine. Your doctor has told you the right diagnosis. It can be due to migraine head... Read Full »