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I am a 33-year-old with high cholesterol. Do I need medicines?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33 year old with high cholesterol (reading attached). I had first deducted this high cholesterol five years back. I have been doing some moderate walking (not regularly though). I have general weakness, lack of strength, stamina, and my hands tremble when I lift anything heavy, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly your reports are not attached. You should try it again or else contact the administrator. In this young age, we usually do not start medicine unless cholesterol is very high, say more than 250 mg/dL or LDL (low density lipoprotein) more than 160 mg/dL or so. ... Read Full »
I am having Clonazepam withdrawal symptoms. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I stopped Klonopin after weaning off over six months at 1/16 mg once a day. Now, I am having extreme withdrawal dizziness, imbalance, head and face pressure, neck tightness. I only take blood pressure med and Vescepa 1 g capsules for triglycerides. I lost 12 lb in the last month. I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you weaned over six months, you should not get withdrawal symptoms. However, your anxiety symptoms could be resurfacing. But first, we need to see if it is your blood pressure medication that is causing all these symptoms. Most blood pressure medications tend to ca... Read Full »
Why does my father's BP fluctuate with different methods?
Query: Hello doctor, This query is regarding my father. He is 65 years old and hypertensive for the last 15 years. He was on Ramistar 5 mg and Amlodipine 2.5 mg and one diuretic. Recently, his doctor increased his dose to Ramistar 10 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg. I am an MBBS doctor and I check his BP twice dail... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Variation of systolic blood pressure in a palpatory and auscultatory method is usually plus or minus 10 mmHg. To the readings of palpatory usually 10 mmHg is added to get an auscultatory blood pressure. So, please make sure that your apparatus is accurate and the person ... Read Full »
How to treat low blood pressure after c-section?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a C-section a week ago and got out of surgery with low blood pressure and kept it low for a few days. Now, after getting out of the hospital, I still feel the same pressure on my chest. Also, I feel a horrible pounding headache. It is so hard and I feel the heartbeats vividly. I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As said by you, a cesarean section has been done for you a week ago and during the operation, your BP was on the lower side. I would like to tell you that amount and volume of blood in a mother increases significantly during pregnancy to support the nutritional need of... Read Full »
Is tingling sensation in my hands because of a hot shower?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old male. I had a hot shower for a long time. When I came out of the shower, I had a hard argument with my wife. After all these incidents, I started to have a tingling sensation in my arms and fingers without numbness. Is this because of a hot shower for long hours or be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I would explain that your symptoms are not suggestive of any neurological disorders. The blood pressure fluctuations and anxiety (panic attacks) may mimic this clinical situation. Anyway, there is nothing to worry about. I recommend ... Read Full »
Can an enlarged prostate change the effectiveness of a medicine?
Query: Hello doctor, My father, aged 55, experienced high blood pressure at 181/94 today and felt unwell. He does not regularly take blood pressure medication. After taking Omazest 20, his blood pressure lowered to 166/94 within two hours. He is also diabetic and takes a fixed-dose combination of Linaglip... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Sleep apnea is a known cause of resistant hypertension. Identifying the underlying cause and addressing it is important. For individuals who are overweight, weight reduction is recommended. If there are specific issues like tons... Read Full »
Is medication necessary for fluctuating BP and high triglyceride level?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 44 years old. I am working from home. When I did my last master health checkup a couple of years back, my BP was within the 120 / 80 mmHg. My triglycerides were high at around 212 mg/dL. All other parameters were normal. When I did my health checkup a couple of months back my BP w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At this point of time, I would recommend you to follow strict life style modifications and changes that I advise and keep a watch on BP (blood pressure) and lipid profile. If there is no improvement with in a month, then we will start you on the medicines. I would r... Read Full »
How can I address my high HDL cholesterol levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I got my blood results back, and apparently, my cholesterol, especially the high-density lipoprotein, is sky-high. I am a 52-year-old guy dealing with high blood pressure and taking those tablets faithfully. Now, I am scratching my head wondering, what is the deal with these cholestero... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is supposed to be good cholesterol and cardio-protective. But if it is going very high, it is a problem. Very high HDL cholesterol levels not only do not protect you more, but they might b... Read Full »
How to overcome the phobia of blood pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 31 years old. I am a BP patient for the past four years. Please check my ECG report. I have a phobia on my heart because of my BP. I will take ECG monthly thrice and I visit hospitals frequently for opinion even when the doctor told me I am normal. I have not satisfied and again I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your ECG report. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I understand what you are going through. Your ECG (electrocardiogram) is normal. It shows tachycardia (your heart is racing). I understand you are worried about the fact that you have high... Read Full »
Why do I experience fainting and related symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I felt dizzy yesterday so I sat down. After that, I fainted. I do not know what happened. I thought that I am sleeping and someone is trying to wake me up. I know from my friends that while fainting I hit my head. My body was rigid with tilted head back, my eyes rolled back, I was pale... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to epilepsy seizures. For this reason, it is important consulting with a neurologist and performing an EEG (electroencephalography) and a brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study.... Read Full »