Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My problem is a little strange. I am a 23-year-old obese guy. My father expired two years ago due to cardiac arrest. I always have the fear that I might get heart problems anytime. Even my heart rate remains 90 to 100 bpm. After consultation, my doctor said it was just because I was overweight and no need to worry.
But, I feel like I would get a heart problem. I always have the fear that I will die. I feel like I would get a heart attack or injury at night as I feel my heart is not well. A few days back, I went through a few tests, which I am enclosing with you. Please tell me the reason or test that should clarify my doubt about whether I have a healthy heart or not. Also, sometimes I feel the heartbeat with a vibrating sensation very fast, and sometimes I feel pain in my chest, which may be because of winter. Please help me.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
You have to reduce weight as you have a family history of heart disease, and obesity itself is a risk for heart disease and diabetes. There is no problem with your cholesterol test. It is fine. To find out whether you have any heart problems at present or not, I would advise you to get an ECG (electrocardiogram), a 2D echo (two-dimensional echocardiogram), and a TMT (treadmill test). In TMT, it will be clear whether your heart is fine or not. Reduce weight by jogging 30 minutes a day. Do not smoke. Eat more vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Avoid cheese, ghee, butter, and non-vegetarian foods.
I hope this helps.
Please revert so I can assist you further.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your reply.
I have undergone echo, TMT, ECG, and blood tests. All are normal except hs-CRP, which is 9 mg/dL. I just wanted to know what kind of food I should avoid? And also, what should I eat to control hs-CRP? Does taking protein increase the hs-CRP in the body? Please help.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) is an inflammation marker. It can be increased in any inflammatory process in the body, like joint pain, fever, pulmonary infection, etc., at the time of the test. High hs-CRP is only a predictor of CAD (coronary artery disease) with other risk factors. You cannot do anything to reduce hs-CRP. If you know of any specific condition causing inflammation, treat that.
I hope this helps.
Please revert so I can assist you further.
Thank you.
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