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My report showed mild TR. Is it something to be worried?
Query: Hello doctor, I have made an echo after I started having an uncomfortable chest pain and short of breath with little dizziness while I make an effort talking. But, I do not get tired that much even if I am working out. Can the symptoms be related to anxiety? However, the doctor said my heart is fine... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is mild leakage across the valve. There is no need to worry about it. It can sometimes be found. Is your chest x-ray done? If not just get one done. This pain may be due to anxiety or reflux disease. Do you also have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping... Read Full »
My husband has chest pain which is not constant. What is it?
Query: Hi doctor, Since the last two months, my husband has chest pain. It is probably a muscle strain caused by an exercise machine he uses. The pain is not constant. It comes and goes and sometimes, it is felt on his back on the left side. Please suggest some medicines for permanent pain relief. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.The likely cause for his chest pain is gastritis and reflux disease. Does he also have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on eating, sour water feeling in the throat or chest burning? These are the other symptoms that may be associated. He ... Read Full »
I feel pain in my left upper stomach. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have nausea. Why do I have pain in my left upper stomach? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be due to acidity or gastritis. Please mention whether you have upper abdominal pain, bloating, burping, or an increase in pain while taking food, a sour water feeling in your throat, or chest burning. You should avoid having a fatty, oily, and spicy diet. Have a... Read Full »
Iron Deficiency Cause a Pain around the Belly Button
Query: Hello doctor,A few days ago one of my female friends had pain around the belly button. She went to a physician and was told that it could be because of a decrease in iron in the blood. Does iron deficiency relate to pain near the stomach? What can be the other causes? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it can be related. One of the causes of a low hemoglobin count is low iron in the body, which may occur either due to inadequate diet or excessive loss from the stools or menstruation. There are multiple causes, and we need to confirm it by hemoglobin level, ser... Read Full »
What could cause tolerable pain in the right upper part of the abdomen below the ribs?
Query: Hello doctor, Sometimes, I have pain but tolerable in my upper right part of the abdomen just a little below the rib part. I do not smoke and drink too. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, BP is fine for your weight. Among reports, your lipid profile is deranged and rest is fine. In that, your LDL (low density lipoprotein) or bad cholesterol is elevated. Since you are young, it is better to try trial of healthy lifestyle for a period of eight ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my upper abdomen and the left side of my stomach for the past three days. I have frequent sharp pains that are extremely uncomfortable to handle. I also have a sore throat and keep getting headaches. I am currently taking Prozac. What could be the cause o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. The cause of your condition could be acidity or gastritis. Do you have nausea, bloating, burping, pain during food intake, sour feelings in the throat, or chest burning? If present, they are indicative of ga... Read Full »
I have headaches consistently. Please help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old male. I am having a headache for the past seven days. It remains the whole day and gets actuated just before sleep, while using a mobile phone and during the study. Pain is consistently spread across the scalp and is mild. For the past few days, I am taking treatment fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The initial dandruff treatment is likely unrelated to your current concerns. It's worth considering your daily routine, as such a pattern can contribute to persistent headaches and potentially impact your overall health. Evaluating and adjusting your routine could be ben... Read Full »
Can PVC cause an increase in heartbeats?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a history of benign PVC. Lately, I am getting these pauses between heartbeats that are felt in my stomach that range from 2 to 12 beats per minute. I have gas and burping. How many pauses per minute are dangerous and is this a cardiac issue? I put my fingers on my pulse when it hap... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.These pauses are nothing but the PVCs (premature ventricular contractions). Immediately after PVC, which is an extra beat, there is a temporary pause till next normal beat resumes. Most of the times, these are benign and not dangerous. However, considering your age, it i... Read Full »
Will stress and anxiety delay periods along with an increase in gastritis?
Query: Hello doctor, From the past few weeks, I have been feeling really gassy, and I have not had my period in a few months. I think I come from a family with lots of anxiety and stress, which delays your period. I also have a phobia of throwing up and I get anxiety from that. I looked up some stuff on t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is gastritis and acidity problem. Stress and anxiety can cause both these problems and also periods problem. I suggest you try doing the following: You should avoid fatty, oily, and spicy diet. Go for a walk after having food, instead of taking rest. Have multiple s... Read Full »
I do not have a white half-moon on my nails. Can I have a thyroid issue?
Query: Hello doctor, I do not have a white half moon on my nails. Is there any thyroid issue? If yes, please suggest some treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The absence of the white half moon also called as lunula, is not uncommon and may be a normal variant, and there is no need to worry about it. I guess rest of your nail is normal. However, it can be associated with low hemoglobin and inadequate diet. Treatment is not n... Read Full »