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I am experiencing in vomit and shortness of breath. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36-year-old male. I had my checkup and GGT was 51 and ALT was 67 all others were within limits. Now I have a problem of headache, fast heartbeat only when trying to sleep, also feel like my left chest has a lot of gas. Why I am especially worried is I vomited and I highly suspect... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the liver function test (LFT) of your blood, you have a mild increase in GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) and ALT (alanine aminotransferase). GGT suggests there is a possibility of mild damage to the liver and biliary system especially due to alcohol. We need to ha... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24-year-old female and I have been suffering from shortness of breath and chest pain for the past two weeks. The doctor has prescribed me an inhaler for that. Is this because of gastritis or anxiety? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concern. It may be because of anxiety as you told me that you are alright when you are engaged in some work. But still, to rule out asthma I suggest you to get one pulmonary function test and chest X-ray ... Read Full »
I am an asthmatic seeking expert advise. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I was diagnosed with asthma recently. I would like to know what are typical environmental triggers for asthma are. How can one identify the signs and symptoms of an asthma attack? What are the different asthma medications and inhalers available for short-term ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Common environmental triggers for asthma include: 1. Air pollution: Smog, dust, and other air pollutants can irritate the airways and trigger asthma symptoms. 2. Allergens: Pollen, mold spores, pet dander, a... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with asthma. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 48-year-old female. Over the past few weeks, I have been experiencing more frequent episodes of shortness of breath. It is affecting my daily activities and is causing discomfort. I have noticed an increase in coughing and wheezing, especially during the night and early morning. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With passion, commitment, and experience, I hope I will be able to provide you with top-class medical opinion. Here are some suggestions that may help improve your asthma management: Follow your asthma action plan: Your healthcare provider should have provided yo... Read Full »
I have heart palpitations and chest pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having slight heart palpitations. The side of my chest is tight, and pains to take deep breaths. Sometimes, there is a sharp pain, and my heart races randomly. Recently, these symptoms have worsened when I exercise. I am 18 years old, and I want to go to the emergency room ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. If you are experiencing symptoms like chest tightness, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath, especially during exercise, seek medical attention as soon as possible. These symptoms could indicate a sev... Read Full »
I experience shortness of breath at night. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 27-year-old female and I have recently started feeling shortness of breath in the middle of the night. Then I have an urge to use the restroom and my heart rate suddenly increases. I feel like I will die and this lasts for hours. I do not know what to do. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have a panic disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. ... Read Full »
I am experiencing shortness of breath and a rapid heartbeat. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have already visited the emergency department, and they are going to fit me with a heart monitor for 48 hours. I went there due to shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and some chest sensations but no real pain, and I seemed to have more gas than usual. While these symptoms are still... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.There are two possibilities here: one is gastritis, acidity, and reflux disease due to Isotretinoin, and the other is cardiac arrhythmia like SVT (supraventricular tachycardia), as you are also experiencing palpitations and a fast heart rate. Gastritis and reflux can als... Read Full »
I am experiencing weakness after COPD treatment. Kindly assist.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 42 now. I was a smoker from my teens, and it became really worse at some point. My lungs got affected, and I have been dealing with COPD for a while. I attended a smoking cessation program as per my primary care physician’s advice and quit the habit a year ago. I have been on trea... 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. It is great that you quit smoking and attended a smoking cessation program. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatig... Read Full »
Kindly suggest the physical changes seen in the acute transformation of myelodysplastic disorder.
Query: Hi doctor, An elderly family member was diagnosed with overlap myeloproliferative or myelodysplastic disorder two years back. He is being treated by a hematologist who arranges regular blood tests and he is said to be "hematological stable". However, I understand that there can be an acute transfor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well in the pandemic. The acute transformation has clinical signs and symptoms of acute leukemia, such as recurring fever not responding to antibiotics, pallor, dyspnea, shortness of breath due to low hemoglobin, bruising and bleeding due to low pla... Read Full »
I have shortness of breath. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing shortness of breath for the past few weeks. I want to note that I have been a smoker for a decade, starting at 18 and now 28 years old, though I never had any problematic symptoms until recently. Last weekend, my mom went to the hospital after experiencing health ... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. Pneumonia can have various predisposing factors, and in your case, two specific risk factors are present: 1. Exposure to a person with pneumonia. 2. Smoking. Furthermore, you have mentioned experiencing shortness of breath. Therefore, i... Read Full »