Stress is the body's biological reaction to any unpleasant stimuli. The symptoms of stress are increased heart rate, breathing fast, high blood pressure, insomnia, stomach upset, dry mouth, nervousness, etc. Stress as such is not bad, but prolonged periods of stress might affect your health.
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I suffer from tremors, pounding of heart, and headache. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Recently, I have been having chest pain with burning around the heart area. I have had adrenal or chronic fatigue for one and a half years. Other symptoms since being fatigued include neck or head tremors, excited nervous system, elevated heart rate, pounding heart, exhaustion, low str... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are suggestive of anxiety or stress. I suggest you do upper GI endoscopy to exclude GERD which may cause chest pain and burning around the heart. Rest of the symptoms are due to anxiety. I suggest you consult your GP. You may practice the following thin... Read Full »
What should I do if my heart rate is low?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19 year old male. I am 15 to 20 pounds overweight. My height is 6 foot 1 inch. I stopped exercising eight months ago. I do not have a calcium deficiency. I am currently fasting for religious purposes. I ate a whole wheat bagel with a glass of milk at 4 AM. It is now 10 AM. My h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The issue seems to be your weight and stress. If you try to achieve your ideal BMI (body mass index), that is, around 25, and control your stress you will be alright. Take a normal balanced diet, and reduce carbohydrates and fat intake by 20 % till you achieve your... Read Full »