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Are irregular heart rate, increased systolic pressure and back pain symptoms of cardiac issue?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband is 43 years old. He has an irregular pulse, 40 to 60 bpm is his daytime heartrate, borderline BP managed through diet for a few days. He complains of lightheaded feeling at wakeup, increased systolic BP of 143 to 153 mmHg, and mild nausea with occasional mild back pain on t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From symptoms, it does not look like a cardiac issue as a cause of pain, it is likely due to gastritis and reflux. Does he also have upper abdominal pain, bloating, burping, an increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in the throat or chest burning? These are th... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male, 6'4 feet, and around 165 pounds. For around two months or a little over now I have had chest pains and weird abdominal pains. I first went to the doctor when the symptoms began and was prescribed Omeprazole and Carafate. They did not seem to help all that much.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. My first possibility remains of gastritis and reflux disease. Stress and anxiety precipitate and aggravates this. The probability of this being cardiac is very less in this age group. You should avoid a fatty, oily, and ... Read Full »
I suffer from moderate pain in my hiatal hernia is consistent. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hiatal hernia, I am wondering if protein shake hurt my hernia. The pain is usually mild and comes and goes. Recently, I have been not feeling too well, and my hiatal hernia pain become moderate and doest really go away. I am currently on Rabeprazole and Motilium. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your endoscopy and histopathology report. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have a small hiatus hernia and it has no specification association with proteins shake. Your report also shows chronic gastritis which also adds to your disco... Read Full »
I have an ongoing pain in my upper stomach and back. What could be the cause?
Query: Hi doctor,I have pain in my upper stomach and back. It is an ongoing pain, and pain medications do not work. What is it? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It could be acidity and gastritis. Do you also have nausea, bloating, burping, increased pain from food, acidic feeling in the throat, or chest burning? These are the other symptoms that may be associated. Avoiding painkillers would help a... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation in stomach after stopping drugs. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have hyper burning in the stomach to chest area left side only, empty stomach burning much after taken food, cold water, fruits some relief but not full relief. Some belching also comes from the last two months, this issue from the previous 1.5 years. At present, I cannot eat hot fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concerns. As your symptoms have started long back, you need proper evaluation. There are many causes of burning in the stomach and belching like gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, peptic ulcer in ... Read Full »
What does symptoms like excessive gas, belching, bad taste and hairy tongue indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42-year-old male. My height is 5' 11" and I weigh about 264.55 lb. I do not do any exercise. Just a month ago, I experienced painful stomach cramps, diarrhea, excessive gas, sweating, and belching with bad taste which lasted for one night. I rested up for two days and felt much ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, thank you for the detailed history of your symptoms and photos which you have attached. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Before I discuss further about possible diagnosis let me assure you that your symptoms or the photos you have sent do no... Read Full »
Nausea and stomach pain after taking Panadol.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, 27 years old, 110 lbs, 5'3 feet. Just before sleeping at 11:30 AM, I took two Panadol advance pills and one Muscerol 3 pill altogether. I have not eaten for the last five hours earlier. Later that night, I woke up around 2 AM feeling nausea which lasted for a few minutes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The drugs that you mentioned all contain NSAIDs. These drugs are known to damage stomach mucosal lining and cause gastritis. I would suggest to minimise these drugs. You can use some over-the-counter antacids like Pantoprazole or Ranitidine available at stores along ... Read Full »
I have diarrhea and chest pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. My height is five feet seven inches, and my weight is 125.67 pounds. Yesterday, I woke up in the morning and had minor vomiting five to six times with diarrhea. The vomiting stopped in the afternoon, but the diarrhea continued. Then, I experienced chest pai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern.I read your query and can understand your concern about your symptoms, and it appears that you have gastroenteritis. If you are not pregnant, then I suggest you do the following:1. Take a tablet of Metronidazole 500 mg... Read Full »
Why do I experience a sharp pain in my abdomen?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a sharp, twisting pain in my abdomen that comes and goes. I feel nauseous, and my period is regular. What to do? Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. The pain could be due to acidity and gastritis. Do you also have bloating, burping, an increase in pain while eating food, sour water feeling in your throat, or chest burning? Do you have any vaginal discharge? I suggest you avoid a fatty... Read Full »
What could be wrong if an H. Pylori infection does not improve with medication?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed to have the H.pylori infection a year ago. I have taken several doses of antibiotics, but the symptoms did not get better. What could be the problem? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The mere presence of Helicobacter pylori may not always be pathological. It can be endemic in certain areas. The treatment is required only if you are having gastritis or acid related disorders. Avoid taking long courses of antibiotics, as it is not needed for ... Read Full »