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How does sleep deprivation impact cardiovascular health?
Query: Hello, Being a 29-year-old male who has been working night shifts for the past two years, I am worried about the potential implications of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders on my heart health. Can prolonged sleep deprivation increase my risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, such as heart ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. Yes, prolonged sleep deprivation and irregular sleep patterns, especially associated with night shifts, can indeed increase your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including heart... Read Full »
My friend fainted while working out with raised heart rate of 224 beats per minute. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a friend who said they fainted for 30 minutes while they were working out and woke up not remembering what had happened. Once they had woken up, they realized they had a severe headache. They decided to check their heartbeat for the timespan of when they had passed out, and it h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tachycardia is increased heartbeats beyond normal (72 to 90 beats per minute). 224 beats per minute is way beyond the normal limit and probably denotes a heart condition that might be related to rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias) in the heart. For this purpose, you mu... Read Full »
Please suggest medicines for my heart attack symptoms.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 45 years old. I am a diabetic patient for the last one year. I used Ayurvedic medicines. Normally, the BP varies between 130/80 to 137/90. For the last 10 days, I am feeling uncomfortable in the chest. My recent test report shows fasting blood sugar of 110 mg/dL, PPBS of 185 mg/dL... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diabetes is a strong risk factor for coronary artery disease. You had chest discomfort and one episode of heart attack like symptoms and your ECG was normal at that time. But, a normal ECG does not rule out a heart attack. I think you should undergo further evaluatio... Read Full »
I get palpitations after sex and my partner's sex drive is also low. Do you have any suggestions?
Query: Hello doctor, I and my partner have two children. I am 33 years old and she is 32 years. Over the past four or five years, our sex life has almost completely fallen apart. I have several heart issues, right bundle branch block, bicuspid aortic valve, patent formen ovale and high blood pressure. Ri... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I got your concern. The main issue in both of you is fear, you being a heart patient keeps on having fear which you actually do not have consciously but subconsciously this fear is there. And if these kinds of things when the partner comes to know or if she used to ... Read Full »
My brother suffers from severe heart problems. Kindly guide.
Query: Hello doctor, I am writing to seek your guidance regarding my brother's severe heart problem. He is 56 years old, and the impressions from his recent echocardiogram reports are as follows: Report 1, taken three months ago, represents Normal cardiac size. AWMA+ (Septum, apex, anterior wall, mid ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. EECP (enhanced external counterpulsation) is typically not an initial treatment, as it may sometimes offer little or no benefit. It is primarily considered for individuals experiencing angina that is not effectively co... Read Full »
My grandfather had heart disease. Am I at risk?
Query: Hello doctor. I am a 37-year-old male and am concerned about my health because my grandfather had heart disease. What are the chances that I might get the same issues? Is there any exercise to be followed to keep my heart strong and stay fit? How to stay physically active and healthy? What are the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is essential to be proactive in maintaining a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of heart disease. 1. Chances of developing heart issues: Genetics play a role, but it is not definitive. By adopting a healthy l... Read Full »
My father feels drowsy with leg swelling. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 42 years of age, and he has a congestive and congenital heart disease by birth. He visited many doctors, but all of them suggested that there is no need for any immediate treatment and that he can live with it. He is now under medications, and he is doing well. The reason ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your dad's health issues. Your dad seems to be suffering from Eisenmenger's syndrome. This is a long-term complication of congenital heart disease. It is the cause of his kidney problems. In my practice, I usually suggest diuretics for my pati... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing intermittent chest pain?
Query: Hi doctor,Last night, I had severe chest pains that came and went every few seconds to every few minutes. After a while, they stopped, and I have not had any pain since. Do you think it is something to be concerned about? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. It is possible that the chest pain you experienced could be due to something less serious, such as muscle strain, acid reflux, or anxiety. However... Read Full »
I am experiencing stabbing pain in my right chest. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18-year-old male experiencing stabbing pains in my right lung or chest for a couple of days. I am not exactly sure when it started, it slowly faded into existence. It is primarily a sharp stabbing pain in my right middle or lower ribs and lungs in the same area. The pain expands... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you take this symptom seriously and seek medical attention, especially since the pain is persistent and appears to be worsening. Chest pain can stem from various conditions, some of which are serious and demand... Read Full »
What causes heart enlargement and intermittent palpitations?
Query: Hello doctor, I had bronchitis and they did a chest x-ray, it showed my heart was enlarged. My primary doctor did an echo and the results are below. My family history, maternal grandfather died of a blood clot that went to his heart and caused a heart attack. Mother died after a heart valve surger... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your medical history and cardiac ultrasound report. Your echo data seem to be fine, only there is a mild left atrial dilation. You cannot change your family history, but you can change and modify your lifestyle and your diet. The most impo... Read Full »