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Why do I feel pressure in the body with headache while standing?
Query: Hi doctor, Over the last few days, I have a problem with standing without feeling dizzy. I feel that while I am standing or sitting on a hard surface, that I am in an elevator or a boat. Sometimes it happens when I lay down too. I also feel that there is like a pressure or a wave inside my body that... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to orthostatic hypotension or thyroid gland dysfunction. Anxiety can mimic this clinical situation too. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing some tests: 1. Com... Read Full »
I have a problem of head spinning and vomiting quite often. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a constant problem with my head spinning and vomiting. Recently, this has started (during the last three months). Suddenly, it feels that my head is spinning and then after a few minutes I feel to throw up. I almost require a support during my head spinning. Afterward, (after I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, WeIcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). ECG and 2D echo which are showing no heart disease and cardiac output are also good. Now, we will come to your complaint. Spinning followed by vomiting, the first reason may be due to orth... Read Full »
I have giddiness, shivering, and fast heartbeats in the evening. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,When I reached home after work, I suddenly got giddiness followed by shivering in the whole body with a fast heartbeat. Even my hands and feet also became cold. It lasted for a maximum time of 30 minutes. The event has always happened in the evening and that too after work. In total four t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Such kind of symptoms are seen only in the following conditions: Acute anxiety. Low blood pressure or hypotension. Carotid artery stenosis. I would recommend you to check your blood pressure at the time of this event. I would also recomm... Read Full »
I suffer from erectile dysfunction. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am currently facing erectile dysfunction, palpitations, occasional heartburn, and a consistently low blood pressure of 110/60 mm of Hg. Recent history of typhoid fever, but currently recovering.Please help.Thank you in advance. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on your reported issues, it appears you may be experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition where a person has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for sexual activity. The potential rea... Read Full »
Why do I have lightheadedness and pain behind the eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, From time to time, I get a weird lightheaded sensation. I feel such a weird sensation while reading, looking at my cell phone, watching television, or driving at night. For a moment, I feel as though I may pass out. But, I do not pass out, and it goes away quickly. Sometimes it happens a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most likely reasons for such episodes are likely to be hypoglycemia or hypotension. Both can manifest in similar presentations with mild dizziness followed by headaches. It is necessary that you should get your blood sugar levels and your blood pressure levels dul... Read Full »
I have continuous headaches and dizziness while standing. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old male suffering from headaches every morning after I wake up. I get dizzy upon standing up suddenly, and my eyesight gets blurry with a heavy head. I am concerned if it is serious. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the symptoms described, you may have low blood sugar levels or low blood pressure immediately upon waking up due to low-calorie intake on the previous night. It can also be due to fast metabolism, prolonged sleep, low water intak... Read Full »
Why do I have pain in my heart with low blood pressure?
Query: Hi doctor, I have low blood pressure and am suffering with low pain in the heart for the past two days. Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We define low blood pressure if the reading is lower than 90 mm Hg systolic or 60 mm Hg diastolic or if the patient has symptoms which are lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, blurred vision or lack of concentration. These symptoms are most prominent when individuals g... Read Full »
I get headache due to excess oxytocin in brain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Two months back, I got married. Then, I involved with excessive kissing with my wife. For the past one month, I am facing some kind of headache and heaviness in the head. I checked with the local physician and they said that there are excess of love hormones in the brain. That is excess o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern, but I differ in opinion regarding the oxytocin and headache. Oxytocin concentration increases in response to kiss. Prolonged kiss is associated with vasodilation and this in turn reduces headache. Similarly, increased Oxytocin helps in redu... Read Full »
What is the reason for low BP despite a normal EKG report?
Query: Hello doctor,My boyfriend is a 48-year-old male, 6 feet tall, and weighs 210 pounds. He has high blood pressure and takes medications (Nifedipine 90mg in the morning and Lisinopril 10mg before bed) to manage it. However, he occasionally experiences episodes of very low blood pressure. These episodes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. These symptoms are likely a result of Nifedipine, which is causing low blood pressure and other related symptoms. I recommend reducing his Nifedipine dose to 60 mg once a day, as hypotension can be more dangerous than slightly elevated blood pressure. Additionally, Nife... Read Full »
How is the cause of tiredness diagnosed?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old female. I am single. I feel drowsy all the day while working. Sometime, I feel less energetic when compared to other colleagues. Also, I have gotten pain in the knee joint. Can you please suggest the probable medical test or medication I should take? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is recommended that you undergo a complete blood count test and a hemoglobin level test to check for iron deficiency anemia. Additionally, measure your blood pressure to assess the possibility of hypotension. Once you have the test results, feel free to share them wit... Read Full »