Question 1

I'm feeling a bit worried because every time I move my left hand, I get this sudden cramp in the center of my chest. A couple of years back, I had an ECG, an echo, and a TMT done, but everything was normal. I also had an endoscopy, which only showed H. pylori. This pain has recently started again, and I'm not sure what it means. Could it be related to the H. pylori, or should I be concerned about something else?

Accepted Answer

Rule out cervical spondylosis

Question 2

I've been having pain on the left side of my chest for about a month now and I'm really worried. I already went to see a doctor, but nothing seems to be improving. What could be causing this, and should I be concerned about something serious?

Accepted Answer

take tablet zerodol for 5 days twice daily

Question 3

I'm 86 and I've been having some issues. I've been getting occasional angina pain and my doctor told me to take Imdur isosorbide mononitrate, 30mg every day. But since I started, I've been feeling dizzy when I stand up or get out of bed, so I'm guessing it's because my blood pressure drops. Should I stop taking Imdur, or is there something else I can do? I'm not sure what's best and would really appreciate some advice.

Accepted Answer

Don't stop Imdur abruptly. Consult your cardiologist  to adjust dosage or switch to alternative medications. Possible solutions:

Medical Adjustments

1. Reduce dosage: Gradually decrease Imdur to 20-10mg daily.
2. Alternative medications: Consider nitrate-free options like beta blockers or calcium channel blockers.
3. Combination therapy: Add medications to stabilize blood pressure (e.g., fludrocortisones).

Lifestyle Changes

1. Increase fluid intake.
2. Elevate head while standing.
3. Slow rising from bed.
4. Avoid sudden movements.

Monitoring

1. Regular blood pressure checks.
2. Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring.
3. Follow-up appointments.

I've been having chest pain and got a 2D echo, ECG, blood work, and an X-ray done. The doctor said everything looks normal, but I noticed some black marks on the left side of the diaphragm in the X-ray. Could you tell me what these might be? I'm a bit concerned.

Diaphragmatic tumour,hernia,birth trauma ,surgical trauma ,thyroid disease and auto-immune disease are some of the causes..A dermatologist opinion is advised.

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