Question 1

I'm 15 and I'm having this really sharp pain near my heart every time I breathe in. I'm home alone right now and not sure what to do. Any advice?

Accepted Answer

do chest x ray

Question 2

I've been keeping an eye on my blood pressure lately, and it's been around 140100. I've noticed I'm getting headaches more frequently. Should I be worried about these numbers or the headaches? Is this something I need to get checked out or change in my routine? Any advice would be really helpful.

Accepted Answer

A blood pressure of 140100 is considered high and can contribute to headaches. I recommend you start taking Amlodipine (brand name Norvasc) 5mg once daily to help lower your blood pressure. Additionally, you can take Acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) 500mg for your headaches as needed, up to 3 times a day. Remember to monitor your blood pressure regularly and make lifestyle changes such as reducing salt intake and increasing physical activity.

Question 3

I'm thinking about doing a TMT in a week since I've had hyper acidity issues. I've already done tests like a thyroid profile, ECG, and echo, and everything came back normal. A friend suggested I should consider a TMT as well. Do you think there's a chance it might show something positive?

Accepted Answer

A TMT (Treadmill Test) is commonly used to assess the heart's response to stress and can help diagnose coronary artery disease. Given that your thyroid profile, ECG, and echo are normal, the chances of a positive TMT result are lower. However, it is still important to proceed with the TMT as advised. If you experience hyperacidity during the test, you can take antacids like "Ranitidine" 150mg before the test to help manage the symptoms.

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More Cardiology Health Queries

I'm 15 and I'm having this really sharp pain near my heart every time I breathe in. I'm home alone right now and not sure what to do. Any advice?

I've been keeping an eye on my blood pressure lately, and it's been around 140100. I've noticed I'm getting headaches more frequently. Should I be worried about these numbers or the headaches? Is this something I need to get checked out or change in my routine? Any advice would be really helpful.

I'm thinking about doing a TMT in a week since I've had hyper acidity issues. I've already done tests like a thyroid profile, ECG, and echo, and everything came back normal. A friend suggested I should consider a TMT as well. Do you think there's a chance it might show something positive?

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