Hi For Dr Sharka Just A Quick Question I Am

Posted on Sat, 27 Oct 2018

Question: Hi for dr Sharka just a quick question I am 46 yes old currently 145 pds gained about 17 pds over the last 7 months due to taking mertazapine which I am now being weaned off I usually eat good and do alt least 20 min of activity a day my recent colesterol test were normal and I usually take 10000 steps a day I also just had a stress echo done waiting on those results I am wondering I had a bad eating day my concern is how much damage have I done I had small fries and a grill chicken nothing on it then a large slice of pizza no sauce just cheese for dinner

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back on Ask a Doctor service!

I understand your concern and would explain that an episode of bad eating will not cause any harm to your heart, especially if you follow a regular healthy diet and perform a lot of physical activity (as you refer).

You should know that there are a lot of regulatory physiological mechanisms in your body which help maintain a balance by pushing away the toxic substances from the body and regulate your fasting glucose levels and blood lipid profile.

These mechanisms may be insufficient to protect the body when bad eating becomes an everyday habit.

But this is not your case.

So just relax and don't worry about it!

I would just encourage you to follow a healthy lifestyle like you are doing now.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Wishing a nice weekend,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 hours later)

Thank u

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!

If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask me again!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (9 hours later)

I do have k e more question I have done a stress echo and loop the loop came back normal waiting on results of the stress echo today I feel almost like a pinchy achy feeling in lower right side of strum no other symptoms it comes and goes I am sure it could be Costo or fybro related in your opinion can this be cardiac related I won’t be able to see my cardiologist till Friday or the following Monday should there be any immediate concern

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are related to costochondritis or local inflammation.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

I understand your concern and as a cardiologist I would like to reassure you that your symptoms are not related to the heart.

I am also sure that your cardiac stress echo will result normal too.

In my opinion, costochondritis or local muscle inflammation could be the reason of your complaints.

So, there is nothing to worry about!

I would just recommend having some rest and taking painkillers ( acetaminophen or ibuprofen).

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Let me know about everything!

Kind regards,

Dr.Iliri

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