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I have severe pain in my abdomen and rib cage. Please help.
Query: Hello Doctor, For the past few years, I have had severe pain in my abdomen, rib cage, and back, which worsens with movements like bending and extreme emotions like happiness, excitement, or stress. I also have frequent bowel movements with radiating pain in the back, just behind the site of abdomina... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The condition is most likely caused by a gastro intestinal (GI) disturbance that affects the gut flora. These microorganisms are responsible for proper food digestion, but they are easily depleted by toxins released by bac... Read Full »
I have been experiencing pain in my back after a fall. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-years-old female. I fell over the wet floor and landed straight on my seat back. For the first five to ten minutes, I got severe pain. I was able to walk and stand. But now, it has been two hours since I fell down. I used spray and it is better now. Should I seek medical help... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Most probably this a soft tissue (muscles and ligaments) injury. Less likely to be a fracture as it is painful. I think it should be fine in a couple of days. But still, you can get yourself examined. I suggest you take anteroposterior... Read Full »
I have low platelet count and Hb with morning stiffness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from low platelet count, low hemoglobin, burning back pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, forearm pain, breathing problems, abdominal pain, morning stiffness, foot, and hand pain. I feel tired, eyes pain and burning, headache, pallor, and frequent urination. My burning pain ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The shoulder pain, arm pain like symptoms could be because of low vitamin B12 levels. So you can complete the course of B12 injection. For breathing issue, however, you need to investigate with spirometry and chest x-ray. Additionally, I have observed that your hemo... Read Full »
Even after two years of C-section, I have back and joint pain. How to treat?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 year old female. I am a mother of a 2 year old boy. After cesarean delivery, I had back and joint pain problem. I thought that once I stop my breastfeeding my problem will resolve. But, it persists still. Why? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need calcium supplements daily. You also need to be exposed to direct sunlight for quarter an hour three times a week before noon. Also, you need Vitamin B 12 supplements. It will take around three months of supplements to compensate the deficiencies caused by breas... Read Full »
What do high WBC and low hemoglobin indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old female. I previously asked a query in icliniq and was attended by a doctor who advised as follows. Since all your reports are normal except for very mild anemia and a mild increase of WBC count, then the cause of your lower back pain that extends to your hip, thig... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After revising your x-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems that you have degenerative changes in your knee joint and in your spines with diminished disc space between lumbar vertebra number 5 and spinal vertebra number 1. These degenerativ... Read Full »
My left side back got hurt in wrestling. Can this be healed on its own?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently hurt my middle left side of my back in wrestling. I pretty much got picked up and slammed on a corner of a table and now I feel a sharp pain in that spot. It is a kind like a black and blue, but there are no visible marks just sharp pain whenever I move. Also, when I take a d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned the injury to your middle left side of the back region. If you have localized back pain with no other symptoms like radiating leg pain, and neurological symptoms like numbness, weakness, paresthesia, etc, then you can start with following recommendati... Read Full »
I have severe pain due to degenerative disease. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from severe pain in the hip, back, and spine region due to degenerative disease. I have been taking painkillers for the same. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly attach your laboratory reports. Thanks and regards. Read Full »
Why do I get back pain which aggravates only on sitting and standing?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 36 years old. I had vitamin D deficiency with back pain before four years. I did physiotherapy and ayurvedic treatment to get cured. Things got better after doing it. But still, I have some symptoms. I have back pain while sitting for a long time specifically in some kind of chair. So... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms suggest core and back muscle weakness. I suggest you do some regular exercise in the gym or yoga or even at work. Do chair-based exercise. It helps to strengthen your core strength and back toning. Do some flexibility exercise. You can consult a physiother... Read Full »
My wife's muscles on the upper right ribs below the breast get pulled while moving. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife delivered a baby boy last month, which was a normal delivery. Whenever she moves, the muscles on the upper right ribs below the breast gets pulled. Also, she has a severe lower back ache, which is unbearable. Can you please suggest some medicines for it? For now, we are putting... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The back pain post-delivery is mainly related to lack of calcium, inadequate rest, and poor hydration. Please see to it that you take calcium supplements and calcium-rich food. Take plenty of fluids. The back pain and catch in the ribs could also be related to faulty bre... Read Full »
Why do I have numbness in my cheeks, hands, feet, and back pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from the following symptoms for the past three years. 1. A painful tongue especially on the right side of my mouth. The pain comes and goes.2. There is numbness in my cheeks, hands, and feet.3. There is back pain that comes and goes.4. My vision feels slightly off.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It seems you have been suffering from a progressive demyelinating disease, which may be a disease called Guillain-Barre syndrome. Have you ingested any poisonous substance or been exposed to the flu in the past? I suggest you do a CT (co... Read Full »