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Answered by Dr. Amrin Shaikh

Why do Parkinson’s symptoms fluctuate in my 70-year-old mom?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. In Parkinson’s disease, it is common for symptoms like tremor, stiffness, and slowness to fluctuate during the day, especially after being on Levodopa for some time. These on-off fluctuations occur because Levodopa’s effect wears off before the next dose. How this is usually managed: Adjusting Levodopa timing and dose.

March 12, 2026

What caused a sudden hyperpigmentation near my mouth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Sudden pigmentation and dryness around the mouth can be concerning, especially if it comes on quite suddenly. Please be assured that this can happen fairly commonly and often can be managed with appropriate care. Sudden darkening around the mouth can be due to: Dryness or irritation of the skin from weather changes, toothpaste, lip-licking, or some products.

February 18, 2026

I am 42, male with high triglycerides. What to do?

HiWelcome to icliniq.comI understand your concern and will try to answer your queries with the best of my knowledge. All your concerns are related to lifestyle. So in a nutshell, improving your lifestyle by eating healthy, increasing physical activity, and doing moderate exercise (150 minutes a week), and losing weight will address all your concerns (fatty liver, high triglycerides and risk of diabetes).Regarding lifestyle changes,Diet: follow the plate method (half plate with veggies and salad, quarter with proteins, and quarter with carbohydrates), as it can be practical and easy to apply. Avoid alcohol, and avoid sugars and salts.

January 5, 2026

Does my sudden high fever and body aches indicate flu?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Based on your description, the rapid onset of high fever, severe muscle pain, tiredness, and headache is characteristic of influenza (flu), a viral infection that affects the respiratory system. The common cold or mild viral infections usually appear more gradually and cause milder symptoms. Duration of symptoms: Fever and body aches usually last three to five days, while cough and tiredness can continue for one to two weeks.

December 19, 2025

Why do I have indigestion and bloating for 3 months?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern; it can feel really uncomfortable and frustrating. Since you have already tried medicines like proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and Mebeverine with only temporary relief, it may be worth looking at a combination of diet, lifestyle habits, and specialist guidance. A few things that often help with digestion: Diet: Eat smaller, more frequent meals instead of heavy ones. Limit foods that can trigger gas and bloating, such as spicy, oily, and fried foods, carbonated drinks, caffeine, and excess sugar. Try to identify if dairy, wheat, or very high-fiber foods make your symptoms worse.

December 4, 2025

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