Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Ankush Gupta

Is an anal fistula connected to the clubbing of fingers?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There can be numerous reasons, like lung diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's disease, liver disease, and chronic anemia, causing clubbing of nails, also called spoon-shaped nails or koilonychia. As you mentioned, you are healthy and have no other symptoms other than an anal fistula. An anal fistula may be associated with constipation and irregular bowel movement, and it may be the reason causing chronic blood loss leading to chronic anemia and causing clubbing of nails. Relieve constipation by taking a high fiber diet, drinking lots of water, exercising daily for 30 minutes, and avoiding fried and outside food.

May 5, 2026

Why do I have rashes after 2 weeks of cold and sore throat?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Body aches, petechiae (rashes), fatigue, and dehydration suggest a diagnosis of dengue fever, which may be associated with your other symptoms, including a sore throat and cough. To confirm that you need to undergo some tests, such as total blood count (platelet count), DLC (differential leucocyte count), Hb (haemoglobin), LFT (liver function test), and KFT (kidney function test). Platelet count generally decreases in dengue fever.

February 4, 2026

How to manage diabetes and weakness in a 70-year-old?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I had a look at your test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).First of all, congratulations for maintaining your body weight and keeping the blood sugar under control. As I always say, if you can control your weight and diet, then you can control your sugar too. Fasting blood sugar (FBS) is high, which should be around 100, and postprandial (PP) is fine.

January 16, 2026

I am diabetic and have cold toes and feet with sweating. Why do I get this?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) is still on the higher side. It should be below 6% to be normal. Do regular testing of FBS (fasting blood sugar) and PPBS (postprandial blood sugar) to monitor the blood sugar levels. Coldness in feet can be due to less blood supply to feet, which can happen in case of any clot in blood vessels.

October 31, 2025

How can a healthy individual fall sick suddenly?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Cancer screening is a very helpful tool to know about any risks, including metastatic adenocarcinoma. I would suggest you undergo cancer screening if you have any predisposing factors or any family history of cancer. Excess weight, bad dietary habits, a sedentary lifestyle, and comorbid conditions are a few predisposing factors.

October 29, 2025

Is my sister, 37, having kidney issues due to her diabetes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query on this platform. Your sister is a known case of hypothyroidism with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus. Her sugar has been constantly raised throughout the last five to six months, as shown in the reports. She is on oral diabetic drugs, and her blood sugar is not controlled.

October 23, 2025

How does a low-carbohydrate diet impact type-2 diabetes?

Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Carbohydrates are basically sugars, so when you consume a high-carb diet, the sugar in your blood increases. In diabetes, the production of insulin is reduced, or the body's sensitivity to insulin is decreased. The function of insulin is to keep blood sugar within a normal range. When there is less insulin in the body, the sugar level is not regulated, so it is advisable to consume fewer carbs or sugar to manage blood sugar levels.

September 25, 2025

How does physical activity benefit older adults?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Aging is a natural process, and it can be a beautiful experience if we take care of ourselves by living a healthy and active lifestyle. Eating only what our body needs, and avoiding excess sugars, fats, and carbs, can help slow down aging. These things speed up aging by increasing metabolic processes.

April 10, 2025

My HbA1c is 7.5. Should I continue my tablet for diabetes?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have mentioned that took medicine for a month, still your HbA1c - glycated hemoglobin is 7.5 (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is little high. The target of HbA1c should be less than 7.

March 27, 2025

How to manage cold among children?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is a very common problem with small kids who recently started going to school. Your kid is developing immunity from the infections, and slowly, once immunity is fully developed, these instances will reduce. These are mostly viral infections for which antibiotics are not required.

March 26, 2025

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