Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Why might CEA values increase during chemotherapy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stage III colon cancer will have elevated CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) levels. However, following surgery and on chemotherapy, it should gradually come down. 10 is not very high. Still, post-surgery the standards should have been around six.

June 18, 2026

What causes headaches and weakness in COPD individuals?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) consists of two main components. One involves chronic coughing and phlegm production, while the other is characterized by restrictive lung disease, often due to interstitial lung disorders, which lead to breathing difficulties. A pulmonologist will prescribe the appropriate medication based on the X-rays and the extent of lung involvement.

June 1, 2026

I got my periods before five years and I have hirsutism and acne. Is it due to PCOS/PMOS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your prolactin is normal and also it is a good sign that TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is normal. What I did not get from your query though, was whether you have PCOS/PMOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome/Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) or it has been ruled out. Because all your symptoms match more like PCOS.

May 29, 2026

Is fuzzy head in the morning a symptom of early menopause?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fuzzy head or brain fog can be due to a lot of causes. Most commonly, patients present to us with a fuzzy head after improper sleep for a long time (insomnia), long-term stress at the workplace, or too much caffeine or caffeinated drinks. Some medical causes can be low hemoglobin (anemia), hypotension, weakness due to improper diet, due to malabsorption, etc. We can not attribute the cause to early menopause.

April 27, 2026

Why do I have enlarged veins in my left testicle at 19?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Calcium deposits in the testes or testicular microlithiasis are an extremely rare finding in males. Since it is causing pain, it is better for you to keep doing annual sonograms and keep checking if the count is increasing. There are some studies that claim that such deposits can make cancer of the testes quite common in such patients.

February 16, 2026

What could cause pain in my upper chest area for 3 weeks?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.There are many causes of chest pain. Chronic pain is indicative of a more muscular pain etiology, also known as Costochondritis. Pain around the left side of the chest, associated with gastric symptoms such as reflux and heartburn, indicates GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

February 4, 2026

How to manage IBS-D with chronic fatigue and anxiety?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand what you are going through. Since I do not have much history of whether you have received any treatment before or not, I will advise a few things you should remember when you have IBS-D (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea). 1) Avoid foods like bread, cereals, nuts, and bran. Have more oats, barley, fruits like apples and bananas, and vegetables like carrots and potatoes.

January 9, 2026

Which is better, piles surgery vs non-surgical treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems like your wife has second-degree hemorrhoids, which have also led to her fissure. The good news is that it can be managed medically. The first line of management is medical management.

January 2, 2026

Is sebaceous surgery safe in a 52-year-old woman?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sebaceous cyst on the scalp is very common. There are no complications in relation to the surgical excision. Regarding the hair growth, yes it does grow back because hair follicles are not damaged. Only the operative site will be shaved.

December 19, 2025

How to increase hemoglobin levels in my body?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.If your hemoglobin level is below 10 g/dL, you should take iron supplements once daily. Syrup Ferritin is a good choice.A healthy diet will definitely help elevate your hemoglobin level soon. Have three meals a day with adequate fruits and soups in between.

December 4, 2025

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