Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Get an ANA test (antinuclear antibodies) done to diagnose SLE. Though ANA is positive in other autoimmune diseases too, it is strongly positive in SLE. Once this test is found to be positive, it is correlated with signs and symptoms to confirm SLE. In case of doubt, other confirmatory tests would be required.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) factor value is significantly elevated. You have not specified the medications in use, which might need adjustments based on your current condition. Assuming that your current issue is confined to the knees, the chance of underlying osteoarthritis or osteoporosis should not be disregarded.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The side effects of Betnelan tablet are as follows: Loss of skin atrophy. Local white patches of deeply pigmented skin. Dryness. Irritation.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully appreciate your concerns. You have not mentioned whether thyroid is underworking or overworking. Thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone deficiency occurs if thyroid gland is underactive (Hypothyroidism).
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Low levels of both TSH and FT4 indicate that the problem is at Pituitary or Hypothalamus level and NOT Thyroid. Also, your thyroid is not hyperactive and your thyroids are apparently functioning normally. You will therefore require further evaluation to localize the site of abnormality. Based on the test reports, appropriate treatment will be given to you to correct the condition.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have neither mentioned the duration of diabetes, nor the latest fasting and postprandial (PP) blood sugar levels, HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) value, or the latest TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels. Please provide this information, as well as her blood pressure (BP). Furthermore, the description of the chest pain suggests a few possibilities:Simple muscle spasm between the ribs (which would have likely improved with a short course of muscle relaxants and would not have warranted further tests, including a CT scan).Inflammation of the left lung lining (pleura), which, if associated with weight loss and low-grade fever, could indicate tuberculosis.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. I would initially like to know her TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels since my target is to maintain TSH to around 1.0. Further, your wife's Insulin is resistant, whereby her dose of Insulin is likely to go up with time.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Breathing problem is due to restricted lung-expansion due to presence of pleural effusion. It depends on the amount of fluid present in pleural cavity, more the fluid, more would be shortness of breath. Sleeping on the side of the pleural effusion will help.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bad breath is due to the destruction of good bacteria in the intestine by antibiotics. I suggest you try probiotics, such as Lactobacilli, thrice daily for two weeks. You will feel better..
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the details provided, you are apparently suffering from a muscle pull or partial detachment of the tendon from the bone. Muscles are attached to the bones by a fibrous, cord-like structure called tendons. Your quadriceps (thigh muscle) need rest in order to recover. So, you may stop running till the time the affected muscles recover.
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