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I feel lazy after having Amitone for head pain. Can I continue this tablet?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 54-year-male. I am a sugar patient. I have sudden pain at the back side of the head, and I had the same problem at five years back. Yesterday he went to the hospital, and the doctor suggested a tablet Amitone (Calcium carbonate) 10 mg at 8 pm for one month. After taking this tab... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is essential to rule out the cause of the headache first and foremost and to see whether these physical symptoms he has now are related to the headache or medication. Since it is at the back of the headache, I would strongly suggest getting a computed tomography (C... Read Full »
Can vitamin D3 deficiency cause pain in my body?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 41-year-old male weighing 174 pounds. I have had vitamin D3 deficiency for the past two years and for which I had Vitamin D3 tablets for three months. For one year I have had pain in my arms, fingers, and many parts of my body. Please go through my attached test reports and advice o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), your Vitamin D level is very low, and lipid profile is minimally deranged. I suggest you try taking the following medicines. Consult with your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her a... Read Full »
Why does my son suffer from severe knee pain every day?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a mother of a 14-year-old son. Over the past couple of months, my son has had severe knee pains daily. He has vitamin D deficiency, which I have been told may cause it. The pain usually starts after being in one position for too long. It only lasts for about a minute but the pain i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you suggested point towards chondromalacia patella, which happens to be due to the softening of cartilage behind the knee cap. I suggest you try taking the following. Tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg, twice a day for ten days after food. Tablet Rabeprazole 20 m... Read Full »
Please suggest a treatment for gas.
Query: Hi doctor, I often have gas problems. I work in the night shift. Whenever I eat, gas is formed. Sometimes, the back part of the neck starts aching. Also, I feel dizzy sometimes. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're facing with your digestive system. Incorporating cardio exercises like jogging or using a treadmill can be beneficial for your overall health. Remember to hydrate by drinking water before meals rather than after. I recommend tak... Read Full »
I got knee pain after an injury. How to treat it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old male. My left shoulder has been having a tingling sensation, which starts when I use the laptop for typing or playing games. I have been having this symptom for more than half a year, this tingling sensation starts when I am just sitting down. It does not hurt, but it... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This tingling pain over the shoulder can be due to cervical spine nerve irritation or nowadays it is a new symptom affecting many young people using electrical gadgets. The knee pain can be an injury to ligaments or just a condition. I suggest you try doing the fol... Read Full »
I am a 50-year-old. Can you please suggest to me the recommended daily dose of vitamin D?
Query: Hi doctor, How much vitamin D should I take on a daily basis? I am 50 years old. What is the most you can take? What are the normal levels of vitamin D? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It depends whether you are deficient or not. You should check your vitamin D levels first. The normal level will be more than 30 ng/mL. If you are deficient, then you need tablet Uprise D3 60k (Cholecalciferol), once a week for eight weeks. Then once a month for six mo... Read Full »