Lack of physical activity, obesity, high cholesterol levels, smoking, atherosclerosis, and diabetes leads to circulatory problems. Poor blood circulation presents with poor healing wounds, varicose veins, numbness and tingling sensation of hand and feet, cold extremities, abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, and skin color change, especially of nose, lips, ears, fingers, and nipples. Weight reduction, a healthy diet (red meat reduction and increasing vegetables and fruits), and sufficient physical activity or exercise are ways to improve and maintain a healthy circulation.
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Why do my gums change its color from pink to dark with white spots after open bite surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a question about my gums. I had a jaw surgery for an open bite a few years ago and the gums were all pink and normal looking a few months ago. Now they have a lot of white on the upper gums with the area slightly above the gum line being the non-whitened and discolored part. I h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The gums looked blanched or whitish due to lesser blood circulation and less inflammation than before. There is no need to worry as it occurs as the gums are completely healed and also could happen due to decreased blood pressure and complete healing of inflammation... Read Full »
My mom has been suffering from head spinning. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is suffering from sciatica pain. She is 45 years old. Her doctor suggested complete bed rest for two months. It has been a month for now. She is facing trouble to take breath properly (night times). She is having head spinning and a sensation of falling from bed. She is having hi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The possibilities for her head spinning are as follows. Probably, your mom is suffering from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). It can be controlled by a tablet like Vertin16 mg (Betahistine) or Stugeron (Cinnarizine) at bedtime or twice daily. The second po... Read Full »
Why are fingertips extremely painful, especially while lying down and in cold weather conditions?
Query: Hi doctor, My fingertips feel like there are broken glasses in them, and it is getting worse. When I lay down, it is extremely painful, and if the weather is cold, it becomes unbearable. I work in construction, so this makes it impossible to work. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand how worrisome this situation is for you. It seems the blood vessels in your fingertips are not working well. Due to lack of blood supply, it is painful. Small nerve endings in fingertips may also get involved, making it worse. Please consult your primary... Read Full »
What factors affect pulse oximeter reading?
Query: Hi doctor, Recently, we bought an oximeter. It shows readings well for four peoples in our house. But it struggles to show reading for my father. He has fluctuation in his heart rate varying from normal to low. His blood pressure reading is fine. Why? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The oximeter works well when the flow rate in the periphery is good. In normal people, it records the pulse and their oxygen saturation will be good. But in some people, when the flow to the fingers and toes is not good, it will not work well. It is common in chroni... Read Full »
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