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Query: Hello doctor, I went through a health checkup program last week. There were some findings. WBC count was 10900 (normal being 4000 to 10500), and HDL cholesterol was at 38. Can you please check them? Are the values alright? Are there any further tests to be done? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed your query and the investigations (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). 1. Your first question is about your WBC (white blood cell) count, which is 10900. The normal upper limit of WBC is 11000. As the distri... Read Full »
My fiancee has low sex drive. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, My 29-year-old fiancee has a very low sex drive. Please suggest a remedy. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. There are many causes of a low sexual drive. Let me mention a few important causes: Compatibility problems: Compatibility problems are one of the most important factors. A couple in a happy relationship does not usually get libido-relat... Read Full »
I have developed rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and diabetes post COVID. Why so?
Query: Hi doctor, I have developed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms after covid. Upon receiving the second booster from Pfizer, it became more apparent. I am now taking tablet Prednisolone 10 mg regularly. Last week, I took a blood test that revealed a rheumatoid factor (RF) of 65. I have developed diabe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you take tablet Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) 10 mg once a week only on Mondays and tablet Folic acid (Folvite) 10 mg weekly on Tuesdays. Decrease the dose of tablet Prednisolone (Flo-pred) to 5 mg. Tablet Methotrexate will take about ... Read Full »
My random blood sugar level is high. Do I have diabetes?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 37 years old. My random blood sugar level is 227 today, but I had a sweet tea 15 to 20 minutes before getting the test. Should I test it again? Can I still control my diabetes, or does it have no treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your post. You have not mentioned whether you are on any treatment for your diabetes. However, I would suggest a few things.Diabetes is a treatable disease, and people lead a normal life despite being diabetic, but they still need treatment. If you are not... Read Full »
What do HbA1c of 8 and fasting glucose of 140 signify?
Query: Hello doctor, My HbA1c is 8 and fasting glucose is 140. My urine microalbumin to creatinine ratio is 116. What do these values mean? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have diabetes because both blood sugar fasting and HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) are in the diabetic ranges. You also have microalbuminuria. You have not mentioned what medications you taking because both blood sugar and microalbuminuria can be controll... Read Full »
How long will it take to cure my mother, who is suffering from Hepatitis C?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 59 years old, with type 2 diabetes for the past 15 years. She is taking medications for diabetes, blood pressure and multivitamin Centrum Her diabetes and BP are under control. Before four months, she had severe vomiting, fever and body pain. We approached a hospital and did ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your mother is having hepatitis C, which if untreated can lead to liver failure and the treatment success rate is 95 to 99 %. The status of liver disease can be assessed by t... Read Full »
Why do I strain for passing urine?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30 year old male. I have frequent urination, but only in the daytime. I take medications for IBS, Libotryp DS, Lopamide, and Hostacycline 500. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Frequent urination can be caused by UTI (urinary tract infection), raised blood sugar (diabetes), excess water intake during daytime and enlarged prostate (BHP). You will need a urine examination, blood glucose and an ultrasonogram of t... Read Full »
Why is my husband's sugar level consistently high despite taking medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband has diabetes for the last 10 years. He is currently on Amaryl M1. He is living a sedentary lifestyle. For the past few months, the sugar level is always high despite the medication. The fasting blood sugar value was around 169, a week back. His other tests like triglycerides... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would suggest a stepwise approach. As the blood glucose level is not controlled on Amaryl M 1, increase the dose to Amaryl M 2 (Glimepiride and Metformin), one tablet in the m... Read Full »
My penis, when erect, is not as hard as it used to be. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 50 year old male, and I am diabetic. From the last year, my penis when erect is not as hard as it used to be. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. One of the manifestations of diabetic neuropathy is erectile dysfunction. You will need good blood sugar control and try neurotropic drugs. You can also discuss with your endocrinologist or physician who is treating your diabetes regarding pho... Read Full »
Does Nicotine gums increase blood sugar levels in a diabetic?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a diabetic. Does chewing nicotine gum will increase sugar level? Does stress in the heart increase the sugar level? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Nicotine chewing gum causes dental issues and sometimes hair loss and flushing. However, it does not increase blood sugar. So, you can take that it is 1000 times better to take nicotine chewing gum than cigarette especially once you have dia... Read Full »