Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where there is increased blood sugar levels. It may be of type 1 or type 2. The early signs of diabetes include increased thirst, increased hunger and increased frequency of urination.
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I suffer from neck pain and headache. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 45 year old diabetic woman. Since past two months, my right-hand thumb is paining. I am unable to hold or grip anything. From past one month, I am having pain in the neck and headache as well which is not going. Now since last week, the pain in my thumb spread to my pinky finger, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For neck pain, maintain correct posture. Sit straight and do not use laptops and mobiles. Go for x-ray cervical spine, lateral and anteroposterior view. For thumb pain, I suggest Etoricoxib 90 mg. If the pain does not subside, then seek orthopedic consultation. Get your t... Read Full »
My FIL's right hand is partially amputated. What are the other options for AV fistula placement?
Query: Hello doctor, This query is for my father in law aged. He is 58 years old and is diabetic and currently under medication for BP also. He has a history of two major heart attacks. In the last five years, he did not have any major heart issues. Recently due to extensive amount of medications taken f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are three main types of AVF (arteriovenous fistula). The radiocephalic fistula is a forearm fistula created by anastomosing the side of a radial artery to the end of a cephalic vein. It is also referred to as the Brescia-Cimino fistula. The brachiocephalic fistul... Read Full »