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Are increased WBC count, tongue sores and throat pain symptoms of HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, My routine blood report is as follows. WBC - 13700, neutrophils - 76%, lymphocytes - 19%, eosinophils - 02%, monocytes - 03%, basophil - 0%, RBC- 4.5, HCT - 39.8, MCV - 84.5, MCH - 27, MCHC - 32, Hb - 12.5, platelets - 410000 and vitamin B12 - 184. WBC is above the maximum for over a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Elevated WBC (white blood cell) count is secondary to increased neutrophils. Neutrophils here appear to be increased secondary to infections. Irregular periods and low bleeding were possibly due to hypothyroidism. Reduced... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from excessive gas in my stomach for the past two years. I have tried everything to overcome this; I have changed my diet and avoided every food that might cause gas. I feel embarrassed to go out. I am so nervous and disheartened. Kindly help me with this issue. I wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If your problem is chronic and resistant to medications it is time that you do a proper evaluation to rule out certain conditions that might cause gas like - 1. Chronic dietary intake of foods causing gas such as cauliflower, brussels spr... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old female weighing about 110 lbs. I was taking acid reflux medicine (Omeprazole), which is the medicine my doctor asked me to take two years ago because I had acid reflux which later turned into GERD and then LPR. I just started experiencing anemia three to four months ag... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry. Do not depend on medication only. I suggest you regularly take dates, beetroot, jaggery, and green leafy vegetables. Include salads and more fruits. Do some relaxation exercises regularly and go fo... Read Full »
I suffer from GERD, nausea, and a gaggy feeling in my throat. Why? Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18-year-old, and I have been suffering from GERD for the last two to three years. I have tried everything like Pepto and eating slower. So when I eat breakfast depending on the food I eat I could feel nausea for the whole day or just for a little bit. When I eat food most of the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I suggest you take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone for reflux. Also, you should take a soft and bland diet. You should also put a pillow below your head when you sleep. Make a habit to wa... Read Full »
What is reactive airway disease and how is it treated?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had a bit of a cough for several days already, but I do not have yellowish phlegm; instead, clear one. The smoke of a cigarette always triggers my cough or if someone near me is smoking. Also, I think my cough is caused by too much heat in terms of weather which brings specks of dus... Read Full »
Dr. Radela Yvonne L. Ramos-cortes
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to know few more details so that I can help you with your problem. How long has this been going on? I assume it has been there for quite some time because you can identify the triggers of your cough. You also mentioned that your cough occurs at night. Do you snee... Read Full »
Why do I get fullness and warmth feeling in the chest with excess burping?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 52-year-old male. I am an athlete and health-conscious, No drugs. Rarely drink (on holidays) and eat pretty healthy and clean. My current issue is weight loss 10 pounds from last year. It is hard to keep weight on, major debilitating fatigue, burping a lot, fullness under right rib... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your description, I learned that you are an otherwise healthy lifestyle man with good nutrition and no significant addictions. The investigations and tests done so far regarding the lung and abdominal complaints are normal, and there is no need to... Read Full »
My high acidity gets triggered by certain foods with severe cough and cold. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a cough and cold, and I am allergic to citric foods like mango, lemon, vinegar, okra, taro roots, and green chili for last 15 to 20 years. High protein food like the yellow part of eggs, potatoes, etc., cause high acidity and my stomach gets jammed. I cannot drink cold water for... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from cough and cold with allergies to citrus foods, high protein foods which can aggravate stomach acidity with burning sensation and rashes with itching of the whole body and not capab... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hiatal hernia that caused GERD. I have been suffering from difficulty breathing, chest pain, dizziness, and a headache for the past few days. Sometimes, when I breathe, I feel like I am not getting enough air. I have also stopped smoking. But the symptoms are getting worse. Wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems the symptoms are due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). So, I suggest you do an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. I also suggest you take a tablet of Pantoprazole (antacid) twice a day before food.... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing middle abdominal pain every morning, and generally it subsides by the end of the day. Sometimes it may stay and happen everal times a day. I have been suffering with this for a long time. What can be the reason for the pain and, what is the remedy? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, It might be caused by indigestion or gastritis which can be caused due to various reasons such as eating oily or spicy food. Acids are produced as a result, which causes acidity and abdominal pain. I would suggest you drink plenty of water, an... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, After eating food, I get burning pain in my upper and middle abdomen many times. It does not seem to be a food allergy as it happens with all different foods. But it happens when food is slightly heavy. The problem started about one month ago. Earlier it was one or two times a week, but n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on your symptoms and the tests you have already undergone, it is possible that you may be experiencing acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition in which the muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, called... Read Full »