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Inflammation

The body's defense mechanism to protect you from the harmful effects of infection, injury, or disease is called inflammation. Without an inflammatory response, the damaged tissue will not be able to heal. The symptoms of inflammation are pain, redness, immobility, heat, and swelling.

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I want to know about Upadacitinib medication. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman dealing with eczema, and I am interested in the medication Rinvoq, I learned it could be beneficial through my research on the internet. Can you provide details on how Rinvoq may help with eczema symptoms and its specific mechanisms? What are the potential si...  Read Full »


Dr. Dominic Lewis Diggin

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) mitigates inflammation by suppressing the immune system, targeting the overactive immune response associated with eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation. However, being an immunos...  Read Full »

My eyes get red when I stop eye drops after a retinal detachment surgery. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a retinal detachment surgery 7.5 months back with silicon oil. Four months back silicon oil was removed and at the same time cataract surgery was also done. This was my right eye. The vision in the eye is 6/9 with glasses in the operated eye and 6/6 in the other one. Since t...  Read Full »


Dr. Manish Mahabir

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might be suffering from inflammation, not infection. A steroid is usually given to control inflammation. The principle is to continue on the lowest possible dose of steroid which can keep inflammation in control. In the meantime, it is important to keep an eye on si...  Read Full »

Why do I have high platelet count?

Query: Hello doctor, Can you please help me understand my test results? My platelet count is at 1314, and my doctors are unable to give me a specific reason for it.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Let me tell you that you have a high platelet count in your CBC (complete blood count) report. The cause can be primary or secondary reactive. Sometimes following infections, p...  Read Full »

How to manage back pain due to improper posture?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27 year old female. I am a medical student and has been experiencing some thoracic back pain for the last one year or so. I have no history of back, cervical or MSK problems. I have not had any imaging of my spine. Admittedly, I do not have the best posture. During most of the day ...  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for a comprehensive description and your picture marking out the point of pain (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Couple of possibilities are there. First is this could be due to poor posture. From the picture this is subjective. You have slightly...  Read Full »

Is Pancreatin effective for treating acute pancreatitis?

Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and bilateral pleural effusion in the lungs with consolidation in the left lung. All KFT (kidney function tests) and LFT (liver function tests) are normal. I have been on intravenous fluids for two days without eating. Now the doctor prescribed Pa...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about stomach symptoms after the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, my answer is no, it will not cause any harm to your stomach flora. The reason why he gave...  Read Full »

Why do I have red bumps on my penis after sex?

Query: Hello doctor,I have inflammation of the penis head and small red bumps on the outer edge of the penis after sex and masturbation. The bumps occur and disappear after a few days. I have been using antifungal cream for about a month and also took antibiotics. It looks like it has vanished but occurs b...  Read Full »


Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, but there are no attached photographs in your message. I need to see the picture of the affected area to make an appropriate diagnosis and to suggest the proper treatment. Kindly send the images.   Read Full »

I accidentally sprayed fluticasone in my eyes. Please Help.

Query: Hello doctor, I think my Flonase (Fluticasone) nasal spray bottle was empty . I have no idea what suddenly changed. I started pumping it which I usually have to do when it is empty before I reached my nostril, and a puff sprayed into my left eye. As I heard the sound, I immediately closed my eye, an...  Read Full »


Dr. Shikha Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For how long it is blurry? Did it improve at all or not? Give a thorough wash for at least half an hour with clean water. If the vision improved after washing, then there is no need to be the worry, but if it is still blurry, then you must consult for any corneal les...  Read Full »

What is the reason for increased protein levels in my blood?

Query: Hi doctor, I went to the doctor for a general physical examination and did the normal blood work. Everything came back normal, except my blood protein was 8.5 g/dL. She sent me for another blood test today, monoclonal protein test. I am worried sick until I get the test results. Should I be concer...  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your protein level is in the upper normal range. Normal body proteins value can range from 6 to 8.5 g/dL. Increased proteins and monoclonal antibodies are seen in plasma cell disorders, but patients in such cases usually have a fever, back pain, anemia, and a myria...  Read Full »

I have a high lymphocyte count. Please advise.

Query: Hello doctor, I have done CBC. My results are normal except lymphocytes 49 percent also lymph are normal.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There seems to be a slight increase in the percentage of peripheral blood lymphocytes. However, if the total count of white blood cells is within the normal range and if all other findings including ESR are normal, then this is nothing to worry about. If you have any ...  Read Full »

Does my gastroscopy report show any ulcer in my stomach?

Query: Hi doctor, In recent days, food is making me sick. I feel a lot of air and soreness in the stomach. I am often belching. When I consulted a doctor, he said that my stomach was fine. I have attached the reports of gastroscopy of the stomach and duodenum. Could the area that I have marked blue, be an ...  Read Full »


Dr. Pardhan Rajesh Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The surrounding area is a clean-based ulcer in the body of the stomach. I hope this has helped you. Thank you.  Read Full »

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