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I have swollen ankles and feet, which are also painful. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from swollen ankles and feet for several weeks. The ankle joints turned dark over time, and it is excruciating. The doctor assumed my blood was infected, and I was admitted for several days. I was given tablet Lizomac and several injections. I was temporarily relieve... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Sorry to hear about your suffering. Your symptoms are most likely due to cellulitis, which causes inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue (layer under the skin), causing redness and tender ankle. The other possibl... Read Full »
My friend has diabetes, hypertension, and joint issues. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, A friend of mine has a known history of hypertension and diabetes. Recently, he developed inflammation and swelling in the right middle finger joint. He was prescribed Zyloric 100 mg and underwent some tests. I will attach the test results for your consideration. He was diagnosed with ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on the information provided, the patient has a history of hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes mellitus (increased sugar in the blood). They have now developed gout, indicated by a high uric acid level... Read Full »
Should I worry about joint instability, cracking, and high ANA titer?
Query: Hello doctor,Could you review my lab results to assess the likelihood of an autoimmune condition? My ANA titer is 1:1280 (homogeneous), and my RNP score has been 1.2 and 1.3 on two tests. My rheumatologist believes it is a false positive with benign antibodies, even at this high titer. Are they corr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. After reviewing the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), two key points stand out: a strongly positive ANA (antinuclear antibody) and the presence of arthritis (stiff joints). ANA results of this m... Read Full »