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What causes joint pain and increased heartbeat after food?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old male. Today when I woke up, I felt pain in all joints all over my body. In the evening, about 30 minutes after my dinner, my heart was beating really fast and I counted it was about 104 bpm. Could you please assist me to know what my problem is? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to ask you a few things. What did you had in supper? Apart from the body ache are you suffering from some other symptoms like loose stools, vomiting, or nausea? Some time due to vagal irritation of acid in the stomach leads to reflux tachycardia and nothing t... Read Full »
What could be the severe joint pain with inflammation followed by bleeding from nose after a while?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 47-year-old female. I started to have severe joint pains and inflammation around three weeks back. Then one day as I was giving a presentation, my team members noticed that I was bleeding profusely from my nose. The in-house nurse was called and I was found with high pressure of... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I need to clear up a few doubts before giving you the final answer. I understand you had some problem which started three weeks back with joint pains followed by high blood pressure causing a nosebleed. I would like to investigate why... Read Full »
What is the cause of fatigue, night sweats, chills, and appetite changes?
Query: Hi doctor,My illness started with fatigue and joint pain and then progressed to whole-body pain. Every day I feel like I have the flu. I had consistent night sweats, day sweats, and chills, loss of appetite at times, nausea on and off, and terrible fatigue. It includes 12 CBCs with differentials, me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cancer is practically ruled out by doing all the scans. However, I am intrigued by the fear of cancer. Do you have a family history of cancer? Regarding joint pain, I will suggest you use hydroxychloroquine if routine painkillers are not working. Consult your doctor, disc... Read Full »
Does Raynaud's in hands and wide spread muscle pain suggest lupus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43-year-old female. About a year and a half ago I noticed Raynaud's in one finger. I had three episodes in two years. I have lost most of my eyebrows. Recently, I got three episodes of Raynaud's in both hands and most fingers. I have joint pain that comes and goes in all joints... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and what I can convey is that in most of the cases, clinical picture is that of systemic sclerosis, scleroderma, SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) but as per the reports elevated anticardiolipin IgM and decreased complements can also b... Read Full »
I have rheumatoid arthritis with severe pain in my joints. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for the past four years and it was diagnosed six months ago. I feel excruciating pain in my lower and upper limb joints and I am not feeling relief even after taking NSAIDs. I was given steroids and penicillin, and it did not work properly. The p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A diagnosed case of rheumatoid arthritis on biological agent, still having pain needs to evaluated in detail. Pain can originate from muscle, nerves, or joints. The odd point is diarrhea for a month and it needs to be evaluated. It can be due to drug-related or disease-... Read Full »
I have been having neck pain since I met with an accident. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I involved in a car accident seven years ago. I have been having problems with my neck ever since. I recently consulted an orthopedic specialist and had an MRI done last week. The results are as follow: Multilevel degenerative disc disease with straightening of lordosis. Multilevel bul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The joints of the neck are the discs and the facets. As one ages they wear out. This can be aggravated by accidents. This process can cause pain in two ways. Joint pain in the neck without neurological weakness or numbness. Neurological problems from pressure on the ne... Read Full »
I feel unwell. Could it be due to the flu?
Query: Hello doctor,I am feeling unwell and suspect it might be the flu. Could you provide personalized advice on over-the-counter medicines or home remedies to alleviate symptoms such as malaise associated with the flu, considering my overall health and any specific considerations I should be aware of?Tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.I can provide general information about over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and home remedies that may help alleviate flu symptoms. Here are some general OTC medicines and home remedies that may help alleviate flu sy... Read Full »
Why do I suffer from persistent joint pain in my hands and knees?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing persistent joint pain and swelling, especially in my hands and knees. The pain is becoming unbearable, and it is affecting my daily life. I am concerned that it might be rheumatoid arthritis. What tests should I undergo to determine if this is indeed rheumatoid ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your query. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints, and it can cause joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. If you are experiencing these symptoms, your doctor may recommend some tests to help determine if you hav... Read Full »
I have very painful knuckles and cannot bend them properly. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am only 18 years old and am concerned there is something wrong. I have very painful knuckles and cannot bend them very well; it is only in my right hand. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your description, you may be experiencing symptoms of a condition called de Quervain's tenosynovitis. This is a condition that affects the tendons that run from the base of the thumb to the wrist. It can cause pain, swelling, ... Read Full »
My mother-in-law is suffering from severe joint pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 65-year-old mother-in-law has been suffering from severe joint pain, and her symptoms have become increasingly desperate. She has been recommended Sarilumab as part of her treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Can you provide detailed insights into how Sarilumab works and its potentia... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. Sarilumab is a biological medication that is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults who have not responded well to other treatments. It works by targeting and blocking a specific protein called interleukin-6 (I... Read Full »