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What could be the cause of my abdominal pain, with back and joint pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old young woman. I have abdominal pain for the past year. In the beginning, I consulted a gastroenterologist who diagnosed me with Helicobacter Pylori. I took the antibiotic treatment except that two months later, I had sepsis without a cause. At the start of my pain, I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand that you must be very upset regarding your ongoing undiagnosed abdominal pain. The description of pain, joint pain, younger age, and weight loss with the absence of menstruation suggest some common disorders. Celiac disease, Crohn's disease vascular caus... Read Full »
Do pain in the cheeks near the ear, and pulse tinnitus indicate TMJ disorder?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had pain in my cheeks near my ear for the past year. I know it was from TMJ(Temperomandibular Joint), so I tried to quiet it down with some exercises. I never went to the dentist until recently because of the COVID (Corona Virus Disease). Next thing about three months ago, I got pu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to ilciniq.com. The continuous jaw pain signifies even after a month that either your facial muscles and joints are tight or that you may be suffering from an underlying condition like osteoarthritis. The tightness of the joint or muscle accompanied by tinnitus may be what the dentist mi... Read Full »
Do extreme fatigue, achy joints with psoriasis in hands and leg possibly lupus?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 57-year-old with extreme fatigue, and achy joints in my hands and feet especially during the first hours in the morning or after resting. I have psoriasis in my hand, elbow, leg, and behind one ear and vitiligo over 80% of my body. I get random low-grade fevers and develop rashes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Considering the symptoms and medications you are taking, I would like to know a few more details. How is the sleep pattern? Do you get enough sleep or is it disturbed? Any early morni... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am attaching the blood reports of my sister-in-law. Kindly review it. Her blood pressure remains very high, as she does not take her medicines regularly. Today her blood pressure is 202/92 mm/Hg. I have asked her to immediately take Cilacar-T, which she was taking earlier. She is hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Ask her to take Cilacar-T twice daily. After one week, check creatinine, sodium, and potassium. Check blood pressure daily. If after one-week blood pressure does not go below 150/90 mm/Hg, add a tablet of Nebivolol 5 mg dai... Read Full »
I suffer from pain in my joints despite taking medications. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old, male, height 160 cm, and weight 52 kg. I am suffering from an autoimmune disease, for the last 20 years. 13 years ago, I took Methotrexate 7.5 mg to 12.5 mg and got fully recovered. Later again 10 years back I got the same issue, and the same doctor prescribed Sulfa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to remember that Sulfasalazine is a very weak drug and does not show much response. Methotrexate is good but takes about six weeks to start acting and show response. I would suggest a short course of steroids Methylprednisolone 4 mg once a day for 10 days a... Read Full »
I have arthritis symptoms. Why do I have severe joint pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having symptoms of arthritis in my neck and wrist for the past few years and it is getting worse nowadays. Initially, I thought it could be due to an old car accident. Sometimes I think that it could be due to aging. My joint pain is extremely worse now. I consulted my gene... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I went through the detailed description of your current health issue. Your symptoms at this young age are pointing towards some rheumatologic disease. I will be happy to help you solve your issues regarding your health. But I will be n... Read Full »
I have symptoms after sex but was tested negative for HIV. Help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male. I had protected sex two years ago, and I am having a skin rash called dermatographia, which is growing. I got that weeks after my exposure. Then six months later, I had joint pain, and I took an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) test which was negative. Nine m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had tested a lot of times for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), and all tests were negative. Joint pain may be due to other causes, such as raised uric acid and HSV (herpes simplex virus) infection. Consult an orthopedician and dermatologist. Till then, take a ... Read Full »
I have neurological problems despite having a normal MRI. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 years old, 166 cm in height, and 69 kg in weight. I have both neurological problems and painful joints. I am intersex (ambiguous external anatomy, female internal anatomy). I identify as a heterosexual man, and I have been married for six years to a woman, the only sexual partner... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Thank you for such a comprehensive history. However, multiple blood tests have been done, and your brain and cervical MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) were reported normal. However, considering your history, there ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old man experiencing weakness, joint pain, skin rashes, recurrent fever, hair loss, mouth sores, and sensitivity to sunlight for the past three months. I am concerned about my health as I am not familiar with these symptoms and would like to know if it is something serio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Actually, these symptoms can be due to infection or inflammation. Sometimes allergies can cause such symptoms but in your case, these are due to infection most probably. There is nothing serious. You will be fine in two to three days. I... Read Full »
Why do I have joint pain, migraines, and knee burn at night?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42-year-old female. I have joint pain (both hands, knees, and neck), fatigue, migraines, depression, and sometimes a burning sensation in my knees at night. I have increased stiffness and pain in the morning and settle throughout the day and the pain resumes at night. I took an ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Yes, you are right, you may have joint pain without arthritis. There could be a few reasons for your joint pain.1. Side effect of Atorvastatin.2. Chronic fatigue syndrome3. Due to Aimovig (Erenumab) injection.Please d... Read Full »