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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male weighing 160 pounds and my height is 6 feet. I have been experiencing cramps or spasms in my lower left leg, my left biceps (also on the pinky and ring finger of the left hand), and in the left side of my face (precisely on the cheek and lip) at irregular in... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. It is possible that your muscle cramps and spasms could be related to several factors. In some cases, muscle cramps can occur due to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance... Read Full »
I have leg cramps after a miscarriage. Is that an emergency?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister-in-law is 15 weeks pregnant. Her last USG was done at 12 weeks. Last night she experienced mild leg cramps and a little pain around her waist. The pain around her waist got alright in about an hour. Her leg cramps got alright in the morning. She had a miscarriage eight weeks ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She is alright. I suggest she takes the capsule Duvadilan Retard (Isoxsuprine) once daily for 37 weeks. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take medications with their consent. Ask her to take enough salt in her diet and coconut water twice a day for ... Read Full »
Why do I get cramps on the first and second days of the cycle?
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently experiencing cramps in my lower abdomen, legs, and waist. I took the tablet Ibuprofen 200 mg, but the medication did not even lessen the pain. I am on the first day of my period. I might need a medical certificate because I was sent home from work. The right part of my h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ibuprofen 200 mg is a lesser dose for you, so I suggest you increase the dose to 400 mg. If you experience pain every time during periods, I would suggest you undergo an ultrasound examination once to check if there is any abnormality in the uterus or pelvic organs. ... Read Full »
I have difficulty walking despite taking Motrin. Need help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have knee problems with lots of shooting pains, swelling that feels dislocated, and little white pieces coming out of the skin. I feel it hard to walk due to leg cramps. The doctor said I had 80-year-old knees 25 years ago. I do not have any cartilage. I am obese and am trying to lose w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are in a lot of pain and have degenerated joints because of obesity. What do you mean by white pieces coming out of the skin? Do you have an ulcer or sinus in your knee discharging fluid? Also, kindly answer the following questions: 1. What is yo... Read Full »