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Can excess salt in sitz bath raise blood pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, I have high blood pressure, and I used to take Telma 20 mg once daily for the last two years. Besides that, I am also following and taking only right diet for my high blood pressure. But, now for about seven to eight days my BP suddenly raised up to 150/100 mmHg, though I changed takin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there an open wound, which is absorbing salt? Using salt in a sitz bath should not cause a rise in BP. In fact, it may be a response to the pain that you must be having. Even if it is causing high BP, then it would resolve after you discontinue sitz bath and it i... Read Full »
I am getting knee pain even with a simple activity. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 27 year old male. My weight is 85 kg and height is 179 cm. About 2 years ago, I participated in a half marathon. On that day, I started feeling pain in both knees above the patella. I think in quadriceps tendon. I followed RICE and the pain went off. But, after that, whenever I do s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your symptoms and pain, I have a few points to mention. It is possible that the pain is due to quadriceps pull. However, a condition called chondromalacia patellae should also be ruled out. Do you have pain in climbing upwards or upstairs? I wou... Read Full »
Sometimes, my BP falls than normal. Should I continue BP tablet?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 35 years old. I got mild hypertension during my pregnancy and it continues still. My usual blood pressure will be 140/90 mmHg. Both my parents are with high BP. I have taken my blood tests and urine analysis. Everything is fine, including my ECG. Last year due to improper posture, I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through all the data posted. If your high blood pressure has started during the time of pregnancy, then it may go down within six weeks after delivery. If it does not decrease with six weeks, then it is unlikely to go down. So, you need to continue tablet.... Read Full »
Is it fine to take Losalex twice a day to control hypertension?
Query: Hi doctor, I know a patient who is having hypertension. The doctor has prescribed Losalife H in the morning and Losalex 50 in the night. Is this an excess dose or is it normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It depends entirely on the extent of BP (blood pressure) elevation. Usually, most of the patients become well on once-daily dosing. But in some patients, we need twice daily dosing. So often, once daily is enough. But if the BP is not getting controlled or there is too ... Read Full »
I would like to get a proper diagnosis regarding my high hs-CRP.
Query: Hi doctor,I am suffering from iron depletion. My iron is low, but ferritin and hemoglobin are normal. My folic acid was 4 about a year ago. I took Folic acid tablets for two months and it is normal now. My vitamin D has improved after taking tablets. My vitamin B12 is also on the lower side. I am ma... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on your query and after going through your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows:C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are a bit high indicating mild inflammation. This value is suggestive of high cardiac risk.Your cholesterol, ... Read Full »
Is high BP the cause of my head spinning?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 25 year old male, who weighs 245 lbs and 6 feet tall. I work at a prison, which is a state job. A month ago, I looked up casually after walking away from some of my coworkers to some other ones and everything was spinning, and I could not walk straight. They had to walk me down to t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Likelihood of finding anything on stress test is less. I think all your problems is due to high blood pressure. So, the priority is to control your blood pressure and weight. I suggest you lose some weight. You being a young hypertensive patient, you will first need e... Read Full »
Kindly provide nutritional advice for those with a busy lifestyle.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 25-year-old girl working in an IT firm. Being away from my parents and frequently eating out, I have been experiencing health issues like bloating and stomach cramps. I am curious about the importance of nutrition and a healthy diet for someone in my situation. How does nutritio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. I suggest you do the following: In your case, try to eat fresh foods. The best way is to cook for yourself (no restaurant can replace a home kitchen). If it is not possib... Read Full »
I have constant headcahe where no medicines helped. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having constant moderate to severe headaches for the past four years, and I mean every single day, all day long, from the time I wake up to the time I fall asleep. Nothing OTC medicine has helped, nothing prescribed has helped. I have been told it is just a tension headac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your headache. What is your age? Since when you started to have headaches? Is it four years only or even before that? Where do you feel that headache, in which areas of head? What kind of headache do you feel heavy, throbbing,... Read Full »
My periods were delayed by a week followed by minimal blood clotting. What could this be?
Query: Hello doctor,My period was delayed by ten days, and when it finally arrived, I only experienced a small amount of blood clotting, which I noticed on my pad. This light flow continued for a week, and I did not even need to change my pad throughout the day. I am unsure why this is happening since it i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Several factors can contribute to changes in your menstrual cycle, including stress, hormonal imbalances, weight fluctuations, medications, illnesses, and lifestyle changes. It is not uncommon for women to experience variations in their... Read Full »
Kindly suggest lifestyle changes for a healthy digestive system.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old man and I weigh 136 pounds. I am looking to lose weight in a healthy manner. I am also suffering from constipation, acidity, and bloating. What dietary changes can I adopt to achieve weight loss while managing these digestive issues? Are there specific foods or meal p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I can understand your concern. Constipation occurs when there is a lack of fiber in your diet. So, I suggest you take a high-fiber diet such as green vegetables, and fruits like bananas, papaya, and oranges. Also, drink plenty of water and jui... Read Full »