The body's immune response to a foreign substance (allergen) that is otherwise not harmful to you is called allergy. The most common allergens are pollen, drugs, food, and mold. Allergic conditions include hay fever, atopic dermatitis, food allergies, asthma, and anaphylaxis.
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I have been having trouble with my sleep. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman, and I have been having trouble with my sleep. I suspect it might be related to allergies, particularly dust mites. I have heard that keeping the sleeping environment clean can help. Can you guide how to reduce dust mites in my bedroom? Are there specific clea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Insomnia makes it difficult to fall asleep. Health problems may also lead to problems sleeping and insomnia: Pregnancy. Physical pain or discomfort. Waking up at night to use the bathroom, is common in men with enlarged prostate. Sleep apnea. With age, sleep pa... Read Full »
My wife's breast bone hurts, and body itching follows. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife has a problem that the GP cannot seem to figure out what her problem is. Her blood results are fine, and her urine test is as well. However, she complains of two things. Her breast bone especially is hurting or aching. When that stops, she gets itching all over her body. One of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry. Bone pain seems to be due to lack of exercise, lack of proper sleep, sitting in the wrong posture, sleeping in the wrong posture, and deficiency of vitamins and minerals. The itching seems to be due to an alle... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My mother-in-law has been prescribed Fasenra injection as she has asthma for a long time. Please advise on its usage or any specific considerations we should know while she takes this medication. She has been taking steroids for a long time. Can these both create some reaction? She stoppe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Allergies can never be cured completely. The only solution is to get protected from allergies, and symptoms will not appear. Whenever you are in contact with allergies, there are chances you will have asthmatic symptoms, so the best way is to ... Read Full »
Could the sensitivity and pain in the skin of my legs and arms be related to any medical condition?
Query: Hello, Ten weeks ago, I suddenly experienced sensitivity and pain in areas of skin, primarily on my legs and arms. This sensation resembled sunburn, although there was no visible redness. The symptom has persisted and varies in quality and intensity each day, from nearly unnoticeable in the morning... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you with your health queries. I read about your concern in detail. I should be frank in saying that your problem, as per your description, appears to be complex. While there are small fiber neuropathies that can result in a burning sensation in the fe... Read Full »
What is the cause behind my increased eosinophil count?
Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday I gave given my blood sample for a random test. When reports came, I got shocked. Is there any big health issue? Do I need to consult the doctor about this? The laboratory report details include: RDW-CV 14.4 high 11.6-14.0 %, Eosinophils 9.1 high 1.0-6.0 %, Absolute eosinophil... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The eosinophils increase could be due to allergic conditions or parasitic infection. So do you have any remarkable symptoms like, for example, coughing, sneezing, etc.? As for the elevated TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), it is subclinical hypothyroidism which you... Read Full »
I have pain in my penis after rough masturbation. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, Seven days ago, I masturbated roughly and afterwards, I noticed my penis/genitals area in pain (burning sensation) around this area for seven days now. I also have noticed my groin/butt area gets really warm from sitting. I have noticed my urethra tip is red as well from seven days. I do ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could also be an allergic manifestation. Since there are no urinary symptoms, urethritis is less likely. Is there any itching? Did you use any lubricating gel? Did you change any soap or detergent? Doxy covers chlamydia and other organisms for urethritis. Usuall... Read Full »
I have itchy fingers and toes. Will it affect my baby?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old and suffering from mild itching between the fingers in both hands. I have no other rashes, lesions, scaly, peeling skin, or changes in my skin. I wash a lot of vessels daily, and I recently changed my dishwashing soap, and my hand started itching. Can washing dishes cau... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You are concerned about your itching fingers and the possibility of spreading it to your baby. Itchy hands are caused by allergies, irritants, dry skin, or excessive hand washing. Based on the medication pres... Read Full »
Can infestation of larvae cause chronic loose bowel movements?
Query: Hi doctor,My daughter remains sick for nine months. She has chronic loose bowel movements eight times a day. She has an acne-type rash intermittently across her forehead. She grinds her teeth at night and eats sugar and salt frequently. She never feels full. She has fatigue, headaches, and shooting ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think that it is a simple worm infestation because taking a single dose of Mebendazole can kill round and hookworms. But tapeworms are slightly resistant to this anti-parasitic agent. To take Mebendazole or Albendazole again, it is necessary to have evidence of... Read Full »
I have a blood infection and itching. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a blood infection. My leucocyte count is 11,900/cmm. I am currently on Allegra and Atarax. I have had continuous itching and redness of the body and face for the last 20 to 22 days. Kindly let me know what I should do. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching over the body and face can occur because of an allergy, skin infection, or kidney and liver problems. An increase in the leucocyte count is the body's response to the underlying health issue. I suggest you take tablet Montair LC (Levocetirizine and Monte... Read Full »
Is my sneezing due to dust allergy or the climate?
Query: Hi doctor, I am living in a tropical coastal area. I used to travel always. When I am outside my place or abroad I do not have any problem. But, when I enter my place and as soon as I enter my house, I will start sneezing and then after sometime my nose will start dripping. This happens only in my p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. I worked in such a place for some time. I used to see lot of patients with sneezing, running nose and bronchial asthma there and the incidence is more when compared to other parts of the country. After reading your history I can say that it is related to cli... Read Full »