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How can I get rid of left hand and leg pain caused due to vitamin B12 and TSH level issues?
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing pain in my left hand, as well as occasional back pain and leg pain. My vitamin B12 level is 187 pg/mL, and my hs-CRP is 3.9 mg/L. Additionally, my TSH value is 5.98 IU/L. Fortunately, my ECG results came back normal, showing sinus rhythm as normal. Please give your sug... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns regarding your multiple-site pain. After reviewing your reports and considering your high vitamin B12 and hs-CRP (high sensitive C-reactive protein) levels (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), I suggest you to take vi... Read Full »
Why are there body pain and loose stools even after taking medication for vitamin D deficiency?
Query: Hello doctor, I found I am vitamin D deficient for the past five months. My vitamin D3 level was 7.04 (too low). So the doctor prescribed DV 60K once a week for two months and then once in a month. I am having this medicine for three months. I was fine and had no pain. Now already I took 15 pi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. See muscle pain or joint pains, watery motions are some of the side effects of vitamin D. These symptoms can also be seen in thyroid problems or diabetes. You have mentioned that your blood reports are fine, but have you been tested for thyroid and diabetes? No, definit... Read Full »
I am 23 weeks pregnant and unable to sit or stand. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 weeks pregnant. I am having butt pain from two days. I am unable to sit or stand. Please suggest what to do. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It probably comes from your ligaments becoming looser, getting ready for birth. It is very common in pregnancy. I suggest you take Paracetamol 1 g up to four times a day (safe in pregnancy). Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the ... Read Full »
My 13-year-old son has recurrent fever and body pain. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 13 years old and his weight is 101 lbs. His WBC is 6000, lymphocyte is around 50% (checked thrice in the last two years), Hb is 11 g% and HbE trait. His overall health is fine, but he is getting recurrent fever attack of around four to five times in a year with severe body pain.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: HbE trait with 11 g% hemoglobin is good and well maintained. His white blood cell count is normal and lymphocytes are mildly increased. There is nothing to suggest any particular cause. The recurrent infection could be du... Read Full »
I have a sore throat, body pain, headache, and burning eyes. Kindly help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a sore throat, and I have body pain, but I do not have any fever at all. Headaches come and go. My eyes feel like it is burning. I am not sure if this is over fatigue by working the whole day with a computer in front of me. I am taking Paracetamol Biogesic. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Prolonged working with a computer can cause eye irritation and headache. Prolonged sitting in the same position can cause body pain due to increased muscle stiffness during sitting. Your symptoms are probably due to overworking with the computer along with the humi... Read Full »
I am getting a whitish vaginal discharge with whole-body pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting a whitish vaginal discharge with whole-body pain. I have three babies. My last pregnancy happened six months back. The baby is no more. After that, I feel weakness and restlessness. Currently, I am taking tablets Metronidazole and PCM. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for choosing iCliniq for your medical queries. Metronidazole is a medication that is usually taken for an infection. May I ask when it was started? If it was started less than five days ago, I would advise you to continue it till the course is complete. Your doctor must have prescri... Read Full »
My daughter has a fever, a runny nose and body ache. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am really worried about my 5-year-old daughter. She has had a high fever and a runny nose, and she has been complaining about headaches and body aches for the last three days. She is not eating anything and seems super weak. I am not sure what to do, and I am really concerned. I gave he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Please check the child's temperature with a thermometer. If the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, you can administer syrup Crocin DS (Paracetamol) 240 mg/ml with a dosage based on the ch... Read Full »
Why do I have whole body pain when I get up in the morning?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a healthy 65 year old female. For the past six months to one year (approx), I have been getting up in the morning with lower back pain, and all around body pain. I teach yoga, so really I am fine. I have started doing some spinal twists in bed before getting up and forward bend at... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Morning stiffness and pain following a period of prolonged rest are suggestive of wear and tear process or osteoarthritis. Wear and tear is an age-related condition.As long as this pain is not affecting your lifestyle (I understand that you wake up with pain but sleep sou... Read Full »
What to be done next if one is tested positive for dengue?
Query: Hello doctor, A relative of mine is admitted to a local hospital and tested positive for dengue. His platelet count was checked thrice. The first time they checked it was yesterday afternoon, and the count was 83,000. The second time they tested him yesterday evening and the count was 81,000. The th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fever with body ache is one of the typical symptoms of dengue fever. There is absolutely no need to worry as long as the platelet count is more than 20,000 per microliter of blood. Only if this threshold is crossed, there is a risk of bleeding. Even in such situatio... Read Full »
Why is my throat swollen, making it hard to swallow?
Query: Hi doctor, I have swelling on one side of the throat. It hurts to swallow and I get chills and sometimes hot flashes. My body aches. I am a 19-year-old female. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As it is associated with hot flashes, and body aches, it seems to be due to an acute viral infection. My advice is to: Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated. Rest more. Gargle with warm water and salt. Use oral antiseptic containing Propolis. Take Paracetamol... Read Full »