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What is the possible diagnosis for burning red palms and soles?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with MGUS (IGA) when I was seeing a neurologist for some burning in my palms of my hands and soles of my feet which is awful at night and prohibits me from sleeping. This has been going on for six months but has gotten worse so I went back to the neurologist. Neurolog... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to ciliniq.com. I am sorry to hear with regards to your complaints and how much you are going through. I have seen your hand pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). To be frank, it is really a tough case. There can be a few things that can be looked for: 1. Chron... Read Full »
I have been suffering from severe headache. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from severe headaches either on the right back side of the head or the center back of the head. Pain starts on the right side of the lower back. It radiates to the leg and foot (joint pain), comes up to the arm and shoulder, then goes to the other side of the body, l... Read Full »
Dr. Florilyn Joyce Chulsi Bentrez
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. What is your occupation, and is there exposure to toxins or chemicals? How are your mood and sleep? Do you have laboratory tests for inflammation, such as ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and CRP (C-reactive protein)? How is your blood su... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a sharp, pinching burning pain at the front of my ankles for some years. I always chalked it up to living uphill, but after moving away three years ago, it has never gone away, and within the last five months, it has gotten to the point where it hurts to make the 10-minute ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diagnosing the cause of your ankle pain is difficult without a physical examination and medical history. However, based on your description, it could be a result of several possible conditions, such as: 1. Ankle sprain or strain: This can occur due to a sudden twist ... Read Full »
What causes a burning sensation, and numbness in the foot?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 46-year-old woman with dull pain in my left leg and a heat sensation in my left foot, which is on and off throughout the day. The problem has been there for the past two to three weeks. I do not recall any injury which could have led to this problem. It just started suddenly. The... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned heaviness in your left leg and a burning sensation, which we call paresthesia. Also, you have mentioned that you have back stiffness for many years. So, I presume that some nerve impingement may be causing these symptoms in your case. Can you tell me wh... Read Full »
Are burning pain and difficulty in walking indicative of rheumatoid arthritis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 53 years old with no significant medical history. I have been trying to lose weight and recently increase my level of activity by practicing yoga for 20 minutes a day. I am 5'2,'' and my weight is 141 pounds. Around last week I noticed some edema on my left upper knee that made w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there is a visible difference in the circumference of the left thigh (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It is difficult to be precise as the history and examination findings are limited. There is no history of injury. You are not at risk of... Read Full »
Will excruciating pain in feet while walking indicate fracture in feet?
Query: Hello doctor, A few days ago I jumped off a gate that was about 10 feet tall. Upon landing, I landed flat on my feet, a surge of excruciating pain took over my feet. Since then, I have trouble walking and the pain has not yet subsided. Though it hurts a lot when I am walking and putting pressure on... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Without examining you it is very difficult to be precise but I can say with confidence that you have a significant injury as bruising is a hallmark of either a fracture or a significant soft tissue trauma. Weight-bearing is the second thing we look at and if you cannot... Read Full »
What causes burning pain in legs which worsens on sitting?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 years old. I have had pain in both of my legs when sitting for about 12 years. The pain starts 15 minutes after sitting and it is pretty bad. There are itchy and burning pain between my calves and ankles and it feels like my legs are squeezed in this area. At the same time, ther... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Leg pain can have so many causes but from your history of aching after sitting suggest a possibility of DVT (deep vein thrombosis). DVT is the formation of a blood clot in a deep leg vein (blood vessel). The pain is typically a burning or cramping sensation. Immobilit... Read Full »