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Am I taking the right medication for celiac disease and thyroid?
Query: Hi doctor, I have done a blood test before 3 months and was diagnosed with celiac disease. I already have thyroid problem which is controlled right now with Thyroxine. The issue is followed by a gluten free diet, I cannot see any progress. I am still losing weight. My skin is pale and dry. I also ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Your issues are found as a consequence of thyroid disease and celiac disease. This is how the natural course of the disease is. Your symptoms and complications all which you ha... Read Full »
i have stomach cramps and diarrhea. Does that indicate celiac disease?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing stomach cramps with diarrhea for the past three months. I am worried that this might be coeliac disease as my grandmother had the same. Moreover, I took an anti-ttg test twice two years back and it was 4.0. After two months it rose to 5.6. Do these values indic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. An anti-tTG (Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody) test is a blood test used to screen for celiac disease. A result of 4.0 or higher is considered weakly positive, and a result of 5.6 or higher is considered strongly positive. However,... Read Full »
My son has stomach pain from spicy food. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My 12-year-old son ate spicy food yesterday and experienced severe stomach pain throughout the night, preventing him from sleeping. He also has an issue with his stomach where whatever he eats does not get digested, and even the vegetables he consumes are not digested properly, passing ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I recommend getting the child evaluated physically for constipation and celiac Disease. Regarding constipation, if the child's weight is below the average for their age and tests for celiac disease are negative, it is more indicative of constip... Read Full »
My blood tests came positive for celiac disease. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Last year, I had blood tests that came back positive for celiac disease. It got a little confusing as I was also diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the same time. I was advised to avoid gluten for the celiac disease results, but I was not referred for any further tests. I have now discovere... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing irregular periods. There can be several reasons for this, including hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). As you mentioned, your thyroid issues can affect your me... Read Full »
How to diagnose stomach problems?
Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday, I had roti with spinach, which is home made. Today morning, I experienced a stomach bout, but not watery. Should I take a combination of antibiotics Ridol and Ulticept 500 mg along with Metrogyl and Eldoper? I am still feeling uneasy. Please guide me on this. Every 20 days, I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I was trying to understand your blood work. Is your TSH 14 and HbA1c 7%? The reason why I am concerned about these tests is because hyperthyroidism can cause recurrent diarrhea, and if your HbA1c (diabetes) number is high, it can also cause diarrhea. You can use Ridol... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I need a second opinion on the celiac disease diagnosis for my 10-year-old kid. We wanted to confirm the diagnosis and make sure it was not a false positive. Additionally, I was curious about how rigid the diet plan should be. Are there any other available treatments?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully gone over the accompanying biopsy report and the history. So, yes, celiac disease has been identified. To diagnose celiac disease, a blood test called serology is required. The TTG IgA (tissue transglutaminase antibodies) levels were elevated. Next, ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Throughout my adult life, I have had persistent stomach issues like diarrhea, cramps, and more. Approximately six months ago, I received a diagnosis of celiac disease and also had slightly elevated liver enzymes. Since then, I have been adhering to a strict gluten-free diet without ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly reviewed your case history, and I would like to provide a step-by-step analysis: Your altered bowel habits, including diarrhea and cramps, align with the diagnosis of celiac disease, especially given the improvement you have experienced since adop... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have an 11-year-old with a suspected inflamed Intestine and possible celiac disease. The child has pain in the lower abdominal area. Consuming dairy products causes the stomach pains to get worse. The prescribed medicines are Auroplan Plus, Omeprazole, and Paraffin oil. Blood work, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. As per the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), there is no evidence of celiac disease. Tissue transglutaminase (TTG) IgM (Immunoglobulin M) levels, IgA levels, and TTG IgA... Read Full »
Why my dad's hemoglobin level drops constantly?
Query: Hello doctor,A year ago, my dad was diagnosed with anemia after his hemoglobin levels dropped to 4 g/L. Since then, he has received two blood transfusions and several iron infusions. He has had several tests done to rule out any major illnesses, and all came back normal. For the time being, the tran... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Now see anemia iron deficiency is due to two factors. First is that body is losing the iron stores through some bleeding, and for that, endoscopy and colonoscopy have been performed, and no reasons are found. So, we should concentrate on the second factor: productio... Read Full »
Why am I having decreased appetite and abdominal pain with a headache?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 26-year-old unmarried female. I am having decreased appetite, abdominal fullness, mucus in stools, and dull pain in the upper abdomen, and get a headache sometimes. I have asthma and take Formosone 125 inhaler, Doxofylline, and Montelukast. I also keep getting aphthous ulcers every ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thanks for uploading the blood reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).Your renal and thyroid function is normal. The borderline value of potassium can be easily fixed by a good intake of fruits on a daily basis. Coming to your symptoms, I understand that y... Read Full »