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Why have my veins become bright blue in some places?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old female. I do not smoke, drink socially, not on birth control, and my period started today. My veins became bright blue today and appeared in places they usually are not noticeable such as the chest and posterior part of forearm. None of them are raised, just insanely bl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The veins over the forearms or the armpits and chest which have become prominent and visibly seen (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are unlikely to be related to PMS (premenstrual syndrome) or your menses. Most likely the cause being decreased subcutan... Read Full »
Why does my sister have leg pain from the thigh to the knee?
Query: Hello doctor, The problem is with my second elder sister who is unmarried and aged 62 years. She was a school teacher and has retired from service. She is 160 cms in height and weighs 60 kg. She falls under the category lean to good health except for a bulging tummy. Main problems are, 1. Pain in bo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Went through your queries and the files attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This clinical scenario is possible in two cases. 1) Compression of the spinal cord at the cervical level or lumbar level or both. 2) Peripheral neuropathy is affectin... Read Full »
I experienced sudden tinnitus. Kindly check MRI and suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I developed tinnitus all of a sudden last year. I am attaching the last year MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) images for your evaluation. Of late, I have some muscle pull in my calves. I am waiting for your evaluation. Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have analyzed your MRI images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are age-related minor changes in the scan. But nothing is alarming in the scan. The tinnitus which you have can be because of isolated eighth nerve or inner ear involvement.Do you have... Read Full »
My 10-year-old boy has persistent leg pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 10-year-old boy has been suffering from leg pain for the past five years. He weighs 50.6 pounds. The pain is concentrated in his shanks and soles, and it occurs frequently. Sometimes, it starts in the late evening and continues until the morning, occasionally waking him up from slee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the information you have provided, it is not possible for me to make a definitive diagnosis. However, I can suggest some possible causes of your child's leg pain and recommend further evaluation by a pediatrician ... Read Full »
I suffer from severe leg pain and sleep issues. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am dealing with low hemoglobin and platelet counts due to chronic liver disease (CLD). I am experiencing sleep issues and severe leg pain (nerve-related). I want to improve these factors. My medical history includes 11 months of a low albumin count. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. CLD (chronic liver disease) causes low hemoglobin and platelets. Hemoglobin can be increased to 9 to 10 gm/dl. Hemoglobin above this may raise portal pressure, increasing the risk of variceal bleeding in chronic liver ... Read Full »
Is my brother's severe leg pain related to his high blood pressure?
Query: Hi doctor,My 39-year-old brother has been experiencing high blood pressure, consistently measuring above 160/110 mmHg, for the past eight years. He is not currently on any medication but engages in workouts twice a week. Recently, he has noticed the presence of blue vein-like markings in both of his... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest he follow the below-mentioned tips to control blood pressure: Avoid smoking and other addictions. Reduce salt intake in the diet. Limit fatty foods, junk foods, and saturated fats. Manage and reduce stress a... Read Full »
I have gas issues with headache and leg pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 37 years old, and my height is 5 feet. I have some regular problems, such as stool is not clear, due to which I have a gas problem. I also have headaches now and then, that start from one side, mostly the left, and pain and swelling in my leg. I have more pain in the ankle to toe. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I recommend doing regular exercise and taking tablet Zerodol P (Aceclofenac 100 mg and Paracetamol 325 mg), half a tablet twice daily for five days. Consult your doctor, and take the medicines accordingly. I hope t... Read Full »
Why do I get leg pain even after walking shorter distances?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 40 years old and my leg pains while walking. Can I please know what is the reason behind this? This problem started nine years ago. But, now my leg pains after walking even 20 to 30 meters. I am currently on Thyroxine 50 mg. I have had a Doppler ultrasound. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many causes of leg pain. The most common is degenerative lumbar disc disease with radiculopathy due to compression of nerve root especially if the pain is only on one leg. The other causes are vitamin D and B deficiency especially if the pain is on both s... Read Full »
I have Achilles tendinopathy and bursitis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male with 80 kg of weight and six feet of height. I have underwent two ultrasound scans around four months ago. Both scans conclude a diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy and bursitis. Although the ultrasound scan showed minor Achilles bursitis, I was struggling to wal... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern and will help you with your query. From the report or image attached (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), I conclude that you are following the proper steps as advised by the physiotherapist. However, I suggest you have... Read Full »
My mother has severe pain in her knees. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 59 years old and she is having severe pain in the knee. After taking x-ray and blood tests we came to know that her vitamin D levels are low which shows 14ng /mL. Can you please suggest a cure for this? Can the pain in the legs be cured? Can you suggest a remedy to get the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vitamin D deficiency is the most common vitamin deficiency currently faced by the population at large. In about 80 percent of urban population vitamin D is either deficient or insufficient. Your mother's problem is easily treatable by oral medications or injections. ... Read Full »