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My friend is not eating well and has decreased appetite due to relationship issues. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My friend has not been eating much all week after her break-up, and today I am over at her house and she has eaten one bagel, half a hamburger, a couple of candies, and caffeine. I believe she was running on candy and caffeine today as she was hyperventilated, but then she crashed and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is a response to her grief and she had anorexia because of that. It leads to excessive acid production and gastritis because of which she is having those symptoms. The first thing she will need is mental support and ... Read Full »
Could my GERD symptoms be indicative of stomach cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42-year-old man who has been dealing with GERD for the past year, and recently, I have been facing appetite issues. I do not feel hungry, and I am experiencing indigestion problems, bloating, and occasional constipation. Currently, I am taking Protonix. I underwent an abdominal ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Indigestion and reflux symptoms are commonly encountered in gastroenterology. A normal CT (computed tomography) scan is reassuring, indicating no major issues. Red flag signs, such as unintentional weight loss, blood in... Read Full »
Why do individuals with chronic hypertension experience nausea?
Query: Hello doctor,I want to discuss a case that involves an 86-year-old woman with a ten-year history of hypertension and kidney complications, currently exhibiting the following symptoms:Loss of appetite.Nausea tendencies.Mild abdominal discomfort.Irregular bowel movements.Urination difficulties.General... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I checked her reports (attachments have been removed to protect the patient’s identity). I have a few queries: 1. What was the previous kidney function test report before this? 2. Does she have any swelling of her legs and what is h... Read Full »
I am experiencing intense mood swings. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,For almost a year, I have been contemplating bipolar disorder. I am uncertain if it is that or just depression. I have noticed extreme changes in my appetite. Sometimes, I do not sleep at all due to heightened energy in my 'good' weeks. In those 'good' months, I feel like the best perso... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for seeking help from a psychiatrist. I am glad to see you again. It appears you do not have bipolar disorder but rather borderline personality disorder. This involves chronic feelings of emptiness, emotional outbursts, overwhelming behavior, and self-harming t... Read Full »
I am experiencing full-body pain and cold. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am not feeling good from few days. I do not want to eat anything. If I do, I feel like vomiting. If I do some push-ups, I get pain in my whole body. When I go up the stairs or run, I cannot breathe properly. Sometimes even when sitting, I start taking fast breaths. I have a cold from... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are still going through gastroenteritis due to virus explaining you not eating and vomiting sensation. Pregnancy should be ruled out by a simple home testing. Take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora. Get plenty of fluids and rest... Read Full »
Why am I suffering from abdomen pain and poor appetite?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an unmarried 35-year-old male. It all started last month when I experienced mid-epigastric pain one fine morning. I took some pain relievers and got rid of that. Then, after almost a week, I got lower back pain on the right side suddenly one morning, then, upper back pain middle t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The scans are suggestive of a systemic disorder rather than a focal lesion, and they perfectly correlate with your symptoms. Please send your ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) levels. Thank you. Read Full »
Why does my daughter fall sick often and look weak?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 6 years old. She is physically weak. She has low immunity and falls ill often. She has a very low appetite. In order to increase her appetite, doctor prescribed us to give her Oxiron syrup. For past few days, she is not active physically and tends to lie down even while wat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your daughter's history and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know few more details in order to give you an accurate treatment plan. 1. What makes you tell that she has low immunity? And how often she falls sick in a... Read Full »
I am experiencing stomach issues post-trip. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, From a few days, I have been experiencing a strong stomach ache. The pain was mild but now it kind of hurts even when I am moving. It is not super painful but I am concerned because I also started having diarrhea since yesterday evening. The whole stomach aches when I cough. I do not h... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most probably you have traveler's diarrhea caused by bacteria called Escherichia coli. I suggest Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablet twice for one week (after consulting your treating physician). Drink plenty of fluids. Imodium 4 mg after each diarrhea (not to exceed three tab... Read Full »
I have constipation due to morphine painkillers. Need help.
Query: Hi doctor,I was admitted to a hospital for three months for a spinal injury and three fractured vertebrae. The doctor said nothing could be done. I developed a dead area on my stomach to injection and touch. I also lost five stones and lost my voice for five months. I have a face rash and developed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. It is a chronic problem, and I do not know any doctor in your place. Following are my suggestions for your problem: Add salad to your diet. Add curd in lunch and take fibrous food. No spicy, junk, or fr... Read Full »
I am suffering from nausea and loss of appetite. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, Ever since I started a keto diet, it has been great. Up until recently, I started to cheat and eat ice cream every few days. Now I have a pretty strong lingering nausea that has not gone away for weeks with no appetite. How to resolve this issue fast?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have been experiencing lingering nausea and loss of appetite after cheating on your keto diet, it is possible that your body is reacting to the change in dietary habits. Here are a few suggestions that may help: 1. Return to your regular keto diet: Revertin... Read Full »