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What is the reason for the pain under my right rib?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18 year old male, and I weigh 90 kg and 178 cm tall. I have pain under my right rib, and it hurts while breathing. I hope it is not liver related from alcohol. I had two drinks in the last few days, but those are the only drinks I have ever had. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does not seem to be related to alcohol drinking as per your history, as two drinks do not make much of a change with the anatomy of the liver. It is probably suggestive of muscle related problem. It might be myalgia or cellulitis. I suggest you get a liver functio... Read Full »
I feel weak and shaky after flu. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor,I had what I believe was the flu. It started end of last month. I got mostly better, still had post nasal drip and persistent weakness. Got a worsened sore throat this week. I went to urgent care (as I am traveling) and was given Amoxi 875 for 10 days. Strep was negative. Lungs were cle... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you mentioned, you have experienced upper respiratory infection and you received appropriate therapy of antibiotics. Post-nasal drip is common after upper respiratory infection and will resolve over time gradually. Regarding pneumonia, you should not worry... Read Full »
After taking antibiotics, my legs have become stiff. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a painful, swollen, reddish boil under my armpit two days ago. I went to a doctor yesterday and he put me on antibiotics. Yesterday night, when I took the antibiotics, after some time I got the feeling of stiffness in my right calf and thigh. My leg felt heavy and affected my wa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The antibiotic which you are taking does not have the side effect of myalgia and stiffness or joint pains. However, Pantoprazole may cause some times such symptoms. I think the boil itself can cause the myalgia and there is nothing serious. You need to complete at l... Read Full »
Why does leg pain occur when I stop vitamin D3 supplements?
Query: Hello doctor, It all started with leg pain some two years ago. At that time my vitamin D3 level was only 8. Then, I took Uprise-D3 60000 weekly dose for two months. I was cured and fine. But after six months, the problem started again. I did my blood tests again and it was 30. I started taking vitam... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears that you have myalgia. I suggest that you take; 1.Tablet vitamin D 5000 IU (International Units) once daily. 2. Tablet A to Z (Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc, Folic acid, Methylcobalamin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitam... Read Full »
What is the white stuff on my tonsils?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old female, and I thought I had strep throat. I went to the doctor to get a rapid strep test, but it came back negative. I then got a throat culture done, which I have not received. I have white furry looking stuff behind my tonsils. My throat was sore for three days, and m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have a short history of sore throat and muscle pain, and your images show exudative pharyngitis. The most common reason is a viral infection, which will explain the sore throat... Read Full »
I have frequent pain in shoulders, arms, legs, and chest. Is it due to anxiety?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old man. My weight is 306 pounds, but I am pretty active despite my weight. I am neither easily fatigued from being active nor do I ever feel breathless other than normal. There is no history of peripheral artery disease in my family or coronary artery disease and to my kno... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good to see your detailed history for which I have asked for. Firstly, your ECG is perfectly normal. For anything to be wrong in case of ECG, the changes should be present in at least two consecutive leads at a time. In your case whether it is a T-wave or Q, it i... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43-year-old female. I get severe breast pain on the right side before getting my periods. After getting my period, my breast pain gets reduced. Can this breast pain occur due to hormonal imbalance or it indicates breast cancer? If I have breast cancer, how to diagnose and treat ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. In every menstrual cycle, hormonal changes occur it causing some tenderness, and the breast becomes a little hard just before menstruation and it is normal. But you are saying you are getting very severe pain then you shou... Read Full »
Does COVID-19 infection increase the risk of heart attack?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is feeling unwell. She has chest and body pain after recovering from the COVID-19 infection. Two years before she got dengue. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query about chest and body pain after COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). After recovering from COVID-19 illness, body pain could be due to various reasons like general weakness or myalgia due to inflammatory markers during viral infection. And it i... Read Full »
What is the reason for a sharp pain in my left arm that has radiated to my chest?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. Three months ago, I got a sharp pain in my left arm. After a couple of minutes, I also started to feel it in my chest. The pain was there for a week, and I could not even lay down. After that, it subsided on its own. However, the pain keeps occurring frequently. Is t... Read Full »
Dr. Gulati Ranjitsingh Awtarsingh
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. You must have slept in an awkward posture or carried a heavy load with your left hand. It is a minor complaint. There is nothing to worry about. I suggest you follow the below treatment plan. Take Tablet Advil (Ib... Read Full »
Does diabetes cause unexplained body pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 51-year-old female. Since last year, I have been a type 2 diabetic patient, and I got my sugar level tested at the beginning of this year. It was 7.3 percent. For the last two months, I am having pain in my right leg below the knee, making it difficult for me to move, sit, and wal... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 7.3 percent of HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) is slightly high. Try to make it less than 7 percent so that you can achieve better control. Your leg pain can be either myalgia or neuralgia. Have you tested your TFT (thyroid function test), LFT (liver function test), and CBC... Read Full »