Medical Advice On "Immune Disorders"

Why a swollen lymph node that I have had for two years, has shrunk on taking Prednisone?, Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lymph nodes in the neck, if multiple and greater than 1.5 cm should be biopsied. Especially, if it is persistent for a long time. Most of the symptoms you have had are unrelated to lymphoma, but in a persistent ... View thread »

Does positive RNP indicate RA?, Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from mixed connective tissue disorder. But do not worry you may have to take above medications along with that you may take tablet Banocide forte 100 mg twice daily for three weeks. Avoid using ... View thread »

Developed muscle twitching and shaking all over the body. Could it be something serious?, Answered by Dr. Aida Quka

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that we can exclude ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), considering the fact that you have sensory complaints (tingling and burning sensation). From the ... View thread »

I am not clear with the diagnosis of my mother's condition. Please clarify., Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all your mother does not have rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia. From her reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) I found that she has connective tissue disorder and the most possible diagnosis ... View thread »

Is there any difference between Sjogren's syndrome and SLE?, Answered by Dr. Lohit Chauhan

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sjogren's syndrome (SS) and SLE are two different forms of autoimmune inflammatory disorders which affect the joints, skin, glandular tissue. There are certain similarities between the two but generally, Sjogren's is ... View thread »

How can I manage pain and numbness in hands and feet caused due to SPA?, Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You are suffering from spondyloarthropathy. However, small joint involvement like hand and feet joints are rare in SPA. You should restart Sulfasalazine 1 g morning, evening and do a C- ... View thread »

What does increased IgE and immunodeficiency states in report indicate?, Answered by Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned that reason for which you got this test done. Anyways most of the doctors send for this investigation considering allergy (to dust particles) in the blood. Hence, the test was done and the ... View thread »

Is it advisable to take Oasoft for arthritis?, Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She has probably osteoarthritis, not RA (rheumatoid arthritis). Oasoft (Glucosamine) is given for osteoarthritis, especially knee. She can take one tablet two times a day. The important is physiotherapy which can be ... View thread »

Please guide me about PNP immunodeficiency disease., Answered by Dr. Sirisha

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. PNP deficiency is a very rare condition, in which the body is unable to produce certain immunity related cells called T cells, this happens due to some gene defects and is usually inherited. (But parents might not be ... View thread »

What is the reason for swelling and pain in joints with disability to walk?, Answered by Dr. Ella Maponya

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acute generalized joint pain is an uncomfortable problem that needs attention as soon as possible especially because you are unable to move or walk freely. Diseases that can cause the kind of joint pain you are having ... View thread »