A lack of strength in the muscles is called muscle weakness. Some of the common causes include anemia, electrolyte imbalance, diabetes, overuse, fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, infections, various neurological disorders (multiple sclerosis, ALS), and certain medications.
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I have muscle weakness episodes after a fall. Please review my MRI.
Query: Hi doctor,I am 31 years old. I fell over recently and broke my foot with muscle weakness, and checked for the same in an MRI. I had a stroke five years ago, and I have Behcet's disease. I had a scan done, and I have attached the reports. I have previously had an ischemic stroke prior to this episode... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) brain report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) shows a normal scan except that the punctate lesion on FLAIR (fluid-attenuated inversion recovery) images in corona radiata look like a mig... Read Full »
When will anxiety and weakness return to normal after thyroid blood levels are normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently was hyperthyroid due to subacute thyroiditis and being misdiagnosed and given 75 mg of Synthroid on top of it. Became hyperthyroid of course. My blood levels were normal as of five months ago but I still experience anxiety and some muscle weakness. How long does it take that... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Once your hormone levels have normalized, your symptoms should resolve too. Five months is too long for your symptoms to linger once your thyroid hormones are within the normal range. We need to look at other causes of the symptoms you are experiencing now like muscle w... Read Full »
I feel tired and have bleeding after taking protective pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, The next day of my period, I had unprotected sex. On the 25th hour, I took I-pill. On the seventh day, I again having my period. And now my legs are tired. I do not know why is this. The doctor please help me. Will I become pregnant?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Emergency contraceptive pills are hormones and have their side effects as well. One of most common is irregular bleeding. Everyone's body responds differently to hormones, but major effects are the same. Have you any bleeding disorder? Have you been treated for any c... Read Full »
I am having problems with my skeletal system. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20 year old male. My height is 6'3" and weight is 180 pounds. I am having problems with my whole skeletal system. My right knee snaps when I extend my leg and my left hip has some pain. My left foot appears longer from heal to big toe and my right leg appears longer from the knee t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.Are the findings that you have quoted your impression or seen and mentioned by a physiotherapist or doctor? Have you been prescribed any physiotherapy? Have you had bloods taken to rule out any other cause of muscle weakness fatigue? Do you exercise regularly? Sometimes, t... Read Full »
I have been suffering from chronic constipation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old, and my weight is 99 pounds, which has not been increasing. Two years ago, I experienced difficulty passing stool and urine simultaneously, leading to incomplete defecation. Initially, I did not consider it a significant concern. However, after a trip where I consumed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on your description, it is possible that you may be experiencing symptoms related to a digestive disorder. Here are some potential causes and treatment options: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS is a common digestive disorder that can cause symptoms such as const... Read Full »
Can Botox interact with migraine medications?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old female planning to undergo Botox injections for skin treatment. I also experience occasional migraine issues and use Ubrogepant. Do you recommend the use of Botox injections in such cases? Are there any potential interactions between these drugs that could pose a risk... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have reviewed your inquiry, and here is my response to the concerns you raised: Botox (Botulinum toxin) is primarily utilized for cosmetic purposes to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, it has also received FDA (Food and Drug Administration) a... Read Full »
I have low potassium levels despite medication. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Repeated blood tests have shown low potassium levels in my blood for several months, from 3.1 to 3.3 mmol/L. The doctor prescribed potassium chloride tablets. When that did not help, he increased the dosage. That also did not help, so he increased the dosage again. Still, there was no im... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Regarding your symptom of a persistent low level of potassium despite increasing medications, I propose you have developed a subacute myopathy. Do you have any... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had tested with five different manufacturers of HIV rapid kits at home after three to four sexual exposures. Is this test conclusive, accurate, and reliable? Do I need to test more? Am I negative for HIV 100 %? Present symptoms include pain in the body, weakness, palpitations, and conti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms and several HIV tests done that showed negative results. You are not infected. You have developed an acute panic attack and a generalized anxiety disorder. Please take the following: Tablet Escitalopram 10 mg orally ... Read Full »
I have been told to have weak penile muscles. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 30 year old male. My height is 5'7" and weight is 79 kg. I recently did some tests and the findings are as follows. Testosterone 239 ng/dL, HDL 24 mg/dL, VLDL 60 mg/dL, triglycerides 302 mg/dL, Vitamin D 29 ng/dL, Vitamin B12 164 pg/mL and HbA1c 5.2%. My BP is under control. I also ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your age, the Normal Testosterone Levels should be around 270-1000 ng/dL. The report of yours shows lower levels. Obesity or overweight is one of the important reasons for low laboratory levels of testosterone. Semen analysis can tell if you can have a ... Read Full »
Kindly explain the consequences of poor posture.
Query: Hi doctor,What are the long-term consequences of bad posture? Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Poor posture is likely to cause structural changes or fixed musculoligamentous issues. The outcome and timing is dependent on the starting point. By this I mean, if this starts in early childhood, one will notice the changes by late adulthood. The severity of sym... Read Full »
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