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What is the reason for edema of both feet and ankles?
Query: Hello doctor, I am regularly taking 6 oz of warm water with half a slice of a medium-sized lemon and one medium spoon of honey right in the morning for the last 15 days. Whatever be the benefits, I find my arthritic knee pains have slightly increased along with edema of both feet and ankles and pa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You have mentioned that you are suffering from ankylosing spondylitis (AS) with osteoarthritis. But, you have not mentioned which DMARD (disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) you are taking.Anyways, I would suggest the following. NSAIDS (non-s... Read Full »
Is it safe to restart Prednisone?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with gout in left foot. It has been bothering me for a couple of weeks. Last month, I had issue with my elbow and took Prednisone. Recently, doctor said I cannot take Prednisone again so soon and was essentially screwed. Are there any other treatment options or drugs? How ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, there is no such restriction about restarting Prednisone. As long as there is a clinical need and we have exhausted other options then there is no contraindication to restart steroids. Surely, NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) should be tried before pr... Read Full »
How long will ganglionic cyst take to resolve?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a cyst for the past one week and it is painful. Doctor gave me the tablets and now I do not have any pain. What should I do? Please suggest me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) Ganglionic cyst - swelling in the joint, usually resorbs over time. It may cause pain and discomfort, which will respond to NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).If it continues t... Read Full »
What to do if my body ache does not get better even after taking medicines?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a mild fever, body ache, and a severe headache. I took tablet Dolo 650 mg, but the body ache is not getting better. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Body ache is a common symptom in viral fever, bacterial fever, or dengue. If it is dengue, there may be bleeding tendency, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Aceclofenac, etc., for... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I want to inquire what are the causes and possible treatment for acid reflux? Read Full »
Answer: Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. The common causes of peptic ulcer disease are H pylori infection, Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), drugs other than NSAIDs such as Tetracycline, Iron tablets, potassium supplements and Bisphosphonates, Zollinger Ellison syndrome, and carcinoid tumors. The... Read Full »
Can you get hantavirus infection on exposure to mouse feces?
Query: Hello doctor, I was exposed to mouse poop. It was in my clothes, drawers and on the floor. The mouse was in my apartment. I swept it up. I was exposed to them for about three weeks. It has been 27 days since I have been around them, but today I am getting cough and scratchy throat. Does this soun... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hantavirus is mainly transmitted to people when you breathe in air contaminated with the virus especially when fresh rodent urine, droppings, saliva or nesting materials are stirred up; tiny droplets containing the virus get into the air. Normal incubation period is... Read Full »
How to know the reason for my big toe pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering lately from pain in my big toe joint. It is very severe that I could not sleep two nights when I ran out of painkillers. I thought it might be a gout attack. Because I do have gout. Though my uric acid levels are mostly high, I do not really watch what I eat. My tr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your detailed description, it is gout unless proven otherwise. The reason I say this is your past medical history of gout. Swelling of the great toe and adjoining area with excruciating pain is called podagra. It is the most common presentation of gout. Ev... Read Full »
How can I cure my lower back pain due to weight-lifting?
Query: Hi doctor, I have lower back pain. I believe it occurred when I was lifting stuff in the house. I am 30 years old, 170 cm tall, and weigh about 90 kg. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have caused a sprain of muscles or a ligament of the lower back due to trauma which is causing pain. You need to start NSAIDs and muscle relaxants for a few days and, if possible an X-ray LS spine (lumbosacral) to look for bone architecture. Avoid forward bending... Read Full »
Can a combination of Aleve and Goody's induce stomach upset?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently had a migraine, so I took two tablets of Aleve. It did not work, so I took Goody's powder, but the pain was still there, so I took another one. The migraine pain has gone, but my stomach seems to be upset. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your headache. Aleve (Naproxen) and Goody's powder (combination of Aspirin, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine) both contain NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Piroxicam, Diclofenac, etc. Although NSAIDs ... Read Full »
Nausea and stomach pain after taking Panadol.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, 27 years old, 50 kg, 162 cm. Just before sleeping at 11:30 AM, I took two Panadol advance pills and one Muscerol 3 pill altogether. I have not eaten for the last five hours earlier. Later that night, I woke up around 2 AM feeling nausea which lasted for a few minutes. S... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The drugs that you mentioned all contain NSAIDs. These drugs are known to damage stomach mucosal lining and cause gastritis. I would suggest to minimise these drugs. You can use some over-the-counter antacids like Pantoprazole or Ranitidine available at stores along wi... Read Full »