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Could you tell me the underlying cause for sciatica?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been recently diagnosed with sciatica. I have some difficulty in walking. I am having Tramadol and Paracetamol for pain relief but they are not helping much. Could you tell me the underlying cause? Will I require a walking aid? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. As you must be aware by now, sciatica is a term used when a person experiences radiating leg pain due to some pressure on the nerves. Assessment will include intensity of back pain, intensity of leg pain, the distance you walk without any requirement of analgesic and deta... Read Full »
How to find the reason for my mother-in-law's waist pain?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother-in-law is having difficulty in walking, climbing stairs and sitting. She is having pain in her waist for the last one month. She feels tired and helpless. She always wants to sleep. On some occasions, she becomes unconscious without any reason. When we checked her blood pressure... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sudden episodes of loss of consciousness and sleepiness sounds like a medical problem. We know that her blood sugar is normal, so are her other blood results (attachment removed to protect patient identity).She is in her early 50s. She is currently taking treatment ... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing right-sided abdominal cramps?
Query: Hi doctor, The following symptoms started about four hours ago. I am experiencing cramps on my right side, near my hip bone. I feel them more in the front but at times, can feel it in my back. At first, the cramps were minutes apart, but now they are roughly 30 seconds apart. I am a 43 year old fema... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Right side lower abdomen cramps could probably be caused by gynecological disorders such as right-sided salpingitis (fallopian tube inflammation) or oophoritis (ovary inflammation). If it is manifested with high temperature and spasmatic pain, then we should think ... Read Full »
I have neck pain and took a painkiller, but it does not respond. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have neck pain and took a painkiller, but it does not respond. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Neck pain can be caused due to many reasons. What is essential to know while treating neck pain is to identify the cause of neck pain. So, until we find out the cause, the neck pain will not get corrected. The mos... Read Full »
I am having period cramps. Kindly suggest a safer painkiller for it.
Query: Hi doctor, I am having period cramps. I took tablet Advil (Ibuprofen) 14 hours ago, and I just took tablet Tylenol Extended-Release (Acetaminophen). Is that fine? Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, absolutely. It is completely fine to have taken Acetaminophen Extended-Release (Acetaminophen) 14- 16 hours following consumption of Advil (Ibuprofen). They both help in relieving pain and have anti-inflammatory properties. However, at least a 12-hour interval is ... Read Full »
What could be the reason for intermittent shoulder pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have intermittent shoulder pain, mostly in the areas where neck and shoulder meets and in the rotator cuff. This is for the last one year. I had neck pain, which subsided after some physiotherapy and still I have the shoulder pain issue. Earlier, I consulted a general physician and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This shoulder pain, which is resistant, is called trapezitis. It is an inflammation of the muscle fascia of the trapezius. General painkillers do not act on this, so you need to take specific medicines. I suggest the following medications. Consult your specialist ... Read Full »
I need a second opinion on my oral thrush. What could be causing this?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had an oral thrush. I was taking Candid Mouth Paint and Hexidine Mouth Wash to clear it. It was cleared after two days of using but after two days it started to get black in color. I was still using the above medications, but now I have stopped taking the all oral medication... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and I can understand your concern about your erythematous tongue. As per your history, symptoms, and signs, it seems to me that you are having a drug-induced lichenoid reaction. Kindly let me know if you have taken any painkillers... Read Full »
Would you please suggest me a treatment for the pain in my big toe?
Query: Hi doctor, I had hurt my big toe against something, and the tip of the big toe pains, when I touch it. Would you please suggest a treatment so that I can get rid of the pain? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I saw the pictures you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). There is a little gap on the medial side of the toe between toenail and skin, along with reddish-brown discolorat... Read Full »
Does taking pain killers alter the liver function test results?
Query: Hello doctor,These are the reports of my kidney function test and liver function test. I was on antibiotics Amoxicillin and Ibugesic plus when having this test. Is this report abnormal? Is there something seriously wrong with these reports? I am worried. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) do not have anything to panic about. You have a slight liver dysfunction that could be due to your coexisting viral infection. Your uric acid is high, and calcium is low. But your kidney functions are no... Read Full »
I feel uncomfortable on deep breath. How can I normalize my breathing?
Query: Hi doctor, I have difficulty in taking a deep breath. I feel uncomfortable. My uric acid and cholesterol levels are at a higher range than normal. What can I do to normalize my breathing? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have an LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol of 161 mg/dL. You can manage it by taking tablet Atorvastatin or tablet Rosuvastatin 20 mg at night for a month and see for improve... Read Full »