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My father was put on opioids after his spine surgery. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, My father had a bacterial spine infection around L4/L5 which required surgery. The surgery was to remove the parts of the bone that were attacked by the bacteria, to install bolts and a small fixture to stabilize L4/L5, and to install a drain to remove the pass from the abscess. Sinc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your query. Based on the information you provided, it is important to note that pain management is highly individualized and should be tailored to each patient's specific needs and circumstances. The appropriate dosage for pain management can vary widely d... Read Full »
I have been having knee pain for the past two months. Please guide me.
Query: Hello doctor, For the past two months, I have been experiencing knee pain when bending. What are the causes, and what medications should I start with? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. I can understand your concern. Knee pain may be the result of an injury or some other medical conditions, including arthritis, patellar tendinitis, ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury, knee bursitis, torn meniscus, gout, and infections. ... Read Full »
How to cure sciatica which I am having from the last three years?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from sciatica, for the last three years. How to cure it? Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Sciatica can stem from various causes, each requiring a different treatment approach. Identifying the specific cause is essential for effective treatment. Have you undergone an MRI scan? If so, kindly share the reports at http://www.iclin... Read Full »
I have been suffering from hip pain for the past six months. The pain worsens at night. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from hip pain for the past six months. The pain gets worse during the night. I have consulted many doctors but nothing helped. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. The hip is a large area, but from my experience, I would presume it is on the outer aspect of your hip. Are you in the habit of sitting with your leg crossed or your ankle on the opposite ankle or ankle on the oppo... Read Full »
Can one live a long life by continuing Remicade infusions?
Query: Hello doctor,I am having ankylosing spondylitis (HLA-B27 Positive) and had six Remicade infusions till now. I responded to the Remicade infusions very well. But after almost three months of every infusion, gradually I received the pain again. I want to know if a person can live a normal life if he c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well yes, it does happen sometimes that the disease goes into remission and does not come back again. But when it does, it is something hard to say. I suggest you continue exercises and a short course of painkillers when you get the pain. The point is to prolon... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old and have been going to pain management for almost a year now because of the need for a shoulder replacement. I am prescribed Narco 10 mg thrice a day. I have been doing drug testing every month for seven years. I have only tested positive for opioids two times. I have... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you with your query. The detecting test for narcotic substances usually comes positive if the substance accumulated in the blood is in enough concentration. I suggest you follow a few instructions mentioned below. For pain, an ... Read Full »
I am worried about the pain and scarring after a mole removal. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and a male, I have a mole grown overnight and it is in a position on my face that I would to do anything to get it removed, I was wondering if there is a way of removing it without pain and any scarring. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to inform you that healthwise, a mole does not cause any problem. It has a tendency to become malignant in cases of caucasian individuals (white people) but, in quite dark people it would not cause any discomfort. Until and unless you want to remove it d... Read Full »