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I have been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32-year-old male. I am currently trying to quit drinking alcohol. I have also been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome lately. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. What GI (gastrointestinal) symptoms are you having at present? Also, please specify what symptoms related to GI you had in the past. Are you taking any medications for it? Why did you get a colonoscopy and endoscopy test done? Pleas... Read Full »
I have been recently diagnosed with grade 3 fatty liver. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old male. I have been recently diagnosed with grade 3 fatty liver, and I am apprehensive about my liver health. Can you please suggest me medicines for my grade 3 fatty liver? I am also hypertensive and take medication for the same.Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.For fatty liver, the underlying cause must be established, like it can be due to alcohol consumption taking extra calories or obesity.If there is any alcohol consumption, it should be stopped.The underlying hepatitis B and C status and liver fu... Read Full »
Is light beer harmful for my preexisting liver disease?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease last year. My liver enzymes are very high. I used to drink champagne, wine, and other hard liquor, a few times a week. But now, I switched to light beer. Is it bad for my liver? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Excessive alcohol, that is, more than 12 g a day, is certainly dangerous and should be strictly avoided. Regarding mild to moderate consumption, data is inadequate at this moment. But, recommendations are to strictly avoid all alcohol consumption because it can damage... Read Full »
How to help my husband to quit drinking alcohol?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband has been addicted to alcohol. He gives many reasons like he wished to become an IAS officer, but failed without support. He is good at work. He feels bored when there is no work. He is allergic to Insulin. He does not take any medicine. He needs help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not given much information regarding your husband's problem. First, I need to know about his education, occupation, history of marital adjustment, etc. Second, since how many years he is taking alcohol? How much amount he is taking? What happens when he le... Read Full »
I have elevated lipase and amylase levels. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have got my routine body check up done in which my lipase has come elevated at 71 and amylase at 146. There is no nausea or fever, just upset stomach. Though I am not an alcoholic, before the test I was abroad for two weeks and was drinking two beers every day. Since childhood, I have h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They signify that your lipase and amylase are raised due to alcohol consumption. Since there is no problem in the liver echotexture, this can be well controlled by stopping alcohol. I ne... Read Full »
Blood in vomit after drinking too much alcohol. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20 year old male. About three days ago, I vomited bright red blood after consuming excessive alcohol. This is the first time I have consumed more than one beer and I was also unconscious. I have not been having any pains or any other symptoms. After the first vomit of blood, I pu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. At this age, bleeding with vomiting is likely due to an injury to the lower esophagus because of the force of the vomit. If the bleeding was severe, then an upper GI (gastrointestinal) endoscopy is necessary for two reasons. Alcoho... Read Full »
I am stressed, unhappy, and have poor social skills. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. My weight is 130 pounds, and my height is 5 feet 8 inches. I grew up with great responsibility for my family, but never fulfilled it up to the mark, besides living my life in fear from society. I managed good academics and achieved some standards over time. But... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query in detail and would like to summarize your current symptoms: Feeling sad, excess worries, poor cognitive abilities (memory and thinking), social anxiety (fear of people), reduced energy levels (lazy and tired), low self-confidence and feel... Read Full »
What is the reason for my high hs-CRP?
Query: Hi doctor,I am suffering from iron depletion. My iron is low, but ferritin and hemoglobin are normal. My folic acid was 4 about a year ago. I took Folic acid tablets for two months and it is normal now. My vitamin D has improved after taking tablets. My vitamin B12 is also on the lower side. I am ma... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on your query and after going through your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows:C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are a bit high indicating mild inflammation. This value is suggestive of high cardiac risk.Your cholesterol, ... Read Full »
Kindly go through my semen analysis report and help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a total sperm count of 38.4. I am addicted to alcohol, and I took a drink four days ago. I am trying for a baby for two months. I have a history of seizure. I am taking Levera 500 mg, Oxetol 450 mg and Cloba 20 mg. Could I take Folic acid? Can you check my report and help me out? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it is evident that your sperm count is low along with high abnormal forms as well. This is called oligoasthenozoospermia. You have to avoid alcohol completely if you wish to increase your s... Read Full »
Can High Blood Pressure Be The Reason For The Bloody Mucus From My Throat?
Query: Hello doctor, I had mucus from the throat, and it had minor blood in it. I went to the ER, and the blood pressure was 190/110. The doctors told the bleeding had to do with the blood pressure as the bleeding stopped as soon as blood pressure reducing pills were given orally. I had blood tests done to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all your reports you sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and they are normal. I am glad that despite very high blood pressure you have ended up having only minor bleeding, which I believe, was a warning sign. I would reco... Read Full »