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What is the cause of fatigue, night sweats, chills, and appetite changes?
Query: Hi doctor,My illness started with fatigue and joint pain and then progressed to whole-body pain. Every day I feel like I have the flu. I had consistent night sweats, day sweats, and chills, loss of appetite at times, nausea on and off, and terrible fatigue. It includes 12 CBCs with differentials, me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cancer is practically ruled out by doing all the scans. However, I am intrigued by the fear of cancer. Do you have a family history of cancer? Regarding joint pain, I will suggest you use hydroxychloroquine if routine painkillers are not working. Consult your doctor, disc... Read Full »
Why do I have continuous eye ache, headaches, and fatigue?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism two years back with TSH 7.45. SGOT 61.0, SGPT 42.0, triglyceride 241, cholesterol 220, LDL 125.8, HDL 46.0. The BT report a year back is as follows: TSH 8.38, T3 92.3, T4 6.75, SGOT 26.5, SGPT 30.24, triglyceride 188.85, cholesterol 215.61, HDL 44.32... Read Full »
Dr. Makwana Tanvi Ghanshyambhai
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. All your problems are linked with your poor controlled thyroid disease. All your previous thyroid reports are out of range. You need to start Levothyroxine (Thyronorm or any other brand available in your city) 25 mcg once daily in morning on empty stomach. At least 30 m... Read Full »
I suffer persistent fatigue despite trying vitamins. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been dealing with fatigue symptoms since the summer, and despite trying vitamins, they have not provided relief. It significantly impacts my life, and I am eager to identify what it is to address it appropriately. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your symptoms could indicate potential vitamin deficiencies, particularly vitamin D and B12. I suggest the following treatment options: Vitamin D: Increase sun exposure or take a supplement. Adults should aim for 60... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing recurrent attacks of low-grade fever and fatigue for 17 years?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 49-year-old man with a weight of 85 kilograms and a height of 1.84 meters. I have recurrent attacks of low-grade fever, muscle pain, fatigue, and insomnia, which have remained long-standing since seventeen years. The following laboratory tests including HIV, malarial parasite, comp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. I am sorry for such discomfort you are having. You mention that the symptoms are very low-grade fever, muscle pain, fatigue, and insomnia. These symptoms present in remission and relapsing manner for seventeen years. Obviously, it is a... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My girlfriend and I had sex without penetration about two weeks ago. I had a severe flu when this happened. There was no penetration, and it was unprotected without clothes. She is still a virgin. She has been having irregular periods. The only contact with the vulva was with the precum... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your spouse has developed and missed her period due to a condition called premenstrual syndrome based on her symptomatic presentation. Let her do a hormone profile test and reply with the result. Kindly give her the following medications: T... Read Full »
I have had severe chest pain after Covid-19 infection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I need some help. So I recently got COVID-19, and after it, I had the side effect of having immense chest pain every time I lay down. I went to the doctor and got some medical advice and have been taking medicines. But today, when I was trying to sleep, I felt immense pain again. I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Chest pain is associated with cough, shortness of breath, swallowing, and sputum production. I can see that when you lay down, the pain gets worse. I suspect a condition called costochondritis, inflammation of the chest wall. Please do a chest X... Read Full »
I am experiencing extreme fatigue and muscle twitching. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had this problem for 8 years with no proper solutions. Please help. Strange sensations, tiredness, feeling of heaviness in the arms and legs. Hands and feet become warm. I have an electrical shock like feeling in face. I have extreme fatigue, unsteadiness and muscle twitching... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description it appears that you are suffering with fibromyalgia syndrome. This is a disorder which generally occurs in middle age women (I am not aware about your age and gender). It is cha... Read Full »
I have a sore throat, body pain, headache, and burning eyes. Kindly help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a sore throat, and I have body pain, but I do not have any fever at all. Headaches come and go. My eyes feel like it is burning. I am not sure if this is over fatigue by working the whole day with a computer in front of me. I am taking Paracetamol Biogesic. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Prolonged working with a computer can cause eye irritation and headache. Prolonged sitting in the same position can cause body pain due to increased muscle stiffness during sitting. Your symptoms are probably due to overworking with the computer along with the humi... Read Full »
My lifestyle has become increasingly sedentary. Please advice.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old female. I am writing to seek your guidance and expertise regarding my lifestyle habits and their potential impact on my health. Over the past few years, I have noticed that I have become increasingly sedentary. My daily routine mainly consists of sitting at a desk for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. A sedentary lifestyle is harmful to cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health. The heart becomes deconditioned and the lungs too. Functional capacity decreases which leads to fatigue and shortness of breath on mild exertion. Daily moderat... Read Full »
My mom had major back surgery and is very fatigued. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My mother is 79 years old. She had major back surgery five weeks ago. She has been very fatigued. I ordered blood tests last week. She is on daily pills. She is on Aspirin 81 mg, Oxybutynin 5 mg, Docusate 200 mg Vitamin D3 at 2000 units, Estradiol 0.5 mg, Folic acid 1 mg, Centrum Silver... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and I understand you are worried about your mother's health. She has got surgery, and due to that, too, there is also some weakness in this phase of convalescence. Her blood tests show ... Read Full »