Medical Advice on "Endocrinology"

Will my height permanently stop increasing after my first period?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your potential genetic height based on your father's and mother's height is 150 cm. You are 1 inch shorter than it and not very far from your genetic height. You do not have a growth hormone deficiency. Girls usual...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Thiyagarajan T

What length of the penis is considered a micropenis, and how to increase the size?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You do not have phimosis. Usually, uncircumcised people only get phimosis. I can see the entire glans in one of the pictures you sent, so there is no chance of phimosis (attachments removed to protect the patient&rsq...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Thiyagarajan T

Will PCOD cause an increase in weight and absence of ovulation after abortion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Mam hormonal changes and PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) can lead to such unwanted weight gain. Most probably, it is associated with PCOD. Because PCOD is a com...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

My 12-year-old daughter's TSH is increasing despite taking Thyronorm 25 mcg. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What was her initial TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)? Does she take medicine without missing any dose on an empty stomach? No drinks or food or any other medications for at least one hour after Thyronorm (Thyroxine)? D...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Thiyagarajan T

I had already taken Cortef 20 mg for 20 days. How to reduce the dosage?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me explain a few things. You got diagnosed with secondary adrenal insufficiency. That means your adrenal gland is not able to produce cortisol, the hormone which the adrenal gland is producing naturally. Now, a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

My 6.3 year old daughter has breast buds. Will Lupron injections help her?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your daughter, and it appears that your daughter has precocious puberty and therefore it is necessary to give Lupron (Leuprolide acetate) injections. The problem is, if she continues without...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

What can I do to get taller?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your detailed information and would like to answer your query one by one. Unfortunately, not anymore. You cannot gain any more height now. You can maximize your growth only horizontally and not vertically no...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

I have a patch of bumpy rashes on my left breast. Is it breast cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have any family history of breast cancer? Do you have a fever, nausea, vomiting, or weight loss? When was your blood sugar and thyroid tested? Revert with more information to an endocrinologist online --> https:/...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Swaraj S W

My thyroid reports show thyroid gland and isthmus enlargement. Please advise.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). 1) The thyroid function is completely normal. You do not need any medicines for your thyroid now. Please check TSH (thyroid...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Thiyagarajan T

My 8 year old son weighs 30 kg, and he is always thirsty. Is he diabetic?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from the blood sugar levels of your son, it does not look like he has diabetes. I agree that he is 30 kg and 8 years old, but children of developed countries usually are overweight, which is ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf