Medical Advice on "Endocrinology"

My PTH level keeps on increasing. Should I suspect malignancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have hyperparathyroidism. They will find out all causes of hyperparathyroidism. Since they cannot find any cause for hyperparathyroidism t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

My grandma has low fasting sugar level and stomach pain for the past four days. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She needs to decrease her Basalog to 6 units and check her blood sugar fasting if it is between 90-120 it is fine. But if it is still less than 90 the next day decrease another 2 units and give 4 units then. If fasting b...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

My FBS is high even after increasing the dose of Metformin. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have to wait at least two weeks to know whether the drug is working or not. Do regular exercise and yoga. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Eat green leafy vegetables and fruits. Avoid irregular meals, please check w...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

My PCOS symptoms recurred even with Spironolactone. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Yes, sometimes, the dose of Spironolactone is not sufficient to suppress the androgens. So maximum you may take up to 100 mg twice a day. Even though if symptoms not improved you have...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

My diabetic father gets recurrent itchy skin rashes. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliiniq.com. Thanks for sharing the blood report, and detailed health history (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The reason for skin itching is poorly controlled blood sugar levels. One simple way to explain that ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

My diabetic mother has a numb feeling in her lower limbs. Any advice?

Hi Thanks for your query U mentioned 17 mg may be ur confused it should be 17 mmol I think. May be pain is due to the nerve which may hit accidentally during injection especially as ur telling it’s a radiating pain. It may be sharp and like an el...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

What is the importance of bioavailable testosterone?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Graves' disease does not cause high testosterone. I have a few questions. What medicine he is taking now? What is his age? Is he on any supplements? What was the bioavailable testosterone? Revert back with the answers to...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bindiya Thakkar

My TSH level is 0.5. Should I increase my Thyronorm dose?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your last TSH is 0.5 and you told previously you were taking 25 mcg which you increased to 37.5 mcg. Is it correct? If your TSH is 0.5 you should have decreased your medication from the dose you are taking not that wi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

What could be the potential risk of not taking medicine for hypothyroidism?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have a few follow up questions. Please answer them. What was the reason for the hypothyroidism and growth hormone deficiency? Were there any other hormone deficiencies as well? What other medical problems do you have?...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bindiya Thakkar

How to find out the reason for extreme sweating, muscle stiffness and cramp?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For better understanding I need more details from you. Do you get high blood pressure with these episodes? Is there any flushing? Do you have diabetes? Is there any medical problem that runs in the family? You can get k...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bindiya Thakkar