Medical Advice on "Endocrinology"

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

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned 17 mg. Maybe you are confused and should be 17 mmol, I think. Maybe pain is due to the nerve, which may hit accidentally during injection, especially as your saying it is radiating pain. It may be sharp ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

Why have my blood glucose levels increased suddenly in the last three months?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.It appears that your hemoglobin A1c is high. It would not be advisable to reduce your HbA1c too much for your age, and the tight control of the blood sugar can be risky and can cause hypoglycemia. I suggest that you can i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Are my mood swings, depression, and aggressive reactions due to high estrogen levels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I will like to know if you are taking any testosterone supplements as the main source of estrogen in males? Testosterone conve...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rahul Kackar

My 12 years old daughter gained 20 lbs in three months. Can you give your suggestion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Constipation can be associated with Crohn's disease. But depression and destructive sleep can be due to increased thyroid. As you mentioned earlier, her TSH level wa...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

Are my symptoms due to nerve damage caused by Metformin?d

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel the occurrence of the neural symptoms has a correlation with Metformin (Glucophage). Normally, vitamin B12 deficiency takes time to develop. I suggest: 1. Continue your BP (blood pressure) medicines, titrate the ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rahul Kackar

I am having severe dry eyes and headache. What tests do I need to do further?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. What is your thyroid profile report? 2. Is there any disturbance with your digestion as it can increase the autoimmunity and cause antithyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO) to be high? 3. Selenium supplementation c...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rahul Kackar

What kind of MRI is used for diagnosing adrenal tumors?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For the adrenal gland, first is to do the hormone tests, and if these suggest any abnormalities, then to go for imaging. There are numerous imaging modalities, including CT (computed tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

Should I be concerned about fertility and pregnancy complications due to bicornuate uterus?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, women do not require treatment for a bicornuate uterus. If there is a need, then a surgery called Strassman metroplasty is done. This surgery is recommended for women having repeated miscarriages. Usually, a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

I have a burning sensation in my chest, similar to when I was diagnosed with diabetes. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think your symptoms may be due to angina or anxiety. If you do not have any recent stress in your life, your sleeping pattern is fine (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and no other anxiety-rela...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

Is it safe to take tablet Januvia to control blood sugar levels?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Your weight is quite high with uncontrolled diabetes. Definitely, you need to change the lifestyle and thinking pattern as well. You need to trust a doctor and follow his advice. Every medicati...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed