Medical Advice on "Endocrinology"

What could be the reason for ICU hospitalization in a patient with type 1 diabetes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query regarding your brother who suffered from acute pancreatitis. Also, I read the doctor's notes saying he has type 2 diabetes (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Acute pancre...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

How to treat PCOS, hypothyroidism, and insulin resistance symptoms in a 37-year-old female?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Fortunately, your hormone levels are within the normal ranges, and the symptoms you mentioned suggest food sensitivity and are likely due to gluten. So I suggest yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

What medications can a patient with thyroid cysts take to lower his T4 levels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your previous and current reports (attachments removed to protrect the patient's identity), and I can see that you have benign thyroid nodules, which are cystic, and you were asked to take homeopathic medi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

What is the treatment for low libido, erectile dysfunction, and fatigue?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your reports suggest that your hormones are within acceptable levels; therefore, you do not need testosterone replacement therapy. Your hormone levels are not in a deficien...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Can someone with Hashimoto's disease plan for pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, you can try for pregnancy. As soon as pregnancy is confirmed, check TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and T4 (thyroxine). You will probably need to take thyroxine tablets. However, I s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Thiyagarajan. T

Are my low sexual drive and reduced erection because of my high testosterone level?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). All are normal except total testosterone. Have you done LH-FSH (luteinizing hormone- follicular stimulat...  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 bic...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

I am on the treatment for hepatitis B. Could it be the reason for low libido?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In chronic liver disease, testosterone level may fall, the ratio with estrogen may alter, and in advanced disease, there may be testicular atrophy, gynecomastia. Recent studies show testosterone level can predict the ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Syed Abdul Kader

Is there a chance of me having an autoimmune disease with low TSH and positive antinuclear antibody test?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would like to see the remaining tests you must have done along with these tests. Your thyroid status looks like subclinical hyperthyroidism. An associated antinu...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Can tablet Dianabol cause weakness and stomach upset?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tablet Dianabol (Metandienone) is an anabolic steroid used for muscle mass building. Steroids always have some side effects. The symptoms you are experiencing must be the side effects of the tablet. Ideally, these drug...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney