Medical Advice on "Endocrinology"

What causes painful and difficult bowel movements in a 20-year-old male?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am not able to physically examine you or provide medical advice based on your symptoms alone. However, based on the information you have provided, it is possible th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

What causes weight loss, forgetfulness, and shortness of breath in a 21-year-old female?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on your symptoms and test results (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it sounds like you may have hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is caused by...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

How to treat premature ejaculation in diabetics?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many causes of premature ejaculation and low testosterone is one among them. But the value you have posted I am not understanding it. The value is 300 -1,000 ng/dL, but you have written as 1.9 %. Is it 1.9 n...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Divakara. P

How to start HRT treatment for male-to-female transition?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Do you need to know what medications to be taken for HRT (hormone replacement therapy)? 2. Do you like to know about the fitness or investigations before starting HRT? Or are you asking for the safety? Do let me know w...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Divakara. P

Does Clomifene help with ED and urinary urgency?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The doctor basically gave you Clomifene because most likely he suspected that since you have gynecomastia, therefore, there might be low prolactin levels as well and Clomifene is an anti-estrogen drug, therefore it wi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Why is there difficulty in losing weight in PCOS patients?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your main concerns are that you are not able to lose weight, you have joint pains, edema, acne, cold hands or feet, and mood symptoms like anxiety, mid-afternoon panic attack-like symptoms, and irregular per...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Thiyagarajan. T

What are the implications of thyroid disorders on human health?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. The thyroid hormone is the primary hormone to maintain metabolism. Low-level thyroid hormone causes sluggish metabolism. High thyroid levels can cause increas...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Jain

Should the doctor prescribe any treatment for osteopenia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you do have diabetes for which Metformin is an appropriate treatment. As for your calcium levels, you have absolutely normal serum as well as u...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

How can I improve diabetes management as an adult?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the information provided, your current diabetes management involves a combination of metformin, januvia, and glimipride. Metformin, a biguanide, works to reduce blood sugar lev...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

How to manage low TSH level?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. I am sorry to learn about your brother's persistent burning sensation in his leg and back problem. I...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews