Medical Advice on "General Medicine"

What is the grayish discoloration on the tip of my penis that causes pain and sensitivity?

Hello doctor, I understand your concern. It looks like melanosis, which is nothing but the deposition of melanin pigment at one particular site. It may happen over the shaft, at the tip of the (glans) penis, over lips, or inside of the mouth. It is...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nagaraj Patil

What could be the reason for my tiredness and lethargy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. Tiredness and sleepiness can be seen in the following conditions: Hypothyroidism. Diabetes mellitus. Anemia. Vitamin D and calcium deficiency. Multivitamin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Pooja Pardhi

My mother has episodes of dizziness when she sits down or stands up. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not something to worry about. Her symptoms and response to Vertin (Betahistine), although incomplete, suggests that these are originating from the internal ear, which is the most common cause of dizziness in o...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

What could be the cause for my black stools and variations in my albumin and globulin values?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from the passing of black stool. I saw the reports that you have sent (attachments removed to protect the patie...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zubayeralam

Is it normal to get lower back pain after the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I can understand your concern. Most people experience body aches and severe backaches after vaccination, which is due to our body's response. I suggest you take tablet Dolo 650 twice a day aft...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

Is an increase in red blood cells concerning?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I can understand your concern. I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), and actually, there are minor changes due to infection, imp...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

Can I get COVID vaccine if I have a regular high temperature at night for one month post COVID?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your reports are normal (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). The neutrophils are still mildly elevated, and they need time to reduce back to normal levels. You are experiencing post-COVID inflammatio...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Amit Jauhari

My 68-year-old father has been prescribed Xone injection for typhoid. Is it fine?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on the lab report, it looks like he is having typhoid fever. The prescribed medicine Xone (Ceftriaxone) is used in the treatment of typhoid. Saline is to keep him hydrated, and D10 (Dextrose) provides him with energ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nagaraj Patil

Are antibiotics needed if the fever is not subsiding after two doses of Ibuprofen?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, your husband has been suffering from fever, and you think he needs antibiotics. Before starting any antibiotic, your husband s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zubayeralam

Why do I stress and get anxious over minor things?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is quite common for individuals with anxiety. Probably, this might be an early manifestation of an anxiety neurosis. Do not be in a negative mood with what I said. At this stage, it is easy to manipulate it by proper...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prathap