Medical Advice on "Rheumatology"

Why is there a sinus tract in abdomen after cesarean?, Answered by Dr. Durgesh Srivastava

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will try to help you as much as possible. A few questions first: 1. Was there any tissue biopsy done for the abdomen wall or the panniculitis lesion? If yes, please share its details. 2. Did you have symptoms of low ... View thread »

Does positive RNP indicate RA?, Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from mixed connective tissue disorder. But do not worry you may have to take above medications along with that you may take tablet Banocide forte 100 mg twice daily for three weeks. Avoid using ... View thread »

What causes numbness in fingers with swollen joints?, Answered by Dr. Divya Agarwal

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the possibility of inflammatory arthritis is definitely there, however that can be confirmed only when a rheumatologist examines you. The other symptoms are prolonged stiffness in your hands lasting more than half an ... View thread »

I am not clear with the diagnosis of my mother's condition. Please clarify., Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all your mother does not have rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia. From her reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) I found that she has connective tissue disorder and the most possible diagnosis ... View thread »

Is there any difference between Sjogren's syndrome and SLE?, Answered by Dr. Lohit Chauhan

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sjogren's syndrome (SS) and SLE are two different forms of autoimmune inflammatory disorders which affect the joints, skin, glandular tissue. There are certain similarities between the two but generally, Sjogren's is ... View thread »

I was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis.Could you please give advice on how to treat these symptoms?, Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to my opinion, Raynaud's phenomenon is a part of CREST syndrome of systemic sclerosis. In case that is troubling you, the best treatment that I have found very successful is the use of crushed Sorbitrate ... View thread »

My c-ANCA levels are 5.6 U/ml. What is the general prognosis?, Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: C-ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies) positivity indicates Wegener's Granulomatosis. In this condition, there is involvement of upper and lower respiratory tract ... View thread »

I have high uric acid since 20 years. Please advise., Answered by Dr. Surbhi Agrawal

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have been taking preventive gout medicine for a long time and have started to have flares for the first time in a while, call your doctor. He may talk to you about changing your dosage or your medicine. In ... View thread »

How can I manage pain and numbness in hands and feet caused due to SPA?, Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You are suffering from spondyloarthropathy. However, small joint involvement like hand and feet joints are rare in SPA. You should restart Sulfasalazine 1 g morning, evening and do a C- ... View thread »

Swelling and hard bumps on elbow, sore, stiff hands in the morning. Should I go to a rheumatologist?, Answered by Dr. Babu Lal Meena

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it seems that you are suffering fromrheumatoid arthritis. This is more in females, having morning stiffness of the joint and improve during the day and presence of nodules over bony prominences. Yes, ... View thread »