Medical Advice on "Rheumatology"

Does taking tablet Sulfasalazine impair my Sjogren's syndrome affected wife's Type 1 interferon production?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.It differs from person to person. Some people have a higher risk, while some do not. But since she has Sjogren's, I would suggest you continue with the same medicine and take precautions for COV...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

Can you please suggest me ways to heal instep swelling and pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since it is an acute gout flare, I would recommend a couple of changes (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent). 1. Temporarily stop taking tablet Allopurinol. Al...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naval Mendiratta

What is an effective treatment option for osteoporosis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I want to evaluate the condition before starting a treatment. Since oral analgesics did not improve the symptoms, admit your mother to a hospital, and ask the medical professional to provide intravenous analgesics. Then, tr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suman Saurabh

Can my hands hurt because of an autoimmune disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Speckled antinuclear antibodies are seen in mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) and scleroderma. If you have raynaud's phenomenon, do an echocardiogram (ECHO) to look for pulmonary artery hypertension, a high-resoluti...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Why do I have joint pain, back pain, depression, gastric irritation, and headache since a long time?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your reports and investigations (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems like you have polymyalgia rheumatica. I would suggest a single intramuscular dose of Depo-Medrol (Methyl...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Why do I have vitiligo, metatarsalgia, and recurrent iritis in my right eye?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms that you have described do not classically fit rheumatoid arthritis. However, these symptoms suggest trauma more than inflammatory arthritis, but simultaneously considering your iritis we need to rule...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

There is knee inflammation after stopping steroids. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I shall try to answer your queries one by one. Eye injury may sometimes set up the autoimmunity. It is not clear in your question how much eye problem she currently has. Inflammation anywhere in body could be set up ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Srivastava Durgesh

Is there a permanent cure for Henoch-Schonlein purpura disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. If the redness is due to Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), it will not be easy to cure it completely. Steroids are given to minimize the redness linked to the disease...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

Why was my mother advised for a plasma treatment after kidney dialysis?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Your mother is already getting the best treatment. You need not worry as plasma exchange sometimes gives excellent results. The black spots on the tongue are side effects of tablet Cyclophosphamide...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Why is there a sinus tract in abdomen after cesarean?

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 »

Answered by Dr. Srivastava Durgesh