Medical Advice on "Rheumatology"

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 »

I am experiencing tender muscles all over the body. Why?, Answered by Dr. Naval Mendiratta

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and blood reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your test results are normal. The pain experienced all over the body looks like a different condition known as ... View thread »

What does the blood test taken for sudden hearing loss indicate?, Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity), there are two things which I presume you think are abnormal. CK (creatine kinase), it is an enzyme produced by heart muscle ... View thread »

I have joint pain. Please help., Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post, you have not mentioned which joints are paining and whether you have swelling of joints also. Your vitamin D level is low (attachment removed to protect patient identity) so you need to start ... View thread »

Can pain and popping sound during jaw movements indicate osteoarthritis?, Answered by Dr. K Shanmuganandan

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through all the history details and reports. It shows mild osteoarthritis which is not reversible. But if you maintain your weight and exercise, it will halt. Please do quadriceps exercise for knees and for ... View thread »