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I have swollen feet and the swelling is getting worse each day. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I have swollen feet which are getting worse day by day. My feet feel heavy. I do not eat food with salt and try to drink a lot of water. What could it be? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. I have a few questions. 1. Have you done any recent blood tests like KFT (kidney function tests), or LFT (liver function tests)? 2. Are you taking any medication for heart disease? 3. Have you done a two-dimens... Read Full »
I have indigestion and fever after my dialysis session. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been diagnosed with kidney disease and had many dialysis sessions, but no trace of diabetes or hypertension was detected in all tests. However, I do experience indigestion and fever sometimes. I am taking tablet Torsemide 50 mg daily and Lisinopril 0.25 mg daily. Please help.Than... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I see you are on dialysis sessions, having indigestion and a feverish feeling. So I need to ask a few things before I advise you something. How much urine you are passing? Is dialysis accessed by a fistula or catheter? What is your PTH... Read Full »
Which vitamins cause water retention?
Query: Hi doctor, I am obese despite doing yoga thrice weekly and eating healthy diet. I have the problem of water retention in legs and inflammation. Also I continue to gain weight. Please find the root cause. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many conditions that can cause water retention like low protein levels, kidney problems, reduced blood flow to leg or thyroid problems. I recommend you to get the following tests done and revert back with reports. CBC (complete blood count), serum albumin, ser... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with Budd-Chiari syndrome, and feeling very uncomfortable due to ascites. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, He was diagnosed with Budd-Chiari syndrome before five months, and he is feeling very uncomfortable due to ascites. Currently on Acitrom 3 mg, and Udiliv Dytor 10 mg. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Budd-Chiari Syndrome is a rare condition caused by narrowing and obstruction of the hepatic veins. Obstruction of the veins prevents the flow of blood from the liver to the heart. Obstruction is due to the formation of a fibrous web in the blood vessel or blood clots. ... Read Full »
Will continuous intake of Budesonide cause a bitter taste with a swollen face?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis last year, and her treatment is going very well. Currently, she is taking Budesonide 6 mg and Azoran 75 mg. She also takes Insulin, Actrapid Flexpen, and Basalog One to control her blood sugar fluctuations, as she has diabetes also. I h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all the test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, swelling of the face is a prominent side effect of long term use of steroid therapy. This she has to face if the use of steroids is indispensable. However, if in any case, it can be... Read Full »