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Why does my report show low hemoglobin levels?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 40-year-old woman. I had a hysterectomy surgery four years back. Now, I have no periods or blood loss of any measure. I am having a balanced diet with plenty of meat and kale chips. For three months, I have started taking raw food and prenatal vitamins because of cracks in my mouth ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: The low hemoglobin at present is not due to blood loss, it is nutritional. If you look at the iron studies, the iron levels are very low, indicating inadequate... Read Full »
Why do I have red patches on my tongue?
Query: Hello doctor, I have my niece with red islands or patches on the tongue surface. Her age is 23 months. This is there for the past one year. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These patches are related to vitamin B deficiency and gastric discomfort. Sometimes, they also have superadded infection of bacterial or fungal origin. I would advise you to start a multivitamin syrup, deworm the child and apply a mouth paint (Candid mouth paint) for... Read Full »
Are my lymph nodes swollen due to an allergy to fried foods?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 35-year-old male. I had a fever of 100.2 degrees Fahrenheit on the eighth of last month, which only lasted for a day. But the fever was followed by a few symptoms. After the fever, my lymph nodes at the back of my ear were swollen. I also had a sore throat and mouth ulcers. My body ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you still having enlarged lymph nodes? Are those painful to touch? Is the size still the same as when you observed first? Is there any change? Do you have any throat pain now? Was any throat swab test done? Any blood test? Any difficulty or pain while swall... Read Full »
Why am I losing more hair in the crown region?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37 year old woman. I weigh 70 kg and my height is 5 feet 4 inches. I am facing severe hairfall problem. I can see the roots coming out with the hair. I am a working professional, had premature graying so I used to apply color to cover gray. Last year I had Adgain capsules and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your question. First thing is, I recommend you to do the following tests: FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (Luteinizing hormone) ratio. Serum cortisol levels both AM and PM values. Check for ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) levels in blood... Read Full »
Can we take vitamin B supplements and antifungal tablets together?
Query: Hi doctor, Can we take vitamin B supplements and antifungal tablets together? Will that react? How to take both medicines? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the information provided on your end, and I do understand your concern. However, there is no problem taking vitamin B supplements and oral antifungal medications together. They do not cause drug interactions and do not react with each other. As per y... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 7 weeks pregnant now. Currently, doctor has suggested some tablets and her reports are attached for your reference. From yesterday, she feels gas and wants to take Gelusil. Is it safe to take Gelusil with these medicines? She also complains of vomiting sensation especially i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your prescription (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and your query. The symptoms your wife suffering with is common during the first trimester of pregnancy. All these symptoms are due to gastritis, which due to the sudden surge of pregna... Read Full »
I have had a ulcer at the tip of my tongue for the past six days. Please suggest me a treatment.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a small mouth ulcer at the tip of my tongue for the last six days, and I am not getting cured. So I am taking due precautions like very soft food with curd, fruits with vitamin B complex, and multivitamin tablets. But the ulcer is not getting cured. Please suggest some antibiot... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Mouth ulcers can be painful. However, taking antibiotics for this condition is not a good idea. Since you have just one ulcer, an antibiotic is not indicated for your condition. I suggest you some tips to help relieve your condition quick... Read Full »
Why is there pain at the site of wisdom tooth extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a wisdom tooth and an adjacent molar removed two days ago. Everything has healed nicely except a very painful white spot in the very back of my cheek next to the extraction site. What could this be? I have attached photographs for your reference. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity) By looking at the picture, it looks like an oral ulcer to me. You need not worry, and it sometimes takes more than a week to heal up completely. You can start with Hexidine (Chlorhex... Read Full »
I have an ulcer in my mouth that did not go away after antibiotics. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. I visited a dentist a week back for pain and swelling at the back of the throat at the retromolar region. The dentist took an X-ray, but no wisdom tooth was present. The dentist prescribed antibiotic Metronidazole and I completed the course. The problem is my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have just gone through your complaint. It could be due to some vitamin deficiency since you have already taken Metronidazole, which has not helped you. So, it may not be a bacterial infection. I would suggest you use a mouthwash containing Chlorhexidine gluconate, ... Read Full »
Does using Rotacaps for my wheezing cause cancer sore?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old man. Thrush or canker sore is there in the tongue, lip or mouth side. Not fever but body temperature is increasing feeling like hot. Tongue buds are burning for the past two days but thrush or canker sore is there for 15 days. When canker sore is healed, a new one (cank... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the history you have mentioned. These two can be the main possibilities for your problems. Vitamin B complex deficiency. This is most commonly seen folic acid, riboflavin, and niacin deficiency. So start multivitamin ta... Read Full »