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I have body pain, sore throat, and neck tightness. Can it be HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with a call girl ten months back. Then after three months, I got my HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) test done and the test was negative. Then again I got the HIV test after six months, the test was negative. Then after eight months, I got my HIV test done again, t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So whatever symptoms are there, it is due to vitamin deficiency. All tests are negative so it is clear that there is no HIV infection. So do not worry. You can consult a general physician. So he will give you written prescription, even I can but a long treatment is req... Read Full »
Why are there body pain and loose stools even after taking medication for vitamin D deficiency?
Query: Hello doctor, I found I am vitamin D deficient for the past five months. My vitamin D3 level was 7.04 (too low). So the doctor prescribed DV 60K once a week for two months and then once in a month. I am having this medicine for three months. I was fine and had no pain. Now already I took 15 pi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. See muscle pain or joint pains, watery motions are some of the side effects of vitamin D. These symptoms can also be seen in thyroid problems or diabetes. You have mentioned that your blood reports are fine, but have you been tested for thyroid and diabetes? No, definit... Read Full »
Some of the blood test results are highlighted. What does it mean?
Query: Hello doctor, Below is the results of some of the tests and few results are highlighted. Can you please let me know why these are highlighted and what do they mean? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity). In the first image, your lipid profile is absolutely fine and need not worry about the bold figure which is a ratio of two. Next, your vitamin D is low, so need to have supplements fo... Read Full »
I am worried about my blood report. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have just got my basic blood check done. I am worried about the report, especially the following points. Cholesterol levels, vitamin D deficiency, excess uric acid, platelet, monocytes and basophils. I would like to know whether all these symptoms together are pointing to something else... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have increased uric acid and increased cholesterol, which are just above borderline. You can reduce that by proper diet control. I would suggest you to kindly avoid the following. Sugar, jaggery, all forms of sugar such as sweets, cakes, biscuits, wafers, chocolates, ... Read Full »
Why are the tops of my feet and hands sensitive to touch?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41 year old male with height 5 feet 10 inches and weight 185.1 lbs. I am having a health situation for the last two years where the top of my feet (the area covered under the shoe) gets very sensitive to touch. Even a touch of the cotton pajama feels irritating. My left hand (be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your uric acid is slightly increased. So, avoid red meat and recheck uric acid after three months. Most of your symptoms point to a neuropathy. So, you need to get a nerve conduction ... Read Full »
How are elevated homocysteine and uric acid levels treated?
Query: Hi doctor, My homocysteine level is 65 mcmol/L. Vitamin D and SGPT values are 7.72 ng/mL and 70 units respectively. I also have higher uric acid levels. I have attached my reports. Please suggest further treatment plan. Read Full »
Dr. Dholariya Sagar Jayantilal
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). You have low vitamin B12, low vitamin D and slightly high uric acid levels. A high value of homocysteine could be due to the low level of vitamin D. The possible cause can be nutrition related. T... Read Full »
I have burning sensation in my face, arms and back of the neck. Why?
Query: I’m a 23 Y/O FEMALE Weight 260lbs Height 5’5 Current Medications: Paxil 80Mg once daily for anxiety and panic disorder and OCD and PTSD/omeprazole slow release tab once daily / B complex vitamin once daily/ vitamin d once daily Starting at about 14 I would wake up with burning sensatio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello Dear sorry about your health condition. But don't worry dear I'm with you to answer any questions from your side. Please answer for few questions. Dear did you suffering from any hypothyroidism?? Any family history or depression or major illness. Possible causes are like 1. sero negetiv... Read Full »
Why do I experience pain in both legs when the AC is on?
Query: Hello doctor, This is regarding my father who is 58 years old. For the past two months, he has had a pain in both legs - down from the knee to the foot whenever he sits in his office room that has an AC. He says that if he sets the temperature to over 26 C, the pain recedes in about half hour. What ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bilateral knee osteoarthritis can cause this pain which can be affected by temperature. Also, the calf muscles attach at the back of the knee joint and go right till the heel. So pain of the knee can cause this. The other possibility is vitamin D deficiency along with ... Read Full »
My 10-year-old boy has persistent leg pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 10-year-old boy has been suffering from leg pain for the past five years. He weighs 50.6 pounds. The pain is concentrated in his shanks and soles, and it occurs frequently. Sometimes, it starts in the late evening and continues until the morning, occasionally waking him up from slee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the information you have provided, it is not possible for me to make a definitive diagnosis. However, I can suggest some possible causes of your child's leg pain and recommend further evaluation by a pediatrician ... Read Full »
My vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels are low in my blood report. Please suggest supplements.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45 years old male. Vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels are low in my blood report so, please suggest doses for vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vitamin B12 and D deficiency is very common now. I recommend the following to my patients for the treatment, 1. Capsule Uprise D3 60K once a week for three months. 2. Capsule Nurokind Gold once daily for three months. Get the levels repeated after three months and... Read Full »