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How can I get rid of lip hyperpigmentation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old woman. I have a 12-month-old daughter, and I am presently breastfeeding. I have two concerns. Firstly, I do not have an even skin tone. My eyebrows, nose, and skin around my lips are all dark, but my cheeks are lighter. Second, my lips are not of the same shade. My u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lip hyperpigmentation appears to be caused by a vitamin deficit or exposure to an irritating substance. For two weeks, apply a lip balm with SPF (sun protection factor) at night. For 20 days, take one Epiglow (multivitamin) tablet after breakfast. For four weeks, u... Read Full »
I have had a sore tongue for two years. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old male. I do not smoke or drink alcohol. I started to develop a sore tongue around two years ago. The pain is not continuous. I noticed this over two years ago, and my tongue has not changed its appearance. I had a neck ultrasound and a throat endoscopy that came back ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. A sore tongue can have various causes, including vitamin deficiencies, stress, dehydration, oral hygiene issues, and mechanical irritation. Your doctor's suggestion of vitamin de... Read Full »
I am having hair loss and low vitamin D3 and B12. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Over the past six months, I have experienced a sudden and substantial hair loss. My hair is thinning rapidly, and my scalp is becoming more visible, particularly under bright light. Upon conducting a blood test, I discovered low levels of Vitamin B-12 and D3. I am currently taking Vit... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Low levels of vitamins B-12 and D3 can contribute to hair loss, given their major roles in supporting hair growth and health. I would suggest the following approaches to address this concern: Vitamin supplements: Cons... Read Full »
What can be the cause of my excruciating headache?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having headaches for the last two weeks. It does not feel like a migraine. The ache starts at the back of my head when I move or bow forward and is excruciating. When I try to open my jaw it gives me a very strong pain at the back of my head. I have had no history of headac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, As you have described, such type of a headache can be associated with severe deficiencies of vitamin B12, iron, or low haemoglobin. It indicates weakness. First of all, I suggest you get a blood CBC (complete blood count) test. We can manag... Read Full »
Can vitamin B12 deficiency cause breathlessness?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a blood test recently and my ESR was elevated to 22, while vitamin B12 was low. I have pain in the right armpit and also a pain in the neck. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your B12 level is low, hence it should be treated with Folic acid tablets and Cyanocobalamin injections. 1. Cyanocobalamin 1000 mcg injections are given intramuscularly for six weeks. 2. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) can be high in any inflammatory condition.... Read Full »
Should I consider taking medication for my thyroid levels?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past six months, I was severely fatigued and had unstable mood swings. At my regular check up, I found out my T4 levels are borderline. I think T3 is normal, but not optimal. Here are the levels: TSH 1.73 (0.45 to 4.5) T3 2.7 (1.4 to 4.4) T4 0.83 (0.8 to 1.8) My general physici... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and understand your concerns. From what you have mentioned, it appears that you have a normal thyroid function test results. There is no need to take any medications at all. Even if you are planning a pregnancy, this result means that you do no... Read Full »
Can taking Dexorange syrup increase hemoglobin levels?
Query: Hello doctor, My father had 3.5 mg/dL of hemoglobin and platelets was 50 103/µL. The doctor then transfused two units of blood. After one and a half months, I checked the hemoglobin and still it was 3.5 mg/dL and platelets was 36 103/µL. My father has no sugar problem but has issues with BP. He i... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have mentioned, your father has pancytopenia which is the failure of the bone marrow to produce new blood cells. There are many reasons for that including vitamin B12 deficiency, leukemia, bone marrow, fibrosis, enlarged spleen, adverse effect of a medi... Read Full »
Why does my daughter fall sick often and look weak?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 6 years old. She is physically weak. She has low immunity and falls ill often. She has a very low appetite. In order to increase her appetite, doctor prescribed us to give her Oxiron syrup. For past few days, she is not active physically and tends to lie down even while wat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your daughter's history and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know few more details in order to give you an accurate treatment plan. 1. What makes you tell that she has low immunity? And how often she falls sick in a... Read Full »
Kindly guide me with the reports if I have gynecomastia.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. My height is 5 feet 10 inches and weight is 192 lbs. I am having gynecomastia. I have attached the biochemical test results, laboratory reports. Please guide the treatment if I have low testosterone. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your testosterone levels are normal. But, you need to undergo further tests like serum TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), serum estradiol and serum prolactin for the evaluation of gynecomastia. Kindly get these tests done and revert back with the reports. Read Full »
I have a fever, body aches, and skin peeling. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was in working abroad until five years ago, where I was infected with fever. Since then, there are a lot of changes in my body. Severe body aches, that too the joints. Acid reflux. Hairy type skin peeling on mouth inner side. Burning sensation under my foot. That too on the back en... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, do not worry about it. I do not think you are suffering from any major disease. Regarding transmitting the infection to others, I think it is just a coincidence since your ESR and other parameters are normal ruling out active infection and also sharing utens... Read Full »