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I am a 27-year-old male. Is it safe for me to use Tracnil sachet?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male, and my dermatologist prescribed a Tracnil sachet for me. Is it safe to use a Tracnil sachet for men? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. I have carefully reviewed the details you provided, and I understand your concern. Tracnil sachet (vitamin D3, folic acid, and myoinositol) is indeed safe and effective for men. Tracnil men is specifically formulated for male use. The ingr... Read Full »
I need advice on thiamine's impact on health. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I want to improve my overall health, and I have heard about the importance of vitamin B, specifically thiamine. Can you provide insights into the role of thiamine within the vitamin B complex and how it contributes to overall well-being? What are the consequences of thiamine deficienc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am glad you are conscious about your health. Well, here I am listing brief details of Thiamine and its uses. Beware, there will be clinical terms you can find meaning in a dictionary, or can ask me if needed. ... Read Full »
My tongue bleeds on brushing with white spots on uvula. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My tongue hurts and bleeds when brushed. White spot on uvula area and white and small red dots on the roof of my mouth. Also, a yellowish color is seen on the roof of my mouth. Read Full »
Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition is called aphthous stomatitis. It usually follows a brief period of stress to be emotional or physical, as a febrile sickness. You need to take a short course of antibiotics, topical analgesics, anesthetics. Multivitamin supplements and antacids can be ta... Read Full »
Why is my vitamin B12 level over 1000?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 21 years old. I am taking tablet Cymbalta 60 mg and tablet Citalopram 10 mg daily for depression and anxiety. Recently, I got a blood test for vitamin B12 and the results turned out to be pretty high at 1344 pg/mL. I am aware that the normal range of vitamin B12 is 200 to 900 pg/mL. M... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query my opinion is as follows. Increased vitamin B12 is worrisome. It is a water-soluble vitamin. It never increase unless there is some amount of hepatic damage or certain cancers. I strongly urge you to get a liver function test. Both Cymbalta (Du... Read Full »
Can a temperate pool at 98 F affect the baby during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I found out that I am pregnant, and the next day I went to a spa. Knowing that hot tub and sauna are not good for me, the lady at the spa told me to go to the temperate pool, which was 98 F. I went for five minutes, and now I am so scared. Did I do something wrong? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry, sauna is to be avoided in pregnancy, but not ones with temperature as body temperature. The lady at the spa was wise. Make sure you take your antenatal vitamins throughout pregnancy. For more information consult a doctor soon. Read Full »
How is night blindness managed?
Query: Hello doctor, My father has night blindness and his overall vision is very bad. He is taking some medication to keep his vision from degrading. He has been given advise to try Ocuvite lutein and I am not sure whether that is a good product for him. I am not aware of the side effects associated with ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Night blindness at this age is very unlikely. This is mostly seen in children due to vitamin A deficiency. First thing is we need to diagnose his condition. At this age night blindness can be due to to retinal problems like retinitis pigmentosa (genetic disorder in whic... Read Full »
Why is bilirubin level 1.4 for three months?
Query: Hi doctor, Three months back, I started feeling feverish, but thermometer readings were normal. I went to a doctor and he ran a series of tests. Everything came out fine, except mild hepatomegaly and elevated conjugated bilirubin. My bilirubin is elevated consistently for the past three months (tota... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your laboratory reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity). All values are excellent, except total bilirubin which is at upper normal level which could be due to fatty liver. I would suggest you to avoid fatty and spicy foods as well as... Read Full »
Can the cyst in my mother's uterus be cancerous?
Query: Hi doctor,My mother is 48 years old and was having a problem with menstruation. So, she got sonography done, which showed a large, and ill-defined heterogeneous mass with moderate internal vascularity in the cervix extending into the lower uterine region and upper one-third of the vagina (parametria... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the history, I do not think you have anything to worry about. Let me explain it. It mostly appears to be a fibroid, arising from the lower uterine segment, just above the cervix and extending to the vagina. This was just by an investigation report. The most i... Read Full »
I took gummy vitamins before my gallbladder surgery. Is it fine?
Query: Hello doctor, I have gallbladder surgery tomorrow morning and I told the nurse that pre-operation I took a multivitamin with my girl. I did not realize we had bought a different type that contains vitamin E, fish oils and flax seed oil. I am now freaking out as I have had two of the gummy vitamins o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. They will not postpone your surgery depending on your above vitamin intake. Though you are orally taking more body absorbs only what is required so nothing to worry. They should go ahead with surgery. Read Full »
Can De Quervain's syndrome cause nerve damage?
Query: Hi doctor,I am feeling burning in the wrist. I had De Quervain's release six months ago. Can one have nerve damage as a result of De Quervain's syndrome? I am currently on Exemestane. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. De Quervain's tenosynovitis is purely an entrapment tendinitis of the tendons contained within the first dorsal compartment at the wrist. It causes pain during thumb motion. After the release procedure, you should feel relief. Sometimes the healing takes time, and yo... Read Full »