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Are Glycomet GP 2 and Vobose enough in a diabetic patient?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are on the standard medications that we prescribe for treatment of diabetes. But if your blood sugar levels are in the range of 250 to 350 mg/dL with the use of medicines, then it is on the higher side and you will need a modification of medicine dosage or addition of another new drug. View thread
Will RF microneedling done at home cause permanent scarring?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fractional radio frequency devices have been recently tried for scars. It stimulates collagen remodeling and collagenesis. The mechanism of action is that it causes hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and tissue remodeling. View thread
How to control blood sugar levels post pregnancy?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. They are diagnosed at an earlier age with this condition. It is a state of insulin resistance. View thread
How to cure ringworm infection in the waist area?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and need to know the answers to the following questions to suggest a proper treatment. Are you diabetic? Did you scratch or rub the lesion excessively? View thread
Is post-surgery WBC dip for germ cell tumors serious?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your child is having a rare entity of non-seminomatous germ cell tumor and common extragonadal site for it is mediastinum. Mild splenomegaly is because of malignancy related process and no worry about that and nothing extra treatment needed. View thread
Which medicine is recommended for diabetes instead of Sitaglu Met?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please verify the dose of Sitaglu Met. It is a combination medication. It has two medicines Sitagliptin and Metformin. Please mention whether you take 50 mg/500 mg or 50 mg/1000 mg dose. View thread
Why do I get eye floaters and see fogginess around street lamps at night?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous. As age progresses, it starts to liquefy or gets detached, and you start seeing floaters, or it also happens in high myopes. View thread
Is I-pill if for vaginal fluid leakage post unprotected sex?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would be better if you take regular cyclic contraceptives instead of emergency for few months generally. At present emergency contraceptive pills to be taken to be on safe side as millions of sperms in 1 to 2 most of semen and only one sperm enough to give pregnancy, if things go well at each step. View thread
Can Sitagliptin phosphate be taken to reduce blood sugar level?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To answer briefly, yes you should take added medicine. Sitagliptin is a good choice, added to Metformin. Please send me your HbA1c as well. But as I tell all my patients, treating diabetes properly does not limit to taking medicine only. View thread
Is the tooth bump in a normal shape or a cause of concern?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To get a clear idea of your problem, I would like to have a picture of your tooth. As per your description, it could be an anatomical structure in your upper molar which is called 'cusp of Carabelli', which is absolutely normal and you do not need to worry about it. View thread