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My mom met with two major falls. Is that due to Achilles tendon weakness?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a question for my mother. My mother is 50 years old. She complains of an episodic, sudden loss of weight-bearing ability on the left Achilles tendon. This has resulted in two major falls, which resulted in trauma. These are present for the past few months and have become more freque... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your mother's elaborative history provided here, along with the reports attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity) with this query. She has mild osteoarthritic changes in the lumbosacral region with osteoarthritis knee, anemia, per... Read Full »
I am having side effects after taking Metpure. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had my BP 140/90 mmHg. The doctor advised me to take tablet Metpure XL 25 mg in the morning. I am using the tablet in the morning for last 20 days. Soon after taking it, I feel lazy and dull. I also experience a headache after taking the tablet. So, I am using Metpure XL 12.5 mg in the ... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand all your concerns. You have mild hypertension which requires lifestyle changes with a small dose of antihypertensive. Lifestyle changes include low salt diet and 30 minutes walking for five days a week. Metpure XL 25 mg tablet is a good choice. It is ta... Read Full »
Can I take Concor 2.5 mg to control the rise of BP during anxiety?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from high blood pressure for the last three years. During discomfort, the reading comes around 140-148/90-98 mmHg. In normal times, it is 120/80 mmHg. Presently, I have been taking Cilacar 10 in the morning after breakfast and Ecosprin AV 75 at night as suggested by my doct... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have hypertension (high blood pressure), which is out of control occasionally during episodes of anxiety. The baseline BP control is fine. I would suggest adding a new medicine, tablet Concor 2.5 mg (Bisoprolol) once daily at 8 AM. Consult your specialist doctor, di... Read Full »
How to prevent a person from getting colorectal cancer?
Query: Hi doctor,Can a person who gets constipation problems frequently get colorectal cancer? How to prevent colorectal cancer? What kind of diet is good for the gut and what should we avoid? Can you tell me the symptoms faced by a person affected with colorectal cancer?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Constipation alone does not cause colorectal cancer, but it is crucial to address any digestive issues to maintain the overall gut health. Below is an information on preventing colorectal cancer, maintaining a healthy diet for gut health, an... Read Full »
What is the treatment option for Parkinson's disease other than Levodopa?
Query: Hi doctor, I feel extreme fatigue in the morning. I have tremor and right leg tingling. I am experiencing brain fog, Parkinson like symptoms but I did not feel any improvement with Levodopa. My manganese levels are high. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to assure you that do not worry as everything is going to be fine soon. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine concerns. First thing is unless the diagnosis is made by an expert physician, the resembling symptoms do not mean ... Read Full »
What are the treatment options for abdominal lymphadenopathy in a child?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter, who is five years old, was detected with abdominal lymphadenopathy. Her ESR level is 62. She is also suffering from constipation and abdominal pain. Her doctor advised blood tests, ultrasound, and endoscopy followed by histopathology. The biopsy report shows chronic duoden... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should not worry. There is no evidence of cancer in the given scenario (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Lymph nodes (LN) in the abdomen are normal structures. The lymph nodes enlarge in the presence of infection and malignancy. Here, LN is not s... Read Full »
What is the cause of fatigue, night sweats, chills, and appetite changes?
Query: Hi doctor,My illness started with fatigue and joint pain and then progressed to whole-body pain. Every day I feel like I have the flu. I had consistent night sweats, day sweats, and chills, loss of appetite at times, nausea on and off, and terrible fatigue. It includes 12 CBCs with differentials, me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cancer is practically ruled out by doing all the scans. However, I am intrigued by the fear of cancer. Do you have a family history of cancer? Regarding joint pain, I will suggest you use hydroxychloroquine if routine painkillers are not working. Consult your doctor, disc... Read Full »
Why am I feeling dull and upset during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 weeks pregnant. Since last two to three days I am feeling so much dull and upset. My nights are quite long, and I am unable to sleep. During this time, I keep recalling my past and all the people who have hurt me knowingly or unknowingly. Kindly help me, please. My thyroid level i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are depressive symptoms, which often occur during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Please do not worry about them, as they are only transitory and will come and go often. Continue with a healthy diet, some light stretching allowed in pregnancy and Thyroxine. Also... Read Full »
I have been struggling with OCD. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 44-year-old man struggling with OCD, and I am eager to find ways to overcome this behavior. Can you provide any suggestions or strategies that have helped others manage or reduce their OCD symptoms? I can try different approaches as well. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Here are some strategies that may help manage OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) symptoms: 1. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Consider seeking therapy from a mental health professional who specializes in CBT (a talking therapy that ... Read Full »
How can I control my high blood pressure naturally at home?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 50-year-old male. I can see my blood pressure being high nowadays. I have a history of high blood pressure and taking medications. But why does my blood pressure remain in the high range? I do not know the reason behind it. What lifestyle factors, such as diet, physical activity,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As someone with a history of high blood pressure and currently experiencing high readings, several lifestyle factors may be contributing to the elevated blood pressure levels. Here are some suggestions for managing these factors: 1. Die... Read Full »