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I want to know about hormonal changes in middle age. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, As I approach middle age, I am curious about the potential hormonal changes, particularly, in the context of menopause and late-onset hypogonadism. Can you provide insights into what individuals may experience during this phase, including the symptoms associated with menopause and late-on... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. The middle age is a golden era in the life of a woman, because this is the time when the reproductive system has reached its peak, and the decline will occur. But if this de... Read Full »
My mother has difficulty in remembering things. Is it dementia?
Query: Hello doctor,Recently, I have noticed that my 66-year-old mother is experiencing difficulties with remembering things, and it has raised some concerns for me. As her son, I want to ensure that she is receiving the support and guidance she needs. Is she suffering from dementia? If yes, then how to tr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern for your mother's condition. She may have dementia. It is due to neurodegeneration of the brain neurons. It can be due to old age, uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, alcohol consumption, undiagnosed stroke, vitamin B12 deficiency, or... Read Full »
I have been noticing changes in my sleep pattern. Is it related to dementia?
Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed changes in my sleep patterns as I age, and I am concerned about the link between sleep, aging, and dementia. Can you provide insights into how aging affects sleep and whether there is a connection to dementia? Additionally, I have heard about melatonin as a sleep aid – ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Our need to sleep decreases with aging. For example, if a teenager needs up to eight to ten hours of sleep per night, this need gradually decreases to six by age 70. Unfortunately, you did not describe your sleep problem, therefore, I cannot ... Read Full »
I fear my mother has dementia. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed some changes in my mom's memory, which is concerning. Lately, she seems forgetful and sometimes confused. I have heard that these could be signs of dementia, and I am worried about her. What are the common symptoms of dementia, and how can we differentiate it from norma... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Dementia is a general term for a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and behavior. While it is true that some memory loss is a normal part of aging, dementia goes beyond that and significantly imp... Read Full »
Kindly tell me the physical changes experienced with aging.
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is around 60 years but she looks older than her age. The skin of her face and body is shrinking very fast. And, she feels sleepy whenever she sits up for a long period of ten minutes or more. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At her age, cellular aging can speed up depending on her overall health. If she has any underlying chronic disease or if she has a deficiency of essential minerals and micronutrients, all these can speed up the aging process. However at her age, fatigue or excessive ti... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 49-year-old black woman with a weight of 165.347 pounds and a tall stature. I have been experiencing accelerated sagging on my face, which makes me appear older than I look. The area around my eyes seems to be particularly affected. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are concerned about the sagging of your face and the appearance around your eyes. There are several factors that can contribute to the sagging of facial skin, including age, genetics, lifestyle choices, and environmental factors. Here are a few co... Read Full »
Which product is safe for my skin to look lighter?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to know how and which product is safe for my skin to look lighter. My facial skin does not look like how it used to, and I do not like it. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After 30 years, skin starts to lose its elasticity, and during winter because of dryness, skin looks dull. I would suggest you try: Vitamin C serum - it is a good antioxidant and anti-aging medicine. Apply to the whole face in the morning. A good sunscreen with a... Read Full »
Do acid toning help in skin care?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know how does our skin change through the decades? How our skin changes in our 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond? Also, looking for tips on how to care for our skin. What products we should be used for certain problems? When should we start acid-toning? How about retinol produ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Our skin undergoes aging process continuously. There are two types of aging going on in an individual. Intrinsic aging that is inherited (in our genes) and the other is extrinsic aging (that is due to environmental factors most importantly the sunlight). With aging, the... Read Full »
Is slightly low eGFR a reason to worry?
Query: Hi doctor, I do not have any real complaints. I just got my laboratory test results. They show BUN (blood urea nitrogen) 29.1 mg/dl, creatinine 1.01, BUN/creatinine ratio 29 and eGFR 64. I do not have any bad symptoms other than some retention of fluid. I urinate a lot but I am on Triamterene 75/50... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know your age and how your heart functions. Do you have any recent 2D (two dimension) echo done? Regarding serum creatinine and BUN (blood urea nitrogen), they are normal. But, eGFR - estimated glomerular filtration rate is slightly low. That... Read Full »
Is it normal for an 82-year-old to have a pulse rate of 54?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 82-year-old male. I noticed a pulse rate of 54 beats per minute before a couple of days. Yesterday, I recorded my pulse rate throughout the day from 8 am to 10 pm. I had a pulse rate of 58, 60, 80, 78, 69, and 74 beats per minute. I had a pulse rate of 80 beats per minute after g... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is perfectly normal to have a low pulse rate according to your age. It is a physiological change that occurs with aging and it is not considered low. The normal pulse rate ranges between 60 to 90 beats per minute. This range differs with pe... Read Full »