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I have a severe knee pain and cannot walk without limping. What it could be?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been having severe pain in my left knee for roughly three days now. It is on the inside of the knee and slightly behind the knee cap while standing and with my leg straight. When it is bent, it is on the outside of the knee too. I cannot put any weight on it, cannot walk properly... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sudden onset of pain at this generally indicates traumatic nature of suffering. It is possible that you suffered with some minor injury in last couple of days. The second possibility is an infection in which there may be redness and slight fever over the affected joint... Read Full »
I get random spurts of pain in my knees and legs. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I get random spurts of pain in my knees and legs like growing pains, but I am 22 years old, so it cannot be growing pains. It gets too uncomfortable sometimes to the point I have to take painkillers. I am not on any medication. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Random spurts of pain in your knees and legs that feel like growing pains but occur in adulthood could be a sign of various underlying conditions. Here are a few possibilities: 1. Overuse injuries: If you have been engaging in repetitive motions or high-impact activi... Read Full »
Why do my blood results show high ferritin levels?
Query: Hello doctor, Last October, on a routine physical, I received a ferritin reading of 535 with all other CBC/ metabolic panel tests and Iron panel completely normal. A follow up six weeks later, still showed a raised ferritin of 448 and yet another showed two weeks after that at 575 (at time of the 5... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ferritin levels can vary from lab to lab. It also has a variation based on fasting status and time of the day when the sample is taken. Your ferritin levels are not alarmingly high. All the major workup are done and negative. Avoid alcohol intake if any. Your BMI i... Read Full »
Can arthritis cause pain, inflammation, and stiffness of the joints?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old overweight male. I have had severe knee pain, inflammation, and stiffness for two days. I cannot keep my leg straight due to the pain; it is also severe when bending my knee. Previously, I have used tablet Ibuprofen for my knee pain. Also, recently I have been diagno... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest the below treatment plan for five days: Tablet Emanzen-D (Diclofenac and Serratiopeptidase) twice daily. Tablet Pan 40 (Pantoprazole) once daily on an empty stomach. Consult a specialist doctor, talk to him or her, and take ... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a diet plan for my mother with arthritis.
Query: Hello doctor, I am inquiring about a healthy diet for my 50-year-old mother, who has been diagnosed with arthritis. She has been under arthritis medication for the past two years. Recently, she has been found to be anemic, with a hemoglobin level below the normal range at 9 g/dl. Her doctor has advi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am happy to provide expert opinion to you and your family's healthcare needs. Given that your mother is currently on arthritis medications, here are some general dietary suggestions that may be beneficial: Iron-rich foods: Since your mother is anemic, it is impo... Read Full »
I have had pain in both knees for one and a half years. What could be done?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 36-year-old male who weighs 152 pounds. I have a desk job with no physical activity during the day. I am doing exercises regularly though. I have a pain in both knees for one and a half years. It started gradually. Now, there is a cracking sound while squatting or doing yoga. I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you take the following tablets: Tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg twice a day for 10 days after food. Tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg in the morning for 10 days before food. Tablet Shelcal (Calcium) 500 mg in the morning for 30 days before food. Tablet vitamin D 600... Read Full »
What are the health implications due to raised ESR and SGPT?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend has a disc bulge and lipping osteophytes. She is using a belt now to support her back. She is now experiencing continuous pain, though not unbearable. When she had the blood reports, her erythrocyte sedimentation rate is 40 mm/hr and her SGPT is 38 U/L, both above the refere... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case with diligence. I have seen the reports also. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Raised ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) with raised SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) suggest the possibility of polyarthritis. You... Read Full »
Is Colchicine recommended for gouty arthritis pain?
Query: Hi doctor,I have gouty arthritis and currently, I am drinking Urinorm to lower my uric acid. I am not eating anything that may increase uric acid but I do eat fish and pork. Right now, I am experiencing pain in my right foot and I was wondering if I can drink Colchicine. I bought it when I had my go... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, you need to be sure that you are having pain due to an acute attack of gout or something else. Since you are already taking Urinorm, and if you have been regular in taking it, you should not have got the attack. In case you have been irregular in takin... Read Full »
My mother is diagnosed with a fatty liver. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 55-year-old mother has arthritis, and she has been under medication for the past three years. She is also anemic. Recently, we found in a scan that she has a fatty liver. Is that due to the medication she takes or the diet she is having? I think she is taking too much oil in her die... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Fatty liver is likely due to taking extra calories from food, there is no FDA ( Food and Drug Administration)-approved medicine so far. The best treatment for fatty liver is to reduce weight, walk, and cut down daily calorie intake, it sh... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I suffered from traumatic myelopathy six months ago when I was hit by a car. I had severe arthritis at C6, so the whiplash contused my spinal cord. I do not have motor deficits. I have sensory deficits, mainly in the hips, legs, and feet (back of my arms). The neurologist said I could ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, the recovery in such cases is slow and gradual. It may take a year or two at times to get complete relief. Gabapentin should be gradually stopped before starting Pregabalin. When you begin taking tablet Pregabalin (Lyrica), symptoms wil... Read Full »