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My TSH level is low and I have a swollen lymph node. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing several symptoms that concern me, including fatigue, unexplained weight gain (33 pounds in a year), dry skin, muscle aches, and depression. Also, for the past two days, I have noticed swelling and tenderness in the right lymph nodule under my chin. I requested a th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It seems you have presented several symptoms that can be indicative of a thyroid issue. Your low TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level, along with your symptoms, suggests that you might have hyperthyroidism. Hyper... Read Full »
I have weight gain due to PCOS. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I was told I have PCOS after a scan but after telling the doctors something was wrong as I kept gaining weight. I was put on Metformin but I started gaining even more weight so I stopped taking it. My facial hair increased and I still had very slow weight loss. I then started taking it aga... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Yes, it is common to have weight loss with Metformin therapy and it is actually very good for you. You see Metformin decreases insulin resistance whic... Read Full »
My mother is having fever for with weight loss. Kindly advise.
Query: Hi doctor, My mom aged 45 years, is having a fever for almost two months. The temperature used to vary from 194 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit in the night times and gradually it comes down. She was weighing 231 lbs and now she is 194 lbs. Now, she is having bone pain and light fever in the night when th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.The fact that she has been having a fever off and on for the last two months and is a low-grade fever, especially in the evenings with accompanied weight loss and bone pains indicates a possibility of tuberculosis infection. It is better to get her Mantoux test and ADA (... Read Full »
Why am I not losing weight despite managing my diabetes?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 42-year-old female with a six-year history of diabetes, currently managing it with Metformin. While my blood sugar levels have been well-controlled, there were four months last year when I stopped taking my medication. During my visit to the doctor, my A1C was elevated at 8.2. De... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your progress in reducing your HbA1c levels to 7.0 % through diet and exercise, it's evident that you have made commendable efforts. However, regarding weight loss, your current low-intensity aerobic program might not be suffi... Read Full »
What are the side effects of taking Adderall?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 29 year old boyfriend, who weighs 190 lbs and 6 feet tall, he is a former athlete in college. He was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia through the spinal tab, five years ago. He is now taking Adderall 60 mg a day total, spread over six times, and is using Flumazenil cream, wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder even less common than narcolepsy, a rare sleep disease. The biggest distinguishing characteristics include differences in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the absence of cataplexy (a sudden weakness in the muscles while fully co... Read Full »
Why is there a loss of 11 lbs weight in one year?
Query: Hi doctor,I have lost 11 lbs in one year. I also have hair loss. I do not know the problem behind it. Please help me. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having a weight loss of 11 lbs in one year. It can be due to anxiety, over-exercise, and due to less food intake than a requirement. You can rule out such a common cause if it is present. If this is not the issue, then investigate with serum TSH (thyroid stimula... Read Full »
I had a sudden weight loss and hemoglobin decrease. Are these due to my low LDL?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been on Lipitor 40 mg and Trilipix 135 mg for nine months, and now my LDL is 42 dropped from 140 together with weight loss. Four months ago my hemoglobin decreased to 9.5 but had some recovery recently to 10.5. My weight at present seems to be stable at around 58 kg (height 1.62 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your LDL is reduced because of medication. Your anxiety is not due to medication. Similarly, this medication also does not affect hemoglobin. So these things are not associated with this lipid-lowering drug. I hope I have solved your qu... Read Full »
I have a lot of facial hair. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32 year old female. I have PCOD. My doctor prescribed me Fertiplus tablets containing Myo-inositol and D-chiro inositol. But, I cannot afford it. Please suggest me a low-cost treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The easiest and cheapest way for you to get healthy is by lifestyle modification such as diet and exercise. Try losing weight. You need to lose 20 kg. Weight loss itself will improve the symptoms of PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease). Take Calcium tablet like Shelcal-... Read Full »
What steps can I take to address recurring nightfall issues?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a nightfall issue for the past four years. I do not know what steps to take. I do not intentionally expose myself to sexual content, and I notice that the problem recurs each night. Despite my efforts, including exercise, the situation remains unchanged. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about nocturnal emissions. Kindly note that experiencing wet dreams or nightfall is normal, often occurring due to increased erotic stimuli, whether mental, physical, or visual, without engaging in sexual activity or masturbation. Given your... Read Full »
I am not reducing my body fat even after exercise and diet. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 54 years old, female. I am having no fat loss at all. Even after excercise and proper diet plan. I am taking medication (inhaler) for asthma, nasal spray, and vaccines for allergy and Thyroxine for thyroid. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Common medical conditions that can lead to weight gain in spite of proper diet and exercise are thyroid disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome and Cushing's syndrome and certain medicines. Since you are on Thyroxine and your thyroid is under contr... Read Full »