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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old male 5 feet 7 inches and 140 lbs. I foolishly had unprotected receptive anal sexual intercourse with another male and I have had a constant bloating, dull pain in my lower left abdomen, left testicle, and prostate area, loss of appetite, constipation with greasy or o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Kindly answer the following questions for me to help you better. Have you done the syphilis test? Were you positive for syphilis in any of the earlier tests taken? Have you done any brain imaging tests for the recent ... Read Full »
What are the symptoms of dementia?
Query: Hello doctor, Lately, I have been facing challenges with memory loss, confusion, and difficulty in completing everyday tasks. These symptoms have been affecting my daily life, and I am concerned they may be indicative of dementia. I would greatly appreciate your expertise in understanding the natur... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. I am so sorry for what you are going through. Your age is not a typical age for dementia, so its probability is very low. Nevertheless, other potential causes should be evaluated. For anyone in your age with a memory problem, the below evaluat... Read Full »
My father is having mental confusion following Covid-19. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My 68-year-old father was hospitalized during the pandemic for quite some time. Now he has been mentally confused all the time. I am not sure if it is just a part of aging or if there is something more serious going on. I came across something called "clouding of consciousness" related to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The symptoms that your father is experiencing are not uncommon among the recovered patients of COVID-19. This is being increasingly reported and studied and is labeled as PCNS ( Post Covid neurological syndrome). It compri... Read Full »
I doubt I have a borderline personality disorder. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old female weighing 90 pounds, and my height is 5.2 feet. I want to confirm if I have a borderline personality disorder. My mind is in constant chaos and I think everyone is going to leave me. It is getting hard for me to have a healthy relationship because of my constant d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. You may have a borderline personality disorder. It is a type of character, nature. You may have a chronic feeling of emptiness, emotional outbursts, and overwhelming behavior. You mostly feel that... Read Full »
How do I cope with severe withdrawal from my past medication?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having severe withdrawal symptoms from Effexor, Lamictal, and Klonopin which have led to irrational behaviors and significant loss of time. Recently, I lost my insurance, preventing me from affording doctor visits to renew my medications. I have reached out to my doctor via emai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The symptoms you are experiencing, such as confusion, disorientation, and abnormal behavior, are likely due to withdrawal from the medications you have been taking: Lamictal (Lamotrigine), Effexor (Venlafaxine), and Klonopin (Clonazepa... Read Full »
Could a medication change cause an altered mental state?
Query: Hello doctor, My 83-year-old mother is quite frail and was hospitalized a few months ago due to serious heart concerns. The doctor altered her blood pressure medication to Pritor 80 mg. Since that time, she has been experiencing sudden episodes of severe confusion, memory loss, and uncharacteristic ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. The confusion your mother is experiencing may be linked to reduced blood supply, particularly to the brain, considering her heart issues. Reduced blood supply to the brain often leads to symptoms of confusion. Sodium le... Read Full »
I have a pituitary mass that causes symptoms. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old female and I have a 1.6 cm mass on my pituitary. For the past two years, my symptoms have gotten stranger and worse. My fingernails are falling off, confusion, and memory problems, I have had six episodes where I sleep for days. The longest was four days. I have l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and the reports that you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I am sorry for how you feel at the moment. I would suggest attaching the pituitary MRI report since the large pituitary tumor needs some treatment ei... Read Full »
What is the reason for low BP despite a normal EKG report?
Query: Hello doctor,My boyfriend is a 48-year-old male, 6 feet tall, and weighs 210 pounds. He has high blood pressure and takes medications (Nifedipine 90mg in the morning and Lisinopril 10mg before bed) to manage it. However, he occasionally experiences episodes of very low blood pressure. These episodes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. These symptoms are likely a result of Nifedipine, which is causing low blood pressure and other related symptoms. I recommend reducing his Nifedipine dose to 60 mg once a day, as hypotension can be more dangerous than slightly elevated blood pressure. Additionally, Nife... Read Full »
I miss my best friend and feel depressed. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old boy. Last year, I made a best friend. He was like my second half. He used to share each and everything with me. A few months back, I saw him with his ex-girlfriend, and they are in a relationship now. He never told me that. She lives near my home, and my friend always ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. This is completely normal at the age of 18 years. You like your friend as a friend and not as a partner. He was very close to you, but it does not mean you are gay. This is a very common feeling at your age. At this age, we can get attrac... Read Full »
I am confused about getting married. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting married soon. Recently there has been some issue between me and my fiancé. My fiance has sent screenshots of all our discussions to his parents and uncle. This has been done for the second time after we said yes to each other. Now I am very much tensed as I am thinking th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my view, the issue is not peculiar. This does happen nowadays. This is very early for you to assess your fiance. He could also be having the same mindset as you of being insecure. That could be one reason for his present behavior. Secondly, any behavior will chang... Read Full »