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I feel dizzy when I stand or bend over. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past six months, I have been experiencing dizziness almost every time I stand or bend over. I initially attributed it to my significant weight loss of over 100 pounds with the help of Mounjaro. In response, I have been focusing on eating and drinking more and monitoring my bloo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on your symptoms, you may be experiencing a transient ischemic episode in the brain due to reduced oxygen and blood supply, possibly due to arteriosclerosis caused by fat deposits obstructing blood flow. Consider... Read Full »
I have dizziness on taking Levetiracetam after 4 years of usage. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Levipil 500 for the past four years, and for the last three years, I have not experienced any side effects with the medication. But, for the past two weeks, I have been feeling dizzy after taking the medicine. My body has seemingly adjusted to the medication. I am w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Experiencing dizziness or sleepiness with Levetiracetam after such a long period is unusual. These side effects are usually more noticeable during the initial phase of treatment. But, in some patients, especially on l... Read Full »
How to come out of alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, I got discharged from the hospital on Monday after detoxification of alcohol. I felt good when I was discharged, but gradually it got worse. I am feeling weak and nauseous with headaches and dizziness. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and will help you out. The symptoms you are experiencing are due to alcohol withdrawal. Since you have been consuming alcohol for long, your body has developed a dependence on it. Your brain has developed a habit of working under alcohol infl... Read Full »
I have irregular periods and frequent episodes of dizziness and blurry vision. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old who has always suffered from irregular periods since I was 12 years old. Before five years, I was taken to the hospital after feeling extremely dizzy, having blurred vision, numbness in my arms and legs, shortness of breath, and jaw clenching. My BP was 154/85 mmHg, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can totally understand that you are feeling frustrated with all that is going on in your life at this age. First of all, I need to sum up what I think is important from your shared information. You have irregular periods. Pain in abdomen and in groin region alternating ... Read Full »
Why is my hearing impaired after waking up dizzy and nauseous?
Query: Hi doctor, Five days ago (for the first time in my life) I went to the emergency room of the local hospital. I had awakened at 3 AM with severe dizziness and nausea. We determined that it was probably caused from an accidental overdose of Tamsulosin. I have gradually improved but to only about 80 % ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to iclinq.com.You need to perform tympanometry and pure tone audiometry to assess the condition of your middle ears, inner ears, and cochlear nerves. The attack which you have experienced can be an acute vestibular attack but the accurate diagnosis needs initially the previous audiologica... Read Full »
My TSH value is 6, but I was not suggested to take any medicine. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have done my TSH test recently and the result is 6.0 but my doctor did not suggest any medication. What should I do now? I am having many problems like weakness, gaining weight, dizziness, trembling, back pain, and waist pain. My skin is getting pale and dry day by day. I remain f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query as to why your doctor does not want to prescribe any medication for your raised TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). Well, in my opinion, he is right because your TSH is a bit high but not above 10 when we need to prescribe treatment for the same... Read Full »
Does my MRI brain suggest vestibular schwannoma?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know the results of my brain MRI. I do not know what this bright spot near the vestibular nerve is? Can it be vestibular schwannoma? Or something else in some cranial nerves or near the brain stem. In the second picture that is highlighted what can this white cluster s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The white area in the circle is likely minimal fluid and mastoid effusion in the left mastoid temporal bone, in the inferior air cells area. It can be due to a mild left middle ear infection. Y... Read Full »
What can cause constant headache from 20 days?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20 year old female. I have a severe pulsating headache from the past 20 days, dizziness and nausea when exposed to sunlight or bright light, sensitive to harsh sounds, eye pain, and mild ear pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it half-sided? If yes, it is likely a migraine headache. How frequent is this? If this is too frequent then I suggest starting some medicine on a day to day basis for prevention. Have you tried Paracetamol 650 mg for pain relief? If this is giving relief then yo... Read Full »
I have been feeling constantly fatigued and exhausted. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old woman. I have been feeling constantly fatigued, and even the simplest tasks seem so exhausting. I am also experiencing dizziness and headaches, and it is affecting my daily life. Am I facing any vitamin deficiency? I am worried about my health, and I need your help to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms might indicate a possible vitamin or nutrient deficiency, including iron. If iron deficiency is confirmed, you can take several steps to improve your iron intake through diet and lifestyle changes: 1. Incorporate iron-rich foods: Consume more iron-rich... Read Full »
My wife has recurrent dizziness and headaches. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 34 years old, and she is having recurrent dizziness and headaches. So, she got an MRI(Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan of the brain. I have attached the reports for your better understanding. Your advice is much appreciated. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unfortunately, the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) says that there is a mass in the brain, most likely a cancerous growth. IT is most probably a high-grade glioma or lymphoma. You will need to see a neurosurgeon, who will be able to examine her ... Read Full »