Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Aditi Gupta

How to quit cigarette smoking in three weeks time?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can certainly quit cigarettes within three weeks. Because, smoking habit is more about self-control and determination than anything else. Also, medical council does not recommend any one particular brand or medicine. It recognizes that Nicotex (chewing gum with Nicotine) is legal and in my personal opinion, it is a very helpful substitute for quitting smoking.

June 19, 2026

How to treat a cold allergy in a 17-year-old woman?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Colds and fever is a viral illness that follows seasonal change usually. For fever Paracetamol 1000 mg thrice a day should be given after food only if there is fever and for colds, she can take Chlorpheniramine maleate or Dcold. Take care that Dcold has Paracetamol and hence if she is taking a Dcold (Paracetamol, Caffeine and Phenylephrine) tablet, then she needs to adjust the dose of Paracetamol to 500 mg thrice a day only because Dcold has 500 mg Paracetamol already. Also, give her steam inhalation preferably with sterile water.

April 15, 2026

I am 44, male. Why do I have a hard lump on my left lower back?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern, and I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity).Looking at the location you pointed to, there should be no lump ideally in that area, as it is purely muscular. Having said that, in your case, since you had a fall at that point last year, possibly a hematoma has formed and not totally dissolved due to lack of movement or physiotherapy. This is quite normal and not worrisome.

March 5, 2026

Which doctor specializes in cheek and throat problems?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to see a general physician to get treatment for this. This is most certainly an infection like mumps or rubella from the symptoms that you have described. It is a classic case with typical symptoms. It is a viral illness, and you need antiviral therapy and not antibiotics, which are against bacteria.

February 26, 2026

I am having cough for the past 3 months, with persistent mucus production. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem you are suffering from is a viral illness that is temporary. You also need to check for any triggers that cause the mucus to increase. If you started with a dry cough, there should be no mucus build-up anymore. The feeling in your throat may possibly be due to the dryness of your membranes.

January 9, 2026

Are my symptoms point towards Grave's disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The diagnosis is correct, viz, hyperthyroid Graves' disease. You certainly need Methimazole for this, as well as a thyroid surgery. You should not take Lithium for prolonged use. However, bearing in mind the side effects it has.

November 11, 2025

How is congestive heart failure managed in patients?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is encouraging to hear that you are concerned and actively involved in addressing your father's health issues. From your description, it appears that he may have congestive heart failure. This condition can lead to fluid accumulation around the heart, which may be causing both the atrial fibrillation and the cough. It is common for symptoms to worsen when lying down, as the position of the heart changes in that posture.

September 25, 2024

What is the small blister covering anus that makes it painful while passing stool?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This looks just like hemorrhoid typically that occurs with constipation and goes away on its own. The solution is to avoid constipation by drinking more than enough water and taking fiber-rich foods like raw leafy vegetables and green fruits. Also, avoid meats and non-vegetarian items currently as they aggravate this issue.

September 20, 2024

How can constipation, pain, and semi-solid stool be treated?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from constipation that can go away by eating healthy foods which are rich in fiber, such as leafy vegetables, raw fruits, and vegetables, nuts like almond and coconut also. Drink more water than usual so that your body gets enough water. If you are hydrated, your stool will not be hard and pass easily. That will help in healing the injury also.

August 20, 2024

Does exercising during growth spurts boost height?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As of right now, there are no studies to calculate inches lost by physical exercise. However, height is a function of genetics and your parental and ancestral genes play a major role in your physical appearance, but a small amount of environmental change does affect physical growth, and no exercise can stunt your height significantly but not measurably. Since is are no fixed number, different people have different height ranges. Some are born in tall families and some in short, hence a number for stunted height cannot be calculated based on exercise alone.

July 18, 2024

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