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Answered by Dr. Amit Jauhari

My acidity returns if I stop Sompraz. What medication to add?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Gastritis is a lifestyle disease, and it is caused due to various reasons such as taking an irregular, unbalanced diet, taking excess tea or coffee or alcohol or tobacco, and mental stress. Try to eat foods with oil and spice-free at regular times. Avoid stress and other precipitants mentioned above.

February 20, 2026

Will fasting and lack of sleep cause delirium?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The answer to your query is yes. Prolonged fasting and no sleep can cause mental and physical symptoms similar to mania or delirium or coma. It would have been helpful if serum electrolytes, catecholamine levels, and urea levels were recorded or mentioned because BP is on higher side. The advice for adequate rest and a proper diet is also correct.

February 2, 2026

What is prognosis of COVID-induced bilateral pneumonia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the reports sent (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), my observations are Initially, pneumonia was present in the lower zone in both lungs. In the last X-ray, only the right lung is affected (although improved from earlier). The patient has diabetes (on injectable insulin), hypertension, and CAD (coronary artery disease). He is under antihypertensive and cardiac drugs.

September 24, 2025

Does a history of pneumonia elevate Covid-19 risk?

Hello, Welcome to our portal. We all are at risk to COVID19, but regular washing, sanitization of hands and use of masks outside the home can reduce the risk. Since you have encountered pneumonia earlier, your defense system must be boosted up. Still, I would recommend that you talk to your physician and get yourself vaccinated with: 1. Influenza (Quadrivalent) vaccine yearly. 2.

April 25, 2025

How to treat the post-COVID effect of atypical pneumonia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your CT (computed tomography) scoring was 4/25, which is a good thing. The lower the score, the lesser the severity and spread of Pneumonia. I suggest you the following medicines: Tablet Deriphyllin Retard 300 mg (Etofylline 231 mg and Theophylline 69 mg) twice daily. Capsule Vitamin B Complex once daily.

July 4, 2024

My nose is swollen and tender after septoplasty. Help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Septoplasty is corrective procedure. The wound on your nose will heal fairly quickly, and your breathing is likely to improve shortly after the procedure. However, the overall healing process can be slow. Cartilage and other nasal tissues can take up to a year to fully settle into their new shape.

June 28, 2024

What causes high temperature at night a month after Covid?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports are normal (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). The neutrophils are still mildly elevated, and they need time to reduce back to normal levels. You are experiencing post-COVID inflammation, a condition where your body is slowly getting back to normal functions, but some remnants of COVID infection are causing this disturbance. Do not worry.

June 21, 2024

I got a throat infection with a cough and bloody mucus from the nose. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection. Kindly let me know the following: 1. Do you have a fever at present? 2. Do you have a dry cough or cough with sputum? 3.

June 20, 2024

What causes swelling post by-pass surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your respiratory issue could be due to chest infection. Kindly answer the following questions for a better understanding of your health issue. What is your blood pressure (BP) status? Is there any cough and sputum or fever? Do you feel breathless on walking or even while sitting or lying? Has the swelling appeared suddenly or was it always present? Is there any other issue like burning in urine, etc? Please reply in detail, so that a preliminary diagnosis can be reached..

June 5, 2024

What could be done to resolve symptoms of migraine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Migraine is a diagnosis based on symptoms given by the patients. The symptoms are a severe headache, dizziness, vomiting some patients also get migraine by a loud sound, acidity, and excessive heat or cold. If you are having other symptoms like pain in the neck or back or shoulder, excessive acidity or deteriorating eyesight, then maybe the diagnosis of migraine can be challenged. If not Fepanil (Paracetamol) is good medicine, use it as advised by your doctor.

May 31, 2024

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