Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. C. Elanchezhian

What causes fever, vomiting, and coughing in older women?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The symptoms suggest that it is a viral fever. I suggest you try the following medications for three days- 1. Capsule Pan-D (Domperidone and Pantoprazole) two times daily before food.

July 17, 2026

Will UTI result in uneasy feeling around the waist?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Results are normal need not worry. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Do you have any pain in and around the pelvis area or back? Is uneasiness present always or intermittent? Passing stool freely, no constipation? Do US (ultrasound) abdomen. Now you can take tablet Pan 40 (Pantoprazole) one tablet before breakfast, syrup Sucralfate 10 ml tid after food.

July 16, 2026

What are the uses and side effects of Hydroxychloroquine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Hydroxychloroquine is in a class of drugs called antimalarials and is also an antirheumatic drug. It works by killing the organisms that cause malaria. Hydroxychloroquine may work to treat rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus by decreasing the activity of the immune system.

June 25, 2026

What could be done to reduce the risk of dengue fever?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Dengue fever is caused by any one of four types of dengue viruses. You can not get dengue fever from being around an infected person. Instead, dengue fever is spread through mosquito bites.

June 24, 2026

What is the reason for peanut allergy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Peanut allergy occurs when your immune system mistakenly identifies peanut proteins as something harmful. Direct or indirect contact with peanuts causes your immune system to release symptom-causing chemicals into your bloodstream. An allergic response to peanuts usually occurs within minutes after exposure. Peanut allergy signs and symptoms can include: Skin reactions, such as hives, redness, or swelling.

June 17, 2026

What causes pain during dehydration in a sickle cell anemia patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, sickle cell anemia is a disease where the RBC (red blood cell) shape changes, while dehydration and oxygen levels go down in the body. Usually, red blood cells will be round and plate-shaped. During dehydration and less oxygen time, the shape of the red blood cell becomes a sickle shape. Now, RBC will stick together and block the blood vessels and produce ischemia.

June 10, 2026

Are high monocytes and platelets in blood a sign of cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. There are two types of thrombocytosis, primary and secondary. Primary thrombocytosis is a disease in which abnormal cells in the bone marrow cause an increase in platelets. Secondary thrombocytosis is due to another condition the patient may be suffering from.

June 10, 2026

Is chest discomfort a symptom of an enlarged right ventricle?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You told me you had only chest pain for two days. May I know whether you have any difficulty breathing, especially while walking or climbing stairs? And are you a diabetic or hypertensive patient? From the ECG (electrocardiogram) you have sent (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I can see some changes suggestive of an enlarged right ventricle of the heart. However, there may be some other causes also. I suggest you consult a cardiologist and do an echocardiogram and a full cardiac assessment.

June 10, 2026

How to treat nose soreness and blockage due to spider clog?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.A spider or any insect can go inside the nose, mostly coming through the mouth. You are telling in the morning, which means you are aware of it. You might have been sneezing or blowing it.

June 9, 2026

What is the condition when there is low haemoglobin and high platelet count?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Increased platelets are called thrombocytosis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This can be present in anemia due to iron deficiency. Since your mother has anemia, her platelet count may be increased. Pain in her left side groin may be due to a hernia.

June 8, 2026

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