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Answered by Dr. Dwipannita Kalita

I am unable to lose my weight due to the habit of eating raw rice. How to quit it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for consulting. Since she already knows that she has Pica and has weight problems because of eating raw rice, this disorder is usually due to iron deficiency anemia. Of course, raw rice has more calories, which can lead to weight gain, and also sometimes it can contain the bacteria Bacillus cereus, which can lead to food poisoning too. Pica can be caused sometimes by psychological problems, too, which might need behavior and aversion therapy.

November 27, 2025

Kindly suggest a solution for constipation.

Hi , First of all I would say, relax because stress can be a risk factor of constipation. Also at this age, food and eating habits are one of the major causes of constipation. I would advice to have a high fibre diet, and decrease intake of non-veg and increase intake of vegetables and drink lots of water at night before bed. Also you can take laxative as required. Also don’t put too much pressure while being in the toilet. Follow up after 15 days after changing your food habit if it helps, if not then I can recommend further management.

April 29, 2025

Why does an erection subside during intercourse?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what I can understand after reading your problem, I can say that it is mostly psychological since you said that you think too much regarding how to proceed, which puts a lot of performance pressure, and, in the end, it gets stressed out. It is very natural and common to face such situations after marriage due to mental thinking that one needs to perform and satisfy the partner. My advice to you would be to have a relaxing environment and not overthink it, and also talk to your partner openly regarding it, which might actually help. If such situations still persist, you might definitely need some medical help, but as of now, I do not see anything wrong other than being psychological.

November 13, 2024

I get sharp right-sided abdominal pain with high intensity once in a few seconds. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.From what you have mentioned, a few common diseases that can cause such symptoms are appendicitis, kidney stones, gallstones, or even gastroenteritis, depending on the exact location of the pain whether it is in the umbilical area, or the upper part of your stomach near the liver, or near your lower rib, etc. I would definitely suggest you get an ultrasound done if the pain does not subside or pain severity increases or you start having other symptoms such as vomiting, painful urination, high-grade fever etc., so that you have a definite diagnosis.Also, you can get a complete blood count done too.

November 30, 2023

I cough hard with traces of blood in phlegm. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have mentioned in your query, I guess your primary concern is regarding the phlegm, which you are not able to expectorate and also noticing some blood in it. The blood in your sputum is most probably due to the forceful cough reflex. You have already completed your antibiotics course. I would only suggest taking a cough syrup consisting of (Bromhexine plus Guaifenesin plus Chlorpheniramine) two tablespoons three times daily for ten days or till symptoms relieves.

June 30, 2023

I am trying for a baby and need advice on my semen analysis report.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you have not uploaded any attachment of your semen analysis report along with your query. It is hard to give you a complete proper answer to it. You have not mentioned your sperm morphology (size and shape), ejaculate volume, and whether the sperm count you have mentioned is either total sperm count in ejaculate or sperm concentration per milliliter of ejaculate. I hope you can upload the file or a picture of your report so that I can help you further and give you a proper interpretation of your report.

November 17, 2020

I get continuous period ever since I had my contraceptive implant. Will I become infetile?

Hi, When you said contraceptive implant, I’m guessing it’s Nexplanon. Are you having continuous periods without any days or weeks off without it? Is there any change in the amount of bleeding as Compared before the implant? Is it bleeding or spotting? One of the common side effects of such implants are changes in menstrual cycles and amount of bleeding and as for your question of loosing your eggs and becoming infertile, is something which is not going to happen because for an egg to mature and get released from the ovary it needs atleast 14 days and that’s why menstrual cycles are between 21-35 days for any normal woman. Your continuous bleeding can be because of hormonal imbalance and even if you are having periods continuously doesn’t mean that you are loosing an egg everyday. Also it’s very important to know how much and how of term you are having periods to Conclude if your need some tests. Don’t stress too much and if you need further information, always here to help. Thank you.

November 11, 2020

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