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Answered by Dr. Thakre Mahendra Shivram

Could my sleeping position be causing my head pain?

Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand your concern. I need to know more about your headache. How and when does it start? Is it unilateral or both sides? Is it intermittent or continuous or any diurnal variation? Any aggravating or relieving factors? Light or noise sensitivity? Does it associate with nausea, vomiting, or blurring of vision? Did you have a history of migraines or asthma? Any history of fever or sinusitis? You should always note the red flags of headache such as sudden onset of headache, the onset of headache after 50 years of age, increased frequency or severity of headache, new onset of headache with an underlying medical condition, headache with concomitant systemic illness (fever and weight loss), focal neurologic signs or symptoms, blurring of vision. In that case, you need urgent evaluation.

June 4, 2026

What are brain tumor symptoms in teenagers?

Hi, Welcome to our portal I hope you are doing well. I understand your concern. I need to know more about the symptoms. I need to know how frequently she gets a headache, how long she gets a headache, and whether it is continuous or intermittent. Any precipitating factors are present, such as too much noise or too much light. At this age, the most common headache is migraine headaches.

June 3, 2026

How can I get my chronic urticaria treated?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are suffering from chronic urticaria. It is defined by episodic urticaria (hives) occurring with a duration of more than six weeks. It causes marked distress to patients as it creates uncomfortable situations by interfering with work and sleep.

May 22, 2026

Why is there a painful lump in my armpit post-flu shot?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. You are having lymph node swelling axillary post influenza vaccination. Influenza vaccine is a very safe vaccine. Although some may have local pain, swelling, and fever.

May 19, 2026

I suffer with severe dizziness and stomach cramps. Is this a sign of PMS?

Hi Welcome to icliniq I hope your doing well. I understand that you are having PMS symptoms. Premenstrual disorders affect up to 12% of women. There are no unique physical findings or lab tests to positively diagnose premenstrual syndrome. Recommendation from guidelines are 1. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may be used as first-line treatment for severe symptoms of PMS.

May 15, 2026

Could venous malformation show changes when the body is in zero gravity?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Venous malformations are common vascular malformations. It consists of small or large dysplastic venous channels. In the majority of cases, these anomalies are asymptomatic, and while discovered accidentally, they remain benign.

April 27, 2026

My grandfather has cough for about three weeks. Please suggest medication.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems your grandfather has had a cough for three weeks. Coughs in adults are classified as acute, subacute, or chronic based on the duration. An acute cough lasts up to three weeks, a subacute cough lasts three to eight weeks, and a chronic cough lasts longer than eight weeks. Subacute cough often has a post-infectious origin and will typically resolve without treatment.

January 9, 2026

What is the alternative treatment for an H.pylori infection?

Hi, Hope you are doing well. H. pylori infection is treated with medicines. It includes antibiotics and antacids. Most people need to take 3 or more medicines for 2 weeks. It reduce the amount of acid in the stomach makes – This can help cure the infection and helps in healing the ulcer.

June 20, 2024

What is the treatment for earache and headache?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are having headaches and earaches on the same side. You have more pain while washing your face. Please mention the nature of your pain whether it seems like an electric shock or it comes and goes or dull in nature.

April 18, 2024

Due to ovarian cyst problem, I feel weak with pain in arms and legs. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You had an ovarian cyst. You have done FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) and taken some medications. Kindly provide detailed information on whether it was operated.

February 23, 2024

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