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Answered by Dr. Mayank Agarwal

What is the best diet for hypothyroidism in a 25-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com, I read your query and can understand your concern. The thyroid hormone increases body metabolism; hence its low secretion (hypothyroidism) causes weight gain and other symptoms like intolerance to colds, irregular cycles, and fatigue. 1. Along with diet control, you need moderate-intensity exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. You can easily monitor your heart rate with a pulse oximeter.

April 1, 2026

I have chickenpox. Are there any tips for recovery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Chickenpox is a self-resolving condition. Make sure to decontaminate the bedding and clothing as the falling of blisters results in virus dissemination. For itching, apply antihistamine lotions like Caladryl (Calamine with Diphenhydramine).

February 25, 2026

What could cause difficult urination and painful bladder?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are not elaborate. Still, I can make two diagnoses: either you have a urinary tract infection or a urinary bladder stone. If the pain is colicky, you can have Drotaverine 40 mg three times a day, along with Aceclofenac 50 mg. It will relieve pain and spasmodic contractions, if any.

July 2, 2024

Numbness and tingling in right-hand ring finger. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Carrying heavy grocery bags just once will not cause any numbness in ring finger with a tingling sensation. Do you work for long hours on a computer using the keyboard? Your symptoms indicate nerve entrapment like carpal tunnel syndrome. Even, if your nerve is injured while lifting heavy grocery bags, then by one month, it should have healed as nerve regeneration, it reaches one inch per month. You can take nutritional supplements like Alpha lipoic acid and Vitamin B12.

June 3, 2024

What is the treatment for bloating and blood in stool?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You could have chronic constipation, irritable or inflammatory bowel syndrome or ulcerative colitis. You need to visit gastroenterologist as soon as possible. For symptomatic relief, you can take effervescent Psyllium spoons twice a day and Simethicone 125 mg after a meal in the night. .

April 29, 2024

Can Citalopram and Panafcortelone be taken together?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no drug interaction between Phentermine (Duromine) and Perindopril (Idaprex). Duroxime (for weight loss) can increase blood pressure which will be counteracted by Idaprex (for high blood pressure). There is no drug interaction between Citalopram (for depression) and Idaprex. Citalopram has a serious drug interaction with Duromine.

April 23, 2024

What can be done for continuous bloating and farting?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rosuvastatin (Rozavel) is a lipid-lowering drug that may cause excessive flatulence in some patients. However, you might have irritable bowel syndrome. You must elaborate on your symptoms. Do you feel pain in the abdomen? Do you have a fixed time of meal? For flatulence take Simethicone tablets (Flatubust).

January 30, 2024

Will eating 12 eggs in a day cause any health issues?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Proteins in eggs are of most superior quality and now the cholesterol (in the yolk) is also not considered as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. But eating 12 large boiled eggs (about 600 grams) will provide you more than 900 calories. Since already you have a high BMI (attachment removed to protect patient identity), try to reduce your calorie consumption. Eating raw eggs increases the risk of salmonella poisoning and deficiency of biotin (vitamin B).

January 30, 2024

Should I take alternate medication as it affects my sexual life?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Premature ejaculation usually occurs prior to or within about one minute of vaginal penetration. Depression is a major cause of premature ejaculation. You are already taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) in the form of Fluoxetine.

January 4, 2024

I am having premature ejaculation and no second erection. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature ejaculation is usually unable to hold ejaculation for more than one minute after vaginal penetration. So 2 to 3 minutes is not premature ejaculation. An average time is five minutes. Peeing after ejaculation is not abnormal.

June 20, 2023

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