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Answered by Dr. Sajeev Kumar

Can frequent masturbation and ejaculation cause vitamin B12 deficiency?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, masturbation is safe for a man, and he can enjoy it as many times as he feels. It is not necessary to avoid masturbation, and it is not a criminal or unhealthy habit or taste. All men and women of reproductive age want to relieve sexual desires by natural sex or self-stimulation, which is masturbation, and it is fine and harmless. Masturbation is a very common behavior, even among people who have sexual relations with a partner.

June 10, 2026

How to treat an oral ulcer in my one-month-old infant?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Based on your description, there may be a fungal infection. I suggest applying Candid (Clotrimazole) mouth cream. You can always come back and reach me at icliniq.com.

March 10, 2026

Why does my 7-month-old baby refuse milk during a cold?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Baby's feeding requirements vary, and they may not need as much as they previously required. In this case, according to your observation, she has symptoms of a mild cold, which can cause feeding refusal. In addition, she may have a nose block.

March 4, 2026

What causes frequent cough with sputum while eating?

Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. As per the above details, your husband has been treated for TB (tuberculosis) and is now experiencing cough while eating. This can be due to many reasons, like acid reflux, allergies, or choking etc. I suggest you give him Montair- LC (Levocetirizine and Montelukast) with the consent of your physician. Hope it helps.

January 9, 2026

What could be done if the child is not sleeping alone?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to be practical in dealing with this. You should not scold her, and after putting her to sleep, you need to close your room. After your bedtime routine is done, you may go back to her room and sleep with her. Whenever you need, you can get up and go back to your room.

December 23, 2025

How long is recovery after prostate surgery in 78-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If he has prostate cancer, the prostate and surrounding tissues that are affected must be removed. Therefore, your doctor has suggested a testes removal. He will recover based on his general health condition.

December 17, 2025

I am 34. Why do I have acute gastritis despite treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your symptoms and reports, this seems to be acid peptic disease (APD). I recommend that you consult a specialist in person and take medications only under their supervision. Treatment advice: Omeprazole (a proton pump inhibitor) twice daily. Normaxin (Clidinium, Chlordiazepoxide, and Dicyclomine) twice daily.

October 16, 2025

Is it advisable to give Cylip P, A to Z syrup and Hemsi syrup to 18 months old baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cylip P 1.5 mg/55 mg drop is a combination of two medicines: Cyproheptadine and Tricholine citrate which revives appetite. Cyproheptadine is an appetite stimulant and Hemsi is a hematinic which is used to increase blood hemoglobin. The A to Z is Multivitamins and your daughter can be given all these.

September 1, 2025

Why do stretch marks appear and how can I prevent it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stretch marks may appear due to the rapid hormonal changes and growth associated with puberty, during pregnancy, or with medical diseases, such as Cushing syndrome. Stretch marks can have causes that are not due to underlying disease. Examples include pregnancy, weight gain in obesity, growth spurts in teenagers, medication side effects, or a rapid increase in muscle size through weightlifting. You can prevent the stretch marks by avoiding immediate changes in weight and by avoiding all the situations as told here to prevent marks.

January 23, 2025

What are the ways to manage keratosis pilaris?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The keratosis pilaris cannot be completely cured and it will have a recurrent pattern of coming. Keratosis pilaris is a common, harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, usually on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks. The bumps generally do not hurt or itch. Keratosis pilaris is often considered a variant of normal skin.

January 23, 2025

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