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Answered by Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam

What is causing diarrhea after eating a spicy dish?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems to be a post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome. Due to infection, normal bacterial flora of the body which is present in the intestine is lost. That is why you are getting such symptoms. These symptoms should go away after a few weeks.

February 5, 2026

What is the best treatment for Burkitt's lymphoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. He needs to be admitted urgently to a tertiary care hospital where specialists such as hematologists, oncologists, etc. will be available. An early initiation of chemotherapy with the R-CHOP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Hydroxy daunomycin, Oncovin, Prednisolone) regimen or any regimen as per the advice of the treating physician is necessary to treat this lymphoma. There are many other chemotherapy options available if some regimens fail.

November 28, 2025

Can my continuous itching and increased leucocyte count be interrelated?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching over the body and face can occur because of an allergy, skin infection, or kidney and liver problems. An increase in the leucocyte count is the body's response to the underlying health issue. I suggest you take tablet Montair LC (Levocetirizine and Montelukast) at bedtime for ten days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the above medicines with their consent.

November 21, 2025

What causes chest pain during TB reatment?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This pain can be due to fluid in the pleural space, due to pleurisy, or due to a cardiac cause. I suggest you take the tablet Combiflam (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol), twice a day for five days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicines with their consent. Meanwhile, get an ECG (electrocardiogram) and chest X-ray done, and let me know.

November 11, 2025

How to overcome my extreme fear of vomiting?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The fear of vomiting should be tackled step by step. I suggest you avoid places and things you associate with vomiting. Anxiety has a way of fooling you into believing that you are going to vomit when you actually feel only nauseated. You believe it even when it has never happened.

April 25, 2025

Why do I feel tired to do any work? Why do I sleep for more time?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms described by you can be because of some conditions like hypothyroidism (decreased thyroid level in the body), vitamin D deficiency, etc. It is better to get evaluated for the same. I suggest you get the following investigations done to rule out these conditions: Thyroid function test. Serum calcium.

April 24, 2025

What could cause an increased ASO and joint pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your complaints and reports attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I suspect a rheumatic heart disease in your case. I would recommend you get evaluated further. Increased ASO (antistreptolysin O) with joint pain could be due to a streptococcus infection which is one of the causes of rheumatic heart disease. I will suggest some investigations for you.

April 23, 2025

Why are my uric acid levels always high?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is advisable to get the liver and kidney function tests done after a week, as these drugs alter the test results. For further queries consult an internal medicine physician online..

April 22, 2025

Can my gallbladder stones be dissolved without surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to say, but dissolving calculi of this size is impossible. Gallstones get dissolved spontaneously if the size is less than 5 mm. You should consult a surgical gastroenterologist. Till then, I suggest you try the following: Tablet Udiliv (Ursodeoxycholic acid) 300 mg, three times a day for seven days.

April 17, 2025

How to manage norovirus?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If you are feeling lightheaded that could be a sign of low blood pressure. You certainly need to stay hydrated. If it is possible get your blood pressure checked and if it is low, you may need to get admitted.

March 4, 2025

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