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Answered by Dr. Uphar Gupta

What causes urinary incontinence in young adults?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No need to be embarrassed. Discussing your problem with a doctor will be helpful in solving it, so please be free while communicating. The problem you are describing is common among females, as the urethra is short, and weak pelvic muscles make it hard to hold urine. I suggest you try doing the following: Kegel exercise, that is, holding the urine multiple times during urination.

June 2, 2026

How to manage H.pylori infection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms can be explained by Helicobacter pylori easily. H.pylori infects the lining of the stomach, causes increased acid production and (gastroesophageal reflux disease) GERD as one of the main symptoms. It is a pretty common disease worldwide and is very easily manageable.

May 26, 2026

There is a lump above my left collarbone. Is it cancerous?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. There is a lymph node in the left supraclavicular region called Virchow's node. If enlarged, it may indicate a malignancy of the abdominal region, as that is the draining pathway of the lymph from that area. A lymph node from cancer is generally very hard to palpate.

May 5, 2026

Recent health issues: weight gain and hair loss. Why?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your history, and commend you for the detailed presentation.You appear to be suffering from Cushing's syndrome. You have probably consumed steroids as a supplement or for pain relief. You have achieved menopause at an early age, but still, we do not characterize this as abnormal.

March 31, 2026

Can cervical cancer be undetected on a Pap smear and scans?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You have an unlikely chance of having cancer in the cervix, as you have a negative pap smear. Generalized pain or malaise occurs due to autoimmune disorders, and it shows raised ANA (antinuclear antibody) levels. Do not be worried. You can take medications, and they will help you a lot.

December 22, 2025

What can cause recurrent fever and chills?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.The history of fever with chills, along with rashes, suggests a differential diagnosis of malaria and a wide variety of viral fevers. The fever of malaria classically comes in phases, once every two or three days, along with chills and rigors. The history of alcohol and non-vegetarian food consumption does not appear to be contributory.

November 18, 2025

Will Citalopram, Abilify, and alcohol harm my husband?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. His lifestyle is detrimental to healthy living. One should never mix Citalopram with alcohol and that too in sleep apnea patient. The center of breathing in the brain in these patients is stressed as the patient is not getting oxygen properly and hence constantly needs to wake the patient in the night to maintain that. Now alcohol and Citalopram will hinder this function which can be very dangerous plus him not using CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) makes this dangerous.

July 18, 2024

How to treat vertigo, vomiting, and dizziness in a 25-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not feasible to drain ear fluid through the atlas. There is no way for it to get there. The eustachian tube empties the middle ear, but this has nothing to do with vertigo. This appears to be vertigo caused by labyrinthitis or otolith movement.

June 27, 2024

How to understand the outcome of a brain tumor surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The MRI brain indicates that the mass is exerting pressure on the fifth cranial nerve, responsible for transmitting sensations from the face to the brain. Encouragingly, the vital cavernous sinus remains uncompressed, indicating that the mass can be surgically removed. Kindly share the complete image and report for a comprehensive consultation. Wishing you good health ahead.

April 25, 2024

What could be causing persistent diarrhea, allergies, and malabsorption issues?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern. It appears that your symptoms, particularly with the association of dermatitis herpetiformis and characteristic papulovesicular lesions, strongly indicate the possibility of celiac disease. I have a few follow-up questions: Was a biopsy performed during the colonoscopy? If so, could you please provide the reports? Have you undergone the d-xylose test and the tissue transglutaminase (tTG) antibody test? Has Dapsone been administered to manage the skin lesions and to confirm dermatitis herpetiformis? Have you ever been prescribed steroids for any reason? Patients with more severe manifestations of celiac disease might experience temporary improvement with dietary lactose and fat restriction while awaiting the full effects of total gluten restriction, which is the primary therapy.

February 12, 2024

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