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My 9 months old baby is addicted to thumb sucking. How to break the habit?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The habit of thumb sucking by the babies is related to probably lack of breastfeeding, and sometimes it is seen as habitual sucking. It is reported to be due to a lack of care and insecurity are also the reasons. Yo...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Sajeev Kumar

I am 19 years old. What should I do to grow beard?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. First of all, I want to tell you that beard growth is related to your hormones, mainly testosterone. Sometimes in some men, it took longer to grow a beard. You are still in your teen years. So do no...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Alka

My son suffers from allergy cough and vomit. What is the permanent cure for his problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the medication you have detailed, he is being treated for asthma. Any positive family history? Does he have chest tightness or shortness of breath or wheezing during the episode? Any seasonal variation or exac...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Geeta Priyadarsini Kamminana

I am getting cramps after intercourse. Is this a sign of pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is true that you should have some pain while you are ovulating. But ovulation pain mostly lasts for four to five hours only. If it is from seven to eight days, then it can be due to some other reason like acidity o...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Jimesh H Mavani

I am having low testosterone with high SHBG. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and seen your lab reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identiy).Your report does suggest some concerning things such as high creatinine and low GFR (glomerular filtration rate), which suggest...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

I am having some dark marks on my stomach. Do I need surgery for this?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. In my opinion, the dark marks on your stomach are post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or lichen planus. It does not require surgical intervention at all. But it is important to know if o...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Shanza Ikram

I am having chronic dry mouth. What is the treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dry mouth can be a very distressing thing. However, I need to know certain details. Kindly be as objective as possible when you answer. 1. When the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) started for this purp...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan N

I am not interested in any activity, have less concentration and feeling lonely. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concerns. Decreased interest in almost all activities, decreased social interaction, sadness, increased sleep, loss of concentration are features that clearly indicate a major dep...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary

I am having pain in my cheeks and unable to open my mouth fully. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be due to infection in the lower wisdom tooth area. This occurs when the lower third molar, wisdom tooth starts coming out. If there is less space for it, then the food starts accumulating beside it. Use warm...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Is it possible to cure eye focus problem in a child?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your child has squint eyes. This can be due to multiple causes. 1. Refractive error or glass number. 2. Congenital squint due to neurological issues. 3. Retinal or optic nerve pathology. Kindly get your child eval...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Pooja Bandivadekar