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What does 95th percentile mean for a 9-year-old boy?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 9 years old. He is 4 feet and 11 inches and weighs about 107 lbs. I checked his BMI, it said he was obese in the 95th percentile. He is active. Should I worry about his weight? And if so, how can I help him with it? Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your son has good height and for the same reason, his weight is not worrisome. But definitely he is on 95th centile for his height as well as for his age. Also, his BMI (body mass index) is 22.4 which puts him in the category of obese. Let him have a lot of outdoor a... Read Full »
I have gallbladder issues. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I had got an abdomen ultrasound done for other reasons but, the radiologist observed the following 'gallbladder is partially distended and showing few small concretions at the GB neck. Chronic patient of the prostate. Size 47 by 41 by 38 mm, volume 39 cc. Pre-void urine 281 cc, post v... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How old are you? There is no need to worry. Small concretions are commonly found in the gallbladder. Also, the prostate size is enlarged and it is probably due to a benign prostatic hypertrophy. You should get Serum PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels done, whi... Read Full »
Why am I feeling nauseous despite a negative pregnancy test?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27 year old female, who started taking birth control pills eight months back, but I only took it for a week and stopped taking them. In that same week, I had unprotected sex with my fiance, and I had my periods the next day. The next month I got my periods two weeks earlier, and I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I see two problems in your history. Let me tell you the reason and solution. Birth control pills come in a pack of 21 or 21 active plus seven dummy pills, or the single dose of an emergency contraceptive pill. Whichever you take, will suppress... Read Full »
I had hair shedding and got a low TSH level. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had hair shedding and did a rapid TSH test last week and got a low TSH value. I did a scan the next day, and everything looked good. Then, I repeated tests in the laboratory and got these results. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hair fall is one of the most worrying things that can happen to a woman. I understand how concerned you must be. However, thyroid hormone imbalance is only one of the many reasons for increased hair fall. Coming to your primary concern of th... Read Full »
Which capsule will be better for gaining weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 but my weight is just 88 lbs which is too low according to me and my family. Everyone says I am too slim. So, I just wanna gain my weight now. Would you please suggest which capsule will be better for weight gaining? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, your BMI is less than the normal and you are surely slimmer. First of all, I would like to tell you that there is no need to take stress on this issue. You are beautiful the way you are. I will help you improve. Follow this advice. 1. Eat five times a day, small... Read Full »
How to prevent my spine problem from worsening?
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from pain in my lower back. There is a pain in my left arm, leg and foot also. I got my MRI done. The MRI of lumbar spine reads as follows: Exaggerated lumbar curvature, likely due to muscle spasm. End plate Schmorl nodes are seen at D11-12, D12-L1, L1-2, L2-3 and L3-4 le... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You have a degenerative disk disease although not serious enough to cause focal deficit at present but, there is minimal thecal sac indentation. I would suggest: 1) Weight reduction. Your BMI (body mass index) is high which makes you a high-r... Read Full »
My husband has high uric acid levels. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have attached the laboratory report of my husband. Currently, he is not on any medication. His uric acid is high as per the report. Please examine the reports and let me know if any supplement required. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Read Full »
I had a sudden weight loss. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a concern regarding my weight. I have lost about 2 to 2.5 kg in a month's time. I have not exercised recently. I weighed 74.4 kg last month, and now I weigh 72.8 kg. Moreover, my waist circumference has also decreased. I am worried about this sudden weight loss. Could this indic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your BMI (body mass index) is 25.36 which is close to the normal range. However, I do understand your concern. Can you provide more details about your lifestyle as well as medical and personal history? Do you smoke cigarettes? Do you have a family history of diabetes... Read Full »
How to gain weight as I weigh only 110 lbs?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old guy with a height of 5 feet 58 inches but my weight is only 110 lbs. How can I gain weight? The major issue is that I cannot eat properly even if I feel hungry. What should I do to get rid of this underweight problem? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, it is important to rule out any specific cause for not gaining weight like thyroid problems with serum TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) estimation. For gaining weight, you can take protein-rich foods and simultaneously gym also can be joined to build ... Read Full »
My periods were delayed, and I had spotting. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My LMP was on the 29th of the last month. On 2nd and 3rd this month, I had a mild spotting and on 4th, I got my periods as usual. What can be the reason for the spotting and delay as I have not got this kind of spotting before? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you provide more information regarding the problem? Is it the first time your cycle got delayed? Were your periods regular all these years? Is the bleeding associated with pain? If it is the first time, do not worry. It might be a hormonal adjustment. It will ... Read Full »