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How to enhance my body's natural defense mechanisms?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old female. Recently, I have been more conscious of the importance of maintaining a robust immune system. I am interested in learning more about practical steps and lifestyle changes that can support and enhance my body's natural defense mechanisms. Which specific foods o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understood your concern.Regarding your questions about immune system the practical steps and lifestyle changes that you need to boost and maintain your immune system are as follows:Sleep and immunity are closely linked. Inadequate or poor quality sl... Read Full »
I have been having recurring infections. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old male and have been having recurrent infections. I have been falling sick every month, with a cough, cold, and sometimes headaches. I have tried many antibiotics, along with cough and cold medication. But still, these symptoms keep recurring, but they are mild now. Is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. Antibiotic resistance is very common nowadays because of the excessive use of antibiotics. We can test if you are resistant to antibiotics simply by doing a resistance test. It includes a culture and sensitiv... Read Full »
How to improve the immunity of my 4-year-old daughter?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 4 years and 2 months old. She develops a very bad cough and then along with fever in a day or two. She had a wheezing problem previously so the doctor had prescribed to give Budecort and Levolin puffs or nebulization. So every time when she develops this kind of a dry co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you say it is a dry cough, Levolin (Levosalbutamol Sulfate) nebulization is not required. This could be allergic also. Also, children have a fever off and on. It could be viral till 5 years of age. After that, their immunity becomes well. Use glass thermometer and... Read Full »
Is one drop of vaccine enough to take effect in the body?
Query: Hi doctor,While giving Pentaxim vaccination, a few drops leaked out, and only a couple of drops were injected into my baby. The nurse and doctor said it was fine. They said that only a drop is enough. Is it really enough? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pentaxim injection contains 0.5 ml, which is approximately equal to 8 to 10 drops. Spillage would have been about four drops. Even if four drops have been injected, it is enough. Moreover, you do not have to bother much, as a total of four doses of this vaccine will be... Read Full »
What are the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding?
Query: Hello doctor,Why more mothers are choosing to exclusively breastfeed? Why does it work for them? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Breastfeeding is actually easy if mother has the required amount of milk to fulfill the baby's requirements. Breastfeeding transfer immunity to the baby, prepare his or her body to resist against disease and is sterile as well means no need to prepare it and any arrange... Read Full »
My husband has diabetes. Will Zincovit boost his immunity?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband is 46 years old and was diagnosed with diabetes last week. Is it true that people having diabetes are prone to other illnesses? If so, can I give him the tablet Zincovit to improve his immunity? Also, please suggest any other supplements that can work better for him. He is c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diabetics are prone to heart, kidney, neurological issues, and eye problems, but if their sugar levels are controlled, the chances of other diseases are very low. Do not worry, and maintain his sugar levels. I suggest him to do weight loss exercises. Read Full »
I often fall sick and take leave from work. Am I immunocompromised?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an adult male working in a restaurant. Because of my low immunity, I often take leave from my work. Unfortunately, my boss fires me each time I ask for leave. How can I know if I am immunocompromised? What are the signs and symptoms? How to increase immunity as I fall sick regularly?... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you take multivitamin supplements and add protein to your diet to improve your immunity. Also, I suggest you exercise regularly and should reduce your weight. I hope this has helped you. Read Full »
What could be the reason for abdominal pain and fever in my baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 33 months old and has had pain in the abdomen and a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit for the past three days. My baby gets viral fever every month or once in two months. What could be the reason? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for repeated infections is low immunity. This is because of incomplete nutrition in food. Please make sure that the meals you give him are proportional to proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins. The second most common cause is cleanliness... Read Full »
I have poor immunity, due to which I fall sick and get tired often. How do I improve my immunity?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a weak immune system. Should I consult a rheumatologist, an endocrinologist, or an oncologist? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I went through the images you attached (the attachments have been removed to protect the patient's identity). Everything seems to be normal. However, I have a few questions, 1. What are the signs and symptoms ... Read Full »
My 3-year-old son catches a cold and has a runny nose. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 3-year-old catches a cold frequently, whenever we go out or even if the climate changes. He catches a cold and has a runny nose almost always. I give him Cetirizine syrup when it gets severe and manage with home remedies when it is less. Are there any tips that I can follow to incr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As per your description, it is highly likely that your child is suffering from HRAD (hyperreactive airway disease). Such children do well with 6 months to a 1-year course of Tablet Montair 4 mg (Levocetirizine and Mont... Read Full »