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How to improve immunity to prevent recurrent HSV-2 infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I am diagnosed with HSV-2 last month from skin-to-skin contact with an asymptomatic boy. I took Valacyclovir for about four days, and the lesion on the right vaginal wall (one small cut), pain, burning, and pins and needles went away for the most part. But at times, I am feeling a strong... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, the herpes virus remains dormant in our body. So you might be having herpes virus in your body despite taking Valacyclovir. But I do not think this current symptom is due to the herpes virus. Because herpes virus will cause pain o... Read Full »
What can be done to improve immunity in 4 years kid?
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 »
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 »
Please suggest a diet plan for my son who has poor immunity.
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 13 years old and gets a fever twice or thrice a month. My doctor told me that his immunity is poor. Please suggest a diet plan that would help to improve his immunity. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you a few tips for a diet that may help improve immunity: 1. Balanced Nutrition: Ensure your son gets a well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. This will prov... Read Full »
Is there any problem in giving multivitamin tablets along with cough syrup to my three-year-old son?
Query: Hi doctor, My three year old son is suffering from cold and cough. His doctor prescribed Rapitus plus along with Levolin inhaler for three days, Foracort inhaler two puffs daily (once in the morning and once at night) for three months. I am giving him Zincovit, Immuno Bliss and Septilin regularly. C... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can use Septilin and Immuno Bliss along with Rapitus plus syrup (combination of Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine maleate). These medicines boost the fighting capacity against allergies and infections. For further information consult a pediatrician onli... Read Full »
Would you please tell me the difference between premium and plain formula milk?
Query: Hi doctor, Can you tell me the difference between Dexolac stage 1 and Dexolac stage 1 premium? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Dexolac premium contains calcium to phosphorus ratio near to 2:1, which is more like breast milk and other properties too near to breast milk. It also contains more iron compared to plain Dexolac.2. It contains nucleotides, which are said to help neurologic development... Read Full »
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 »
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 »
What are the symptoms of the advanced stage of AIDS?
Query: Hi doctor, Eight months back, my best friend's husband, who is 53 years old, was diagnosed with positive HIV (Human Immuno deficiency Virus), hepatitis B and lymph node TB (Tuberculosis). He is taking proper medicine, but gained so much weight. Now, for over a week, he has been having cold and cough... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Extra pulmonary tuberculosis, that is (Tuberculosis)TB other than of the lungs is usually an indicator of poor immunity and can be seen in advanced stages of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). However, CD4 count also plays a very vital role in determining if the patient ... Read Full »
What are the immune boosters that help in preventing mucormycosis post-COVID in a diabetic patient?
Query: Hi doctor, Recently I have recovered from COVID. I got negative three weeks back. I took Deflazacort 30 twice a day for nine days and after that 6 mg twice a day for one week and 6 mg once a day for five days after that stopped. My sugar levels are in control now after changing medicine. Now I am sc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mucormycosis is a dangerous disease. Still, it is rare. You do not need to worry. You can take a Zincovit tablet (Multivitamin) and a good diet. That is enough. Great that you are staying healthy now. Keep your sugar levels as normal as possible. Until today, no medicin... Read Full »