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Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where there is increased blood sugar levels. It may be of type 1 or type 2. The early signs of diabetes include increased thirst, increased hunger and increased frequency of urination.

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I have been having diabetes for the past four years. Can it affect my mental health?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been having diabetes for the last four years, which is under control. I would like to know if my mental health would be affected gradually as my diabetes becomes chronic. Can I try yoga to maintain good physical and mental health?  Read Full »


Dr. Gangavati Geeta Pramod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding the long-term effects of having diabetes. Diabetes is nothing but a condition in which the body is unable to bring down blood glucose on its own and hence it needs outside help that is medications and insulin. The end goal here is t...  Read Full »

Can carbonated drink help in my digestion?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male; I have a health query. Whenever I have a heavy meal, I usually take a carbonated drink, and I feel a lot better. Is it possible for the drink to help in my digestion? People say it is harmful to our gut health, but why do I feel like this? Can you give us insi...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Carbonated drinks are usually fizzy drinks, help in burping, and feel tasteful, especially after heavy meals. Medically, occasional soft drinks are okay, but frequent use of carbonated drinks is not healthy. It contains high calories an...  Read Full »

I am not able to enjoy sex, eating, taking a hot bath, or being with friends and family. What could be the reason?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. Over the past year, I have been unable to have pleasure from sex, eating, taking a hot bath, or being with friends and family. I find this lack of pleasure to be depressing. I do not enjoy sex, foreplay or even just cuddling as I feel only an uncomfortable ache...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! I can understand your concern Low Libido can have many reasons. It can be due to infections like urinary infections. You can do a complete urine analysis and ultrasound of the pelvis in order to diagnose it. Diabetes and hyperten...  Read Full »

Please help me understand my blood test results.

Query: Hi doctor, I did a glucose test last week, and the results were very high. I got a blood test done and want to discuss the results. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hi, I welcome you to icliniq.com with a loving heart and confidence that I will be able to help you with your medical issues better. I have gone through your laboratory reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity), and they suggest that you have diabetes and very high HBA1C (glycated ...  Read Full »

I have had diabetes for the last 15 years, and my sugar and cholesterol levels are fluctuating. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had diabetes for the last 15 years and taking regular medicines. For the last two years, I have been taking the following medicines, Reclimet-XR 60/500 mg twice daily, Deponorm 5/500 mg twice daily, and Ecosprin AV 75/20 mg once, but around 20 days back, my sugar was going down ...  Read Full »


Dr. Thiyagarajan. T

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest the following: 1. Continue Vildagliptin-M (Vildagliptin and Metformin) 50/500 mg twice daily. 2. Take Ecosprin-AV (Atorvastatin and Aspirin) 75/10 mg once daily. 3. If you do not have any problems with urinary infection, then take ...  Read Full »

I have weight gain issues after taking Metformin. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from diabetes for which I am taking Metformin. But my weight has suddenly increased. I also suffer from hypertension for which I am taking Chlorthalidone. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. As a diabetic, it is essential to manage your blood sugar levels effectively to prevent complications associated with the condition. While Metformin (biguanide) is generally considered the first-line medication for type 2 diabetes, Pioglit...  Read Full »

I suffer from Cushing’s syndrome and diabetes. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48-year-old female. I have been diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome and also have type 2 diabetes. My doctor recently prescribed Recorlev for my condition. I am curious to understand whether Recorlev is a better treatment option compared to surgery for managing Cushing's syndrom...  Read Full »


Dr. Pandian. P

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. You can try the surgery option also. But it depends upon the cause of your Cushing's disease whether endogenous or exogenous. Surgery of the pituitary or adrenal glands is somewhat technically warranted. So, I suggest you go for drugs ac...  Read Full »

I have pimples on the back of my tongue. What are they?

Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed some pimples on the back of my tongue for almost a month. I thought they would go away on their own, but they have not. I tried gargling with salt water. I have a sore throat at times, and I also have halitosis. I have tried brushing my tongue, but the white substance for...  Read Full »


Dr. Honey Nandwani

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Those bumps are enlarged circumvallate papillae. They can be due to a number of causes, such as oral infections, acid reflux, throat infections, post-nasal drip, etc. Halitosis can occur due to a number of causes, including poor oral hygiene, o...  Read Full »

My father's 2D ECG revealed 15 % of his heart working. Advise.

Query: Hello doctor, My father's 2D echocardiography shows only 15 % of his heart is working. Currently, he is in MICU for the last day, and for the last three days his sugar is getting very low frequently around 50 to 80 mg/dL, and his blood pressure is also low at 60 to 100 mm of mercury. Creatinine is h...  Read Full »


Dr. Yash Kathuria

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I understand your concern regarding your father's condition. I have gone through the summary and reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) you have provided. The situation here is multiorgan dysfunc...  Read Full »

I have hypertension, diabetes, and reduced urine output. Is there any problem with my kidneys?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 54-year-old male suffering from hypertension and diabetes for five years. One week before, my abdomen scanning was done for thin urine flow, and I have attached the reports for you to review. Since yesterday my urine output has been reduced drastically. At a time, only 3.38 fluid ou...  Read Full »


Dr. Raja Ramesh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I reviewed your reports (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity). You surely have an enlarged prostate. Your creatinine is well within the normal range. Post-void urine is higher. Regarding urin...  Read Full »

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