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How to reduce levels of cortisol?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old female. Is there any way to effectively reduce elevated cortisol and aldosterone? But, it is not Cushing's. I just have too high cortisol for the last few years and weight loss problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are medicines for that, but it would be a temporary solution. We need to find the cause of elevated cortisol and aldosterone. In that regard, kindly upload the tests reports. Also, let me know, are you on any birth control pills? Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been getting depressed, irritated, and tired for no reason. I practice yoga daily but it does not help. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your problem. After delivery, there are changes in the level of hormones in the body. Many women feel postpartum blues while some undergo depression. Maybe your symptoms also started post-delivery. You seem to have symptoms of dep... Read Full »
I am worried that my son may have swine flu. Should we get him tested for swine flu?
Query: Hello doctor, My 26 month old son had a 100-degree fever yesterday morning. So, I gave him Combiflam and he was fine the entire day. The next morning, he got a fever of 103-degree. So, we took him to the doctor, who said that it is a throat infection. Besides a fever and mild cough, he did not have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If he is active otherwise, I suggest you continue the medicines which the doctor has prescribed for one more day and closely monitor him. If he is easily tired, and not too active, then the swine flu test can be considered. If he is active but, a high fever continues ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 40-year-old male, and my mind is so depressed after facing some loss in my business. Even though I am working hard to make my business good, my mind still needs to prepare. It feels tired and does not respond to my commands. My mind is staying at the same place of business loss. Ple... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You may have major depressive disorder due to your business loss. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression, and you should follow the guidelines below to deal with it. It would be best to exercise 30 to 45 minutes daily. ... Read Full »
How to become more energetic and active?
Query: Hi doctor, I am taking Stalopam 10 bd, Fludac 20 od and Alprax 0.5 od for anxiety and depression. I feel sleepy in daytime and frequent yawning. I feel fatigue and no energy or activeness. I am also on Olmesartan for high BP; Harty and Mactor EZ for high cholesterol levels. Kindly suggest some medic... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You are suffering from anxiety and depressive disorder and are on 20 mg Escitalopram and 20 mg Fluoxetine per day.Both these drugs are SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and in my opinion there is no use in taking two SSRI drugs ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I was at the funeral service of a very close relative and did some walking around the building in the precession line until I sat down in my seat. I was emotionally upset and began crying, then got very short of breath for a while, and both arms went numb. My left arm was completely numb... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is very common for people to undergo similar changes as you did when going through grief. It is normal for the heart rate to go as high as 300 bpm during exercise. So your heart rate and O2 levels are fine. I would love to see the results of ... Read Full »
Why does Trigger point injections for neck and back pain cause nausea and tiredness?
Query: Hi doctor, I need an EEG Report explained. I have been feeling tired and nauseous when I exercise, not sleeping well. I was given trigger point injections three months ago. It made me feel worse. I was given a 72-hour ambulatory EEG. I have the report, and I do not know what the results mean becaus... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would also like to know some more details about your symptoms: 1) Since when you started to have symptoms? 2) What were the exact symptoms (apart from feeling tired and not sleeping well)? Please describe in detail. 3) Had any loss of consciousness? 4) Any episo... Read Full »
I am a 24-year-old suffering from a headache and always feel tired. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 24-year-old and suffering from a headache. I always feel pain in my head and feel tired all the time.Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly mention any positive history of hypertension or diabetes if present. It is also important to know whether your headache is unilateral or bilateral and whether it is dull aching pain, or throbbing. You must check your blood sugar and blood pressure value for a p... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,Right from childhood, I did not eat healthy foods, but my parents insisted on having them, but I refused. But now I feel tired all the time, and I have many Vitamin deficiencies. However, I started having healthy food two months back, but everything has stayed the same. How to become he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Have you got yourself tested for vitamin deficiencies? Then the treatment can be aimed at the deficient Vitamins. If you are looking at a lifestyle change, that will depend on your commitment, needs, work, and personal ... Read Full »
Is it normal to have abdominal pain and feel tired if you eat late?
Query: Hi doctor,I would like to know some guidance regarding my medical issue which troubles me for six years. Normally, I use to take lunch around 2 pm. If it gets delayed, I start to have tiredness with abdominal pain. It continues for few days. I start to have locking pain while taking deep breathing w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your anxiety and frustration related to your recurrent abdominal pain. The abdomen is a huge compartment comprising various tightly fitting organs including the stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, spleen, liver, and many other tissues. Abdominal pain can occur... Read Full »