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I am having problems with straight neck and migraine headaches. Please recommend some exercise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently experiencing issues with a stiff neck and migraine headaches. I find myself spending roughly half the day in bed and managing to achieve a restful sleep in the evening. I have been dealing with this condition for about five years, and it was initially diagnosed as cervic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Could you please tell me what work you do and how much physical exercise you do in your daily routine? Kindly follow up with the requested information. Thank you. Read Full »
Why am I unable to exercise after ACL surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old and had ACL surgery six months ago in my left knee but I am not able to exercise for the previous two months. What will be the consequences? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, it takes 1 to 2 months for recovery from surgery and 3 to 4 months for muscles to regain their usual strength after ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery. Since you cannot exercise it means that your muscles have not reached their optimal strength till now. ... Read Full »
I am having difficulty socializing with people. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I socialize with new people, but only if the other person is male. I have a hard time socializing with girls. While I can easily make friends, I find it difficult to engage with them again. I tend not to talk to anyone unless I have some task for them. Additionally, I struggle with seve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. You may have personality issues or possibly borderline personality disorder, a type of personality disorder. Symptoms may include chronic feelings of emptiness, emotional outbursts, overwhelming behavior, and self-harming be... Read Full »
I am experiencing nocturnal emission. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been masturbating since childhood, and for the past ten years, I have been experiencing nocturnal emission. Nowadays, I masturbate only two or three times a month, but I still experience nocturnal emission. During these episodes, I dream for two or three minutes, and the phenomen... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Wet dreams, also known as nocturnal emission, are normal occurrences. They can be triggered by increased erotic stimuli, whether mental, physical, or visual, without engaging in sex or masturbation. At your age, testosterone production is typic... Read Full »
I am not reducing my body fat even after exercise and diet. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 54 years old, female. I am having no fat loss at all. Even after excercise and proper diet plan. I am taking medication (inhaler) for asthma, nasal spray, and vaccines for allergy and Thyroxine for thyroid. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Common medical conditions that can lead to weight gain in spite of proper diet and exercise are thyroid disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome and Cushing's syndrome and certain medicines. Since you are on Thyroxine and your thyroid is under contr... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old male, and I am having central obesity. There is normal body fat everywhere except in my stomach, thighs, and hips. There is fat on the sides also. I have always been fat but recently I started losing weight. I lost fat everywhere except in the central part. Why is it... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. Central obesity is mainly common in diabetic (sugar) patients, but diabetes is not common at such a young age. So, it can be due to your lifestyle habits and less physical activity. If you have started losing weight,... Read Full »
Can 5-HTP supplements help with porn addiction?
Query: Hello doctor,Will 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) supplements help with extreme porn addiction? I have been struggling with this addiction for years and am seeking a medication or supplement to assist in managing my impulses to relapse in the initial stages.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. No guideline for 5-HTP supplements can specifically help you deal with your porn addiction. However, you should try following the below guidelines to address your problem; they may prove beneficial:Avoid staying alone.Keep yourself busy and act... Read Full »
I am seeking information about childhood obesity. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I would like to know more information about childhood obesity. What are the common risk factors contributing to childhood obesity? What are the potential health implications of childhood obesity? What preventive measures can we adopt as a family to encourage a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. The risk factors contributing to childhood obesity are poor teenage exercise. It is more common in males than females... Read Full »
I have trouble remembering things. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor,I have trouble remembering things. I am unable to recall what I ate yesterday. Even my son has the same problem; he cannot remember what he learned five minutes ago. As a result, he is scoring very low marks in his exams. Is this indicative of a dementia-related issue? Please guide us o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for seeking help from a psychiatrist. I understand your concerns about your son, and it is unlikely that he has dementia. To enhance memory, both you and your son should consider incorporating the following lifestyle changes. Additionally, I suggest you fol... Read Full »
Why is my heart rate low at rest and rises with exercise?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old male, no known health problems. My only symptom is a slow resting heart rate. I have seen it as low as 45. I feel perfectly fine, no syncope or dizziness. I am not an athlete so I do not know why it is so low. Is this cause for concern? With heart block, the heart ra... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Normal heart rate should be between 60 to 100 beats per minute. You are having bradycardia. It can be idiopathic without any cause. But it is better to get physically examined and if needed accordingly investigation can be planned. Rule out hypothyroidism by serum T... Read Full »