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What causes ringing noise and humming alternatively?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 69 year old retired internist. I am not taking any regular medication other than Aspirin 325 mg. I have no known allergies and have never smoked. I do not have any medical history of thyroid disease, autoimmune diseases or Paget's disease. Around four to five weeks back, I noted th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are suffering from is known as tinnitus. It is not a disease itself rather a symptom due to various underlying causes like age related, hypertension, impacted wax, fluid in middle ear, patulous eustachian tube, TMJD (temperomandibular joint disorder), hypert... Read Full »
Can I get a prescription for testosterone replacement therapy if I visit a specialist in person?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35 year old male. I have been suffering from erectile dysfunction and have tried PDE-5 inhibitors. They work, but they do not give results anymore. I quit smoking, a few years ago, when I was diagnosed with ED. My morning erection is also not as strong as it used to be. Many chec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Penile injections are tried in severe cases of erectile dysfunction (ED). Usually, it is prescribed by a urologist, since tests like penile doppler and others have to be done, to rule out any other issues. It is an option if nothing else works. But again, it is not... Read Full »
Will hearing high pitch sounds through headphones cause ear damage?
Query: Hi doctor,I have sensitive hearing. Otherwise, I feel great and use hearing plugs when necessary. I fear that hard and high pitch sounds will destroy my ears. Today, when I was about to do a home hearing test on my mobile, and accidentally the volume was at its loudest settings. The first tone that ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are suffering from hyperacusis (increased sensitivity to sound). This is observed in the following conditions: Labyrinthitis (infections of Labyrinth). Early stages of degenerative changes in cochlear. Palsy of stapedius muscle. T... Read Full »
Will the sense of smell return to normal after sinusitis?
Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with chronic sinusitis without polyps 23 months ago. I had congestion, pain, pressure, loss of smell and taste, tinnitus, cough, dizziness, and eustachian tube dysfunction when it first started. My ENT said that my maxillary and ethmoid sinuses were affected, and there i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You will be much better with the treatment that you are presently taking. It will take at least one month for the symptoms to subside. However, the sense of smell is slightly unpredictable at this stage. If these conditions are complicated with COVID-19 (Co... Read Full »
What can cause erection problems?
Query: Hi doctor, I have experienced a problem in erection since last three months. I am a smoker. The testosterone level in my last routine medical checkup was 134. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem very well. But, before providing any adequate solution to your problem, it is necessary to understand your problem with specific details. Please provide the following information first. What is your age, marital status, frequency of sexual... Read Full »
What is Tebonin konzent used for?
Query: Hello doctor,I would like to ask about medicine called Tebonin konzent 240 g. Is it good for memory power? Can I take it in the age of 20? Need some advice from your side. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a Ginkgo biloba extract (maidenhair tree). It is traditionally used to improve blood circulation, general well-being, treatment of disturbances in cerebral performance, dizziness, deficient memory, disturbances of concentration, depressive mood, tinnitus and hea... Read Full »
Which medicine can be used to get a proper erection?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a married guy of 32 years old. For the past two to three years, I am facing problem to get proper erection. I have already consulted a doctor and he asked me to get some tests done such as cholesterol, sugar and BP. We found that the triglyceride value is more than 350 mg/dL. He advi... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are facing both premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. Duralast (Dapoxetine) helps with premature ejaculation, but could worsen the problem of erectile dysfunction. For this, you need to take tablet Forzest (Tadalafil) 20 mg along with Duralast one hour befo... Read Full »
Why do I hear strange noise at night?
Query: Hi doctor, Around three months back, I started to hear a strange noise at night. We live in a village. Apart from the odd barking dog and passing car, it is silent, especially at night. However, I started to hear what sounded like a distant engine, but it never got any closer. It is almost like a dr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would advise you get pure tone audiometry and tympanometry. We will know if you have any hearing loss and pressure changes in your ear. Also, in a few thyroid patients, tinnitus is common. But, you should get the above tests done for a correct diagnosis. If they are fin... Read Full »
Is there any cure for hearing loss?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years old. My weight is 45 kg. I have lost my hearing ability in both the ears. My problem first started before seven years. I showed this case to some ENT doctors. Finally, my condition is declared as SNHL. However, let me express the actual descriptions or symptoms of my prob... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be suffering from sensorineural hearing loss and associated tinnitus. Whereas the SNHL is permanent, if it were addressed itself initially, then it could have been reversed. Now, the issue seems to be of tinnitus that is bothering you the most. For the... Read Full »
Kindly help me to overcome my problem of early ejaculation.
Query: Hi doctor,I am newly married, and we both are first timers. We tried penetration a lot of times, but the moment I come close to her, I lose the erection. Also, I am ejaculating within 20 seconds. I do not have any health issue and morning erection is positive. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be reporting of premature ejaculation. It is very common among this age group during the initial part of sex life. I will explain, try to engage more in foreplay during sex like for at least 20 minutes. During intercourse try to go very slow, when you feel t... Read Full »