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What causes cold hands and feet along with fatigue?
Query: Hi doctor,I am having cold hands and feet. I also have a little bit of fatigue. Two years ago, I lost 90 pounds with diet and exercise. I had high blood pressure and anemia when I was pregnant with twins three years ago. Now, I have taken a complete blood count. I am attaching the reports for your r... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: There is a mild reduction in leukocyte count and hemoglobin. Also, red cell distribution width (RDW) is increased. The cause for reduced hemoglobin ap... Read Full »
I have been experiencing severe hair fall for the past ten years. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My hair started falling since ten years. I started my exam preparation with a lot of stress, which resulted in a lot of hair loss. There was a lot of hair on the bed and around the room. I simply ran my hands through my hair with wet hands and at least 15 hair stands came out. My hair fal... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, Please follow the below guidlines and stick to it. Try to Increase protein intake in your diet. I suggest you eat healthy and nutritious food because nutrition is the key to healthy hair. Try to avoid stress. Apply Minoxidil 2.5 perce... Read Full »
How can I improve my immunity against pneumonia?
Query: Hello doctor, How can I improve my immunity for pneumonia since I already had it five times? Once when I was a kid, thrice in high school and currently at college. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pneumonia is a lung infection. It is a serious problem if you do not care about it in timely. You get pneumonia due to infection with bacteria, virus or fungus or if your immunity goes down. You said you had pneumonia five times in your lifetime. As you had it with ... Read Full »
Even after eating healthy foods, what are the reasons for not gaining weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I eat healthy food on time. When I feel hungry I used to eat good quantity of food, but I am not putting weight. What could be the reason? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Read Full »
Are there any special foods for common health issues in men?
Query: Hello doctor, What are all the foods men should eat every day? Kindly name them. Why they should eat it? Why men specifically should be eating those foods daily due to unique and common health issues the gender faces. i.e. men tend to be low on fiber and this packs X grams of fiber per serving. An... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Men can take: berries which are good to heart, steak prepared with lean meat to give full of protein especially for active men, dark leafy greens to get fiber and folic acid for proper functioning of metabolism. Eggs to provide lutein for boosting brain function plu... Read Full »
Shall I try some natural supplement to prevent hair fall?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I was blessed with a thick, dark and long hair. For a year or so, I have started experiencing deterioration in the quality of my hair. I am experiencing thinning, loss of luster, split ends and hair fall with alarming rate. I was stressed during my board exams, but i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can try DasGro supplements. I also suggest Proanagen tablets. Rather than Tricogro hair serum, use Minoxidil 2% lotion twice daily on dry hair for three to six months. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with cons... Read Full »
How can I know if my protein powder is good for me?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a supplement I would like to use, but I need someone to check if it is fine. Can you see if there are any harmful ingredients? Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. May I know what supplement you would like to use and for what purpose? I will try my best to guide you. Thank you. Read Full »
What are the health benefits and nutrition facts of Palmyra (aka Nungu) Fruit?
Query: Hi doctor, What are the health benefits and nutrition facts of Palmyra fruit Nungu Fruit)? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all I would like to thank you for asking such a good question. The Asian Palmyra palm or Sugar palm tree is full of healthy stuff. The health benefits of the fruit areas follows. It is a natural coolant for the body. It is known to contain Vitamins A, B-complex... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have so many issues to discuss with you. Let me explain you one by one. Even though my scalp is very oily, the upper surface of the hair becomes quickly damaged and dry. I also have enough hair fall. I tried using a conditioner after shampoo and that helps certainly, but not much. I ne... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you use Biotin 5000 mcg daily for strong hairs. You can also use shampoos that can give you volume. Which shampoo and conditioner are you using and how often? Regarding stomach and acidity, I suggest Ranitidine or Zantac 150 mg once daily before 45 m... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from bleeding hemorrhoids. My hemoglobin is very low at 5.6. I feel very weak and severe headache for two days. What to do? Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Hemoglobin of 5.6 g% is really low. With this amount of hemoglobin, we put you into the group of severe anemia. Due to low oxygenation, you could be having severe headaches. Painkiller like Ibuprofen or Paracetamol can ... Read Full »