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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am concerned about my friend. He has been feeling under the weather for a while now, and I think it might have something to do with this antibiotic and bacterial stuff he has been reading about. He has always been a bit of a hypochondriac, but lately, he has been going on and on about antimicrobial resistance and multiple drug resistance.

He was convinced that he had caught some kind of super pathogen that was resistant to all treatments. I know he was just trying to stay informed, but I am worried he was taking it too far.

  • Do you think there is anything I can do to help him out?
  • I want him to be healthy, but I also do not want him to drive himself crazy worrying about this stuff. Any advice on how to approach this without coming across as dismissive?

Kindly help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

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Dr. Sugandh Garg is a qualified medical professional with an MBBS degree and an MD in Forensic Medicine, with significant experience as a COVID-19 expert. Since March 2020, he has been actively working with the government civil hospital COVID team, managing emergency cases and overseeing quarantine and isolation protocols. He has played a key role in supporting COVID-19 patients through structured treatment guidance and diet protocols, contributing to effective patient care during the pandemic.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Please stop thinking and reading too much, as it can have adverse effects. Please share his medical condition in detail to help and guide him. I suggest you do so by adhering to the recommendations below.

  1. Get him physically examined by a doctor or psychiatrist.

  2. Check vitals.

  3. Keep him well-hydrated.

  4. Stay away from alcohol, smoking, non-vegetarian foods, fried, oily, junk, and sugary foods.

  5. Walking, yoga, and exercising as health permits, will gradually help him.

  6. Deep breathing and meditation will help.

Revert with the answer to assist further.

Thank you and take care.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 16, 2024
Reviewed At June 22, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sugandh Garg is a qualified medical professional with an MBBS degree and an MD in Forensic Medicine, with significant experience as a COVID-19 expert. Since March 2020, he has been actively working with the government civil hospital COVID team, managing emergency cases and overseeing quarantine and isolation protocols. He has played a key role in supporting COVID-19 patients through structured treatment guidance and diet protocols, contributing to effective patient care during the pandemic.

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Dr. Sugandh Garg is a qualified medical professional with an MBBS degree and an MD in Forensic Medicine, with significant experience as a COVID-19 expert. Since March 2020, he has been actively working with the government civil hospital COVID team, managing emergency cases and overseeing quarantine and isolation protocols. He has played a key role in supporting COVID-19 patients through structured treatment guidance and diet protocols, contributing to effective patient care during the pandemic.

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