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Why am I having rashes all over the body?
Query: Hello doctor, I have rashes all over the body from sauna visits I guess. I first noticed it three days ago. It started as bumps on ears and now they are all over my back, chest, neck, top of feet, knees and upper legs. Currently, I am taking Benadryl pills and topical cream. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. It is an allergic reaction to the temperature and lights used in the sauna (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please use Calamine lotion. Apply twice daily for seven days. Also, apply 1 % Hydrocortisone cream on as many lesi... Read Full »
Is raw honey healthy to eat daily to control my allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, I have two questions. I have had mild sinus and allergy symptoms for years that I can manage but I did find this great idea about raw honey, where it includes bee pollen; which somehow has many benefits also for sinus and allergies. What I want to know is this; is a teaspoon of raw hon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your health query and want to add that you can safely take one teaspoonful of honey that is 5 mL per day. There is no harm in taking it. Honey is beneficial in many ways and helps cure a lot of diseases. Yes, infrared can be harmful to your eyes... Read Full »
Will overheating in sauna causes neural tube defects in fetus?
Query: Hi doctor, I just found out that I am pregnant (5th week). At first, I was excited then I realized that I went into a very hot sauna (90 degrees) celsius for one and a half hours when I was around 4 weeks pregnant (2 weeks from conception). The whole point of the sauna is to detox, and I definitely... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Neural tube defects (NTD) in the baby mostly occur in women deficient in Folic acid, or who are diabetic, or if they have any family history or as an associated defect with other chromosomal anomalies. Yes, the baby's organs do develop in the early weeks of pregnancy... Read Full »
Can hot tub or sauna affect the quality of the sperm?
Query: Hi doctor, My question is for a male fertility specialist. I am big into hot saunas, hot tubs, and also have a cold plunge. I have read everything about how heat can cause men to have all sorts of issues. My question is around timing. For example, could I use a sauna or hot tub for weeks or days bef... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can use a sauna or hot tub weekly once. You are right; you should not be in a hot tub or sauna for a week at least, for healthy sperm. No icing is not suitable for sperm. Your scrotum will regulate its temperature by shrinking and relaxing. Too hot or too cold i... Read Full »