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Does my shift work affect sleep quality and mental health?
Query: Hi doctor, As a 35-year-old scientist working in shifts for the past five years, I find it challenging to get adequate sleep. How does shift work impact health, and what are the potential long-term effects? What strategies can I implement to prioritize sleep and maintain my overall health while work... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. As a 35-year-old scientist working in shifts for five years, your sleep challenges are understandable. Shift work can significantly disrupt your natural circadian rhythm, leading to ... Read Full »
I am worried about sleep-related issues of my child. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a mother of a grade 12 student who has upcoming exams. My child stays up very late studying, and I am concerned about possible sleep-related problems. How does inadequate sleep affect academic performance and overall well-being in teenagers? Are there recommended sleep durations f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As a parent of a grade 12 student with approaching exams, your concern about their sleep is understandable. Inadequate sleep can significantly impacts teenagers’ academic performance and overall well-being, so it is crucial to address t... Read Full »
I am lacking adequate sleep. How can I overcome it?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 45-year-old lady and a single mother. Balancing the responsibilities of a single parent and night shifts, I find it challenging to prioritize sleep and maintain a proper diet. Can you offer practical tips for improving sleep quality during a hectic schedule? How does a lack of adequ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand the challenges you face as a single mother juggling night shifts and childcare. Prioritizing sleep and maintaining a healthy diet can be tough under such circumstances, ... Read Full »
What to do for an awful headache for last six days?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had an awful headache for six days making me very agitated. Pain is going into an eye and the side of my head feels slightly spongy. I have not banged head at all. Usual painkillers are not working for long. It is driving me insane. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am giving you my opinion as follows. If your pain is throbbing in nature with nausea or intolerance to loud sound then a migraine should be ruled out. Check your blood pressure as high bp can lead to a headache. Provide a history of an ear infection if present for giv... Read Full »
I have trouble falling asleep. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 37-year-old woman. I have been experiencing some troubling symptoms and I am hoping to find some relief. I have been struggling to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. It has been a few months now, and I am starting to feel the effects during the day. I constantly fe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. Such symptoms are usually associated with high blood pressure and stress. Hormonal imbalance can lead to such symptoms as well. So I would suggest you check your blood pressure once. If you have any kind of stress th... Read Full »
I am on antidepressants, struggling with sleep. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old. I have been on the following antidepressants for two years. Morning: Modapex 50 one pill, Depakene, Lamotrigine 25 mg one pill. Night: Clozapex 25 mg half a pill, Mirtimash 30 g half a pill, Depakine Chrono 500 mg one pill, and Anafranil 75 mg half a pill. I used to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Because of stopping the medication you have a problem with sleep. You should try some sleep medication for a short time and then taper it. I suggest tablet Diazepam 5 mg before sleep. It is Benzodiazepine group drug and long duration, but it is addictive. So, you must ... Read Full »
I am suffering from insomnia. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I suffer from insomnia that had increased in the last year. I used a lot of medications that were prescribed to me by my local physicians such as (Diazepam, Lorazepam, Alprazolam, and Mirtazapine). Initially, it is useful at the beginning and then insomnia returned. I also follow a beha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you have been in trouble with sleep disturbances for a quite long time. Also, it appears that you have difficulty in the onset of sleep rather than difficulty in maintaining the sleep. Before proceeding to management, I would like to know few things fir... Read Full »
I have dark circles. How can I treat them?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 23 year old female. My BP and sugar are normal. How to treat dark circles? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.This condition is very much related to lifestyle. In females it is mostly due to stress, poor sleep, poor nutrition and excessive blood loss due to menstruation and excessive work load. Other condition like fever, typhoid, malaria, thyroid and long-term chronic disease can ... Read Full »
Recently, I am experiencing sleep issues. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old female. Nowadays, I often get less sleep. I sleep only for four hours a day. I have been experiencing difficulties with my sleep lately, and I am concerned about how it might affect my health. I often have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep throughout the night, o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide you with an expert medical opinion. Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which one finds it difficult to fall or stay asleep. A few health problems may lead to sleeping issues and insomnia like: Pregnancy. Physical pain or discomfort. Waking up a... Read Full »
How can I make my mind to concentrate on my work?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 30 years old. I have a habit of smoking. For a few days, I am unable to concentrate on my work, and there is a decrease in my memory. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are some reasons to have these symptoms. They are fatigue, emotional stress, poor sleep, and a poor diet can also make it hard to concentrate. Specific psychological and physical conditions cause difficulty in concentrating on work like attention deficit hyperacti... Read Full »