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Alternative Treatment

Medical procedures and treatment that are not a part of the standard care are called alternative treatment. Homeopathy, traditional medicine, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments come under alternative treatment.

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My 63-year-old mother suffers from arthritis. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My 63-year-old mother has been dealing with rheumatoid arthritis for a year, currently undergoing Kevzara treatment. Her swollen and painful joints are a significant concern, impacting her ability to walk properly. Also, she is diabetic. Could you suggest alternative treatments or strat...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I can provide some guidance based on the information you have provided. Understandably, your mother's symptoms are concerning, and it is important to work closely with her healthcare provider to ensure that she is rece...  Read Full »

Please suggest alternative treatments for chronic pain and hives.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old female, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 148 pounds. I have been dealing with chronic pain and recurrent hives for an extended period, exhausting all allopathic approaches without relief. I am considering exploring alternative methods like acupuncture and tradit...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Actually, it is very important to make a proper diagnosis first, and then we can start treatment accordingly. Given your prolonged pain and recurring hives, it could be related to conditions like arthritis or autoim...  Read Full »

How to adjust the warming effects of Ashwagandha?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old male. I started taking Ashwagandha 500 mg per day, a few months ago, and it improved my memory, attention, etc. But after a month, I began to have night sweats, agitation, weird sensations in the neck area and protruding eyes. I have read that Ashwagandha is excess ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rathee Rahul

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have carefully read all the details provided by you and here is the solution. Never take Ashwagandha with ghee. Take it with cold milk, without sugar. Take Ashwagandha only three days a week, taking it continuously in high doses for too...  Read Full »

I have low testosterone levels after a recent check-up. Will diet and exercise improve testosterone levels?

Query: Hi doctor, I did a complete body check-up and other tests. I was informed that I have low testosterone levels. What should I eat, and should I start exercising? What other ways will help improve testosterone levels? Kindly help me.   Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you take Shilajit, Ashwagandha, and Musli. Also, exercise regularly and sleep for eight hours a day. I hope this has helped you.  Read Full »

What are the alternatives for Sildenafil and Tadalafil?

Query: Hello doctor, I feel weak in my sexual life. Therefore, I take tablets Viagra and Cialis before sex. I also take tablet Gonadil F and Evion capsule, but they do not satisfy me. Please suggest alternative medications for this issue.  Read Full »


Dr. Hridyesh Mehra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The probable causes for your weak sexual life may be erectile dysfunction or performance pressure. Well, as you have tried a lot of medications, now it is time to switch to natural remedies. So I suggest the following....  Read Full »

Do you need a prescription for tablet Diazepam?

Query: Hello doctor, I wanted to know whether I could get tablet Diazepam without a prescription. I took it six years ago for my anxiety disorder and lower back spasm after an injury. I currently take Salbutamol. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Without a prescription, it will be tough for you to get the medication. So, let me prescribe you other medicine which will help out in this condition. For anti-anxiety pills, you will have to meet a doctor in ...  Read Full »

I have a fungal infection and skin irritation. Help me.

Query: Hello doctor, I had a fungal infection around the thigh area close to the genitals and skin irritation around the neck and finger knuckles. I got treated earlier with paraffin application, Fluconazole tablet, and skin cream. Since it is winter now, I again experience those symptoms. I want to know w...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. After going through the history and images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) attached, I suppose it is Tinea cruris (affecting folds and unexposed areas) with Tinea corporis (affecting the trun...  Read Full »

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