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I feel anxious and sad during the winter months. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 35-year-old woman. I tend to feel quite down, anxious, and sad during the winter months. It is like a cycle of depression that hits me every winter. I lose interest in things. I used to enjoy and feel a sense of worry about these feelings. Could this be something serious? I am conce... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do not worry. I am here to take care of you. I can see that you have seasonal depressive anxiety, especially in cold conditions like the winter. Have you taken any medications for this? Any history of familiar symptoms in the family, any sui... Read Full »
I seem to have symptoms of ADHD. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old, with a height of 5 feet 4 inches and a weight of 92 pounds. I have been experiencing symptoms of ADHD for the past few years, but I have not been diagnosed yet. I think I should seek professional help and verify whether it is ADHD or not. I am unable to focus and do s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you get the best medical advice. You may have ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder- Children with this condition may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, or can be overly active). There are non-pharmacological w... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a solution for the sore and swollen lump in my groin.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a lump on my groin, which is red, sore, raised, and swollen. I consulted a doctor, and they said to try some antibiotics. But if they did not work, they said it might have to be cut out. I have bad anxiety, and I am so worried as to what it is. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It looks like a form of infection or inflammation. Is there any history of sexual exposure? What is the duration of the lump? How painful is this? Does any other site involve? The attached photographs in your message are not very clear ... Read Full »
My Baker acted friend tried to contact me. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a friend who is Baker acted. She is not supposed to contact anyone outside her family. But she tried to contact me a few times. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This situation requires immediate attention due to its sensitive nature and the potential legal and ethical implications. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Do not directly engage with your friend. While your concer... Read Full »
I want to know about postpartum depression. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old female. I am going to be a new mother soon. Could you provide an overview of what postpartum depression is and the common symptoms associated with it? Does postpartum depression affect the mother-infant bonding process, and are there strategies to have a better rel... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below to overcome postpartum depression. 1. You should do exercises daily. 2. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily. 3. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods and avoid junk food... Read Full »
I suffer from severe anxiety issues. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe pain in the back of my head and neck region with dizziness since six months now. I went to physiotherapy and took some muscle relaxants but with no effective relief. With anxiety tablets like Amitriptyline, it felt better for a few days but again it came... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the clinical description and attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). My answer to your questions is that we do not have anything to gauge your anxiety with some instrument but it can be detected with a complete history an... Read Full »
I have chronic anxiety with constant tachycardia. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female who has been suffering with episodes of tachycardia and ventricular ectopic beats for 2 years now. I have had many testes domed on my heart, these include; various ECG’s, a 24-hour heart monitor, a 5-day heart monitor, a 7-day heart monitor and an echocardio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports appear to be fine other than ectopics and probably sinus tachycardia, which are benign (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You should get your thyroid test and hemoglobin level done if not done recently. You should assure yourself that thes... Read Full »
How to deal with my behavior change and mood swings due to major sleeping problem?
Query: Hi doctor, I have major sleeping problems where I do not get sleep at night sometimes until late or sometimes at all. I also have a lot of mood swings where I am really happy at times and the next second my mood switches. I feel very confused about my behavior and in general, I do not like interact... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am so sorry to hear about your situation, I can imagine how hard it must be for you. With the little information that I have, I think your sleep issues are just an external expression of underlying anxiety. It is the fear that is keeping you awake so to help you with y... Read Full »
My uncle has schizophrenia. Will I get the same genetically?
Query: Hello doctor, These past few days I have been bad as I have focused back on my schizophrenia obsession. It mainly focuses on times I have been paranoid, or times I have visualized things as something else. Examples: when slacking off at work thinking, what if there are cameras in the office or inte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for such a detailed history. It makes things very clear. I will sum up the main clinching reason why you do not have schizophrenia. You have insight. Means you know what is wrong with you and you can attribute a reasonable logical cause to this and know wh... Read Full »
Can 50 mg Fluvoxamine be given to a patient with anxiety and OCD?
Query: Hello doctor, For someone suffering from anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts. This person was on 5 mg of Cipralex for quite a few years, then about eight months began a change of medicines, about six to seven in this time. Finally this person was given 25 mg Fluvoxamine. First four days everything ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As you have mentioned that the patient is feeling better with this medication, I would suggest you to continue 50 mg Fluvoxamine for at least another two to four days and see if they feel okay. Fluvoxamine has a sedative effect and that... Read Full »