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My mother had a seizure episode. Is it related to sinusitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am writing to get a second opinion for my mother. She is 40 years old. She had a seizure the day before yesterday. She had got it for the first time during the gestation of her second child 18 years ago. She is using Tegretol 200 mg but not regularly. She has a history of high bp, b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She has epilepsy which has recurred due to irregular sleep, stress, and irregular treatment. The sinusitis is not related to the seizures. Her snoring while sleeping does not produce any complications in her brain. Her memory problems may be predominantly attentional ... Read Full »
Why am I not able to sleep while taking Adderall for ADD?
Query: Hi doctor, I have ADD and taking Adderall 20 mg twice daily. Usually, my sleep is good and rarely I may feel difficult to sleep. Also, I only take prescription when I am supposed to. But, for the past one week, I am unable to sleep. I took my sleeping pills and still just could not sleep. As till ea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I would like to know how long have you been taking that dose of Adderall (combination of Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine)? It is important to note that the dose you are currently taking is relatively high. Typically, doses greater than 20 mg have been ... Read Full »
Can toxic mold in the air cause neurological problem like speech disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently recorded a three-minute video and listened to it before sending it. In that video, a couple of words stood out to me that was not enunciated well. I have posted a short mini-clip of each word. In the context "be writing a story or a narrative" it sounds like I missed the l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your concern, I would explain that these speech problems are not suggestive of any serious medical condition or neurological disorder. They are just misspelling, related to low attention or fatigue. I do not think that they are related to Prozac, as this ... Read Full »
I am unable to manage daily tasks. Is this due to learning disability?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a master's degree and recently I have been having difficulties managing day-to-day tasks. I need to find out if I have a learning disability and how best to manage this issue. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What sort of difficulties are you facing in managing your day to day tasks? Are they only related to reading or also involve any complex mechanical activities? Have you ever had a reading disability? The best way to manage this issue will be first diagnosing what is t... Read Full »
I am not able to concentrate while studying. What is the problem with me?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not able to concentrate while studying. What is the problem with me? Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There could be many reasons for this issue. If you always had problems with concentration, and not just while studying, but have a short attention span, it could be attention deficit disorder. If the problem is of recent origin and you are getting stressed out with t... Read Full »
I have poor attention and suicidal thoughts. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I do not know what is happening to me. I sometimes get an urge to kill someone or tear someone's flesh. Let me sum up my problem I have poor attention and suicidal thoughts, and sometimes I feel like a different person. I am sometimes super lazy or sometimes hyperactive. I have an unus... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. There seems to be a considerable psychiatric issue, but the symptoms described by you need to be explored in detail so that a definite diagnosis can be ascertained. If possible, kindly reply to these question... Read Full »
Will someone get ADHD in teenage years? Kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 16-year-old male. I am concerned about my mental health. I have symptoms of ADHD like fidgeting, restlessness, being very talkative, losing focus or attention, but I am very extroverted, and my academic ratings are good. Does someone get ADHD in their teenage years? And am I on... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a developmental condition which is noticeable since early childhood. Symptoms like hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention will be present before the age of 12 years. Parents and teacher would have commented about it... Read Full »
I have anxiety, mental and physical stress, along with overactive imagination. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18-year-old female attending high school, and I believe I might have a mental abnormality. My whole life, I have been one who is late to everything, has difficulty listening to people, zones out for long periods throughout the day, often in a mid-conversation, and cannot be doin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. This could be happening due to several reasons. Teenage-related hormonal changes could cause episodes of such symptoms. In that case, no need to get worried. These will go on their own for some time. Another possibility is panic attacks... Read Full »
My 12-year-old daughter is an introvert, very unmindful, and has lost confidence. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 12 years old. She was very much jolly and extroverted till six years of age. When she was four years old, I was in a job requiring me to stay out of the station for almost half a month. At that time, she used to stay with my parents-in-law, whose marital relationship was no... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your daughter needs a good family atmosphere. She needs a proper mentor. Enroll her in extracurricular activities like sports, music, and learning new languages to build her confidence. Teach her to make good friends and communication with ne... Read Full »
Why do I feel tired, lack motivation, and concentrate after taking ADD pills?
Query: Hello doctor, I was recently diagnosed with ADD. My psychiatrist prescribed me Concerta 18 mg for a week, then 36 mg for another week, and 54 mg for 16 days. I started to take the pills three days ago but, I am tired, have a lack of motivation and no concentration all day long. I feel no benefits. T... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your psychiatrist diagnosed you as suffering from the ADD (attention deficit disorder), he started you on Concerta (Methylphenidate). But, it seems like you did not take the medication as prescribed. It is a well-known fact that these medications take some time to ... Read Full »