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I might be suffering from autism. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old woman. I think I might be autistic. I am thinking of my childhood and how difficult it has been to make and keep friends. I have never had more than one close friend at a time, and even those have been difficult to keep. Also, lately, my boyfriend has commented that I o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Deciding whether or not to seek an autism assessment can be a complex and personal choice. Gaining self-understanding: A diagnosis can clarify and help you better understand yourself. This can be a powerful tool for self-acceptance and pers... Read Full »
Does high dose of vitamin B12 during pregnancy cause autism?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 years old female, and I am ten weeks, four days pregnant. I am a vegetarian, and before I was pregnant, I would intermittently take a vitamin B12 supplement. I found the bottle two weeks ago, and without thinking about it, I started taking it daily in addition to my prenatal vi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Oral absorption of vitamin B12 is a complex process and all the vitamins taken orally are not completely absorbed. You mentioned that you took the tablet intermittently and did not mention the exact frequency. Most studies are on patients taking high doses of vitamin B1... Read Full »
1-year-old baby has not started saying any word. Is this a sign of autism?
Query: Hello doctor, My 1-year-old son has not started saying any word like mama or dada yet and I am worried. It could be sign of autism, though he turns when his name is mentioned, plays with his siblings, etc. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Even though the child turns when his name is mentioned I would advise you to first get a hearing screening done to rule out hearing issues. Next, about the autism. Generally autism cannot be diagnosed in children below the age of 3 years. So it would be very harsh to la... Read Full »
How can I tell if my son has ASD?
Query: Hello doctor, My 5-year-old son is showing me that he always wants to be by himself. He hardly makes eye contact, and his speech seems hurried. As a 30-year-old first-time parent, I am curious if this is typical child behavior or if it may be an indication of an autism spectrum disorder. Could you e... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Children often develop at different rates according to their developmental stages. ASD (autism spectrum disorder) is often characterized by difficulties interacting socially, communication problems, repetitive habits, ... Read Full »
I am concerned about my 6-year-old son's behavior. Can you help?
Query: Hello doctor,My 6-year-old son has been showing some behaviors that make me wonder if he might be on the autism spectrum. He struggles with social interactions, has repetitive behaviors, and is very fixated on routines. Been checking online and found these symptoms match with autism. No one in our i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) does have a genetic component. Research suggests that certain genetic factors may contribute to the development of ASD. If a child has a sibling with autism, the risk of the second child also having ASD i... Read Full »
How to know if my 4-year-old son is an autistic child?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a four year old son, and I am a working woman. Recently, I took my son to a doctor to get him treated for a common cold. The doctor asked me about his communication skill as he has doubt that he might be having autism. My husband got angry hearing that there is something wrong with... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Autistic children exhibit impaired social interaction, impaired language in social contacts, and repetitive behavior patterns. There is a spectrum of disorders ranging from mild to severe symptoms. It may be associated with mental retarda... Read Full »
My son has hiatal hernia. Please suggest treatment.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a son who was diagnosed with autism at 2.5 years. He is now 7 years old. He is verbal now and has improved a lot with the help of therapies. How close is a hiatal hernia associated with autism? We have a history of hiatal hernias in my family. I also read that hiatal hernia can irr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for this query. I can understand your concern regarding your son's autism. First of all, I would like to tell you, there is a relation between autism and gastrointestinal symptoms like burping, constipation, and loose bowel movements. A hiatal hernia has a genetic ... Read Full »
Kindly prescribe antiepileptics for seizures in autistic patient.
Query: Hello doctor, I have an autistic and hyperactive person in my family, who is around 19 years of age. He has been having epileptic seizures for more than a year now. The medication he has been prescribed by the doctors right now is Tegretol (Tegral). However, we think it has may have side effects. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. You are absolutely right that there may be side effects of prescribed medicine. There are many more alternative anti-epileptic medicines available. But every medicine has possibility of its own side effects. Consideration to change to alternative medicine is done if so... Read Full »
Do vitamin B12 shots cause derealization symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from the derealization symptoms for the past 5 years. I believe they were caused by B12 shots I was taking to treat autism. After my brain scan I got to know that my inhibition was too high. I do not find any safety net to keep my mind from deconstructing things. A... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. I am sorry to know that you are suffering with multiple problems related to thinking and inhibition. Before saying anything I must assure you that vitamin B12 is not known to cause any of the mentioned symptoms and we need ... Read Full »
What are the signs of communication problems in a child?
Query: Hello doctor, I have twins, a boy and a girl aged 2 years. I noticed that the girl advanced in skills more than the boy. In the first few months of life, my son was faster than his sister in growth and everything. And then, it was reversed. I am a graduate of psychology. I have a brother suffering ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query with keen interest and understand your concerns. Before making any opinions I need to inform you that take things in an objective manner and not on emotions. I understand there is a history of autism in the family and it does not mean y... Read Full »