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I am worried about my blood report. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have just got my basic blood check done. I am worried about the report, especially the following points. Cholesterol levels, vitamin D deficiency, excess uric acid, platelet, monocytes and basophils. I would like to know whether all these symptoms together are pointing to something else... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have increased uric acid and increased cholesterol, which are just above borderline. You can reduce that by proper diet control. I would suggest you to kindly avoid the following. Sugar, jaggery, all forms of sugar such as sweets, cakes, biscuits, wafers, chocolates, ... Read Full »
My friend smokes 10 to 15 cigarettes per day. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My friend who is 35 years old is a chain smoker. He usually smokes 10 to 15 cigarettes per day he knows that it is not good for his health but he cannot come out of it. Please help us with what we can do about this. Is there any therapy or medication to cure this deadly habit? Should he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. Smoking is a dangerous habit that can lead to various health problems, including lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory diseases. Quitting smoking is the best thing your friend can do for his health. Here ar... Read Full »
How do you treat enlarged circumvallate papillae?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I have some enlarged bumps and white lesion on the back of my tongue. I thought that I had a gum problem because my saliva was often brownish and I had a funny taste in my mouth. Now, I believe that I have some fungus infection. It looks exactly like on the pictur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through all the data posted. From the picture posted (attachment removed to protect patient identity), those bumps seen on the tongue are suggestive of enlarged or swollen circumvallate papillae.There are four types of papillae on the surface of the tongue ... Read Full »
My son has bipolar disorder and after changing the medication he has urge for smoking. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is a bipolar patient, he is not taking drinks, and smoking mean while for the last four months. He is under treatment for bipolar disorder. Now, after four months of treatment, we put him to college after the gap of two years, but he just went for a week and not going now. He w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, I understand that your son has developed bipolar disorder or psychosis in the background of substance misuse. He is on medications (Qutiapine and Oxetal), which are mood stabilizers and antipsychotic medicines, which will be helpful to treat yo... Read Full »
I am having persistent chest pain. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been experiencing chest pain for over three months, primarily localized to a small area on the left side near the center of my chest. Additionally, I have felt discomfort in other regions of my chest, including the right side, and occasionally experience random pains throughout my b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.From your account, it appears you might be grappling with a pulmonary issue, possibly chronic bronchitis or emphysema, stemming from prolonged smoking and vaping habits. Chronic bronchitis is typified by consistent coughing ... Read Full »
I can see the tar kind of thing while brushing my teeth. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a smoker for the past 10 years. Now reduced from last two to three months. During morning cough I can see tar kind of things after brushing. Why is it so? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been a smoker for 10 years, and I am not sure how many sticks or packs you consume in a day, that may help in quantifying your pack year. Now this cough is productive of dark tar stained mucus. Going by your symptoms and body weight, it seems you have really... Read Full »
I want to stop smoking. Please guide me.
Query: Hello doctor I am a 30-year-old female. I have been a smoker for ten years, but I have decided to quit smoking. I would like a few suggestions on various options to stop smoking. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Thanks for briefing me regarding the problem of concern. It is great to hear that you have decided to stop smoking. So, it is a brilliant choice. Quitting smoking is good for your health. I would like to suggest sever... Read Full »
I want to quit smoking. Kindly guide.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 37-year-old man seeking guidance and encouragement as I want to quit smoking for the betterment of my health and overall well-being. What proven strategies or approaches are most effective for smoking cessation? Are there specific programs, medications, or behavioral therapies wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Smoking is hazardous to health. I suggest one of the most effective strategies to quit smoking is to use nicotine supplements and nicotine chewing gums. Programs that help quit smoking include one-on-one or group gatherin... Read Full »
Is Skyrizi effective for managing Crohn's disease?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32-year-old man with Crohn's disease, and my doctor prescribed Skyrizi (Risankizumab) for it. I am a bit overwhelmed and have some questions. Could you please explain more about Crohn's disease and how Skyrizi helps in treatment? Are there any specific lifestyle changes I should c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I do understand your concern.I would be delighted to offer more information about Crohn's disease and Skyrizi. Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the digestive system, causing symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnu... Read Full »
I have shortness of breath. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing shortness of breath for the past few weeks. I want to note that I have been a smoker for a decade, starting at 18 and now 28 years old, though I never had any problematic symptoms until recently. Last weekend, my mom went to the hospital after experiencing health ... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. Pneumonia can have various predisposing factors, and in your case, two specific risk factors are present: 1. Exposure to a person with pneumonia. 2. Smoking. Furthermore, you have mentioned experiencing shortness of breath. Therefore, i... Read Full »