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Why am I feeling low and unable to concentrate on my studies?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been feeling low for quite some time. I have crying spells for no reason. I have fear of gaining weight. So I hardly eat anything and compensate the calories consumed by exercising and sometimes throwing up after eating. I am not able to concentrate on my studies. I end up stari... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have a major depressive disorder. You should take antidepressants for short time. You can take tablet Fluoxetine 20 mg daily for short time. Do not worry about your weight. You have a low BMI. Do not follow any actress or model. Take healthy food, avoid junk fo... Read Full »
My 9-year-old son has issues with eating and bowel movements. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is nine years old, with an eating disorder. He always prefers to eat junk food. Even after having a tummy-full meal, he prefers to eat biscuits and chocolates. He also has problems with bowel movements. He either gets constipated or the motion is loose and he is not aware of it,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Young kids tend to prefer junk food as compared to home-cooked meals. The habit of eating junk foods would improve gradually, by cooking his favorite meals at home intentionally avoiding eating out, and not bringing chocolates and biscuits at... Read Full »
What could be the cause of my 16-year-old cousin's eating disorder?
Query: Hello doctor,I am concerned about my 16-year-old cousin who appears to be exhibiting signs of an eating disorder, specifically anorexia nervosa. She has been displaying worrisome behaviors related to food and has noticeably lost weight. Given her age and the sensitivity of this issue, I am seeking a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry, I am here to take care of your cousin. Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder that causes inability to eat leading to weight loss and the potential hea... Read Full »
Why do women tend to put on weight after an abortion?
Query: Hello doctor,What are the reasons for some girls to put on weight after they have an abortion? Also, is it common for all women? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, I would say that the women usually gain weight after abortion for many reasons: Water retention. Emotional eating. To fulfill the stress of undergoing an abortion, the body triggers off a hunger ... Read Full »
I have trouble eating and feel nauseous looking at the sight of food. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I do not know why I am having trouble eating. Looking at food makes me nauseous. I eat less than 500 calories a day. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you have psychologically conditioned yourself by thinking of food as a nauseating thing. Sometimes our brain gets us to think of anything that is not good for us by sending some motor signals to the abdominal muscles. So one cause can be psychological a... Read Full »
My 38-year-old friend is suffering from depression. How can I help her in overcoming it?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend is 38 years old. She has been suffering from depression for one week. She is not even talking to others. She is not sleeping well or eating well. How can I help her to come out of her depression? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your friend may have a major depressive disorder. You must ask her to follow the below lifestyle to deal with her depression. it will help her. 1. Try doing exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a... Read Full »
What can be done for my severe anxiety issues during eating?
Query: Hello doctor, I have recently had severe anxiety issues, especially with eating and drinking. Recently, I was eating peanut butter and I was afraid some of it may have gone down the wrong pipe. There was no urge to cough except for me coughing out of being scared of aspirating it. It did feel weird ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you choked any time? What is the result of your reports? You may be suffering from anxiety neurosis/ phobia while eating. If you are feeling dysphagia, that may be due to acid reflux, but it will not cause aspiration in the daytime. During the nighttime, acids ... Read Full »
What does the PET scan report of my father depict?
Query: Hi doctor, My father has been unable to walk for the last year due to some nerve issues from hip to bottom. He does not have the strength to walk. He will stand with the support of a walker. Also, he cannot talk fluently and faces issues while eating. Based on a neurologist's suggestion, we have tak... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I went through the PET (positron emission tomography) scan reports. No cancer-like conditions are indicated (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There might be neuromuscular weakness central to t... Read Full »
What can I do to help my 2-year-old son stop refusing food?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a query regarding my son's eating habits. He just turned two, and I am having a tough time feeding him. He completely stopped eating. Whenever he sees food on a plate, he cries and runs away. It has been a month that he has been avoiding food. Is there anything that can be done? Ple... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. A few possible reasons for his behavior and some suggestions you can consider are: Food preferences: Toddlers can be picky eaters, and their food preferences can change frequently. It is possible that your son has deve... Read Full »
My friend is suffering from anorexia nervosa. How can she mentally recover from this condition?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend is suffering from anorexia nervosa. She is 18 years old. A few months back, she starved for almost two months. From there, it all started. Now she has a fear of food. After eating, she feels guilty. She wants to quit eating. Her mood fluctuates, and she feels anxious. She fee... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder. In this, the affected person has an extreme fear of weight gain. Anorexia nervosa people usually suffer from depression. As per your description, your friend might be suffer... Read Full »