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Low Immunity

Low immunity is a condition where there is a weakened immune system to fight against infections. People with low immunity become too stressed. They usually get frequent colds, diarrhea, and poor wound healing. They seem to be very tired always and get frequent infections in their body. Eating a well-balanced diet, managing stress, having a good sleep, and maintaining their normal weight helps to increase immune power in the body.

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My wife has bacterial vaginosis. Will vitamins help?

Query: Hi doctor, I got married seven months back and this is the fourth time she caught bacterial vaginosis (BV). She never had any symptoms before marriage. We have consulted a gynecologist all the four times. She will prescribe antibiotics and other stuff and that successfully treat her for some time. I...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get her sugar levels checked. It may seem a bit weird, but at times the main reason for recurrent vaginal infection could be low immune status. Yes, taking vitamin supplements will help her boost her immunity. You can discuss this with her doctor and get started w...  Read Full »

My neutrophil count is declining. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I recently had my blood tests done for unexplained bruising, mouth sores, muscle pain, and headaches. The neutrophil number came back as low as 1.2. I looked back at my past laboratory results and the neutrophil number has been dropping as follows. First, it was 3.4, then 3.2, 2.9, 2.7, 2...  Read Full »


Dr. Prakash. H. M.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: If the immune system were being affected, then I would like to look at the whole picture of WBC count (white blood cell) and decide. Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic disease and in chronic diseases, the lymphocytes incr...  Read Full »

I have a recurring knot outside my vagina, which bursts and bleeds. What is it?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 34 year old female weighing 300 pounds. My height is 5'2". I have a vaginal issue that I need advice about. I have a knot that keeps coming up just on the outside of my vagina, and it eventually bursts and bleeds for a while. This has happened twice now, and it has really started ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the description you have given, it appears to be either Bartholin's abscess or a boil. Both cases can be recurrent if immunity is low, most common cause being diabetes mellitus. Following is my advice for managing the symptoms: Get your blood sugar levels checked; i...  Read Full »

My daughter frequently gets a viral infection, congestion, cough, and fever. How to deal with it?

Query: Hi doctor,My daughter keeps getting sick. She will pick up a virus, have congestion and, cough and fever, then return to school only to get the same thing. This has happened three times this month. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Repeated viral infection or sickness is a sign of poor immunity. We need to focus on improving kids' immunity by following methods. Add a high protein diet (1.5 g/kg) is a protein requirement of a growing child. Protein deficiency is an ...  Read Full »

What causes recurrent fever and body pain in a 13-year-old?

Query: Hi doctor, My son is 13 years old and his weight is 101 lbs. His WBC is 6000, lymphocyte is around 50% (checked thrice in the last two years), Hb is 11 g% and HbE trait. His overall health is fine, but he is getting recurrent fever attack of around four to five times in a year with severe body pain....  Read Full »


Dr. Prakash. H. M.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: HbE trait with 11 g% hemoglobin is good and well maintained. His white blood cell count is normal and lymphocytes are mildly increased. There is nothing to suggest any particular cause. The recurrent infection could be du...  Read Full »

My daughter is frequently ill. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, Our daughter aged 3 years 3 months has been frequently sick in her life. She was even hospitalized thrice and was on drips for stomach related diseases. Most often, her illnesses are related to stomach issues with symptoms typically including repeated vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes f...  Read Full »


Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 1. I understand your concern. Few children go through such situations due to sensitivity and low immunity levels, so you need not panic. 2. I would suggest you avoid antibi...  Read Full »

Are low WBC and vitamin deficiency related?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 56 years old. My body mass index is 21. I used to smoke for around 19 years and I stopped it four years ago. I had my blood test done last week. My white blood cell count is 3.4 cells/μL and I have attached the reports with this. What test should I do in order to figure out the caus...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can well understand your genuine health concerns. The levels are not so bad to me. It is a normal variation and I cannot demarcate or label any kind of serious diseas...  Read Full »

How to manage recurrent cold and cough in my 2.5-year-old?

Query: Hello doctor, My son is 2.5-year-old and was born as a premature baby in the 34th week. He constantly keeps getting colds, coughs, and fever from the first few months. I had been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis three years back, so I had been on antihistamines (Cetirizine 10 mg) throughout my term ...  Read Full »


Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Your baby is at high risk of hyperactive airways due to prematurity and strong family history. But, I believe if the baby's Immunity is constantly looked after, he should be fine as he grows. The main trigger for repeated episodes is the baby's...  Read Full »

I got chicken pox second time. What is the reason?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old and I am suffering with chickenpox. I got this in the past too. How to get rid of it?  Read Full »


Dr. Tim Evans

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We normally do not get chickenpox on more than one occasion. This is because, we develop a strong immune response to the virus and our body fights it before the infection takes hold. However, of course it is possible. If you did not develop a strong initial immune res...  Read Full »

How to avoid fever due to poor immunity in a 10-year-old?

Query: Hello doctor,My son is 10 years old. He often gets a fever twice or thrice a month. My doctor told me that he has poor immunity. So I would like to know a diet plan that would help to improve my child’s immunity. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Encourage a balanced diet. Ensure that your child is getting a balanced diet consisting of whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein sources like chicken, fish, eggs, and legumes. Focus o...  Read Full »

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