Nutritional support is a treatment to correct undernourishment. The support is given to individuals who do not have enough nourishment with eating and drinking. This can be caused due to problems with swallowing, decreased appetite, malnourishment, etc.
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Does injecting food directly in blood prevent lifestyle diseases?
Query: Hi doctor, My greatest desire was to become a doctor. I have a few thoughts to prevent lifestyle diseases. If we smile with inner sad feeling, the brain will think that we are happy. It can be refered to as tricking the brain. Our taste buds are on the tongue and when we eat the brain knows the quan... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is great to know about your dream of becoming a doctor, and it is never too late. You can still give it a go as you are still pretty young by every means and age can never be a hurdle in education. Now coming to your query, the idea is good but not practical ... Read Full »
Can I discharge my premature baby from the NICU?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife was 5 months pregnant and yesterday she gave birth to a premature baby. The doctor has advised us to stay in the hospital for a long time. Is it advisable to do so? Shall I get her discharged from the hospital? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not get your wife discharged from the hospital until the doctor advises to do so. A baby of just 5 months pregnancy is extremely premature. The baby is premature not only with respect to the age but also by the development of the respiratory system and brain. Pr... Read Full »