Treating a disease or a disorder with the help of pharmaceutical drugs or medicines is known as pharmacotherapy. It is widely used in treating both physical and mental conditions. Sometimes they are used in adjunct to surgery, radiation, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychological counseling, physiotherapy, etc., based on the kind of disorder.
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Please elaborate on the difference between ayurvedic and allopathic treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, How do ayurveda and allopathic treatments differ? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ayurveda and allopathy cannot be compared. They are two different forms of medicine. Both have their own specialties. Ayurvedic medicines have very less or no side effects, while allopathy medicines have some side effects. While ayurvedic medicines take a longer time t... Read Full »
What should I do to overcome pollen allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem with my allergies. I believe I am allergic to pollen and I have these allergies all year long. I am always snuffing, wiping, started to have nose bleeds recently. I tried every over the counter allergy pill and spray and nothing gives me release. What should I do? Is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nose bleeds are due to running nose, dryness and crusting, all of which manifest in allergic rhinitis. You need to get a skin flick testing done to check what you are allergic to. Thereafter you should try allergen avoidance, pharmacotherapy and some precautions. If these... Read Full »
What are the specific ways to bring down the symptoms of IBS?
Query: Hi doctor, Please suggest about the specific ways to reduce the IBS symptoms. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Irritable bowel syndrome has these symptoms such as decreased sleep at night, depression, musculoskeletal pain or fibromyalgia, decreased sexual performance, and inadequate attention. IBS can be diarrhea-predominant or constipation predominant or mixed. In the case of ... Read Full »