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I have a constipation problem, and my stomach is getting bigger. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old girl. I used to eat a lot from my childhood, but I was not that fat. I had a big belly from 13 years, and I used to hide it in my dress because I was shy of it. From about five months my stomach has become bigger. I have problems with sitting and doing daily household ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After seeing your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), this is what I feel. The issue with your stomach and constipation is related to your lifestyle only. It appears that the level of physical activity is very less in your case and so you are facing t... Read Full »
I want to know the adverse effects on prolonged sitting. Kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old female. I work in front of my computer by sitting for long hours. I have heard about the adverse effects of prolonged sitting on health. Can you provide more information on the following specific health risks associated with extended periods of sitting:1. How does exc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Prolonged sitting is almost synonymous with a sedentary lifestyle so the adverse effects of prolonged sitting on health are hypertension, diabetes, stroke, pressure genital ulcers, and arthritis. Prolonged sitting affects the musculoskeletal ... Read Full »
I have a sedentary lifestyle. How to be healthy?
Query: Hello, I am a 36 year old male. Over the past few months, I have noticed a significant increase in my sedentary behavior due to several things such as long hours of desk work and a lack of physical activity. This has raised concerns about the potential impact on my overall health. I would appreciate... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As a 36-year-old male, you may be experiencing the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle, such as weight gain, decreased muscle mass, and increased risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Here are some re... Read Full »
Kindly suggest ways to deal with a sedentary lifestyle.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 37-year-old female. I would like to know about the key health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle, and how might it be impacting my health at this point. Can you provide recommendations for incorporating physical activity into my daily routine? Are there any specific exercis... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq. Regarding your questions about a sedentary lifestyle, the key health risks of a sedentary lifestyle are as follows: Obesity. Heart diseases, including coronary artery disease and heart attack. High blood press... Read Full »
My lifestyle has become increasingly sedentary. Please advice.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old female. I am writing to seek your guidance and expertise regarding my lifestyle habits and their potential impact on my health. Over the past few years, I have noticed that I have become increasingly sedentary. My daily routine mainly consists of sitting at a desk for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. A sedentary lifestyle is harmful to cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health. The heart becomes deconditioned and the lungs too. Functional capacity decreases which leads to fatigue and shortness of breath on mild exertion. Daily moderat... Read Full »
Why is there numbness and tiredness in my left hand and leg?
Query: Hello doctor,I have numbness and tiredness in my left side hand and leg. I am taking cardiac medications. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your health investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are different possibilities that may cause weakness of one side of the body as in your case. Bleeding or clotting of blood in brain areas. There may be a lesion that com... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old male. My height is 5'6" and weight is 74 kg. I have a big belly with the rest of my body being a little leaner. I have continuous hunger even after I have had food. After a meal with five roti and a cup of rice, I will feel hungry within an hour or two. I have zero a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears that you are primarily dealing with abdominal obesity, which often results from a sedentary lifestyle. The excessive hunger you experience can be attributed to habitual eating patterns rather than an underlying medical condition. To address these concerns, I re... Read Full »
My son has increased his screen time and follows a sedentary lifestyle. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My son is ten years old. He often plays video games and watches television and does not even remain active. He often sits in one place and plays video games. He is not even listening to my words. He has increased screen time. How to approach my child to change this habit and make him a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Encouraging a more active and balanced lifestyle can be beneficial for your child's physical and mental well-being. Here are some suggestions to approach your child and help them change his habits: 1. Commu... Read Full »
I am a 23-year-old boy with the body shape of a female. Please help.
Query: Hi, I am a 23-year-old male with a height of 5 ' 9 " and a weight of 86 kg. I think my body looks like a female body shape, but I am a male adult. Although I have always been like this since my childhood, sometimes, I feel like I am not a male, and I masturbate a lot. My upper body muscles look like... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Please send me some pictures with the front view and lateral views. Please send me details of your pubertal characters. It will help to diagnose clearly and treat appropriately. Thank you. Read Full »
What should I do if my heart rate is low?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19 year old male. I am 15 to 20 pounds overweight. My height is 6 foot 1 inch. I stopped exercising eight months ago. I do not have a calcium deficiency. I am currently fasting for religious purposes. I ate a whole wheat bagel with a glass of milk at 4 AM. It is now 10 AM. My h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The issue seems to be your weight and stress. If you try to achieve your ideal BMI (body mass index), that is, around 25, and control your stress you will be alright. Take a normal balanced diet, and reduce carbohydrates and fat intake by 20 % till you achieve your... Read Full »