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At work, my friend is stressed and depressed. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,My friend is 35 years old. She had polio at the age of 2 and was unable to walk. She is under depression now due to work stress. She behaves like a mentally challenged person. We do not know what is going on in her mind. For three months, she has been behaving like this. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Your friend may have major depressive disorder due to stress. There is non-pharmacological management for her depression, she should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. She must try to find her s... Read Full »
My husband's brother died at a small age due to polio. Can my kid acquire the same?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a married woman. I have one daughter of age 3 years. My husband’s brother died at small age due to a polio attack. So is there a chance that my kid will get polio due to genetics? At what age the polio vaccine should be given? Can I protect my kid from polio before she has an... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Polio is a disease caused due to viral infection. It is not a genetic disease, so do not worry if there is a family history. The Polio vaccine is safe and protects the child well. It needs to be given during early infancy in three doses and thereafter booster doses... Read Full »