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I have deep wounds in my foot. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a pharmacist. I am having a deep wound in my foot. Currently, I am taking Taxim-O CV 325, Lyser D and Vitamin A to Z. I am dressing the wound with Betadine and T-Bact ointment. What else should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You did not mention that how you acquired that wound. Continue the medications. First of all, I will suggest you to take a proper diet as nutrition is very important in rapid wound healing. Take more proteins in your diet like pulses and dairy products and avoid fat... Read Full »
Can the body be accustomed to antihypertensive medications?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is taking Telma AM 80/5. How can it be gradually lowered to AM 40/5? Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Telma AM 80/5 contains Telmisartan 80 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg. It is generally prescribed to treat high blood pressure (BP) or resistant hypertension and control various heart problems. You must understand that blood pressure is a pathophysiological condition that may n... Read Full »
I am short and get bullied at school because of it. Is it possible to grow taller?
Query: Hello doctor, Is it possible to grow taller? I am 17 and 5 feet 4 inches. I get bullied at school because of it and was wondering if there is any way I could grow taller. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. You still have a few years to increase your height which stops around 19 to 20 years when bony plates fuse. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. To increase height take a protein-rich diet. Eat good protein-rich foods l... Read Full »
I have smelly pus discharge from my stomach. Help me.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hole underneath my stomach and it is discharging smelly pus every day. It burst two months ago. It is painful and smelly. Help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have developed an ulcer from an abscess that is discharging. Clean the area with disinfectant and apply Neosporin (Neomycin) or Mupirocin cream over the affected area twice a day for 10 days. Take oral antibiotics to prevent infection in the wound like Zifi (Cefi... Read Full »
Why am I so lean even after eating healthy foods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old male weighing 99.2 lbs and my height is 5.5 feet. My concern is why I am so lean despite of eating healthy foods. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for using this platform. First of all I would suggest you to rule out any chronic disease by carrying out blood test that is preventing you from gaining weight. In order to build muscle and body, there is no better way than going to gym and supplementing it wit... Read Full »