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How to know if my 4-year-old son is an autistic child?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a four year old son, and I am a working woman. Recently, I took my son to a doctor to get him treated for a common cold. The doctor asked me about his communication skill as he has doubt that he might be having autism. My husband got angry hearing that there is something wrong with... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Autistic children exhibit impaired social interaction, impaired language in social contacts, and repetitive behavior patterns. There is a spectrum of disorders ranging from mild to severe symptoms. It may be associated with mental retarda... Read Full »
I have been battling depression for two years. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female suffering from depression for the last two years due to various reasons. I am a loner in life and am now completely withdrawn from social life. I cannot name a few friends to whom I can talk and my family does not show any care towards me. I am staying away f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and have an impression that your psychiatrist is right in diagnosing you as a person suffering from a major depressive disorder. In fact, almost all the symptoms are present at this moment which point toward major depressive disorder. I understand ... Read Full »
Is social withdrawal due to the COVID-19 pandemic the right decision?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 23-year-old male and an asthmatic. Although it is mostly under control, I am still in a higher risk group for contracting the virus. I was facing a dilemma and was wondering if I could get a doctor's advice. I am a stage actor who has to decide on withdrawing from a show I am suppos... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a risk if the area comes under the contaminated zone. Because without a mask, there is always a risk even if social distancing is maintained. When someone positive with the virus passes through or goes from the same place, there are high chances of getting an i... Read Full »
Headache, fatigue, sadness, and mood issues. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing mental health issues since four to five years like headache, tiredness, stiff muscles, restlessness, mood disorder, social withdrawal, and unexplained sadness. Can you please suggest something on this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your complaints might be indicative of an underlying depression. Kindly consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and necessary treatment or therapy. Read Full »
I have poor memory and concentration issues. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old male, I am suffering with poor memory and concentration problem. Because of that I remain less confident all the time. I try to avoid talking to people because of poor presence of mind. While talking sometimes I say something stupid and foolish without even realizing... Read Full »
Answer: Hello Welcome to icliniq.com. It does not matter what others think about you. Do not pay attention to what others are thinking and be assertive and confident. Doing Bhramari yoga daily shall help you to relax and focus. Also study in small shifts of half an hour followed by a rest of five minutes.... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I want to consult regarding my behavior and mental health problem. I have noticed in my behavior that I easily get irritated and angry at everything. I cannot control my emotions sometimes. When there are no school days, I have been sleeping all day, then I stay up all night. I am also... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You may have a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. 1. Try doing exercises daily for 30... Read Full »
My 58-year-old aunt is experiencing mood swings and social withdrawal. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I just worried about my aunt’s behavior. Her age is 58 years. One day she behaves nicely with me and on the other day shows hatred. She has mood swings. Sometimes she stays alone and does not talk with anyone. She does not have any friends. She is not discussing her issues with anyone. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I can understand your problem and concern about your aunt. She may have a major depressive disorder or psychosis (rare). It may be due to postmenopause. She has mood swings and loneliness. She should try to be active and ke... Read Full »
For how long suspected cases should be in isolation to prevent COVID-19?
Query: Hello doctor,Yesterday, my wife went to a beauty parlor being run in a flat in a housing society. She got eyebrow trimming done by a lady. Later that lady informed my wife that her son has returned from a far country four to five days back. He was screened at the airport and advised to be in isolati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of Coronavirus are there to the wife in the current described scenario. I suppose seven days have elapsed since her son returned from the far country. So seven days are still left. Your wife should stay in another flat only in my opinion, for... Read Full »
Why do my social movements got reduced after joining professional course?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old female doing MBBS. Everything is really good in my life, but I certainly do not understand the chit chat going on in my mind all the time. I do not feel going when I meet people, I do not like noise, parties and going out. But this was not the case earlier, I like dre... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your situation, I can see that you are under a lot of stress. what you are describing looks more like anxiety disorder, it is possible that because you have been under a lot of stress for a long time. MBBS is a very tough field and even thoug... Read Full »