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I have a moderate cough from the last two weeks and a lot of gas. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have gastroesophageal reflux disease. This condition develops with a dry cough at night, sore throat, and causes a burning sensation in the stomach. Please mention whether you have any recent history of weigh...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Elangkumaran

Is it safe to take safe to take Wysolone 2.5 mg while pregnant?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, congratulations on getting a chance again to enjoy the pregnancy period. So, you need to understand that during pregnancy, TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) should be around 2.5 mlU/L. If it is not, we n...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

For the past four days, I have chest congestion and mild chest pain. Is it due to COVID-19?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding COVID-19 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), it presents with dry cough and fever. Later it turns into breathlessness. As you do not have a fever and having a productive cough, COVID-19 is ru...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

I tested COVID-19 positive again after taking medicines for five days. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no point in testing again and again. You are infective for the first ten days only. The test may come positive for weeks after the treatment. Now since you are recovering, please take the following medicines aft...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Can I take Omeprazole and Bifidobacteria capsules for antral gastritis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your question but, I need to understand the symptoms for which your endoscopy was done. Please do mention if you have pain, weight loss, or you get black tarry stools. Revert with the asked details for help.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Why does my AHI fluctuate so much even with CPAP?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So, for sleep apnea, I will not tell you theoretical points. Instead, I will help you with practical solutions only. We have the following options: 1. If you are overweight, just reduce it. Reduce 20% of your weig...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

I have difficulty in deep breathing, and I burp frequently. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After studying your case scenario, it looks you are suffering from either of the following: 1. Irritable bowel syndrome. 2. Obstructive sleep apnea. 3. Anxiety neurosis. I am sure these diagnoses have been put in fro...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

What is the prescribed dosage of Naxdom during pregnancy for migraine?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are classically suggestive of a migraine only. Now, migraine can be well controlled with medicines and lifestyle changes. My choice remains Amitone (Amitryptiline) along with Flunarizine. Side effect profil...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

My wife is a suspected case of COVID-19. How long should she be in isolation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of Coronavirus is there to wife in the current described scenario. I suppose seven days have elapsed since her son has returned from the far country. So seven days are still left. Your wife sh...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Taking two spoons of Isabgol daily helps my constipation. Shall I continue the same?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Constipation requires some lifestyle modifications for its cure. Most important is the increased intake of fluid and fruits. Avoid spicy and junk food. If you like papaya, add it in adequate quantities in your diet. In ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney