Medical Advice on "Family Physician"

Does a cirrhosis patient require medicines to increase platelet count and Hb?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In liver cirrhosis, chronic fibrosis occurs and such fibrotic tissue obstructs portal blood flow and so, because of portal hypertension splenomegaly can occur. An enlarged spleen traps platelet count and so your plate...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

What are the symptoms, causes, and treatments for low libido?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The following are the essential causes of libido. Hormonal changes during pre-menopause, pregnancy, and lactation. Psychological causes like anxiety, depression,...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nitin Dongre

Can ayurvedic medicine be used for cold and dry cough?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A dry cough is very common with a change of weather and is often prolonged. It often causes a lot of discomforts especially in the throat. It can also be associated with seasonal allergies. You will be needing an expect...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mahwish Dildar Abbasi

What could be the reason for an increased frequency of passing stool?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Oily discharge can be due to a lot of conditions. Firstly, it can be due to colitis, where you feel like passing motion constantly, and there can be some oily discharge. It can also be due ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Can you suggest medicines for loose motion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get a stool microscopy and stool culture test done at the earliest. If diarrhea is uncontrolled, I suggest you take a dose of Loperamide 2 mg and Probiotics (contains lactobacillus) like Bifilac, twice a day,...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Geethu Thomas

What abnormalities can the blood report of a woman with adenomyosis show?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I reviewed your attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Your liver profile, kidney profile, and urine analysis reports are normal...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Can birth control pills alter a female's menstrual cycle if she stops taking them suddenly?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Birth control pills are hormones that prevent pregnancy. Once discontinued, it is difficult to predict how sooner or later someone will conceive. It depends on how regular your cycle was before starting the pill and t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Asma Sajid Shaikh

What could be the reason for breathlessness and lightheadedness after working out?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your complaints, the doctor must have done ECG (electrocardiogram), which must have been normal. If an ECG was not done, I would suggest getting an ECG done when you do not have sym...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Lalit

Can asthma cause trouble breathing, wheezing, and chest pain after a flight journey?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Before answering your query, I want to know your age. However, it seems more like a URTI (upper respiratory tract infection), and you have slightly severe symptoms because of your asthma. I do not know the duration you ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Kindly suggest treatment for severe canker sores.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Canker sores can be very painful and cause a lot of distress. Mostly they are due to vitamin deficiency. So your food probably lacks the adequate amount of vitamins ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy