Medical Advice on "Family Physician"

How to treat gastritis due to malarial medications?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please note that the Widal test is noted as negative which means there is no typhoid (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). They gave treatment for malaria mainly based on sy...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. J N Naidu

What are the measures to manage diabetes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are no serious health problems. It appears to be a prediabetes condition. Life style changes are essential. Walk at least 5 kms daily. Eat more boiled vegetables and fruits. Avoid junk foods, fruit juices, car...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. J N Naidu

What could be the reason for the lightheadedness when I wake up?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Waking up with your eyes closed is called sleepwalking; it is a type of somnambulism, a type of sleep disorder. I would suggest the following tests: Neurologic...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

I have vomiting, loose motion and fever. What kind of fever do I have?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will surely help you out. From the symptoms, you have described you most probably have food poisoning. So for vomiting and nausea you need Ondansetron or Domperidone. For fever, Paracetamol will suffice and for bod...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney

How to get rid of fever, cough, sneezing, and an itchy nose?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query I understand your concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of an upper respiratory tract infection. It can be in form of allergic rhinitis or sinusitis. I suggest you investigate with CBC (compl...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

What causes swollen groin lymph nodes, headache, dizziness, fever, body aches, and chills?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Swollen lymph nodes accompanied by fever are a sign of infection around the region where lymph nodes are swollen. Since in your case, groin lymph nodes are swollen and painful it could be an infection around the l...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rashi Verma

Why do I still have a sore and tender throat after a week?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. You have an upper respiratory tract infection or pharyngitis, which can be managed swiftly. I suggest you to follow the instructions mentioned below, 1. Avoid c...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

What can cause a cold, cough, and a lot of phlegm from the nose?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father has had a cough and cold for around two weeks. It has not been improved by antibiotic course. So I suggest there is a need to investigate with chest X-ray for a further workup to rule out bronchitis if pres...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Can I take Practin and Decdan to gain weight?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tablets Practin (Cyproheptadine hydrochloride) and Decdan (Dexamethasone) would just add water retention in the body and not increase the muscle mass. So once you leave it, your body shall return back to low weigh...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Can scoliosis and neck stiffness cause physical disability?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif