Medical Advice on "Family Physician"

What can be the cause of pain in the upper back and neck?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your complaints of upper back pain and neck pain point to a musculoskeletal cause, probably a muscular spasm. However, it would be prudent to check for other causes such as osteoarthritis and nerve impingement, initiall...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ruth Debine D. Agustin

What are the side effects of bariatric surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your health is fine and you do not have diabetes, hypertension, etc., bariatric surgery is safe in expert hands. If you have any of these, they should be well controlled under the supervision of a surgeon. The pros a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sajeev Kumar

Why is there pain in heart in a hypotensive patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We define low blood pressure if the reading is lower than 90 mm Hg systolic or 60 mm Hg diastolic or if the patient has symptoms which are lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, blurred vision or lack of concentration. Th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Duaa Salem Alfituri Shubar

What is the reason for white coating on the tongue?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. A coated or white tongue occurs when the surface is colonized by bacteria or fungi, and dead cells become trapped between the small nodules on the tongue. From the image (attachment removed ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rashi Verma

Are Decdan and Practin good drugs for weight gain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Decdan (Dexamethasone) is a steroid and has a lot of negative side effect as such. It may cause you a disproportionate and inappropriate fat deposition in the abdomen, face, on the upper back, and you would not like y...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ohams Henry

What can be the reason for not getting pregnant after trying six times?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Please provide me with some more details- 1. When did you get married? 2. Are you having regular sexual intercourse after marriage? 3. Have you done any tests for yourse...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. J. N. Naidu

What medicines should I use for my anxiety, migraines, and erectile dysfunction?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lyrica is a very commonly used drug for different kinds of pain and neurological problems. I am not sure why you need to use it for your stress. Please elaborate on your question. Unfortunately, I could not open the a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Md Shamim Reza

What can be done for continuous bloating and farting?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rosuvastatin (Rozavel) is a lipid-lowering drug that may cause excessive flatulence in some patients. However, you might have irritable bowel syndrome. You must elaborate on your symptoms. Do you feel pain in the abdomen...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mayank Agarwal

I feel ashamed when I fart in public. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Flatulence is a real big problem, especially if you are working and out and about often. Excessive flatulence can indicate indigestion. I advise you to incorporate walking in your daily routine for 30 to 45 minutes. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

What is the treatment for the painful boil on the anus wall?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and am sorry for such acute discomfort you are having. I saw the picture you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's privacy). There is a localized swelling on the outer asp...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bn Bhagat