Medical Advice on "Family Physician"

My dry cough became productive cough. Am I suffering from cytokine storm?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a possibility for you to have COVID-19 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) as you had some typical symptoms such as fever and loss of smell initially. As a week passed already, you have entered...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Afifa Nighat

Can endoscopy worsen hiatal hernia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. Your recent endoscopy has shown a small hiatal hernia. I have already mentioned that you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) or acid reflux and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or any of th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zubayeralam

Does a cold sore indicate cervical cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. Most of the cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus type1 (HSV-1) that usually occur on lips and usually not transmitted by sexual contact. Another type of cold ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zubayeralam

My blood parameters are raised. Is it due to Dexamethasone or COVID-19?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), your D-dimer level is normal, so you do not have to worry because patients with raised D-dimer levels are more prone to develop bleeding ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zubayeralam

What supplements or vitamins are highly recommended for older adults?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common causes of joint and body pain. It can further lead to calcium deficiency. Taking fish oil in the diet helps a lot. I suggest your parents to do some blood tests to rule out the ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manisha

How to recover from altitude sickness?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The picture does appear to that of HAPE (high altitude pulmonary edema). The presence of a headache, difficulty in breathing, chest heaviness, irritability and stomach pains are initial symptoms of altitude sickness. Yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

How long can HIV be present in an infected person without detection by testing?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. One episode of the sexual act without a condom is having a chance of 3 times in 10000 sexual acts. So, with condom, it is very low chances of acquiring HIV. There are fewer chances of she is negative. With a condom, y...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

I touched a puppy with my legs. Will I get rabies from the saliva of the puppy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your statement, there is no need for any vaccination because the virus does not spread by touching and is transmitted by blood and mucous membrane. Also, a dog infected by the rabies virus dies within 10 days a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Udaya Nath Sahoo

What is your recommendation for my son who plays video games for 8 hours?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Playing games online has become an addiction. Our interaction with the natural environment has become limited. Follow these measures to help your son. Try to make him realize it and try to talk with your son calmly. Make...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Hira Chaudhry

I have an average weight loss of 4 percent every year. Is it due to any infection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. You have nothing to worry about your health. You do not have to worry about getting any infection from your roommate unless you had sexual exposure with him. Your weight loss is not so significant...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. S D Sinha