Medical Advice on "Fitness Expert"

Causes of stiff neck that restricts the head rotation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it just a stiff neck or also do you have electric shooting pain in the arms and numbness or weakness? If it is only the former, then, oddly, the stiffness has not improved over a period is two months. I will advise...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

What is the reason for severe upper back and shoulder pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like the following details. Did you take any x-ray? Have you tried physiotherapy? Was the MRI with or without contrast? Do you feel missed heartbeats when you feel drowsy? Do you get sweaty or get a sinking feel...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

How to build lean body in the gym?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As far as gaining muscle mass is concerned there are two important things. One is doing regular work out and the other more important thing is diet. In diet you should remember that proteins are the part of the diet w...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ankush Dhaniram Gupta

What could be done to reduce weight rapidly and healthily?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are a few things that need to be addressed here. Please be happy about who you are as an individual. Do not judge yourself with the weight. Nobody can mess around with you. There are certain things that you are do...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

What are the pros and cons of a cortisone injection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very unusual for a 71 year old woman to get tennis elbow, so I am not sure that it is the correct diagnosis. Assuming the diagnosis is correct, then I will recommend waiting and continuing physiotherapy, ultrasou...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

How to lose weight despite eating less and exercising?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Losing weight sometimes is tricky, especially, if you are trying to body sculpt. How long are you on the treadmill and elliptical? How many calories are you burning? Are you found of core strengthening exercises, abdom...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Should athletes with low ferritin take iron supplements?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will second your pediatrician and reassure you that, iron is for hemoglobin synthesis, and as the amount of hemoglobin is fine and he is actively taking part in long-distance sports I will not supplement iron. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

What is the recovery period for heel bone fracture?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at the X-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity) lateral view of both heels taken nearly six weeks from the injury there is still a gap visible at the fracture site and this will mean that the fra...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Will taking protein drinks for weight gain cause any health issues?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. MB (muscle blaze), Trikut, One life, etc., are some of the brands that have been noted and used. Make sure that you buy these from a reputable shop and make sure their container is sealed often with a hologram and ser...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

What are the ways to lose weight safely?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Basics of exercise to lose weight are as follows: Burn more calories than you eat. Check on if you eating more than you burn during the work out. Keep a record of all yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash