My left ankle got a wooden splinter. Can it cause tetanus?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The wound is small, but there is certainly a small risk of tetanus. It is not only rusty objects that lead to tetanus, but the spores of th... View thread »
My left ankle got a wooden splinter. Can it cause tetanus?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The wound is small, but there is certainly a small risk of tetanus. It is not only rusty objects that lead to tetanus, but the spores of th... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
Are irregular sleep cycles, diabetes, and hypertension interlinked?
Hi doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I can understand your concern. There is no such connection with diabetes (elevated blood glucose levels), but yes, sleep disturbances or stress can lead to hypertension (high blood press... View thread »
Are irregular sleep cycles, diabetes, and hypertension interlinked?
Hi doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I can understand your concern. There is no such connection with diabetes (elevated blood glucose levels), but yes, sleep disturbances or stress can lead to hypertension (high blood press... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh
What is the normal titer value after typhoid?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Widal test is a vague test which has limitations. It is done only to get an idea of which type of organism might be present. If you see the report again, you will not find any value for a zero level, means the level of a... View thread »
What is the normal titer value after typhoid?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Widal test is a vague test which has limitations. It is done only to get an idea of which type of organism might be present. If you see the report again, you will not find any value for a zero level, means the level of a... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Rohit Jain
How does age impact blood pressure and triglyceride levels?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At this point of time, I would recommend you to follow strict life style modifications and changes that I advise and keep a watch on BP (blood pressure) and lipid profile. If there is no improvement with in a month, t... View thread »
How does age impact blood pressure and triglyceride levels?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At this point of time, I would recommend you to follow strict life style modifications and changes that I advise and keep a watch on BP (blood pressure) and lipid profile. If there is no improvement with in a month, t... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney
What can be done for high HDL levels, in a 52-year-old man with high BP?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is supposed to be good cholesterol and cardio-protective. But if it is going very high, it is a problem. Very high HDL cholesterol levels ... View thread »
What can be done for high HDL levels, in a 52-year-old man with high BP?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is supposed to be good cholesterol and cardio-protective. But if it is going very high, it is a problem. Very high HDL cholesterol levels ... View thread »
Answered by Dr. C. Elanchezhian
What is the best medication for sore throat?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Ginger tea or any other drink has not been proven scientifically to cure resistant sore throat and common cold symptoms. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Ta... View thread »
What is the best medication for sore throat?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Ginger tea or any other drink has not been proven scientifically to cure resistant sore throat and common cold symptoms. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Ta... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia
What causes a running nose with occasional nose block?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The nose block feeling could be due to enlarged nasal turbinate or excess nasal secretion. He can be prescribed decongestant syrup for congestive symptoms. The Paracetamol syrup SOS can be prescribed for fever. His CB... View thread »
What causes a running nose with occasional nose block?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The nose block feeling could be due to enlarged nasal turbinate or excess nasal secretion. He can be prescribed decongestant syrup for congestive symptoms. The Paracetamol syrup SOS can be prescribed for fever. His CB... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
What is the best treatment for gaining weight?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The syrup you are using is absolutely fine and will take care of your nutrition requirements. The most important factor here is gaining weight in proper shape and taking polyunsaturated fatty acid are helpful to the b... View thread »
What is the best treatment for gaining weight?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The syrup you are using is absolutely fine and will take care of your nutrition requirements. The most important factor here is gaining weight in proper shape and taking polyunsaturated fatty acid are helpful to the b... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Nanda Vivek Hasmukhbhai
How to manage cold and cough symptoms during exams?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. lt is the body's mechanism to fight off the infection thats why we get cough and sneeze to expel the infection and it is not the medicine that could help you for the exam. Purchase a steamer or dehumidifier, pour in c... View thread »
How to manage cold and cough symptoms during exams?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. lt is the body's mechanism to fight off the infection thats why we get cough and sneeze to expel the infection and it is not the medicine that could help you for the exam. Purchase a steamer or dehumidifier, pour in c... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Mayank Arya
How to treat TB and cortical kidney cysts found in CT scans?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Weight loss can definitely be explained by TB (tuberculosis) abdomen but before starting TB medicines it requires confirmation of TB for which you may require a biopsy test. If you can kindly upload the CT (computed tom... View thread »
How to treat TB and cortical kidney cysts found in CT scans?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Weight loss can definitely be explained by TB (tuberculosis) abdomen but before starting TB medicines it requires confirmation of TB for which you may require a biopsy test. If you can kindly upload the CT (computed tom... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Divakara. P
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