Stress is the body's biological reaction to any unpleasant stimuli. The symptoms of stress are increased heart rate, breathing fast, high blood pressure, insomnia, stomach upset, dry mouth, nervousness, etc. Stress as such is not bad, but prolonged periods of stress might affect your health.
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Is my erection problem due to stress and lack of sleep?
Query: Hi doctor, My penis has usually stayed erect for a long time, but recently, it is getting harder, though not as long as it used to get. I have been experiencing some stress and lack of sleep. Could these be the reasons for this? I have been facing this issue for almost two weeks now. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. In short, 'yes' is the answer to your problem. Stress and lack of sleep, which can lead to fatigue and, thus, a lack of interest in sex, can both ... Read Full »
I am worried about my relationship with my mother-in-law. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am depressed and have relationship conflict. I am unable to understand my issues with mother-in-law over things that I could easily ignore and move on. I am over sensitive and tend to get heart breaks every while. I fight with my husband because of weird situations with my mother-in-law... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These issues sometimes arouse in married life but can be solved amicably. You should sit with your mother-in-law and express your feelings and also listen to her concerns and try to chalk out a solution. Also, you should work on stress management. Some steps for stress... Read Full »
I am losing interest in sexual activities. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, Firstly, I would like to inform that I had got married eight years back. For the past eight years, my sexual life was going fine. Recently within a few days due to workload and pressure, I am losing my sex interest and I am just 31 years old. I have a kid of 5 years old. And during interc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you may be aware, stress in most forms will affect sex. But since it is only temporary and will vanish once the stress is alleviated (or you learn to manage it), your sexual performance will also return to normalcy. I hope this helps. Thank you. Read Full »
I have been having premature ejaculation and nightfall. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old male. I have been having premature ejaculation and nightfall when I am stressed or taking my examinations. This has been happening every day now. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. It can be due to increased erotic stimulus, be it mental, physical, or visual, without sex or masturbation. At this age, you will have good testosterone production; there will be 20000 sperm produced e... Read Full »
Can stress cause sleep problems and body pain?
Query: Hi doctor, My father and my grandmother died within 3 months. After they expired, I started to face many issues like LIC claim and others. Due to too much stress, I am unable to sleep at night properly and feel sleepy in the morning. Because of this reason, I am unable to concentrate on my work. I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel sorry for your loss. Your problems are stress, unable to sleep at night and body pain. So, basically it is your stress that is leading to other problems. Stress can be managed both by medication as well as by lifestyle modifications (behavior therapy). First,... Read Full »
I have anxiety, breathing difficulty, and dizziness. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female. I have anxiety, stress, breathing difficulty, dizziness, and, loose stools. Also, I am not able to eat. Currently, I am not under any medication. But a few years back, I had a medicine called Typlin C. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms could be related to a panic disorder. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a psychologist or psychiatrist. Starting Typlin C again or another type of antidepressant (SSRI) may be necessary. I would also recommend checking thyroid hormone l... Read Full »
My job stress is keeping me up at night. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 51 years old, my job stress is keeping me up at night, and I am looking for some snooze relief. I have heard about insomnia, and it is ringing a bell. Any advice on beating this sleep snatch? What symptoms should I watch out for? I am just trying to catch some sleep without the st... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. When you have difficulty sleeping, easy fatigue, irritability, lack of concentration, or gastric troubles, then it is an alarm for your mental health. You have to manage your work-life balance; it will help you. You should try to follow... Read Full »
I experience constant stress and depression. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old female. I have been under constant stress and facing depression due to issues with my in-laws. This has led to overeating, and I am concerned about becoming obese. Can you explain the relationship between depression, obesity, and mental health? How does major depressi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. Obesity can lead to depression and depression can lead to obesity. Abnormal appetite due to depression can increase your weight. If a person is obese, he or she can have an inferiority complex and low self-esteem due to being ove... Read Full »
Is it normal to have behavioral changes while preparing for exams?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old female, currently preparing for some competitive exam. I am having a feeling of like nothing is good and this sometimes leads me to not study for the whole day and moreover, I am lacking the feeling of complete happiness, joy, or to feel sadness completely, and also ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are overworked or overstressed. Take some vacation. I can understand about exam preparation but sometimes we need some break in our life. Due to continuous exposure, we get bored and then it is difficult to concentrate on work or study. Make a schedule. Do not just ... Read Full »
Is it serious if my neutrophil and WBC count drop suddenly?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 30-year-old woman. I have recently lost a pregnancy at 19 weeks due to membrane rupture. I had induced abortion with Misoprostol two weeks back and there is no complication since. I have had a CBC done almost every week from the starting of my pregnancy and they were all absolutely ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: The WBC count (white blood cell) varies on day-to-day and hourly basis and also depending on variable internal factors. Corticosteroids can affect WBC count, particularly neutrophils. At present, maybe due to stress, wh... Read Full »
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