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I am having sweaty palms and light sensitivity after Delsym. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a terrible cough for weeks due to the flu. I decided to try Delsym 12 hour cough. It helped immensely, but the second day when I had it, I noticed a bit of restlessness and light sensitivity. I waited to take another dose and when I did take another dose, I took half of the re... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about what you are going through. Basically from your history, you might be suffering from what is known as serotonin syndrome. It is a rare but possible condition that can occur when Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) is taken together with Dextromethorphan (Del... Read Full »
How do I ease my anxiety and feeling of being judged?
Query: Hi doctor, I have anxiety that is affecting my everyday life. I get panic, feel sick and start sweating. I do not go out and work from home but I still get panic and start feeling really sick. I feel like I am being watched and judged all the time. I do not like talking to strangers or speaking on t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! I can understand your concern. I would suggest you few things like, Avoid stress and tension, and be relaxed and calm. Do not think too much about it. Divert your mind from this. Do not pay much attention to these symptoms. I would also... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had this underarm odor for four months. I do not know why I have this. I always take a bath every day. When I sweat, my underarm stinks. I used Rexona as my antiperspirant but when I found out that I have an underarm odor, I changed to Nivea. I also tried some home remedies like... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bad odor is due to the presence of microorganisms in the axilla. I would suggest using an antiperspirant containing Aluminium hexahydrate chloride like Aldry lotion in the underarms at night followed by a bath in the morning. Also, use an antibacterial cream containing Fu... Read Full »
I have extreme body odor. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a healthy male. My weight is 251.32 Ibs and height is 5'7". I am suffering from extreme body odor. Body odor starts few minutes after I take bath, especially from my underarms. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. Let me explain the cause and treatment. Excessive sweating is always associated with armpit odor. It can be due to hormones and bacterial reaction. Obesity, diabetes, thyroid, etc., also will cause this. As you are overweight must check... Read Full »
I have nerve-ringing-like sensation. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had a panic attack two years back. My doctor prescribed anti-depressants. Though they stop panic attacks, I now have nerve-ringing-like sensations all time near my left ear. Also, I feel confused and have headaches sometimes. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A panic attack is a sudden overwhelming feeling of acute and disabling anxiety. It is different from the normal fear and anxiety reactions to stressful events. Panic disorder is a serious condition that strikes without reason or warning. The s... Read Full »
I am experiencing strong and fast heartbeats with difficulty in breathing. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 31-years-old male and a heavy smoker. I usually have some problems with GERD, but when I take Nexium, I feel I am suffering recently from the following symptoms. During my day, around two times, I got episodes of the following while resting such as strong heartbeats, accelerated h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should curtail your smoking which is the reason for the increase in cholesterol as well as increasing your heart rate your heart and must be going very high due to stimulation of the heart by the nicotine and hydrocarbons limited by smoke the possibility of infre... Read Full »
What causes a sudden increase in HbA1c?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 91-year-old male diagnosed with diabetes since 1987, and I am currently on medications, Lantus insulin (Insulin glargine) 14 units OD morning, Repaglinide (Prandin) 1 mg BD before breakfast and lunch, Metformin 850 mg BD, after BF and lunch, Thyroxine 50 mcg, Losartan 50 mg, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears that your hemoglobin A1c is high. It would not be advisable to reduce your HbA1c too much for your age, and the tight control of the blood sugar can be risky and can cause hypoglycemia. I suggest that you can increase only the insulin Lantus (Insulin glargin... Read Full »
I have sweaty feet and get foot odor on wearing slippers and shoes. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a school-going student. I have foot odor even if I wear slippers and when I wear shoes it smells really bad. My feet become sweaty while sitting, standing, or even when I do not do anything. I want to study hard but I feel embarrassed at school due to my foot odor. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Foot odor can be caused by a variety of factors including bacteria and fungus that live on the skin, and sweating. You can take certain steps to prevent feet odor which are as follows: Keep your feet clean and dry. Wash your feet daily with... Read Full »
I have itchiness, puffiness, and sweating in the area between my legs. Why does it occur?
Query: Hi doctor,The area between my legs was sweaty, wet, itchy, and puffy. The balls have a different texture and are sweating profusely, and the skin around them has marks that look like my brief underwear. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history and images provided, it appears as tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection most commonly found in folds and private areas with less exposure. They appear as a result of sweat and moisture stagnation. The private... Read Full »
When should I wash my sensitive, acne-prone face?
Query: Hello doctor,I typically work out in the mornings as soon as I wake up and then shower immediately after. Knowing this, should I wash my face before I work out, rinse water on it, or just workout and then wash after? I have sensitive, acne-prone skin. So, I am trying to avoid washing more than twice... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a good idea to wash your face with water before a workout to remove oil produced during sleep. Then your skin is free to breathe and secrete oil which will not be accumulated. I highly recommend it. Regards. Read Full »