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Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin present naturally in certain foods, added to others, and available in the form of dietary supplements. Vitamin B6 is essential for the normal development of the brain and the health of the nervous system and immune systems. Natural food sources include fish, potatoes, poultry, chickpeas, bananas, and fortified cereals. Deficiency causes skin rashes, sore and cracked lips, glossy tongue, mood changes, weakened immunity, tiredness, tingling in hands and feet, and seizures.

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I am experiencing neuropathy after a burn. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had burns in 90 % of my body of which 65 % were third-degree when I was 13 months old. My left leg was burned so bad that the hospital wanted to amputate, but my parents refused. I am 36 years old now. My circulation has gotten increasingly worse as I have aged to the point that I h...  Read Full »


Dr. Noushif. M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your detailed history. The problems which are worrying you at present are mainly due to nerve irritation which is made worse by changes in the arterial flow during times of stress like weather changes. Neuroregulation or autonomic response to tempe...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for kidney stones, and do I need surgery?

Query: Hello doctor, I was suffering from back pain and after an examination with ultrasonography in the KUB region, a 0.1 inch calculus was found in the right kidney and a 0.102 inch calculus in the left. I consulted a urologist, who suggested further examination. I have attached the reports of the same. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and your prescription (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You do have kidney stones, but they are too small to cause any pain. For this size, we usually we do not suggest any surgery. It can be dissolved with medicines. It...  Read Full »

What is causing my oral mucous to peel and making the skin rough?

Query: Hello doctor, My oral mucosa is peeling for three months, making the skin rough. And I am peeling it out with my tooth. There are no ulcers, and there is no pain. The doctor prescribed Flagyl, and it does not seem to work.   Read Full »


Dr. Bharat Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope I can lessen your discomfort. Thanks for the pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) you have sent. I think you are having a general deficiency of vitamins, which may be vitamin B2 and vitamin B6. Even there are some ulcers and gene...  Read Full »

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