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Vitamin Deficiency

Long-term vitamin deficiency causes avitaminosis or hypovitaminosis. If the deficiency is caused due to inadequate nutritional intake, then it is called primary deficiency, and if it is due to an underlying health condition like malabsorption, then it is called secondary deficiency. Vitamin D is the most common vitamin deficiency.

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Why is my brother weak after stopping alcohol?

Query: Hi doctor, My brother is suffering from extreme numbness and pain in soles and palms. He also experiences constipation, weight loss, dizziness and lack of appetite. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reviewing the data you provided, it appears that weight loss and loss of appetite can commonly be caused by fever. It would be important to inquire about any current or recent history of diabetes or hepatitis, as blood tests would be necessary to determine the ...  Read Full »

What does my blood report show?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 43 years old. I feel weak, body pain, and headache during the menstrual cycle. Also feeling like depression. My height is 5 feet 2 inches and my weight is 163.14 Ibs. I have attached my recent blood test report. Please let me know the findings from the blood report. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me help you to deal with your problems. The complaints you said of weakness and body pains are general and not related to any specific entity. They are suggestive of low general health condition and will show improvement with medications. Your BMI (body mass inde...  Read Full »

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