Yoga
Yoga is an ancient Indian science that involves various mental, physical, and spiritual practices and disciplines. It has gained prominence in the medical field because of its numerous psychological and physical benefits. It includes many asanas, pranayama, and meditation.
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Is Pranayama advisable for a 90-year-old?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 90 years old. He has congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He is generally in good spirits and is well taken care of. He uses oxygen and his doctors have told him that when his oxygen count goes down, to breathe in and exhale through mouth. Sinc... Read Full »
Yoga Specialist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posing this question. Please find my suggestions below. At age 90, it becomes very important to keep the things simple for the patient. Your effort to teach pranayama is appreciable. I would advise you not to go for any difficult pranayama which is tedious ... Read Full »
Can yoga after sex prevent conception?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 31 years old. Last month I had periods on 10th and then we had sex on 22, 23, 25 as those were the fertile days. Also I am doing yoga from past 1 month. This my date was supposed to come before 10 as I normally get period before date. But got my periods today on 14th. Is it because ... Read Full »
Obstetrician And Gynaecologist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nothing to worry. Smaller changes in cycle pattern can be hormonal. Yoga is good, it relaxes you, nothing to worry about. The cycle fecundity is 12 to 15 percent (means every trying cycle has a chance of pregnancy only 12 percent) it takes 1 year of unprotected inter... Read Full »
Please suggest a powder to gain weight.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old male. My uric acid level is 7.2. Can I consume some powder for gaining weight? Sometime, I feel stiffness and joint pain. Please help me. Read Full »
Yoga Specialist, Naturopathy Specialist, Nutritionist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your uric acid level is merely elevated and it is borderline. But, there is no need to scare all about it. The most excellent way to gain your weight is through exercise and proper diet. You possibly may gain your weight in a healthy approach without taking any kind of s... Read Full »
What are the causes of panic attacks?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having panic attacks for the past 13 years. I have been to the hospital on multiple occasions and have been diagnosed with anxiety attacks every time. I have had EKGs and blood work done. All the reports are fine. Sometimes, I am having multiple panic attacks in a day and also... Read Full »
Psychiatrist, Sexologist, Psychotherapist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For panic attacks and persistent anxiety, there is a need to get a medical checkup done. Hyperthyroidism, cardiac issues like angina, etc., could cause increased risk of panic attacks. So, if the panic attacks are persistent, then get one ECG done to rule out heart cause... Read Full »
Please help me interpret my blood report.
Query: Hi doctor,I have attached my blood test reports here. Kindly help me with it, because some of the values are not normal. Thank you. Read Full »
Cosmetologist, Dermatologist, Venereologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Few of them are slightly on the higher side, but are not deranged enough to warrant any treatment. Your cholesterol levels and homocysteine levels are on the higher side for which y... Read Full »
I have a headache after performing inversion method yoga. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have done inversion method in yoga for the last six days. Now, I have got pain in head and eyes. What can I do now? Read Full »
Ayurveda Specialist, Yoga Specialist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. All kind of yoga postures are not recommended for everyone. Beginners should never try tough postures. Always remember that yoga is not just performing tough postures. Definition of yoga posture says that sthira sukham asana. That means asana is the posture by which you f... Read Full »
Is there any tablet for better and longer intercourse?
Query: Hello doctor, I am married and I am 33 years old. I have erection problem. Sometimes, I get good erection, but it lasts only for two minutes. I did consult a sexologist. He told I am normal and I also checked my sperm count, which is normal too. My work life is stressful. Sometimes, I take Lvate cap... Read Full »
Obstetrician And Gynaecologist, Sexologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. Do you have any other medical problems like diabetes or thyroid? Are you on any drugs? Are you addicted to smoking and alcohol? If the answer is yes to above questions you need to take professional help. Exercise in any format is very usef... Read Full »
Will Tentex royal help in maintaining erection for a long time?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old male. I am married for the last six years. Before getting married, there was an incident where I had a sexual encounter with a girl. However, during this, I had erectile dysfunction. So after about one year, I got married to my long term friend. In the initial three... Read Full »
Andrologist, Sexologist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your query, I could infer that you had difficulty in getting and maintaining an erection with the new girl only. You were able to have frequent and normal sex with your wife before the encounter with the above said girl. It means that the cause for erectile dy... Read Full »
I feel lazy and sleepy the entire day. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I always feel sleepy and lazy. My height is 5 feet and my weight is 70 kg. I am also snoring while sleeping. I used to sleep 7 hours in night. Still I am feeling sleepy the whole day. Why? Please help. Read Full »
General Practitioner
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing your complain with us. Most probably the cause behind your mentioned problem is sleep disorders like sleep apnea and RLS (restless legs syndrome). Sleep disorder such as sleep apnea affects the quality of sleep and makes a person more tired during... Read Full »
Please suggest the dosage of Pregabalin for fibromyalgia.
Query: Hello doctor, My sister takes 225 mg Pregabalin for fibromyalgia at 7 PM, but it is not giving any relief from pain. She has severe back pain. We tried another 150 mg at 10 PM and the pain reduced fairly. What is the right dose and at what time it should be given? I am attaching her medicine list fo... Read Full »
Rheumatologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, if that much dose is not effective in fibromyalgia you ought to change it. I understand she is on Quetiapine and also on Effexor (Venlafaxine). I understand that they started it for depression or bipolar disorder. Well, the other drugs you can consider... Read Full »
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