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I am suffering from anxiety and PTSD. Is there any alternative for Benzodiazepines?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you rightly commented, Xanax and other Benzodiazepines are not helpful in the long term management of anxiety as they cause dependence. You become tolerant, and they do not work. At best, Benzos can be used sparing...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

My diabetic mother has fever, body and joint pain and the ANA test is positive. What is the reason?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. Autoimmune attacks that lead to decreased platelet count (thrombocytopenia) are mostly associated with systemic lupus syndrome or can be associated with...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Salah Saad Shoman

My mother had piles with bleeding and pain. Why there is reccurence even after surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For piles, the first and most important thing is to avoid constipation and spicy meal. Take a high fiber diet. Drink plenty of fluids, about three liters per day. Take Isabgol (psyllium) powder three tablespoons wi...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Aastha Midha Likhyani

I consumed alcohol and walked for one hour, my heart rate increased. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is likely due to the effect of alcohol, coupled with your baseline anxiety and activities. Normally, the heart rate goes up whenever one does activities like walking. But due to the effect of alcohol, heart rate ...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

I have pain in my left forearm and right leg. What is the treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As there is no history of injury and the duration of symptoms is only a few days, then it is not worrying. Apply ice over the area and keep it elevated, and do not massage. Take anti-inflammatory tablets like WillgoC...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

I am having wrist pain even after treatment and wrist brace. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your medical history in detail. It seems that you are having stage 2-3 avascular necrosis of lunate (Kienbock's disease). I do not feel that you should wait as the disease progresses irreversibly...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil

I want to do intercourse but not getting erection. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. Your problem may have many reasons. First of all, I saw your BMI. You have a higher BMI than normal. BMI should be between 18.9 - 24.5. So, first of all, try to decrease your weight. Sometimes overw...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Alka

My BMI is 25.4. Do I need to workout to reduce my belly fat?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to WHO (World Health Organisation) a revised BMI (body mass index) for normal is 19-22. You need to work out and lose weight to reduce belly fat, as fat accumulated is of adipose tissue work out is necessary...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Sumiya Sulthana

My wife is 9 months pregnant. Will Anafortan injection cause any harmful effect?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As this is the first pregnancy, I would like to give a few general information. Now, after completion of the eighth month, there are mainly two types of pain which a female is going to perceive. 1) False labor pain a...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Jimesh H Mavani

I have severe pain in my neck and upper back due to seatbelt injury. What is the treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a whiplash injury, as you have mentioned. You can apply a cervical collar for the stability of your neck. Remove the collar during the night and wear it during the day time. You can go for isometric exercises (h...  View thread

Answered by Dr. Shakti Mishra