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What is the cause of fatigue, night sweats, chills, and appetite changes?
Query: Hi doctor,My illness started with fatigue and joint pain and then progressed to whole-body pain. Every day I feel like I have the flu. I had consistent night sweats, day sweats, and chills, loss of appetite at times, nausea on and off, and terrible fatigue. It includes 12 CBCs with differentials, me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cancer is practically ruled out by doing all the scans. However, I am intrigued by the fear of cancer. Do you have a family history of cancer? Regarding joint pain, I will suggest you use hydroxychloroquine if routine painkillers are not working. Consult your doctor, disc... Read Full »
I have anxiety and tremors that shake my body. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been on Zoloft 200 mg, and Mirtazapine 30 mg for the last four weeks. I also take Clonazepam 0.5mg. I still have terrible anxiety and tremors that shake my body. I have heavy seats in the morning. I was on 150 mg of Zoloft before this, but my anxiety and depression came back. H... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We will pay close attention to your worries and address all of your questions with utmost care. I can understand your situation. You may have an anxiety disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it, which you should try to follow. I suggest the following: 1. Exercising daily, like... Read Full »
My panic attacks are getting worse. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 40-year-old male. I am having panic issues. I was shot and nearly killed two years ago. I have been taking Lyrica and Serepax 25 for a month for nerve damage from the surgery following that. I start having problems when I go to meetings, or when I am around many people. I try to hid... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! You went through a life life-threatening situation and came back. You must try to move on. You may have an anxiety disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it, which you should try to follow. I suggest the following: 1.... Read Full »
My grandfather has been dealing with dementia. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 77-year-old grandfather has been experiencing increasing forgetfulness, difficulty walking, and trouble speaking. It is becoming a concern for our family. Are there any lifestyle changes, nutritional recommendations, or other non-invasive measures that could potentially help improv... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your problem and the situation of your grandfather. He may have dementia. You must take him to the nearest psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. It is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder. M... Read Full »
I was abused mentally and physically. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, Before four years, I had a dating with a guy. After a year, he kissed another girl, and I saw him. He said to me it was just once and nothing else. I have recently found out that he was involved romantically with her all the time and I have been an option for him. I was abused mentally an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your relationship problem. I can understand you. It is difficult to manage it, but it is not impossible. You have to move away from that guy. If someone loves you, then that person will be happy, if you progress or achieve something in your life. ... Read Full »
I am worried about my relationship with my mother-in-law. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am depressed and have relationship conflict. I am unable to understand my issues with mother-in-law over things that I could easily ignore and move on. I am over sensitive and tend to get heart breaks every while. I fight with my husband because of weird situations with my mother-in-law... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These issues sometimes arouse in married life but can be solved amicably. You should sit with your mother-in-law and express your feelings and also listen to her concerns and try to chalk out a solution. Also, you should work on stress management. Some steps for stress... Read Full »
On bending down, I can hear my heartbeat only in the right ear. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male. I can hear my heartbeat in my right ear when I bend towards my knee. In any other position like standing or lying down I do not hear this heartbeat sound. My hearing test is normal. Is it normal to hear this heartbeat sound when a person bends his head towards ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Most commonly such feeling of heartbeat known as palpitations is absolutely normal. However, this could be due to anxiety issues. I would recommend you to get your electrocardiogram (ECG) and thyroid profile done and write back to me with reports.... Read Full »
I am dealing with depression, anxiety, and OCD. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from depression, anxiety, and OCD. I have tried triglycerides and SSRI, but they do not seem to work. I also have BP and diabetes. I am currently on cardiac medicines as I have undergone angioplasty twice. Please suggest me the treatment for depression. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are currently on SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Have you consulted a psychiatrist or your cardiologist regarding medicines for depression? Several medications are available for treating depression, but each drug takes on an average of two weeks to ... Read Full »
My erection is not enough for sexual satisfaction. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old. I am currently experiencing erectile dysfunction. My penis is not erecting like before, and I have an awkward sex experience with my partner. What do I need to do? Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Erectile dysfunction has two main types one is psychogenic or organic. You are 29 years and unlikely to suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension, and you are not on any long term medications. Therefore it is most probably the psychogenic type of erecti... Read Full »
I am having anxiety attacks. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 23-year-old female. I have been suffering from anxiety for a few months. I used to get anxiety attacks when I was a kid. But then it stopped. Now it has started again. I feel low and disheartened without any reason. I feel sad and start crying at the drop of a hat. I stay away from ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. I can understand your situation. You may have a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression. I suggest following the below guidelines to deal with it. 1. You should ... Read Full »