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I am having negative thoughts about my penis. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 24 years old, and I have a problem regarding negative thoughts about my penis. I constantly worry that something bad will happen to it, and even the slightest touch triggers these thoughts. This ruins my entire day because I fear it will not function properly afterward. This issue ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your problem and situation.You may have an obsessive thought disorder. You should try to follow the guidelines below for it. It will help you.You should exercise daily for 30 to 45 minutes, like at least goi... Read Full »
Can 5-HTP supplements help with porn addiction?
Query: Hello doctor,Will 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) supplements help with extreme porn addiction? I have been struggling with this addiction for years and am seeking a medication or supplement to assist in managing my impulses to relapse in the initial stages.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. No guideline for 5-HTP supplements can specifically help you deal with your porn addiction. However, you should try following the below guidelines to address your problem; they may prove beneficial:Avoid staying alone.Keep yourself busy and act... Read Full »
What is the impact of smartphones on mental health?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing a sense of overwhelm recently, and I am contemplating the potential impact of my smartphone on my mental health. Is there a correlation between the two? Can excessive screen time negatively affect one's mental well-being? Additionally, do you have any recommenda... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for seeking assistance from a psychiatrist. I understand your problem, and it is a common issue in today's generation. To address this, you should limit the use of mobile devices. Constant exposure to screens leads to the continuous release of dopamine in your ... Read Full »
I have been experiencing back pain for a year. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old weighing 123 pounds and 5 feet 11 inches tall. I am currently on Sertraline 50 mg. I have been experiencing ongoing back pain for about a year now. The pain is manageable when I am active but tends to flare up when I am inactive. I have observed certain triggers, such... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.It seems to be due to sitting in the wrong posture, lack of regular exercise, and lack of proper sleep. Do not depend on medication alone. Practice yoga and pranayama regularly, and go for walks regularly. Meditat... Read Full »
I cannot maintain an erection for even a minute. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 24 years old and unmarried. I have tried having sex with my girlfriend, but I am not satisfied. I am unable to maintain an erection for even one minute; my ejaculation occurs within 30 seconds. I am really scared about this problem. Please, how can I improve my sexual performance?P... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.However, you have not mentioned education or profession, which are very important factors for me. As premature ejaculation often depends on our mental state, if we are prone to anxiety, such problems can occur. Therefore, it is often secondary t... Read Full »
I am experiencing persistent sadness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,Lately, life’s been tough, and I find it hard to feel better. I am a 40-year-old woman who sometimes feels sad, but now I am stuck feeling this way. Could this be a case of major depressive disorder, or am I just feeling off? What are the signs that it is more serious than just a bad ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. If you have experienced the following symptoms for more than two weeks, you may have major depressive disorder: a sad mood, lack of interest in work, changes in sleep and appetite, lack o... Read Full »
My daughter is sad and emotionally distressed. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am the mother of a 17-year-old girl, and I am deeply concerned about my daughter's mental health. Recently, following low remarks in her exams and facing criticism from her friends, she has been exhibiting symptoms of depression. She frequently appears sad, lacks interest in activitie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for seeking assistance from a psychiatrist. I understand your daughter's situation and your concerns about her. She may have a major depressive disorder. There are non-pharmacological management options available for her depression. She should consider fo... Read Full »
Can masturbation cause any ill effects to the health?
Query: Hi doctor, I masturbate two to three times a day. Does it have any bad effect? Help me to stop it. I want to gain weight. What can I do for it? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation is a safe and pleasure giving procedure. Do not get worried about it. But, doing it two or three times a day is not good. Maintain a frequency of two to three times a week. Excess masturbation leads to social anxiety and groin discomfort can occur. To relie... Read Full »
How can I control porn binging?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a question about sex. I am 64 years old and I am single. I had a few relationships before some years. They were short-lived. I am not sure whether I got addicted to porn. I will see it on an average of three or four times a month and I will leave a space of three or four days. I had... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are forcing yourself to keep abstinence. But you will get uncontrollable urges when you stop doing masturbation or porn. It is fine to have daily masturbation or sex as it is normal human nature. Some people can control their urges by ... Read Full »
What could be the cause for severe haedache with nausea and vomiting?
Query: Hello doctor, I suffer a lot from headaches. Sometimes I have this pain on my whole head, but one side pains more. Sometimes I just have this pain on the back of my head. My neck and everything just pains I cannot even keep my eyes open or put my head down, or sleep. I have these headaches almost e... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you would have presented to me as an outpatient, I would have advised you to do mental relaxation exercises, yoga, and meditation. If I am asked to make a clinical diagnosis on the basis of medical history, I would say tension-type headache (TTH) without any doubt.... Read Full »