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I am experiencing nocturnal emission. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been masturbating since childhood, and for the past ten years, I have been experiencing nocturnal emissions. Nowadays, I masturbate only two or three times a month, but I still experience nocturnal emissions. During these episodes, I dream for two or three minutes, and the phen... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Wet dreams, also known as nocturnal emission, are normal occurrences. They can be triggered by increased erotic stimuli, whether mental, physical, or visual, without engaging in sex or masturbation. At your age, testosterone production is typic... Read Full »
Why do I get back pain which aggravates only on sitting and standing?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 36 years old. I had vitamin D deficiency with back pain before four years. I did physiotherapy and ayurvedic treatment to get cured. Things got better after doing it. But still, I have some symptoms. I have back pain while sitting for a long time specifically in some kind of chair. So... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms suggest core and back muscle weakness. I suggest you do some regular exercise in the gym or yoga or even at work. Do chair-based exercise. It helps to strengthen your core strength and back toning. Do some flexibility exercise. You can consult a physiother... Read Full »
How can I quit the habit of masturbation?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 24 years old. I have been masturbating for the past six to seven years, and now that I am quitting, I feel very guilty about what I was doing. I have negative thoughts that my penis will not be erect, and I am very anxious about it. How can I overcome this?Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Masturbation is normal; ninety-five percent of males engage in it. It is just another way of having sex without a partner and is considered a healthy practice. It helps relieve stress.It boosts mood.It improves sleep.It helps prevent depress... Read Full »
I am a teenager who feel my parents hate me. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I always have this moment where I am complained and scolded. This always happens with my parents and I always feel bad and it always makes me think "Do they hate me? Am I not good enough for them? Am I a maid for them? " I also always cry alone in my room hop... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your parents need family therapy from a psychologist. If you cannot do this then accept it. If you cannot change the situation then change yourself. You can make good friends, develop good hobbies like painting, reading books, learn music and dance, learn new languages... Read Full »
I am having problems with straight neck and migraine headaches. Please recommend some exercise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently experiencing issues with a stiff neck and migraine headaches. I find myself spending roughly half the day in bed and managing to achieve a restful sleep in the evening. I have been dealing with this condition for about five years, and it was initially diagnosed as cervic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Could you please tell me what work you do and how much physical exercise you do in your daily routine? Kindly follow up with the requested information. Thank you. Read Full »
Why am I unable to exercise after ACL surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old and had ACL surgery six months ago in my left knee but I am not able to exercise for the previous two months. What will be the consequences? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, it takes 1 to 2 months for recovery from surgery and 3 to 4 months for muscles to regain their usual strength after ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery. Since you cannot exercise it means that your muscles have not reached their optimal strength till now. ... Read Full »
I am having difficulty socializing with people. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I socialize with new people, but only if the other person is male. I have a hard time socializing with girls. While I can easily make friends, I find it difficult to engage with them again. I tend not to talk to anyone unless I have some task for them. Additionally, I struggle with seve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. You may have personality issues or possibly borderline personality disorder, a type of personality disorder. Symptoms may include chronic feelings of emptiness, emotional outbursts, overwhelming behavior, and self-harming be... Read Full »
I am not reducing my body fat even after exercise and diet. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 54 years old, female. I am having no fat loss at all. Even after excercise and proper diet plan. I am taking medication (inhaler) for asthma, nasal spray, and vaccines for allergy and Thyroxine for thyroid. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Common medical conditions that can lead to weight gain in spite of proper diet and exercise are thyroid disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome and Cushing's syndrome and certain medicines. Since you are on Thyroxine and your thyroid is under contr... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old male, and I am having central obesity. There is normal body fat everywhere except in my stomach, thighs, and hips. There is fat on the sides also. I have always been fat but recently I started losing weight. I lost fat everywhere except in the central part. Why is it... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. Central obesity is mainly common in diabetic (sugar) patients, but diabetes is not common at such a young age. So, it can be due to your lifestyle habits and less physical activity. If you have started losing weight,... 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 »