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I have recurring mouth ulcers for the past nine years. Please help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I have recurring mouth ulcers every 15 days and remain for more than two weeks. I tried medicine, but it is not working. I am facing this problem for the last nine years. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mouth ulcers can occur due to so many reasons like 1) Bacterial or viral infection. 2) Underlying medical conditions. 3) Long-term medication intake. 4) Psychological stress and anxiety. 5) Digestive issues. 6) Dehydration. 7) Hormonal or immune-related condit... Read Full »
I suffer from acute kidney injury due to dehydration. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to the doctor who told me I had an acute kidney injury due to dehydration. Can it lead to acute kidney failure? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Acute kidney damage is always called acute kidney injury. So, any damage happening in less than three months that can be reversed, is known as acute kidney injury (AKI). In simple words, an abrupt decrease in kidney functions, which encomp... Read Full »
I am afraid of contracting cholera. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, As a 35-year-old female, I am afraid of contracting a disease called cholera, as some people in my residential area are affected by this disease. Could you provide a brief overview of cholera, including the causes, transmission, and risk factors? What are the symptoms of cholera? W... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by consuming water or food contaminated with the Vibrio cholerae bacterium. The bacteria are typically found in water sources contaminated by fecal matter from infected individuals. Cholera can ... Read Full »
My baby has loose motions. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, My baby is 2.6 months old. He is suffering from loose motions for the past three days. The stools are watery. He is currently on Enzylac syrup, Dexolac dry milk, Racigyl-O syrup and Bacillus clausii spores suspension -Tufpro. Please help us. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Probably, I think there has been a change in the milk for this baby, and that may be causing these problems. 2. These problems usually last up to three to four days after changing milk and then subside. It is normal. 3. Also, please note that small children till the ... Read Full »
I have diarrhea after bariatric surgery. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 47 years old, female. I have undergone bariatric surgery five months ago. Now, I am suffering from mild jaundice (total bilirubin 1.5 mg/dl) and mild typhoid too. I have been facing non stop loose motion since last two weeks. I have seen the doctor. They have prescribed me the follow... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your bilirubin level looks fine. Not so worrisome and does not require any acute measure. Regarding the loose stools, it will take time to settle. Meanwhile, you have to be very cautious to avoid dehydration and electrolyte disturbances from loose stools. Keep yourse... Read Full »
How to ease my pregnant wife's diarrhea symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is pregnant and she is due for delivery in another one week. She is suffering from loose motion. Please suggest good tablet. Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com If loose motions are watery or associated with blood and mucus in stool or if there is fever, she needs to consult doctor for IV antibiotics or fluids (intravenous). If it is not so then she can take probiotics like (Saccharomyces boulardii) Econorm sachet once or twice... Read Full »
What do parents need to know about keeping their children safe around water this summer?
Query: Hello doctor, What do parents need to know about keeping their children safe around water this summer? How to stay safe at a pool (in the water and around the pool area)? How to stay safe at a beach (in the water and on the shore)? What are possible signs of distress or danger parents should look f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Staying safe in and around the pool: Avoid taking children between the age of 6 months to 4 years near pools as they may go unnoticed into the pool and may drown. If at all you do take children to the pools make sure they have their floats and other safety equipm... Read Full »
My 20-month-old daughter has vomiting and diarrhea from the afternoon. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, My 20 months old daughter did not pee last week for above 24 hours, the next day she did pee, but also vomited. On the same day, she was having a fever of 102 F, so we went to the pediatrician. He gave Vomitab, Calpol, and an antibiotic injection. From the past three days, the urine ou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that this must be two different infections. The reason why the child has not passed urine now is probably because of dehydration. It is advisable to give her six to seven tablespoons of ORS (oral rehydration salts) with the passage of each loose stool for ma... Read Full »
I have degenerated spinal discs. Could it be due to Thiazide use?
Query: Hello doctor,I have degenerated spinal discs and have recently begun taking Thiazide diuretics due to excessive calcium loss through urine. Could the diuretic result in water being drawn from the spinal discs, potentially hastening their degeneration? I am concerned that the diuretic might contribut... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out, and I understand your concern. Thiazide diuretics can lead to dehydration, primarily affecting the extracellular fluid compartment in the body. According to biochemical and physiological mechanisms, there is generally no cause for concern rega... Read Full »
Does sickle cell disease affect life expectancy?
Query: Hello doctor, My fiance got sickle cell disease (SCD). He is 27 years old and does not suffer from anything else. He takes medication and changes his blood every four to six months. My question is does it affect his life expectancy? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, in sickle cell anemia, a blood transfusion is not needed. The prognosis depends on the severity of sickle cell disease. Dehydration and infection are usual precipitants for sickle cell anemia. Therefore, it is better to avoid them, and whenever such an incid... Read Full »