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I have pain during urination. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I have a kidney stone of 5 mm in my right kidney. When I had stomach pain, I consulted a doctor before three weeks. He gave some medicines. Since from morning, I have increased pain during pee. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You may have sudden pain due to the passage of kidney stone from the kidney to the ureter. It also causes difficulty in passing urine. A kidney stone of 5 mm can move out soon by 90 percent. Drink a lot of fluids and continue the medication prescribed by your doctor. If the... Read Full »
Are microplastics in food and water harmful to my baby’s health?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old mother of a 13-month-old baby. Lately, I have been really worried about the food I give my baby. I try to keep everything clean, but I am concerned that the packaging might have tiny bits of plastic that could get into the food. I have also heard that even the water ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is natural to feel concerned about your baby's nutrition and safety. While it is important to maintain cleanliness and food safety practices, the risk of contamination from microplastics in food packaging is gener... Read Full »
I want to have good hydration levels in my body. Please help.
Query: Hi dcotor, I am a 30-year-old female. I want to have good hydration levels in my body. So, I would like to know what is the recommended daily water intake for adults, and does this vary based on age, weight, and physical activity? How can I identify the signs of dehydration in myself, and what measu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The recommended daily water intake for male adults is 125 ounces per day and 91 ounces per day for adult women. Yes, it varies for age, and weight, but not in physical activities. The signs and symptoms of dehydration are dryness of the mouth... Read Full »
Why do I have lightheadedness and pain behind the eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, From time to time, I get a weird lightheaded sensation. I feel such a weird sensation while reading, looking at my cell phone, watching television, or driving at night. For a moment, I feel as though I may pass out. But, I do not pass out, and it goes away quickly. Sometimes it happens a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most likely reasons for such episodes are likely to be hypoglycemia or hypotension. Both can manifest in similar presentations with mild dizziness followed by headaches. It is necessary that you should get your blood sugar levels and your blood pressure levels dul... Read Full »
I drank water, and the water was not clean. Should I worry?
Query: Hi doctor, I had drinking water, and then I drank about 0.132 gallon afterward. I looked and discovered that there were floating black things that I did not know what they were. It was not dirt since the water was clean when I poured it, but it could be from a whiteboard eraser next to it. I honestl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on your information, it is unclear what the black floating objects in the water were. They could be pieces of a whiteboard eraser, as you mentioned, or other types of debris that may have been in the water source. If the water source wa... Read Full »
Please advise on the best types of water to consume regularly.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40-year-old male. Recently, I have been exploring various options available in the market for water consumption and their potential effects on health. I have come across terms like 'drinking water,' 'enhanced water,' and 'carbonated water.' I am curious to understand the differenc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Actually, a normal human being should drink only drinking water. Drinking water refers to the regular water that we drink. Enhanced water means they add some flavors to make it tas... Read Full »
My water intake for the last year has been bad. Do I have a kidney stone?
Query: Hi doctor,How long does it take to form a kidney stone? I am a hypochondriac and for the last year, I have not been drinking a lot of water. I stay away from high oxalate foods like beans, potatoes, spinach, etc. I am in my mid-thirties and I do not have any related past or family history.I was just... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query and I understand your concern.Actually, it takes months to years to form a stone, usually, in four to five months the formation starts and it continues to form. In eight to nine months or in a year, the person starts experiencing symptoms.I would su... Read Full »
I drank water from a bottle used for cleaning drug syringes. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor,I drank water from a bottle that was used to clean drug syringes. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the water is safe and hygienic there may not be many issues from it. If it is not safe and not fit for drinking, it can lead to gastrointestinal disturbances or infections. If you are worried about HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) as it was used to clean syringes, it... Read Full »
Why is my sister feeling weak and tired all the time?
Query: Hi doctor, My sister is 35 years old. She feels tired and weak. So, she went through a preventive health checkup and the following parameters are shown as not normal in her report. Regarding her medication, she takes 100 mg thyroid tablet daily. I have attached her report. Please let me know if ther... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the history that you have provided of your sister it looks like she is having hypothyroidism. This requires medication such as Thyroxine as she is already taking. Tiredness and weakness are the symptoms of this thyroid disorder and dosage should be monitored regular... Read Full »
Why am I gaining abnormal weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I am not losing weight even after controlling to eat my food and I do regular exercise. I walk for four kilometers in the morning and play badminton for an hour every evening. I am eating at the proper time with the right quantity. I have not loosed even a kilogram in a month. Before fol... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate you for following these steps. It helps to decrease your fat and increase your muscle strength and stamina. It will also help to improve your immunity. Exercise produces neurohormones and it results in a sense of well-being. Try to eat more boiled vegetable... Read Full »