Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Uthrapathi S

Do I need prostate cancer screening at 50 if my dad had it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Prostate cancer is a stage after prostate enlargement, which is known as BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia). Heredity is one of the causes, and other causes are unknown. It has the following symptoms: Frequent urination.

September 15, 2025

Does the insulin level need to be adjusted according to food?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern I understand that you have type 1 diabetes, which means you are dependent on insulin. The symptoms you experience, like shivering and excessive sweating, indicate that you are likely to have a hypoglycemic episode. This can happen if you follow a low-glycemic diet. When you combine this type of diet with your insulin injections, it can lead to low blood sugar levels.

January 11, 2025

Is there a link between low thyroid and hypothalamic obesity?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I understand your concerns. Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid, can cause symptoms like: Weight gain (obesity). Lethargy (feeling very tired).

December 13, 2024

What exercises are best for this type of RA deformity?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. The common symptoms include:Seasonal feverPain in major and minor jointsRestricted movementClaw hand as a complicationRA can severely limit mobility, leaving individuals immobile or static if not managed properly.Physiotherapy: It is highly beneficial in reversing claw hands and improving mobility.

December 11, 2024

How to manage non-radiographic spondyloarthritis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Non-radiographic spondyloarthritis is a kind of autoimmune disorder whose characteristic features are inflammation of the sacroiliac joint which cannot be detected on normal X-rays due to its anatomical position. It may be detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbosacral region. The symptoms are pain in the lumbosacral region, stiffness, and points of tenderness.

December 4, 2024

How to manage hypothalamic obesity?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hypothalamic obesity is caused by brain surgery, accidental injury, and due to depression as well. I would like to know your body weight because body weight is essential in calculating the BMI (body mass index) rate; BMI is the gold standard method to assess weight. BMI is the gold standard method to assess weight.

October 27, 2024

Can Clevira tablet be used as preventive medicine for COVID?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Clevira is an antiviral formulation to give supportive care in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients. Dosage is two tablets after food in the morning and the night for 14 days. It is taken only at the duration of corona affected period. It is not used for prevention purposes.

July 2, 2024

How to reduce weight using native medicine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can reduce your weight with Siddha medicine along with dietary modifications and exercise because food plays the main role in reducing belly and body weight. I suggest you follow these measures to reduce body weight- You should avoid oil-fried foods. You should consume boiled foods.

January 3, 2024

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