Alternative Treatment

Medical procedures and treatment that are not a part of the standard care are called alternative treatment. Homeopathy, traditional medicine, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments come under alternative treatment.

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Should I try steroid medicines for my rheumatoid arthritis?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis two years back. I am on Ayurveda treatment and have taken Panchakarma treatment as well. There is a slight improvement, but still, my swelling on the left knee is not coming down, and recently a pain in the left wrist has begun. My ESR and CC...  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclniq.com. I just read your query and saw all the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). In RA (rheumatoid arthritis), allopathic medicines like painkillers and corticosteroids are prescribed which will give you temporary relief, but in the long term, these ...  Read Full »

Please suggest homeopathic remedies for food poisoning.

Query: Dear Doctor, I am suffering from food poisoning and stomach pain. I have loose motion (diarrhea) too. Please help me with homeopathy medicines for this problem.  Read Full »


Dr. Shilpi Rajnish Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please let me know from how many days or hours have you been having this trouble? Do you have any other symptoms like vomiting, sweating, dizziness, tearing in the eyes, excessive salivation, mental stress, and stomach cramps? Please provide me all the details so that ...  Read Full »

I have weakness, tingling in my hands, anxiety, indigestion, and parasites in my stool. Kindly suggest me some ayurvedic medication.

Query: Hi, I have masturbated continuously for seven years. Recently, I have reduced it to four times per month, and I hope to stop it by this month end. I have weakness, lack of strength, tingling in hands if kept in the same position, yellow urination in the morning if not taken water the previous day p...  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. Take capsule Brahmi two times a day with water after food for two weeks. Ayurvedic tablet two times a day with water after food for two weeks. Do meditation, yoga, and walking daily. Take more fresh fruits and vegetables. Try to sleep before ...  Read Full »

Please suggest natural ways to shrink an ovarian cyst.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a 6 cm cyst in my left ovary. From the last one week, I am taking Kalachi Kai as I read that it helps shrink the cyst. An 18 cm cyst was removed through a laparoscopic treatment two years ago. Please tell me how to get rid of the cyst as well as prevent new ones.  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. For an ovarian cyst along with Kalachi Kai, start taking the following medicines: Tablet Kanchnar Guggul, two tablets twice a day with lukewarm water after food for four weeks. Do not swallow this tablet. First, chew it and then take lukewarm water. ...  Read Full »

I do not have sex drive. Kindly suggest some natural remedies.

Query: Hi doctor, My age is 30, weight is 82 kg, and height is 5 feet and 8 inches. I am doing exercises regularly. My problem is that I do not have a sex drive. I have tried taking Manforce 100 mg two tablets a month, but it still did not work. Please help me as I do not want to be dependant on tablets fo...  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. According to your height and weight, your BMI is 27, which is outside the normal range. The BMI should be between 19.5 to 24.9. So, you need to lose some weight. I suggest the following lifestyle changes: Walk daily as it will increase the blood...  Read Full »

How to treat an epididymal cyst?

Query: Hi doctor, I am having testicular pain for the last three months. I did a scrotum color Doppler test twice in different hospitals. Reports are normal. Please suggest any ayurveda medicines for my testicular pain. I have attached my reports for your reference. Kindly help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and saw the attached file (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). As per your report, there is a small hypoechoic growth in the right epididymal head, which can be a reason behind your pain. However, there are no clear signs of...  Read Full »

Please suggest a natural remedy for an allergic reaction in my chin.

Query: Hi doctor, I got an allergy in my chin. I have so many pimples, redness, and itching also. What should I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. Take some Multani mitti (fuller's clay). Add a pinch of turmeric powder and sandal powder in it, and make a paste using rose water and apply it on the area. After 10 to 15 minutes, when it starts drying, wash it away with simple water. Use it da...  Read Full »

What ayurvedic supplements can I take for hypothyroid?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 38 year old female. Recently I was diagnosed with hypothyroid. I am on Levothyroxine and having lots of side effects with my current medication. So wondering any alternate Ayurveda supplement that I can take instead?  Read Full »


Dr. Rathi Swati Rameshchandra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So, first of all, you do one blood test called anti-TPO so that we come to know that your problem is autoimmune or just only because of hormonal changes. By the time take following medicines. Kanchanar Guggulu - 2 twice a day before food. Hansapadyadi kashayam (k...  Read Full »

How to rectify my husband's high GGT levels?

Query: Hello doctor,My husband is 45 years old. His GGT level is high at 87. How to rectify this?  Read Full »


Dr. Abhilipsa Nanda

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Elevated GGT levels can be corrected by having a healthy lifestyle and a simple medication. Also, you need to avoid non-vegetarian food items and alcoholic drinks. I suggest you go for Chelidonium Q. Add 10 drops of the medicine in half a cup of water. I suggest you co...  Read Full »

Is there any ayurvedic medicine for persistent hiccups from four days?

Query: Hello doctor,My father-in-law has continuous hiccups from the last three to four days. A few doctors I consulted said they do not have a medicine for the same. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Niveditha Srinivasamurthy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a wonderful medicine for this called Mayur Piccha Bhasma made from the peacock feather. But unfortunately, this is a rarely used medicine. So, it is a little difficult to get it. Only Dabur and Baidyanath manufacture it. You can buy it from either of them. I ...  Read Full »

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