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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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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 a skin infection in my leg. What could be the cause of this?

Query: Hello doctor,I have a skin infection on my leg, and I am unsure what it is. Can you assist me?  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. An allergy may be to blame if you consistently have skin infections throughout the summer and monsoon. You should have described your medical history and if you have ever seen a dermatologist. In contemporary medicine...  Read Full »

Which ayurvedic medicine will help me conceive?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with PCOD for many years and now planning for conception. We have been trying various medicines and methods for two years. After all these failures, my doctor suggested IVF. Simultaneously, I came across a bonduc nut. I consumed it for close to 80 days and got my ...  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. See ideally this medicine should be consumed for three months regularly, and then you can stop it. If you are taking it without consulting physician, then I advise you to stop taking it. For PCOD, you can take Tablet Kanchnar Guggul (Kanchanar, ...  Read Full »

I have red scars on my face due to acne. Is there a permanent homeopathic treatment for acne scars?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old male. I have had pimples, acne, and scars from the age of 15 years. I have redness and red scar marks left behind by the acne. I was advised to stay away from sunlight. Is there any permanent treatment for the scars? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Personalized homeopathy treatment can help treat acne and scars. Are the scars caused due to acne or scratching? I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Follow up with the cause of the scars....  Read Full »

My blood reports show that my thyroid levels and platelet count are low despite homeopathy medication for the past six months. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been taking homeopathy medicine (Thyroidinum) for the past six months for my thyroid issue. I have been suffering from thyroid issues for the past three years since my pregnancy, and the condition is still the same. I always feel heavy, and I am worried about my weight and my blood...  Read Full »


Dr. Bhavia K. Babu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. From your query, I understand that you have had a thyroid issue for the last three years. And as per your laboratory report, your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level is 7.65 μIU/m (attachment removed to protec...  Read Full »

My father-in-law has hiccups for past few days. Please help.

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. S.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a wonderful medicine for this called Mayur Piccha Bhasma (Burnt Peacock feathers) 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 i...  Read Full »

Can eating turmeric everyday reduce the chances of cancer?

Query: Hello doctor, What are the symptoms of brain cancer and colorectal cancer? One more thing, if I eat turmeric every day the chances of cancer will be reduced or not? Can it be cured in Ayurveda?  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. See there are a number of symptoms which are linked to both these cancers. Moreover, in initial stages, some patient might not feel any symptoms. As far as turmeric is concerned it has many properties including anti-cancer properties. But it c...  Read Full »

Sebaceous cysts used to be on my back, but it appears all right now. Will it happen again, and is surgery the only option? Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had sebaceous cysts for five to six months. This is located on my back, exactly across from my chest. Right now, it appears to be ok. I am concerned about whether or not it will reappear in the future. If yes, is surgery the only option? or are there medications that may be use...  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. A sebaceous cyst is a small, slow-growing bump. Usually, it is not harmful. Sometimes an infection may occur, and it may become painful. Face, back and shoulders, etc., are usual sites for the occurrence of cysts. S...  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 »

What ayurvedic supplements can I take for hypothyroid?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 38-year-old female. Recently I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I am on Levothyroxine and have 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 (Kanchanar, Haritaki, Bibhitaka) - 2 twice a day before ...  Read Full »

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