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Sleep is a complex natural phenomenon that is essential for proper brain, lung, and heart function. It helps build immunity, regulate mood, and improve concentration. GABA, serotonin, adrenaline, histamine, acetylcholine, and cortisol are some chemicals or neurotransmitters in the brain that induce or signal sleep. People who lack 7 to 9 hours of sleep are at the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, depression, hypertension, obesity, etc.

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Could caffeine in coffee affect sleep patterns?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a regular coffee drinker and have been experiencing changes in my sleep patterns. Can you provide personalized advice on how my caffeine intake, might be affecting my sleep, and if there are recommendations for adjusting my coffee consumption for better sleep quality? Kindly help.T...  Read Full »


Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Beginning your day with a cup of coffee or tea in cold weather seems appealing, but it is advisable to avoid having it on an empty stomach. Caffeine, present in both coffee and tea, acts as a central nervous system stimulant by blocki...  Read Full »

I find something strange with my dreams. What can I do?

Query: Hello doctor, Today, I felt something strange that I cannot understand. Normally, I sleep in the late morning. But, today while I was sleeping, suddenly I came out of my dream. But, I found that I am still dreaming. I was at a place that is not where I was supposed to be at that time. I was not in ...  Read Full »


Arooj Maqsood Ahmed Warraieh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your question regarding dreams, yes, it is possible to have dreams within a dream and it is fairly normal. People when falling asleep, especially into a deep sleep do have such dreams, in which they feel like they are awake and experiencing everythi...  Read Full »

It has been 48 hours. I am trying a lot, but I am not able to sleep. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, It has been 48 hours. I am trying a lot, but I am not able to sleep. Please help. Thanks.  Read Full »


Ahmed Elhaged

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please, for important issues, let me know: How old are you? Do you take Tramadol or something similar to it? Tell me about your past medical history and the medicines you are taking. Is it the first time? Are you sad or thinking something?...  Read Full »

I am suffering from sleep, sexual, and mental issues and I feel tired and weak throughout the day. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am suffering from the below-mentioned problems:I am not able to sleep properly at night and by that, I mean I am not getting sound sleep.When I wake up in the morning, I feel weak and tired. This weakness and tiredness continue throughout the day.When I walk for a long distance, I get sw...  Read Full »


Arooj Maqsood Ahmed Warraieh

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.We are elated to have you on board at icliniq.You have mentioned your problems precisely which is good but still I require more details as mentioned below:You mentioned that you had visited various physicians. I would like to know about their recommendations and solutions s...  Read Full »

I am suffering from lack of sleep and anxiety. What is the treatment?

Query: Hello doctor,Recently I am suffering from lack of sleep and anxiety, last night I could not sleep at all because of restlessness and from a couple of days. I have been sleeping less for like two to three hours in the night. I am also suffering from anxiety, where I sweat a lot and become restless. P...  Read Full »


Arooj Maqsood Ahmed Warraieh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Feelings and symptoms like palpitations, getting a heart attack, difficulty breathing, digestive concerns, and sleep problems can be a part of heart-related issues or anxiety. It is essential to have some physical examinations before taking medicines. Also, first tim...  Read Full »

I am not able to sleep after my parents death. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am having sleep issues. I do not get sleep till 3 AM to 4 AM even if I am just lying on the bed. My parents passed away. I am single and I live alone. Those memories and thoughts are affecting me recently for the past 1 year a lot. Sometimes after sleep, I wake up thinking most of the ...  Read Full »


Arooj Maqsood Ahmed Warraieh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am truly sorry for your loss. It is really difficult to go through grief time all alone. The symptoms you are experiencing is because you are going through all the pain on your own. And that is why these have become part of you and now disturbing you in your dreams an...  Read Full »

Why am I have extreme mood swings?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female in college, and I have been struggling with my mood lately. During the day I am super loud, and happy, but when I am alone or bored my mind wanders and I find myself get deeply sad. I also sometimes get irritable and snap at people. I do not know why I get sa...  Read Full »


Lakhani Kiran

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and I must say that it seems you are going through a tough time. For most of the cases who are going through what you are going through, exercising helps. I would suggest you start engaging in some physical activity for your blood flow to ...  Read Full »

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