I've been dealing with a fever for a couple of days, along with a cough and a cold. I started by taking Crocin Advance, but then switched to taking Nicip Plus. I feel a little better, but I'm still feeling kind of feverish. Is there anything else I should be doing or taking, or do I just need a bit more time to recover?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Increasing height after growth plates have closed (around 18-25 years old) is challenging.

Available medications and supplements claim to increase height, but their effectiveness and safety are questionable:

Growth hormone injections: Only prescribed for growth hormone deficiencies, not for general height increase.

Ashwagandha: May help with overall health, but no conclusive evidence supports its height-increasing claims.

Speed Height capsules: Lack scientific evidence and may contain untested ingredients.

Consult a healthcare professional or an endocrinologist for personalized advice. They can help you:

Assess your growth potential

Identify underlying growth-related issues

Discuss safe and evidence-based options

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried because I've had body pain and a mild fever for the past three days. The doctor recommended I get some blood and urine tests done, and the results show pus cells at 25-30 WBCHPF and epithelial cells at 10-15. Could this be something serious, or is it more of a normal finding? What should I do next?

The presence of 25-30 WBCHPF (pus cells) and 10-15 epithelial cells suggests an infection or inflammation, likely in the urinary tract. It's important to follow up with your doctor to interpret the results and determine if you need treatment, such as antibiotics or further tests.

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I'm feeling really exhausted really quickly and my legs are in a lot of pain. Plus, I've been dealing with hyperacidity too. What could be causing these issues, and is there something I can do to help feel better?

take boiled egg mrng and evening and multi vitamins

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