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Answered by Dr. Muntaqa Butt

Can sore breasts and bloating be early signs of pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Delay in menses is a common thing among females. A delay of up to one week (seven to ten days) is considered normal if it happens once or twice in a year and if there is no underlying disease. But in your case, you have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)/PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), so this menses delay could be due to this.

May 27, 2026

Can HIV occur by massaging with a cut on the hand?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) does not spread that way. It is spread by the transfer of discharge fluids, infected needles, and blood. I hope I have answered your question.

May 8, 2026

Could there be at risk of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse post-ovulation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Pregnancy is possible, although the chances are low, as precum may contain a small number of sperm. Pregnancy occurs through the introduction of precum or semen into the vagina. To determine pregnancy, you can conduct a urine pregnancy test (UPT) from the first day of your missed period.

May 5, 2026

What do high globulin and right upper abdominal pain indicate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. First of all, avoid using the internet for medical opinions. There are many causes of raised serum globulins. Even in cancer, these levels are raised.

March 31, 2026

How does HER2-targeted therapy work for HER2 breast cancer?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation.HER2-positive breast cancer is a breast cancer that tests positive for a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). This protein promotes the growth of cancer cells. In about one of every five breast cancers, the cancer cells have extra copies of the gene that makes the HER2 protein.

March 11, 2026

What causes dysuria and urinary frequency in women?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pain and itching in the vagina are due to a vaginal yeast infection called candidiasis. It can cause urine infection, as it is very common in females. Therefore, I suggest you use the following medicines and start the medicine after a urine test. If there is no improvement, visit the gynecologist for a detailed evaluation, examination, and management.

December 24, 2025

How to relieve upper abdominal pain and chest burning?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stomach and chest burning is due to acidity when the stomach lining is disturbed, and hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach invades that lining and causes burning. It is due to many reasons, such as a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol, eating too much at one time, not eating regularly for a long time, fast food, fatty food, soft drinks, tea, coffee, sitting or lying down immediately after eating, having stress, etc. I suggest you take Omeprazole 40 mg (one capsule half an hour before breakfast) for 1 month. Tablet Levosulpiride 25 mg (one tablet in the morning and night half an hour before a meal) for 1 month and syrup Gaviscon (Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Calcium Carbonate) 120 ml (2 tablespoons in morning, afternoon, and night half an hour after the meal) for 1 month.

November 12, 2025

What is the cause for my lower abdominal pain for the past 15 days with my periods being nine days late?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Delay in periods among females is common. It can be due to many physiological as well as pathological factors. Physiological factors include stress, environmental changes, strenuous exercise, medications, etc.

October 28, 2025

What is the effective wrist pain treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern; these symptoms are due to compression of the median nerve at the wrist level. It causes pain, tingling in the hands, and limited wrist movement. If this condition does not improve despite conservative measures, I suggest you visit an orthopedic doctor for a steroid injection or carpal tunnel release surgery. I suggest you take the tablet Pregabalin 50 mg, one tablet in the morning and one at night in case of pain, and use a wrist splint.

August 22, 2025

How to manage chronic UTI in a 22-year-old female?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concerns and appreciate you sharing the details.Burning urination is most likely due to a urinary tract infection (UTI). The other symptoms you mentioned also suggest a UTI. Left-sided back pain could be due to muscle or bone weakness, a possible kidney stone, or even vitamin D deficiency.

July 2, 2025

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