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Answered by Dr. Philile Donna Hlengwa

Will Duromine help me again with my weight loss?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry to hear that you have struggled so much with losing weight and have started to feel depressed about it. However, I must commend you on the great effort you have made so far in trying to take control of your health and working toward a more balanced future. I have recalculated your BMI (body mass index), and it comes to approximately 34, with an estimated body fat percentage of around 40 percent.

September 15, 2025

I have bumps on my nose and chin but not sure whether they are pimples. Please check.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. The history that you have given and the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) that you supplied makes me inclined to believe that these are what we call closed comedones. Pimples are often referred to as open comedones. Closed comedones occur when cells, oil, and other substances get trapped under the skin without a way to come out, they appear as bumps on the skin that are often painless.

November 26, 2024

What could be the reason for penile infection with a green discharge coming out of the penis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Please answer the following questions. 1. How often have you had sexual intercourse over the past two weeks? 2.

January 14, 2024

When should I not ignore IBS and seek medical help?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for asking this important question. The most important thing you need to know about irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, is that it is a diagnosis of exclusion, which means that more serious things need to be ruled out. IBS refers to a chronic bowel disorder often triggering symptoms such as intermittent constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort or pain. These are obvious symptoms that could happen in most ailments, which is why people do not pay much attention to them.

November 30, 2023

My husband consumed Lizol. Can it cause serious problems?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I am assuming that by Lizol you are referring to the disinfectant and floor cleaner. Yes, there are possible toxic complications if your husband does not seek medical care immediately. Please give him two glasses of water to drink and go to the emergency room immediately. Symptoms that may develop are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. There are other more serious complications that a doctor at an emergency room will be able to monitor for.

June 30, 2023

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