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Answered by Dr. Kazi Rufiat Nasiruddin

Can a herpes infection and weak immunity increase HIV risk?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, herpes does not affect the window period for HIV 1 and 2. Yes, it could be if the immune system is compromised. The term window period is used mainly with reference to HIV. Herpes infection per se does not increase the chances of an STI.

December 19, 2025

Do repeated doses of anti-rabies vaccine harm the body?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, please start your dose of ARV (anti-rabies vaccine) again. It will not have any adverse effect on you. Repeated doses of anti-rabies vaccine do not affect the body's capability to produce antibodies to fight the rabies virus.

November 29, 2025

Can Allegra help in the treatment of nasal congestion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you stop steam inhalation and Bromhexine. Instead of tablet Cetirizine (antihistamine), I suggest you take tablet Allegra 120 mg (Fexofenadine hydrochloride) once a day in the morning for five days. And please use Nasoclear drops (saline nasal drops) instead of Otrivin.

November 28, 2025

What can be done to manage stomach pain with frequent stools?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Has she taken any medications when she was having a fever and dysentery?

February 20, 2024

What causes foul-smelling gas, chest pain, and premature ejaculation in diabetics?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bad smell gas problems could be due to undigested food in the gastrointestinal tract. To combat this, I suggest avoiding eating foods like dals, potatoes, and cauliflower at dinner time. Also, space your meals properly so that there is a difference of two hours between your dinner and bedtime. It would be best if you could walk for 10 to 15 minutes post-dinner.

January 22, 2024

What causes frequent body pain and fever that do not subside with medications?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get a blood culture and drug sensitivity done. Reports are suggestive of typhoid fever. Please give him Tablet Cefixime 400 milligrams twice a day for 14 days. Tablet Rantac 150 milligrams (Ranitidin) twice a day before meals.

January 2, 2024

How can I improve the size of my penis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation does not cause a decrease in the size of the penis. It is incorrect to think that or believe that. Most of the young boys are obsessed with the size of the penis. The fact being that size of the penis does not authenticate virility.

December 13, 2023

Does squeezing a blackhead or mole turns it into a melanoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the attachment (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it does not seem anything more than just discoloration. Your doctor would have evaluated you in person and noted the size, shape, elevation, and surrounding area before advising you with a biopsy. Try squeezing some lime in glycerin and rose water to reduce discoloration. Or you may try mixing turmeric and honey together, apply it as a paste, and keep it for some time.

October 12, 2023

Does high TSH range mean any problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test is done to check for thyroid function of the body. The normal range that can be considered within limits is up to 5.5. Since your value is 18.

January 25, 2023

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