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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain A. P

What could be the reason for severe sore throat, breathing difficulty, runny nose, and fever for the past two days?

Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. As per the description, it seems that you are having a minor condition called pharyngitis (sore throat), no need to worry about this because it is a highly curable condition with prompt antibiotic therapy. It takes a few days for a complete cure and as of now, you can continue your present medicines. Dizziness and double vision might be due to dehydration and take plenty of water and a good healthy diet.

May 8, 2026

What could cause leg joint pain and toe finger pain in viral fever?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. All the symptoms you have mentioned suggest the possibility of viral fever. We have to rule out conditions like dengue or chikungunya which also presents like this. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the following investigations and medicines with their consent: 1.

May 8, 2026

How do I safely manage my persistent pus-filled pimples?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. The condition appears to be advanced acne, which may include comedones and inflamed nodules. As a first-line therapy, a face wash containing Benzoyl peroxide (BP) can be used. It is better to start with a low-strength product to reduce irritation.

April 28, 2026

Why has my thigh hurt for two weeks after playing softball?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. All the symptoms you have mentioned are suggestive of sore muscles in your thighs. This is quite common in sportspeople and after strenuous physical activity. It could also be due to a sprain.

April 25, 2026

How can I manage a severe headache on my left side?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. All the symptoms you have mentioned suggest that you have acute sinusitis. It is quite a common condition, and it is nothing but inflammation of your paranasal sinuses, which are air-filled cavities in your face. This can cause pressure, heaviness, and pain over the forehead, cheeks, or around the eyes, especially when bending forward.

April 24, 2026

What causes the feeling of shaky, clammy, and flushing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I can understand your concerns. I think you had a back injury, pain, and spasticity (stiffness) for which you are taking the above mentioned drugs for last three years. Let me explain briefly about the drugs you are taking. Nabumetone is a relatively safe drug and side effects are very minimal apart from mild gastritis and nausea.

March 31, 2026

Kindly advise me the steps to quit smoking.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate you for taking a forward step to quit smoking. It is quite easy for you to quit smoking because it is just one year since you are into it. First of all, you need to set a quit date and inform your family and friends that you are quitting. Have a healthy diet and stress-free life.

March 23, 2026

How to manage vertigo?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Vertigo has to be evaluated thoroughly to find out what exactly causing it. Since you have had this problem for many years, a detailed evaluation is necessary. Low blood pressure can make you dizzy and fatigued but technically it is not vertigo.

March 4, 2026

Could my lower back pain be due to a rib contusion or sprain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I can understand your concern. Pain over the back while breathing needs to be evaluated thoroughly. In most cases, it is caused by some minor condition like sprained rib or some contusion of the rib caused by minor trauma or fall. Also, we have to rule out some other heart and lung conditions like pericarditis and pleural effusion.

February 3, 2026

Getting clicking sound in my shoulder while doing exercise. What could be the problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. The symptoms you have mentioned suggest the possibility of a musculoskeletal disorder called snapping scapula syndrome, but we have to rule out other conditions before commencing the treatment. It is quite common in young males with a history of overuse of their shoulder structures. Repetitive overhead throwing can cause this rare condition.

February 2, 2026

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