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I have improper bowel movements. What to do?

Hi I hope you are not having these symptoms for a long time .Antibiotics do cause some amount of bowel upset ,but mostly it is diarrhea. I would suggest you to continue drinking plenty of water,avoiding processed carbohydrates. Miralax or Polyeth...  View thread

Why am I having pain in my back tooth near the extracted site?

Hello Healing after tooth extraction takes 3 to 5 days. However complete closure of the socket takes a couple of weeks. Having mild swelling during the healing period is absolutely normal. This should come down soon. And the pain in your tooth next ...  View thread

I am hearing voice in my head. Why?

Hello. If you know that voice is imaginary, and not real, then it's a part of anxiety spectrum disorder. If you believe the voice are real /actual, it could be an early sign of schizophrenia, or again, depression with some psychotic features Either...  View thread

I recently started seeing vitreous floaters. Is it due to PVD?

Hello, There is a jelly like substance in the eye called Vitreous and as age progresses it starts to liquify and you start seeing floaters. Or when the Vitreous gets detached from retina you see floaters and flashes. You should go to an Ophthalmolo...  View thread

My sense of taste and smell got diminished completely after taking medicine for depression. Why?

you need an immediate dose of corticosteroids like Diprofos injection just a single ampule and Vitamin b complex injection once every 3 days. your smell sensation will not be completely restored but at least you can smell again.  View thread

My 4-month-old baby has a white patch on her right thigh. Could this be vitiligo?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to history, a white patch appeared over the right thigh a few days after birth. Looking at the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), there is a single white lesion without any dark bord...  View thread

I shook hands with my friend who did fingering with his partner. Will I get HIV?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The probability of getting HIV is low. However, it is better to get tested to be sure. It would help if you got a combo test done, which includes antibodies and antigens. An antigen test or PCR is more helpful for the...  View thread

I have difficulty in swallowing with muscle twitching. Do I have ALS?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I am so sorry about your symptoms. The first symptom is difficulty swallowing solids. Now mainly neurological and neuromuscular weakness leading to difficulty in swallowing is always for liquids and not for...  View thread

I get anal bleeding with constipation. Could this be due to hemorrhoids or remission of ulcerative colitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I cannot be very sure about the diagnosis at the moment. Since given your history of ulcerative colitis (UC) and history of constipation, there is an equal possibility of a mild flare of UC or hemorrhoids. Havin...  View thread

I have pruritus ani with allergy and severe itching. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from pruritus ani for three years. You are an allergic person. Pruritus ani may result from contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, sebo...  View thread