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Can pregnancy cause frequent urination and clots in urine?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex on the second day of my period, then my bleeding stopped. After five days, I had a pregnancy test and it was negative. But, now I am having frequent urination with burns and sometimes a single clot in urine. Am I pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you are not pregnant. You had sex on the second day, which was anyhow your safe period. But, there are high chances that you developed a possible urinary tract infection following intercourse as menstrual blood is a good culture medium for bacteria acquired throug... Read Full »
Will I get HIV through unprotected oral and vaginal sex?
Query: Hello doctor,Two months ago, I had protected vaginal sex twice and unprotected oral sex and a blowjob. After 9 days and 22 hours, I took HIV RNA PCR. It was negative, but I am still worried about HIV and other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). I do not have any symptoms of HSV (human simplex vir... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I understand that you are worried about the possibility of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and other STIs(sexually transmitted infection) or STDs(sexually transmitted diseases). It is important to prioritize your s... Read Full »
Why do I have burning sensation on inner walls of vagina?
Query: Hi doctor, I have burning sensation and itching on internal walls of vagina after sex and after ovulation. I am facing this problem for the past 6 to 8 months. For past 1 week, I am unable to have sex and while passing urine the nerve pains. We are trying to get pregnant for more than 7 years. Curre... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering that there is itching and burning over the vaginal walls and burning near the urethra after sex as well indicates that you may have contracted mixed vaginosis infection which is a combination of both bacterial vaginosis and vaginal candidiasis often accom... Read Full »
I had a frenulum tear. How long will it take to heal?
Query: Hi doctor, I got married before seven years and living happily with my wife. A week ago, I had a very enthusiastic sex session in the shower. During which I slipped out and missed going back in and had a substantial impact. At that time I believe I had a frenulum tear and the skin was split. After... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is quite common to get a frenulum tear while having coitus. It will heal within four to five days and pain will subside in a day or two. However, if you still continue to have pain, you can seek an opinion. Avoid coitus for few days for a quick recovery. For furth... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I tried anal intercourse, but a few weeks later, I started experiencing minor inflammation at the tip of my urethra. There is a slight burning sensation while urinating, a sting in the urethra upon touch, and moderate penile discharge. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I request you share a picture of the lesion. If there was unprotected sex, there is a risk for sexually transmitted infection. So, I suggest you do the following tests. 1. TPHA (Treponema pallidum hemagglutination). 2. HPV PCR test (... Read Full »
Why do I have penile discharge after engaging in unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old man, and I had unprotected sex with a sex worker about two weeks ago. Now, when I urinate, I experience a burning sensation, and there is a discharge from my penis. There is this strange itching in that area. I am quite concerned, honestly. Can you explain what migh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. I can understand your concern Share a picture of the affected area. If there was unprotected sex, one needs to consider the possibility of a sexually transmitted infection: ... Read Full »
How can I manage burning sensation associated with urinary infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a urinary infection (buring sensation while passing urine) for past one month. The urine culture test revealed Proteus mirabilis 100000 colonies/ml grown. Since all of the tablet-based antibiotics came resistive, the doctor prescribed Amikacin 500 mg injection 1-0-1 which came as... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your latest report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), you still have E-coli urinary tract infection. I would suggest you take injection Meropenem 1 gm i.v. twice daily for five days. Of all the antibiotics, Meropenem is the most sensitive. I wou... Read Full »
I have foamy urine when I urinate in standing position. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old male. I have had foamy urine for almost one year when I urinate in a standing position. But when I sit to urinate, the foam is very low. I tested my EGFR, which is 97, and creatinine is 0.83. Is there any problem? My urine is smelly, and sometimes I feel a burning sen... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, I propose you have developed acute prostatitis due to a urinary tract infection. Please take the following: Take tablet Dutasteride 0.5 mg PO QD. Ta... Read Full »
Why do I have burning sensation before and after urination?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my husband on the fourth day of my periods. One day while passing urine, in my vagina there was a burning sensation and it started paining in the abdomen area below the stomach on the right and left sides. After that on the next day, I had no pain. After that, again the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most probably, you are suffering from a UTI (urinary tract infection). So, get a urine examination done. Investigations to be done include urine routine and a urine culture and sensitivity. Kindly drink plenty of oral fluids. Follow up with the report. Read Full »
Why are my uric acid levels high? Is it due to anxiety?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 29-year-old male. When I urinate standing up, I notice foamy bubbles. If I do it sitting, there are no bubbles. I read in the internet sources, that it might be due to a high protein content in the urine, which may be due to a kidney problem. I got really worried and opted for a che... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your uric acid level is high, but your symptoms are not due to it. I would recommend you go for a urine routine examination as well as urine culture. If your report comes out to be normal, this could be simply anxiety. I would recommend tablet Febuxostat 40 mg onc... Read Full »