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Antibiotics has made my eyes and mouth dry. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,After a course of antibiotics, I have developed severe dry eyes, dry mouth, and photosensitivity. No tears are coming from my eyes. I think I have developed Sjogren's syndrome. Is there any treatment for Sjogren's? I am waiting for the test. The antibiotics are long gone, but all the th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. You have not mentioned which antibiotics you have taken. I do not think that you have Sjogren's. Firstly, one has to fulfill certain criteria for Sjogren's. Symptoms of dry eyes for more than three months. Symptoms of dry mouth for thr... Read Full »
I had oral sex three days ago, and I had a white spot inside my bottom lip the next day. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 19-year-old male. I am scared as I had oral sex three days ago, and I had this white spot inside my bottom lip the next day. I poke it on the outside of the lip, and it hurts sometimes. But it looks like a canker sore. I do not know if it does not hurt unless I touch it, and I was r... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have opened the file, and white patches are clearly visible (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity). They seem to be aphthous ulcers, and they can be caused mainly by folic acid deficiency, smoking, and constipation. It ... Read Full »
How do I get rid of a bump on my upper lip?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25-years-old male. I had noticed a bump of size 1 mm on my upper lip two months ago. But it did not increase or decrease in size or shape till now, and there are no other symptoms. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture you have uploaded (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). As per your statement, this has been present for more than two months. So, you need not worry until it grows in size or causes any pain. Also, it is the same color ... Read Full »