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Can you get pregnant if you had sex two days before periods?
Query: Hi doctor, We had sex before 2 days of her period. She had a pill after 64 hours. She got her periods but it has been continuing for six days. What is the chance of pregnancy? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she has resumed her menses then there is no chance of pregnancy. Read Full »
Can a right ovarian cyst cause pain in the left pelvis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have polycystic ovary syndrome and my periods get delayed sometimes. From the past four days, I am having pain in my left pelvic area. I got an ultrasound done, and it shows 1.7 inch cyst in my right ovary. Why am I having pain on my left side when the cyst is on the right? Could this p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain that you are experiencing is not due to the ovarian cyst, as the cyst is on the right side and pain is on the left side. This pain might be caused by an infection or any other pathology. So, I suggest you repeat an ultrasound of the pelvis if the pain is severe... Read Full »
Kindly suggest the dosage of Mefenamic acid for a 5-year-old kid.
Query: Hello doctor, What is the dosage of Meftal P for 5 years 10 months old boy whose weight is 44.09 lbs, and is suffering from high fever for the past one week? I gave him Dolo 250, but it did not show any effect. I have read online that 11.33 mg per lb can be given in 24 hours. Is the minimum gap 8 ho... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mefenamic acid (Meftal) is not recommended for children below 14 years age group. So, we cannot give it to him. Using plain Paracetamol is a good option. Do not use round the clock. Use when it is necessary (temperature greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit). You can give ... Read Full »
I have extreme sensitivity and swelling in clitoris. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing extreme sensitivity in my clitoris. Just my pants/underwear touching it is bothering me right now. I would not describe this as an itch, it is just sensitive. Also, it may appear that it is swollen, and when I pinch it I feel a ball inside of it. Perhaps it was always... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would be better if you could send me a picture of the lesion. It could be some pelvic infection or a sign of a sexually transmitted infection or local inflammation such as abscess as you feel some ball appearance. 1. Temporarily sit in warm water to relieve pain. ... Read Full »
Please tell me the dose of Meftal-P for a 22 months old.
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter got fever since last night. It has been 24 hours and her fever is between 102 and 103.5 degrees Fahrenheit. She has no other symptom till now. She is 22 months old. We are giving her Fevago drops. What can we do for her? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be a viral fever, so continue giving Paracetamol that is Fevago every 4 to 5 hours irrespective of fever. If fever is above 101 degree Fahrenheit, then start tepid sponging and give Meftal-P syrup (Mefenamic Acid) instead of Paracetamol. If the fever goe... Read Full »
My baby has cough and cold symptoms. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is just 32 days old. He is having some cough and cold symptoms. I visited the local physician and was advised to give him Meftal-P, Cefpodoxime Proxetil suspension IP, and Ambrocof-LS drops. Please suggest if these medicines are safe. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Meftal-P is Mefenamic Acid used as an antipyretic to bring down the fever. While Cefpodoxime is a third-generation Cephalosporin antibiotic for lower respiratory tract infections of bacterial origin. Ambroxol-LS is a cough suppressant preparation used for wet cough.... Read Full »
My son has fever despite taking analgesics. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 10 month old son had a fever of 101.3 degree Celsius one and a half hours after giving him 1spoon of Meftal P. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since when is your child having fever? Meftal-P (Mefenamic acid) one tea spoon is a higher dose. I suggest you give him Ibugesic plus (a combination of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) one tea spoon for fever. This can be repeated every six hours. Check his temperature 45 ... Read Full »
Can I postpone my periods through medications?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21 year old female, and I have an upcoming event in which I have to perform. Unfortunately, my expected menstruations date is also on the same day. If I get my menstruation on the same day, I will not be able to perform at all. I have heard about temporarily halting your period ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is safe to postpone your periods. I need to know when was your last period and during which days you do not want the period this month. Also, how are your periods and its average length? After this information, I would be able to suggest medicine. Read Full »
Why do I have continous vaginal bleeding?
Query: Hello doctor, I am writing on behalf of my wife. She is facing continuous bleeding from vagina since seven days after post pregnancy bleeding. Here is the complete scenario. We blessed with a baby 38 days ago and it was a C-section delivery. 16 days back the bleeding had stopped completely. Everythi... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your wife is having bleeding per vagina following one month of Cesarean section. This is termed postpartum hemorrhage and often creates an emergency. This could be caused by an infection of C-section wound commonly. But, as per your report (attachment removed to prot... Read Full »
I may have a miscarriage. What can I take for the pain I may feel?
Query: Hello doctor, Currently, I am five weeks pregnant. I started bleeding bright red and cramping yesterday morning and today, I am still bleeding (some small tissue which is sometimes stingy) has shown up.Today, I also have low back pain and a constant headache. I was told to rest yesterday and I have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Try to collect beta hCG report immediately and have another sample to be given for beta hCG 48 hours from the previous report when that was collected. The difference in both levels will help to differentiate between miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. If the level ... Read Full »