Patient's Query
Hi Doctor,
I am a 20 year old female, who weighs 103.6 pounds and my height is 5 feet. I do not have any symptoms right now, but I am worried that I may get pregnant. If I get pregnant, then how can I terminate it early with medications?
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
In the early stages of pregnancy, it is possible to end the pregnancy with medication. However, before doing so, it is important to confirm the pregnancy. You can do a urine pregnancy test and repeat it after 12 to 24 hours to be sure. If possible, getting an ultrasound of the pelvis is also recommended, as it can help with early diagnosis.
There are medicines like Misoprostol that can be used to cause an abortion. It is usually placed inside the vagina and works for most patients. However, it must only be used under the supervision of a qualified medical professional to ensure safety and proper care.
I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi Doctor,
Thank you for reply.
Is Misoprostol medicine safe? Can I buy directly from the chemist? Do I have to keep it inside my vagina? Can I do that at home?
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Yes, it can be done at home, but it is not recommended. It should be done under the supervision of a medical professional. First, you need to confirm the pregnancy. After that, you can come back, and I will explain the warning signs and necessary precautions.
I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi Doctor,
Thank you for reply.
Is I-pill safe? And when is the correct time to take an I-pill?
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Yes, the I-pill is safe. No serious complications have been linked to emergency contraception. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, irregular bleeding, breast tenderness, and headache. These side effects are temporary and may not happen to everyone.
The pill should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. It is most effective within 72 hours. After 72 hours, its effectiveness decreases.
I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi Doctor,
Thank you for reply.
I got my periods on the fifth of this month, but my periods lasted only for three days. I think I am not pregnant, but I still want you to give me some related answers. Please tell me the signs of pregnancy. Am I pregnant? I am really worried.
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
The earliest sign of pregnancy is a missed period. At this early stage, there may be no other symptoms, even if a woman is pregnant. Morning sickness usually starts around four to six weeks into the pregnancy. It is less likely that you are pregnant, although in rare cases, some women may have light or short periods. To be sure, take a urine pregnancy test. If the result is negative, repeat the test after 12 hours. If it is still negative, then pregnancy is unlikely.
I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I am having lower stomach pains from the past few days. I also have a pink blister on my throat. I am taking medication for past 10 days, but my throat infection is not getting cured. What are the causes of lower stomach ache and throat infection? I am just fed up of taking medicine for the throat. Can you tell me if I am pregnant?
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Your symptoms are most likely due to gastritis and acid reflux. The throat discomfort is probably also caused by the reflux. It is uncommon for a throat infection to last for 10 days, especially if you are already taking antibiotics.
Your abdominal pain may also be related to acidity and reflux, but there can be other causes such as indigestion, intestinal worms, urinary tract infection (especially if there is burning during urination or pain in the lower abdomen), vaginal infection (if there is white discharge), or even early pregnancy.
The most likely reason for your symptoms is acidity, gastritis, and reflux. If you also have nausea, bloating, burping, pain after eating, a sour taste in your throat, or a burning feeling in your chest, it further supports this diagnosis.
Here are some suggestions to help relieve your symptoms:
Avoid fatty, oily, and spicy foods.
Take a walk after meals instead of lying down.
Eat small, frequent meals instead of heavy ones.
Maintain regular sleep habits and try to reduce stress.
Eat more green leafy vegetables and fruits.
Avoid smoking and alcohol, if applicable.
Medications that may help include:
Rantac (Ranitidine) 150 milligrams twice a day before breakfast and dinner for two weeks.
Sucral O (Sucralfate and Oxetacaine) syrup or Gelusil, two teaspoons three times a day for a week.
For pain relief, you can take an antispasmodic like Dicyclomine 20 milligrams or Hyoscine 10 milligrams, up to three times a day as needed.
Use Betadine or warm salt water gargles three times a day for throat relief.
Also, it is important to confirm whether you are pregnant. A urine pregnancy test and, if possible, an abdominal ultrasound should be done for a clearer diagnosis. Please share more details, like the exact location of your pain and the medications you have been taking for the past 10 days, so I can guide you better.
I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your reply.
I feel my abdomen swells up especially when I walk. After I urinate, I feel better. It pains in the middle of the lower stomach, and I especially feel pain when I press. I noticed that my white discharge is more slimy and transparent and sometimes white. I do not know what is happening to my body. And for my throat infection, I went to a new doctor today, who gave me Ranitidine hydrochloride 150 milligrams and Cetirizine hydrochloride 10 milligrams for five days. But, I do not have heartburn or acidity. Please clarify my doubts regarding abdominal pain.
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
It seems like you may have both a urinary tract infection and a vaginal infection, which could be a condition known as pelvic inflammatory disease. This could be the reason for your abdominal pain. Since you are sexually active, there is a higher risk of getting these kinds of infections. It is good that you don’t have burning during urination, but testing is still important.
To confirm a urinary infection, you should get a urine routine test done. If the test is positive, you will need antibiotics. One option is Nitrofurantoin 100 mg, taken twice a day for seven days. Along with that, take an antacid like Pantoprazole and Domperidone 40 milligrams before breakfast, or Ranitidine 150 milligrams twice a day to prevent stomach upset.
It is best to start the antibiotics after the urine test. If the urine test is negative, then you may not need them and can begin treatment for the vaginal infection instead.
For vaginal infection, you can apply Candid (Clotrimazole) cream inside the vagina once daily at bedtime for seven days. Also, take one tablet of Fluconazole 150 milligrams after lunch just one dose.
After finishing the Nitrofurantoin course (if needed), you may also require a separate course of antibiotics for the vaginal infection.
I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi Doctor,
My stool has not been normal. It looks very dark, and yesterday I had diarrhea four times. After that, I felt fine and did not feel weak. I do not have regular bowel movements every day sometimes it comes on alternate days. Sometimes it’s watery, and other times it’s thick or normal. I do not know what’s going on.
Before this, I had abdominal pain and visited a doctor. I think that pain was normal. My throat still feels the same, with only about 10 percent improvement. Tomorrow I am supposed to get my period. What should I do if it does not come? Is my stool problem happening because I have taken too many medicines, or could it be something else? I also felt like I saw blood in my stool when I had diarrhea, but I am not completely sure about it. Can I still go to the doctor again, even if there is no blood in my stool?
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Since your loose stools have stopped, we will not treat that right now. Black and sticky stools can be a sign of blood in the stool, but sometimes it can happen because of your diet such as eating beetroot, dark leafy vegetables, or taking medicines like Iron supplements.
Where exactly was your abdominal pain? If it was in the upper abdomen, it could be due to gastritis or acidity. That can also explain the black stools, sore throat, and stomach pain. In that case, you should take a stronger antacid like Pantaprazole 40 milligrams or a combination of Esomeprazole and Domperidone, once a day before breakfast for two weeks. You should also take Sucral O syrup or Gelusil (antacid), two teaspoons three times a day for a week. For quick pain relief, you can take an antispasmodic tablet like Dicyclomine 20 milligrams or Hyoscine 10 milligrams, up to three times a day if needed.
You should get a stool test done to check for blood or parasites. This includes a stool routine test and a test for occult (hidden) blood.
It is important to eat a high-fiber diet, including fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges, and vegetables like spinach and raw cucumber. Avoid refined, oily, and fatty foods. Drink plenty of fluids and try to exercise regularly. If you have constipation, you can take a syrup like Lactulose at bedtime to help keep your stool soft. Your period might not come on the exact expected date, especially if you have recently taken pills. A delay of up to one week can be normal. Still, you can take a urine pregnancy test to be sure. It is always better to visit a nearby doctor for a detailed examination and in-person consultation.
I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi Doctor,
I got my periods last month on 11 and it last for four days so I would have got periods this month also on 11or 12th but I did not get yet my periods. Am i likely to be pregnant?. What can I do to terminate at home? Or I should wait for some days until it comes??
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Yes, it is common to have a week variation in period. So it is better to wait till 17th . Meanwhile, you should get urine pregnancy test done by kit and repeat after 12 hrs if negative. We will see after urine pregnancy test results what is to be done.
I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
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