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Will taking Pause 500 help me control my heavy period flow?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old, sexually inactive woman. My present weight is 169 lbs. I have PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease). Two months back, I tried a weight loss medication, and my last period started on the 12th, two months before. First, I had to spot for ten days and started bleeding heavily... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. The bleeding that started after missing Regestrone (Norethisterone) for three days is your withdrawal bleed where the endometrial shed has started because you missed daily p... Read Full »
What is the dosage of Meftal P for 5 years 10 months old kid with fever?
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 »
Why is my bleeding not stopping even after taking Pause-MF tablet?
Query: Hello doctor, A month back, I had spotting, but I started to bleed the next month but not stopped. I take paused Tablet Pause-MF for three days which I took twice daily, and I have the polycystic ovarian disease. Two years back, I had the same complaint, and my doctor suggested Tablet Ovral L. One ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) is a hormonal condition in which there are irregular periods. Sometimes there is a very little hormone for a cycle to go through and there is reduced bleeding, spotting, or even absence of periods. This can be followed by a perio... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My questions are regarding my painful period. I used to have extremely painful period every month, similar to contractions. I am unable to drive, work, or do normal activities while on period. Birth control pills were prescribed (to control acne) and lower the pain last year. Medicine... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Painful periods are widespread, and they usually get resolved with pills. But if you still think that your pain is not getting fixed with those, then you might try pain killers like Mefenamic acid during your periods. And yes, that is possible to go without periods ... Read Full »
My 10 month old son has a fever one and a half hours after giving Meftal-P. Please help.
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 »
My 3 year old daughter has fever. Can I give her Meftal and Novamox?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter has a 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 three years old. We are giving Pharmadol tablets. Can I give Meftal P and Novamox 125? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will not recommend Meftal (Mefenamic acid) or Novamox (Amoxicillin) at this time. There are many different reasons for fever at this age including viral infections, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections. A fever means the body is trying to fight ... Read Full »
What is the exact 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 »
Kindly suggest the treatment option for endometrial hyperplasia with atypia.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 56 years old female. I have heavy bleeding, and my endometrium is bulky. It is 15 mm. I have placed Mirena before four years, and I have removed it before two months. My doctor did a biopsy, and the report came as hyperplasia without atypia. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please say whether you had any menopausal or perimenopausal symptoms. Please mention whether you had irregular bleeding or scanty periods or whether there is a stoppage of periods. You have placed Mirena before four years. You can also have side effects. The side effect... Read Full »
I experience extreme sensitivity in my clitoris. Please advise.
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 »
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 »