Medical Advice on "General Medicine"

What causes symptoms such as upset bowel, and sore throat?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query with diligence. In my opinion, the best next step forward would be a stool analysis. The stool analysis would help to confirm any signs of an infection, and if an infection is ruled out,...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Javeed Khan

Can the severe dry cough for the past two months be due to Perindopril that I take?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) in detail, and I will help you out. 1. Your doctor is partly correct. Cough is a very common side ef...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney

How to manage the high lipid profile of my pregnant wife?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First, I would like to know if she has had a problem with her lipid profile before her pregnancy or if this is the first time she has been diagnosed with it. If she had cholesterol before p...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney

What is the correct dosage of Paracetamol for fever?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The maximum acceptable dose of Paracetamol tablets for a healthy adult male is a maximum of six tablets (650 mg) in a day. However, you can safely take four tablets in a day if required. But more importantly, taking P...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney

How do I prevent my body hair and eyebrows from turning gray due to aging?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Graying of hair is a natural process. Age, genetics, and vitamin deficiencies are the common reasons behind hair graying. Although some medical conditions do cause grayin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nagaraj

What causes red sores on the penile head?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. It could not be cancer and herpes, but this can be either due to forceful sex (when there is not enough lubricant, then the skin can break) or some infections that...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

I have autoimmune thyroiditis and my blood test results was abnormal. Should I worry?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for such discomfort. I saw the report you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You have Hemoglobin (Hb) value just less than the standard lower limit. Your Ferritin and MCV ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Can I get COVID reinfection after recovery if I get exposed to a COVID-positive patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you had a history of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease-2019) infection, and you have recently been exposed to a COVID-19 infected person. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

How long does a patient with hepatopulmonary syndrome last if not treated?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hepatopulmonary syndrome is a syndrome of shortness of breath associated with hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood of arteries). This is caused by vasodilation of blood vessels in the ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

May I know whether eating a fruit contaminated with rat saliva and urine cause rabies?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You do not have a chance to get rabies. Even if the rat is infected, transmission from a non-bite exposure is relatively rare. Some cases have shown rabies being transferred from corneal transplant and liver transplant. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Lohit Chauhan