Medical Advice on "Internal Medicine"

Is it safe to get an X-ray when pregnant?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it is difficult to say if there would be any long-term effects to the fetus. You can get an early anomaly scan at 12 weeks of pregnancy to rule out any abnormalities. Usually, a single exposure do...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rahul Suresh Kulkarni

I feel like I have symptoms of low sugar. Is this due to poor nutrition?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Your problem is, you are not taking proper food, what is known as a balanced diet. That has caused malnutrition which is evident from your BMI of 18. A balanced diet should have carbohydrates, ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

I have a constant headache from 10 days. Could it be due to a brain tumor?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A headache can be due to many causes. Few common causes are: Migraine. Hypoglycemia. Hypertension. Raised intracranial tension. Sinusitis. Stress. Dehydration. In your case, it seems to be either due to ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sumit Srivastava

What are the causes of stomach aches in a 5-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I can understand your concern. It can be food poisoning or infection of the intestine, due to which dull pain and discomfort are seen. So, I suggest you get a stool sample culture test and com...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

Can antibiotics be taken by a patient with pre-existing kidney disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since protein urea is present, urinary tract infection must be ruled out. I suggest urine culture and sensitivity. Also, I suggest the following medications: 1. Tablet Augmentin 625 (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. C Elanchezhian

How accurately does Combur 9 test detect blood in the urine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and sorry for the discomfort. I saw the files you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). In the strip of RBC (red blood cells) that is erythrocytes, there is a col...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bn Bhagat

Can Ebola infection spread by contact?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is unlikely to get the infection by contact. However, I suggest you take proper precautions. I have the following suggestions for you- 1. Do not take over-the-counter (OTC) pills; instead,...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

What can I do to recover from cold, fever, and sore throat at the earliest?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.It could be flu, acute pharyngitis, or tonsillitis. If the throat pain and fever are more, you will have to start on antibiotics to speed up recovery. I suggest you take (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or h...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Pranay Shailendra Gandhi

Does taking the contraceptive pill within 72 hours of having sex work effectively?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you have taken an emergency pill, you are safe. However, watch for your menstrual cycle if it is delayed or missed. In addition, I suggest you maintain strict hygiene and avoid ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

Can I be pregnant even without penetration?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.comFirst and foremost, the chances of your pregnancy are nil. The reasons for the same are that pregnancy requires penetration and ejaculation inside the vagina, which did not happen in your case. In addition, you took a birt...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney