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Stomach Cramps

Stomach cramp is a common symptom associated with various health conditions, which can range from mild to moderately severe. Some of the causes of abdominal cramps are gastroenteritis, gas, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux, food poisoning, constipation, peptic ulcers, Crohn's disease, and menstruation.

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I am having stomach cramps and diarrhea for the past one week. Kindly advice.

Query: Hello doctor, I am having bad stomach cramps that I can feel through my throat and diarrhea for the past one week. Kindly advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Philip Shenouda

Answer: Hello, Welcome to ilciniq.com. Please follow the following prescription. Kindly consult your doctor to discuss the suggestions and take the treatment with consent.  Read Full »

My wife had cramps after unprotected sex. What could it be?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife got her periods on 25th and on sixth we had unprotected sex followed by i-pill, which she had within four hours after the act. On seventh, we had protected sex thrice with new condoms for each act and after each act she washed herself with water. On thirteenth, she had bleeding f...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. In her case, the chances of pregnancy are not present. Symptoms associated with it can be due to impending period or a cause of infection. Stay calm and wait for her periods.   Read Full »

I did analingus with my sex partner. Will I get hepatitis?

Query: Hi doctor,I performed analingus on a sex partner two days ago. I am getting stomach cramps and diarrhea but no fever. Could it be hepatitis? I got one hepatitis jab for A and B. Is that enough to prevent hepatitis? Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. The plausible reason for current symptoms includes bacterial gastroenteritis due to ingestion of gut pathogenic bacteria including but not limited to E. coli (Escherichia coli), shigella, or intestinal parasites...  Read Full »

I have stomach cramps and my periods are delayed. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex during a few days before my period, which got delayed for eight days. I had period cramps for the first day that subsided later on. I also got pregnancy tests done, and they were negative. Kindly help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you have had protected intercourse during the days you could potentially become pregnant, and you are experiencing symptoms such as period cramps and a missed period, you may be pregnant. However, it is also possible that you are exper...  Read Full »

Why are my partner's periods delayed after taking a pill?

Query: Hello doctor, I had an unprotected sex with my partner on the 24th day of her 28-day mensuration cycle. Within 30 minutes, she took an Unwanted 72. She is delayed by eight days and still no period has occurred. She complains of having vaginal dryness and lower abdomen cramps. Please let us know if s...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As she has taken an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse then there is no chance of pregnancy. The delay could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. She will be definitely getting her periods. However, if you have a dou...  Read Full »

I had light periods post-unprotected sex. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19 year old female. I had my menses two months ago. I then had unprotected sex with my fiance when I was in my fertile period. I took an I-pill within four hours. The next day we again had unprotected sex and he came inside me. This was about 12 hours after having the first I-pi...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You rightly took the I-pill(emergency contraceptive pill) the first time within 72 hours as you were in your fertile period and the chances of pregnancy were higher. The second I-pill was not required as the first would be effective for the next 72 hours. This led to ...  Read Full »

Could hormonal imbalance be causing my late periods?

Query: Hi doctor, I am four days late, and today I had some very light spotting mixed with discharge. I have very light cramping and no other symptoms. I had a miscarriage two months ago. Is it related to my hormones being imbalanced?  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel there is some hormone imbalance and it could be the reason for the miscarriage too. Your weight is more than expected. This extra fat will be converted into hormones in the body. This hormone can prevent or delay ovulation, could be the reason for the delay in pe...  Read Full »

I get irregular bleeding and abdominal cramps after taking two I-pill. Is this side effect of I-pill?

Query: Hello doctor,I had protected sex two days after menstruation. Penetration was painful that day, and I had a lot of white discharge. I took an I-pill within a few hours and had another I-pill the next day. Since then, I have been having abdominal pain (dull pain) and white discharge some days. Ten da...  Read Full »


Dr. Reetika

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity).As you are already aware, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) leads to irregular periods. You have taken two emergency contraceptive pills within a short period, wh...  Read Full »

My period is due and my stomach is bloated and crampy. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor, My period is due and my stomach is bloated and crampy. I feel a pressure. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It can be due to several reasons. 1. Hormonal change of the second half of periods like luteinized unruptured follicle. 2. You could have an early pregnancy. 3. There could be a cystic ovary. You need to do a beta hCG (human chorionic ...  Read Full »

What causes my recurring bowel spasms, stomach cramps, and fluctuating stool consistency?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe bowel spasms and stomach cramps for several days. The pain comes and goes, lasting anywhere from 2 minutes to several hours. Additionally, I have noticed that my stool alternates between being hard and loose in consistency. I wonder if this could indica...  Read Full »


Dr. Babu Lal Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Indeed, the symptoms you described align with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This condition can result in disrupted bowel movements. The recommended approach for managing IBS involves initiating bowel clearance throu...  Read Full »

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