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I have clear fluid discharge from the tip of big toes on both legs. What can be done?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It presents with a lot of inflammation and redness. Do not attempt to burst them at home. I do not know your diabetic history and the medications that are taken. It can occur due to walking on ...  View thread

Why do I have severe lower left back pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand the inconvenience. For pain, you can take analgesics and it helps to reduce pain. You need to do a renal function test along with an abdominal ultrasound to rule out any kidney involvement.  View thread

I have two lesions on my penis after sex. Is it due to a recurrence of HSV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the doctor tells about the recurrence, then it can be due to herpes zoster virus (HZV). Please mention whether you had chickenpox in childhood or later in adulthood. Chickenpox is caused by herpes zoster and it usuall...  View thread

Will KCNQ1 mutation cause long QT syndrome?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. KCNQ1 gene mutation causes long QT Syndrome. It causes delayed repolarization of the heart resulting in delayed relaxation of heart muscles. This is an electrical abnormality of the heart and it can result in palpitation...  View thread

My husband suffers with sharp pain and numbness in forehead. Please suggest a treatment.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain can occur due to eustachian tube blockage. It can also occur due to nasal congestion caused by sinusitis. The patient can be given nasal and oral decongestants. Steam inhalation and chewing gum can help to provi...  View thread

Will PCOD cause depression?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your problems regarding your mental health and physical health. You need to consult a gynecologist for PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) so that you can get better help for it. According to the symptoms you ...  View thread

Will Ovral G reduce PCOS symptoms?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The contraceptive pill should be taken on the first day of the cycle. When you experience menstrual bleeding, you can start the pill. After seven days, the intercourse is safe. I will not recommend contraception to be us...  View thread

Is it ideal to do veneering with zero overjet?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can notice mild retroclination or inward inclination of maxillary or upper anteriors. So, ideally, before goin...  View thread

I am getting recurrent chlamydia even after treatment. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Serum IgG, once positive, will always remain positive. It indicates a past infection. Doxycycline is the drug of choice in chlamydia infection, so I would advise you to take Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for two wee...  View thread

My nasal discharge tastes like copper and I have mild breathing difficulty. Kindly help.

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. For the nasal discharge, you have to take an antihistamine tablet as Levohistam once daily with breakfast and intranasal corticosteroid spray like Avamys once daily. If the copper taste's nasal discharge continues after...  View thread