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I had unprotected sex a month ago and have only had spotting since. Am I pregnant?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I completely understand your concern and will surely help you. Most likely, you are pregnant again, and the spotting you had around a month ago was implantation bleeding. Understand that the last pregnancy has nothing mu...  View thread

Can you suggest me ways to quit or reduce alcohol consumption?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have alcohol use disorder. It is challenging to manage alcohol withdrawal without medications as you are used to high alcohol intake. You need to start medications immediately. Thanks and regards.   View thread

Is there any chance of me getting a COVID infection after a brief exposure to a potential COVID patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first good thing you did was take the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster shot. As per guidelines and recommendations, this reduces the risk of severe or critical COVID-19 infection. But it may not prevent the tr...  View thread

Can I get pregnant even after taking an i-Pill and getting periods after unprotected intercourse?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have already got periods after intercourse, there is nothing to worry about. There is no chance for you to get pregnant. I suggest you do meditation regularly and some relaxation exercises. No tests and medicati...  View thread

Can I get pregnant after my recent egg retrieval treatment?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I completely understand your concern and will surely try to help you. However, to get pregnant, the sperms have to be released inside the vagina of the female. These sperms then need to fertilize an egg which may or may n...  View thread

I was diagnosed with dengue twenty days back. Why am I still feeling tired?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, it is nothing serious. It is probably a post dengue syndrome. This is nearly present in 25 % patients after dengue. This is some weakness, fatigue, and other symptoms, which usually follows a viral inf...  View thread

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

I have a stiff neck and back pain. Could it be a heart attack?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In all probabilities, it is not a heart attack. Neither your symptoms nor the investigations are compatible with a heart attack. I think you should stop worrying about a heart attack. From your description, it sounds...  View thread

The part of the tooth usually inside the gum, is visible out. Is it normal during orthodontic treatment?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The bump that you see is the root portion of the tooth that is at a greater angle in relation to other teeth. Along with that, the gums will be inflamed and slightly receded. It is common to see this during treatment. It...  View thread

What are the chances of diverticular bleed recurring?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diverticular bleed recurrence chances are around 30 %. The risk factor of recurrence is uncontrolled hypertension, antiplatelet drugs, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. So to prevent rebleed in your case, avoid NSA...  View thread