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I have started to get lots of acne on my face, particularly on my forehead. Please help me.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acne has a multifactorial etiology. Acne soap does not help you if you have grade 2 acne or other types. You need to take oral and topical medications. For mild grade, you can take topical Clindamycin or Retinoid aci...  View thread

My grade 3 sprained ankle is paining extremely, and I am unable to bear weight. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the information, I suggest you follow PRICE protocol. Follow protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation. I suggest you wear ankle support or brace or taping the ankle to have more stability and thus it ...  View thread

Has Metformin 500 been recalled due to cancer scare?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your history, your sugar levels are high and you need to control your blood sugar as early as possible. Your current medications are not enough to control your sugar. Regarding Metformin, your cancer scare behin...  View thread

Why does my boyfriend have extreme pain in the upper right abdominal area on breathing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pain in the abdominal area can occur due to gall bladder stones and bile duct stones, ulcers in the stomach, and pancreatitis. You can take capsule Esomeprazole 40 mg half an hour before meals. He can take Tramadol 100 m...  View thread

My dad saw blood in his urine after taking a walk. Is it due to kidney stones?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kidney stones can show different presentations. It can also cause blood in urine after doing exercise. Stones need proper evaluation and treatment. Your father is diabetic and he can have other medical issues. So proper ...  View thread

Is it possible to have HIV without developing antibodies?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please tell me the name of the test you underwent? I am looking forward to your response in order to help you.  View thread

Can problems with the spine worsen headaches?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain in your lower back and both legs is from the disc problems, as mentioned in the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the lumbar spine review. The cause for the migraine and sensitivity symptoms is not clea...  View thread

Can ultrasound tell when I conceived?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and will surely help you. However, it is a very early stage to say anything with conviction. However, based upon the details presented by you and the information presented in USG (ult...  View thread

I have small bumps around the base of my uvula. Is this cancer or lymphoid tissue?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your throat shows significant congestion and dilatation of blood vessels around the uvula and tonsils (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There is significant swelling of the uvula too. There i...  View thread

I have gained 2.8 kgs weight during this PCOD treatment. Is it due to the medications?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you are in your third cycle and have already completed two cycles, I am sure you would have already started the third cycle from day three of this cycle now. 1. The oral contraceptive pills generally regulate the ...  View thread