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Can I undergo a tooth extraction while taking Carvedilol tablets?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Carvedilol tablets are used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It has a certain amount of drug interaction with local anesthetics and other pain...  View thread

What causes symptoms such as upset bowel, and sore throat?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query with diligence. In my opinion, the best next step forward would be a stool analysis. The stool analysis would help to confirm any signs of an infection, and if an infection is ruled out,...  View thread

What dietary changes are needed for a diabetic patient with uncontrolled sugar levels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the reports you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Type 2 diabetes mellitus involves problems in getting enough glucose into the cells leading to elevated blood sug...  View thread

Are bumps on the back of the tongue due to thrush?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the pictures you shared (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The bumps are circumvallate papillae, which are a type of taste buds. This is the normal an...  View thread

Should I continue taking Amox-Clav 875 mg tablets even after developing diarrhea?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very common to have diarrhea when you are taking antibiotics. Following are the ways to manage diarrhea without changing or stopping antibiotics; 1. Diarrhea with antibiotics occurs because antibiotics kill nor...  View thread

Does an elevated thyroid antibody level indicate a serious condition in a patient with hypothyroidism?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From what you have mentioned, you appear to have been overcorrected for hypothyroidism. What was your first TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) value when you started the tr...  View thread

Are red gums and spacing between the teeth suggestive of gingivitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Gingival inflammation or gingivitis can occur due to various reasons. The most common cause is food deposits or calculus. Although we do proper brushing and flossing every day, there are ...  View thread

Why is my right eye still itchy, despite using eye drops?

Hello, Thank you for your query. Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Earlier, you were using steroids, so it masked the initial symptoms. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Continue your medications for a...  View thread

I have huge pimples on my cheek, but they are less in number. What should I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. I have seen the attached file (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). 2. Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents. In adulthood, it involves pilosebaceous foll...  View thread

Why is my daughter, who had a bad relationship, having hallucinations?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Your daughter represents some psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions—substance abuse like Methamphetamine and cannabis. Cannabis can cause psychosi...  View thread