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In my urine test, there are 2+ mucus threads. What does it imply?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The urinalysis shows the following findings (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity): 1) The slight increase in specific gravity means you are slightly dehydrated. So it would help if you increase y...  View thread

I have high MCV, MCH, and MCHV with increased vitamin B12 levels. What does this mean?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Following is my opinion for your asked question. In the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), MCV (mean corpuscular volume), MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin), and MCHC (mean corpuscular hemog...  View thread

I had a lumbar puncture to collect some cerebrospinal fluid. When will I recover?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you had a lumbar puncture done this morning in the opening which was 12.2. I think that you want to tell about the opening pressure...  View thread

I fell from my bicycle and got a skin rash. Is it advisable to use a bandage over it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, it is better to avoid using bandages on it as of now. But looking at the abrasion, (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it would be better if you put some topical antibiot...  View thread

Is it normal to feel lymph nodes under the jaw or neck?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you can feel your lymph nodes under the jaw or neck and you want to know whether it is normal. Lymph nodes are situated in various area...  View thread

I have soreness in my anus for two months despite applying Xyloproct ointment. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As for your history concerned, you need a clinical examination. From your history point of view, it could be a fissure in ano, less likely hemorrhoids. But they both are confirmed only by clinical examination. Any co...  View thread

I used the Mifty Kit tablet for abortion, but my home pregnancy test is positive. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) remains elevated up to 10 to 15 days after the abortion. The presence of hCG is tested using a urine pregnancy test. Hence checking immediately after bleeding (post Mifty Kit...  View thread

I have recently lost a lot of weight and having shortness of breath. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thyroid reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) are normal, but it depends because it has already passed a few months, so that time it was normal. Please repeat the test once and then let me k...  View thread

I have muscle twitching after being diagnosed with H.pylori. Kindly help me.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that the twitching could be related to different possible causes like inflammation, insomnia, straining physical activity, anxiety, thyroid gland dysfunction, Vitamin...  View thread

I masturbate vigorously, and now I have pain in the penis. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would say that the change in your penis and the pain is mainly due to your masturbating method. The need for more blood and muscle mass is the reason for visualizing the extra veins. I would suggest you stop mastur...  View thread