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What is the recommendation for pre-exposure prophylaxis in a bisexual male?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. It is good that you are trying to behave responsibly in terms of sexual exposure at most times, but by not using barrier contraception and pre-exposure prophylaxis, you are increasing the chances of acquiring HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection in both you and your partners. View thread
How to manage hair fall in an 18-year-old?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your hair loss, and I am glad you reach out to us. Losing a few hairs when combing or washing your hair is normal, but if you are noticing excessive hair loss, it could be a sign of an underlying medical condition. View thread
What can be white spots on left gum and lump on left chin?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your short history, it seems that you may be having a gingival abscess or pericoronitis (if the last erupting tooth is involved). However, the picture of the lesion would have made things clear as to which site is involved and the state of the tooth involved (if it is carious or not). View thread
What could cause a persistent cough with phlegm and a sore throat?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You may have a respiratory infection, such as the flu or bronchitis, based on your symptoms. The flu typically causes fever, sore throat, and cough, while bronchitis may cause a persistent cough with phlegm production. View thread
What could be done to manage chronic irregular periods?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are a clear cut case of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). If you are not intending to get pregnant soon, then you should be started on monthly pills of Krimson 35 or Ginette 35 with Cyproterone acetate from day 3 of your cycle for at least three to six months along with Myo-inositol tablets and Insulin sensitizers like Metformin all together to regulate your periods. View thread
What is the treatment for abscess in a cracked tooth?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antibiotics for the abscess is always not the first choice to do actually. Moreover, you had mentioned that it is a cracked tooth. I wonder how deep is the crack so that it fits the criteria for root canal treatment. View thread
How to manage high cholesterol and vitamin D deficiency?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have increased uric acid and increased cholesterol, which are just above borderline. You can reduce that by proper diet control. I would suggest you to kindly avoid the following. View thread
Increased Concerta XL dosage for ADHD, yet ineffective. Why?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Concerta XL needs to be gradually titrated up according to your age, body weight and clinical response, i.e improvement in symptoms and any side effects. I note that it is still early days since you commenced on Concerta. View thread
How to manage interTan nail displacement in arthritis?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She requires implant removal and joint replacement. This is a relatively safe procedure. Plaster cannot be applied over this. View thread
What could be the cause for a painless growth on the knee?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The growth is a viral wart. It is a form of superficial viral growth on the skin. Yes, it usually increases in size if left untreated and can spread to other body parts by direct contact. View thread