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How can I overcome hot flashes?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Menopause is a stage when the hormones in your body are at a decreasing level, leading to various symptoms like hot flushes and nights with osteoporosis, making you more vulnerable to fractures. View thread
What are the ways to overcome premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Most women worldwide experience menopausal symptoms during the menopause transition, or postmenopause. Vasomotor symptoms are most pronounced during the first four to seven years but can persist for more than a decade, and genitourinary symptoms tend to be progressive. View thread
What could cause a red spot on the palm and sole?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your description, it sounds like you may have calluses or thickened areas of skin called keratosis pilaris (KP). KP is a common skin condition that can affect the arms, legs, and other areas of the body. View thread
Can HIV be transmitted by touching blood on a bottle?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand your concern. The risks of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission from blood-borne exposure require the source to be HIV positive. In this case, if this red spot is blood, then it would need to be HIV positive, and then there would also have to be a cut or opening in your skin to let the blood in. View thread
Is there any test to detect the chances of Alzheimer's disease?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand your concern about Alzheimer's disease (AD), regarding your family history. The relationship between tobacco and AD is complicated. The majority of research shows that Tobacco itself does not increase the AD risk and at least one study showed that it may decrease the risk, however, the last mentioned one was sponsored by a cigarette-making industry. View thread
Is it considered safe to use Melatonin for an extended period to manage depression?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. It sounds as though you are struggling to fall asleep on time. Melatonin is generally a safe medicine for insomnia when taken just before sleep. View thread
Is it normal to have spotting after taking an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The timing of your period and the use of emergency contraception (EC) can make it difficult to determine whether you are pregnant or experiencing spotting due to other factors, such as implantation bleeding or menstrual irregularities. View thread
How can I quickly lighten or eliminate tanned skin?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like to clarify that there is no safe and effective way to permanently lighten or whiten your skin using supplements or other topical products. View thread
What could be the cause of blood and worms in the stool after bowel blockage?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). 1) Bowel blockage is a surgical emergency and it must be corrected. View thread
What causes a head tic and how to get rid of it?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from head tics for the past week. Such types of head tics that are pounding in nature may result from various reasons like migraine, cluster headaches, sinusitis, anxiety, anemia, stress, deprivation of sleep, hormonal disorders, and many more. View thread