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What causes anemia and shortness of breath after delivery?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Shortness of breath can occur secondary to anemia postpartum and are interrelated. However, bruising of arm and stomach may indicate underlying coagulopathy or embolic phenomena secondary to deep vein thrombosis. View thread
What could be the reason for white cottage cheese-like discharge from vagina?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. The white cottage cheese-like discharge you are describing is called vaginal discharge, and it is a normal and healthy part of a woman's reproductive system. View thread
Is lower back pain with headache during night-time serious?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Such back pains are usually due to the strain in the lower back, that could be due to wrong postures, calcium and vitamin D deficiency. Now, since she has night pains, it is very important to rule out any pathological fracture, nerve compression, or tuberculosis of the spine. View thread
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