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I am three weeks pregnant and have abdominal pain and cramps. Is this normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I found out that I am about three weeks pregnant. This is my first pregnancy, so I have no idea what is normal? I have lower abdominal pain, sort of like period cramps, but they more localized to the right side. Is this normal? ER stated they could not see anything on an ultrasound bec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right to be concerned. It can either be a normal pregnancy, or the pregnancy can be ectopic (in fallopian tubes) and thus should be further evaluated. Get a serum beta hCG levels done. It is a blood test that has to be done twice 48 hours apart. If the value ... Read Full »
I had random abdominal pains, and cramps for two years. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a girl in her early teens who has been experiencing abdominal pain and cramps for around two years now. The pain does not occur every day but it occurs very often. The pain occurs randomly and is very sharp and irritating. I have really bad periods accompanied by vomiting, so mayb... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Do you have alterations in bowel habits too? Does passing stools relieve pain? Is there any weight loss since you experienced pain? If there is no weight loss, loose motions, or constipation and pain relieves with defecation, most probably you... Read Full »
Is it advisable to take so many tablets during early stages of pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 7 weeks pregnant and having mild bleeding from the last seven days. Seven days before I went to a PV scan which showed 5 weeks 5 day fetus with good cardiac activity. I was put on Duphaston BD and Susten OD. After seven to eight days my bleeding is little more and red. I am advised ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is safe to take these medications in pregnancy. Do not worry about the number of medications as these have been put for you by your gynecologist to support the pregnancy as you had threatened abortion. Based on the scans the baby is totally fine (attachment remove... Read Full »
Why is my period delayed despite a negative pregnancy test?
Query: Hello doctor,I had regular periods but last month I got my periods twice. But this month I did not get it. All my pregnancy tests are negative but I have cramps often. Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Irregular periods can be due to the following reasons: Infection – If any white discharge is present. You can use tablet Doxy (Doxycycline) 100mg twice daily for five days. Hormonal issues – Check TFT (thyroid function test). PC... Read Full »
My wife had spotting and cramps after periods. Are these symptoms of cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife had a cervical tumor or some kind of growth when she was a teenager. Whatever it was, medication took care of it for her. Now she is 31, has three kids, and in the last few months, she experiences spotting and cramps one day after her period ends. She has a Pap smear appointmen... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for sharing this information here. First of all, I would like to see her reports from the previous diagnosis and treatment and only then I would be convinced that it was a tumor. Secondly, from your point, it sounds like it seems to be only a cervical polyp w... Read Full »
My husband gets leg muscle cramps. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, My husband has an advanced stage liver cirrhosis and gets muscle cramps in legs from time to time, at night time or when he wakes up in the morning. Other patients with similar issues recommend drinking tonic water that contains Quinine or taking Calcium Magnesium supplements. He has v... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cramps happen in cirrhotics due to nutritional insufficiency, mineral deficiency, mainly calcium and magnesium. My suggestions would be: Calcerol sachet (Vitamin D3 60000) once weekly for six weeks. Tablet Magnical (Magnesium with Calcium) twice daily for a month to ... Read Full »
Why am I seeing spottings in my underwear with delay in periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19 year old female. I am concerned about my menstrual cycle. About two weeks ago, I noticed spotting in my underwear. It went on for two and a half days. On the first day it was reddish, and on the second day, it seemed a bit brownish. I was supposed to get my periods four days ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? That was an excellent and elaborate history. You will do well in medicine. And, I am happy that I can use medical terms. Let me tell you though that the only significant part of this history was the high-stress levels which you laughed away. 1. Abo... Read Full »
I have a constant flow and cramps during my periods. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I got my period again five days after the last one finished. Last one was eight days long. It was usual for me as my periods will last 8-10 days. I am 19 and I first started to have my periods eight years ago, and I am not sexually active. I also have painful cramps again (I have cr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It might be hormonal imbalance, drugs effects on it, illness, medications, sudden weight gain or weight loss, contraceptive. If you are sure that you have any sexual activity then it is better to have one local examination by gynecology specialist and have a pelvic s... Read Full »
I am having cramps after sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had sex with my boyfriend yesterday. I broke my hymen months before having intercourse with my boyfriend. I already had a broken hymen. He did not cum inside of me throughout our intercourse. Furthermore, we did not use condoms. However, I have been experiencing severe abdominal pains... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. I can understand your concern. Let me first clarify a few things. Hymen has no role in stopping semen or sperm from entering the vagina and reaching the egg. Even if the precum, pre-seminal fluid, or semen comes in contact with the genitals or ... Read Full »
I suffer from intense cramps, pain, and heavy bleeding. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing intense menstrual cramps, heightened pain, and excessive bleeding. I get my periods earlier than the expected date. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. You suffer from adenomyosis. Adenomyosis involves the endometrium growing into the uterine muscular wall, causing enlargement and pain, especially during periods. While there is no cure, I suggest several treatments tha... Read Full »