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What could be the reason for a delay in periods, lower back pain, and brown discharge?

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Published At April 28, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My period is 16 days late; I usually have normal periods every 26 to 27 days. Today, I woke up with lower back pain, and my stomach was hard. Now there is a brown sticky discharge. I have been feeling very tired, occasionally experiencing insomnia, and feeling very hungry. Please help me.

Hello,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I can understand your concerns.

I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you may have a hormone imbalance or a vaginal infection that has delayed your menses. Have you experienced any headache, breast discharge, or heat intolerance? I can see that you have abdominal pain and low backache. Please kindly do a hormone profiles test, a pregnancy test, a high vaginal and endo cervical swab test, and a pelvic ultrasound test, and reply to me with the results. I suggest you take the following medications:

  1. Tablet Piroxicam 40 mg orally twice a day.
  2. Tablet Metronidazole 400 mg orally three times a day.
  3. Capsule Co-Amoxiclav (a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg orally twice a day.
  4. Tablet Medroxyprogesterone 10 mg once a day.
  5. Tablet Norethisterone 5 mg by mouth (start).

If your symptoms persist, schedule another appointment for follow-up via chat, phone, or video consultation.

You can always come back and reach me at icliniq.com.

Thank you for consulting me.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia
Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

General Practitioner

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