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What are the side effects of rubbing eyes too hard?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You may have allergic conjunctivitis. Eye allergies, called allergic conjunctivitis, are a common condition that occurs when the eyes react to something that irritates them (called an allergen).  View thread

What could cause severe pain, numbness, and tingling after taking the Phenergan injection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Do you have any swelling, or redness over the local site, along with fever? If yes then we should suspect infection as the cause for this and will need antibiotics.  View thread

What is the reason for my reduced N3 stage in the sleep study?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. Kindly answer the following; 1) Do you drink alcohol, caffeine, or other drugs? 2) Is there any pain or discomfort? 3) Do you take daytime naps?  View thread

Does vasculitis increase the risk of COVID-19?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You have absolutely no risk for vasculitis (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). These tests are for a very rare type of vasculitis, and fortunately, they are negative.  View thread

Can ear wax or hair lodgement in the ear canal cause an unusual sound in the left ear?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1) Is the hissing sound associated with any nose block, runny nose, throat pain, or itching? 2)Have you consulted an ENT specialist in your locality? 3)Did your doctor check your inner ear using an otoscope?  View thread

Should a 31-year-old male who got engaged in oral sex with a sex worker take any preventive measures?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. Bleeding after sexual activity can be caused by factors such as cervical or vaginal irritation, and it is not always indicative of pregnancy.  View thread

Is a hyperechoic mass of size 2 to 3 mm in testicular ultrasound dangerous?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). If you have persistent pain in the left scrotum, you might be having an inflammation of the left epididymis.  View thread

How to manage persistent chin redness and acne at the age of 18?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Pimples are partly influenced by hormones and can result from having oily skin. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned measures: Avoid applying hair oil or sticky creams on your face.  View thread

What causes a constant, stabbing type of pain in the chest region?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen his reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Calcium buildup in the arteries can lead to atherosclerosis. This, in turn, can predispose him to a heart attack.  View thread

I have discomfort in my left breast and have a history of fibroadenoma. Could it be due to menopause?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concern. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalance (perimenopausal stage), but any changes in your breasts, need evaluation at your age.  View thread