Know How iCliniq’s Doctor Helped a Patient Overcome Her Fear of COVID Vaccines

A patient experiencing excessive thirst and frequent urination for three days consulted a doctor on iCliniq. The feeling of urinating was always urgent. She also had white vaginal discharge and experienced itching around the anus, but the itching was not constant. The patient was concerned about these symptoms and wanted to know the cause and treatment options. Our doctor informed her that all the symptoms point to urinary infection with yeast infection of the perineum (the area between the anus and genitals). The doctor suggested she get a urinalysis, as it will show the presence of infection. And also, a blood sugar test to see the cause of yeast infection (as yeast infection increases with uncontrolled sugars). The doctor also suggested symptomatic treatment for temporary relief until the patient gets the tests done. The patient got the suggested tests done and attached the reports for our doctor’s reference. iCliniq’s doctor carefully studied the reports and informed the patient that her blood sugars were within normal range and her urine routine report also looked good. The doctor then suggested some antibiotics and antifungal creams and tablets, so the patient could consult a local doctor and start the treatment.

After getting a prescription from a local physician and taking the medication for a week, the patient returned to the doctor with an update. She said that all of her symptoms vanished in three days. However, as there is so much misinformation about the COVID vaccine, she was doubtful and scared about getting vaccinated. She wanted the doctor’s opinion on getting the vaccine and whether it was safe to take it while on the medication.

Our doctor understood the patient’s comprehension regarding the vaccine. She educated the patient saying there are a lot of rumors and misinformation doing the rounds. Getting vaccinated, wearing a mask, and social distancing are the only options to keep ourselves safe. The COVID vaccines are very safe, and 99 % of the people have only mild side effects like fever, pain, and sometimes diarrhea. The major side effects like blood clots are infrequent. In addition, even if they test positive for COVID-19, people who are vaccinated have very mild symptoms and, in most cases, will not require oxygen supplementation. She asked the patient to get vaccinated without fear.

The patient praised the doctor for her clear and detailed answer. She found the doctor friendly, as she understood her fears and answered her with a lot of patience