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What does a 200 positive ASO titer mean?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer is a blood test to measure antibodies against streptolysin O, a substance produced by group A streptococcus bacteria. Antibodies are proteins our bodies produce when they detect harmful substances, such as bacteria. The ASO test is primarily used to help determine whether a recent streptococcus infection with group A Streptococcus is the cause of glomerulonephritis, a form of kidney disease, or rheumatic fever in a person with signs and symptoms.

July 11, 2025

What could be the cause of mild pain and minimal swelling on one side of my face following exposure to mumps?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Typically, mumps affects both sides of the face. So, how is your condition if you only experienced symptoms on one side? I am not entirely clear about what you mean when you say you were exposed to someone with mumps. Was that person in close proximity to you, or were they just a passerby? Based on the information provided, it seems unlikely that your symptoms are indicative of mumps.

June 20, 2024

Kindly give your opinion about the swelling in my neck.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you say your neck is swollen, the infection must be spreading. You better get admitted and start on IV antibiotics. I suggest Paracetamol with Serratiopeptidase combination twice daily for three days and Pan 40 before food twice daily for three days for reducing pain and inflammation. Consult your nearby ENT surgeon to avoid neck infection spreading and before starting on drugs to avoid allergic and adverse effects.

January 31, 2024

Does the MRI of my head show any TMJ problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) Can you please send me CT of paranasal sinuses, facial bones, inner ear, and neck.Have you ever consulted an ENT specialist before? You need to do a diagnostic endoscopic study of nose, throat, and ear. If possible post these pictures. .

January 8, 2024

Can I get Clotrimazole ear drops without alcohol?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you Candid ear drops (Clotrimazole), which has Lignocaine combination and that reduces the pain. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take medicine with consent..

November 29, 2023

Is it normal to hear a little sound in a closed room?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is called tinnitus, and there are many reasons for it. Some of the reasons are an infection of the middle and external ear, otosclerosis, sensorineural hearing loss, glue ear, anatomical variations of the vessels, etc. First, we need to examine your ears and do an audiogram, then only we can come to a diagnosis. .

July 6, 2023

Can you suggest some medicine for ear blockage?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.You need a proper evaluation with audiogram and impedance to prevent recurrence. I suggest you tablet Allercet L (Levocetirizine) one at night with Nasivion nasal drops two drops twice daily for five days. Please review with reports..

July 2, 2023

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