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Answered by Dr. Mohammad Rajja

What treatments relieve stomach pain from food poisoning?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you take the tablet Ornidazole 500 mg, Pantoprazole 40 mg, and Drotaverine 80 mg for five days (consult a specialist doctor, talk with him or her, and take medications with their consent). Thank you..

May 29, 2026

IM injection of Gentamicin causes pain in the injection site while touching. Is it something to be worried?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gentamicin 80 mg injection IV (intravenous) is better than IM (intramuscular). As Gentamycin is in crystal form it will accumulate in the muscular area. Further, there are chances of infection. However, you can do hot compression on the infected and swollen area.

May 7, 2026

Do I need chalazion removal surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chalazion is a lump in the upper or lower eyelid caused by the obstruction and inflammation of an oil gland of the eyelid. It is not a tumor and does not cause permanent changes in vision. Chalazion goes away without the necessity of surgery. Erythromycin ointment should be applied locally four times daily for 20 days.

March 4, 2026

Do sunken facial features indicate progressive atrophy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have a condition called progressive hemifacial atrophy. It is a degenerative disease that affects one side of the face.

December 4, 2025

What is the treatment for high fever in a patient with negative COVID-19 antigen results?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There are many types of infection. As you frequently suffer from a urine infection, please investigate your urine (routine, culture, and sensitivity). I suggest a Tablet of Doxycycline (tetracycline antibiotics)100 mg, one tablet orally 12 hourly for eight days for urinary tract infections.

March 21, 2025

Can herpes be transmitted sharing glass?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The best cream for herpes (a virus causing contagious sores, most often around the mouth or on the genitals) is Acyclovir 5 %. It should be applied locally for eight hours daily for five days. After that, take the tablet Valacyclovir 200 mg every eight hours for ten days.

September 5, 2024

What is the significance of lymphocyte count in long COVID?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest tablet Etoricoxib (selective COX-2 inhibitor) 90 mg once daily after the meal, and you can continue taking Propranolol. Consult your doctor and take the medicine accordingly. I hope that you get your answer. Please let me know if you need any help.

August 21, 2024

What causes symptoms of a weakened immune system?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your report is negative for HIV-AIDS, you should start building your health. There are various pathogens that can decrease your immune system you have to reach to closest one. Repeated fungal infection can reduce your immunity too in your case. Boost your immunity.

July 5, 2024

I get recurrent attacks of GERD with a bitter taste in mouth. Is this due to stress?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have to eat a small diet five times a days. Drink plenty of water. No heavy bedtime meal. I do not like to go through the process again.

July 2, 2024

What causes eye pain and a bad taste in the mouth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for having a bad taste in your mouth is due to poor oral hygiene. Improper brushing and flossing can cause gingivitis. It can cause a bad taste in your mouth. Dental problems such as infections, abscesses, and eruption of wisdom teeth can also cause bad taste.

June 28, 2024

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