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I have worsening acne on my cheeks and forehead. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have had severe acne on my cheeks and forehead for the last three months. I have always had oily skin. I regularly have one or two facial acne from puberty, but recently, the situation has worsened. The acne appears as small red bumps and remains on my face for a long time. I have rec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. I am here to take care of you. Your symptoms are due to infected acne vulgaris. I suggest you take the following: Capsule Co-Amoxiclav (Amoxicillin and Clavula... Read Full »
My 7-year-old son has persistent fever despite giving medications. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 7-year-old son is having a fever for the past two days. We have given tablets of Paracetamol and Amoxicillin but when the effect of medicines gets over like for seven to eight hours, then the fever comes again. I have attached the pictures of the medicines. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are happy to help you. Please note that the tablet Amoxicillin and Potassium clavulanate (Augmentin) being used by you seems to be spoilt (a color change can be seen). This may be probably because the medicine might not have been kept in the refrigerator. With r... Read Full »
Why is my left ear infection not subsiding despite using antibacterial drops?
Query: Hello doctor, I need help with my left ear. I have been diagnosed with otitis media. I have used an acetic acid solution, ointment Cortisporin, and Neomycin drops. However, none of them have worked. Also, my ear had a white coating when examined. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have done through your attached pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The pictures you have attached show a discharge in the canal. You need systemic antibiotics in addition to topical ones. If the discharge is no... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I recently developed pyogenic flexor tenosynovitis (PFT) in my left middle finger. I had two washout surgeries, the first had a lot of pus, and the second did not have any. I started first on IV antibiotics and then swapped to oral after the second surgery. I am not in pain anymore ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, I cannot find your attached picture. I apologize for any inconvenience caused. Mild pain and swelling are signs of inflammation which is the body's natural response to injury. As long as there is no discharge of pus ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,My wife drank 30 ml of Amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate oral suspension in one shot. She is 24 years old, 5 feet 6 inches, and weighs 143.3 pounds. What effect this will create?Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Madhan Kumar Madathupalayam Velusamy
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This suspension is meant for pediatric usage. In case of severe infections, up to 2 grams per day can be taken for adults. So there is no need to worry. Please help with the following information to guide you better. 1. Strength of the syr... Read Full »
Why do I have a swelling of the gums on my impacted wisdom tooth and tenderness of my lymph nodes?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an impacted wisdom tooth. Two days ago, the gum over the top of the tooth started to swell. I have tried rinsing it with salt water. Also, I have been brushing and flossing well. However, the swelling has not subsided and has also led to tender lymph nodes under my jaw, due to w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. You have a superficial infection of the gum over the wisdom tooth, called pericoronitis. I suggest you follow the below treatment plan: Tablet Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid 625 mg thrice daily for five days. Tabl... Read Full »