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I have been having recurring infections. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old male and have been having recurrent infections. I have been falling sick every month, with a cough, cold, and sometimes headaches. I have tried many antibiotics, along with cough and cold medication. But still, these symptoms keep recurring, but they are mild now. Is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. Antibiotic resistance is very common nowadays because of the excessive use of antibiotics. We can test if you are resistant to antibiotics simply by doing a resistance test. It includes a culture and sensitiv... Read Full »
My son is given repeated antibiotics. Kindly explain antibiotic resistance.
Query: Hello doctor, My 12-year-old son has been experiencing recurrent stomach infections, and the doctor prescribed antibiotics. I am concerned about antibiotic resistance. Can you explain what antibiotic resistance is and how it happens? How likely is it that my son could develop resistance due to these... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Repeated, frequent antibiotic use should be avoided unless necessary. Please take them only for the scheduled time, which is strictly under observation. Ensure you understand the reason for the need for antibiotics and ... Read Full »
Can I reuse antibiotics for a cold after recent tooth pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male. I experienced tooth pain recently and was prescribed antibiotics. After completing the course, I was given antibiotics again for recovery. A week later, I developed a severe cold and cough, and once more, I was advised the same antibiotic. I am concerned about ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.To provide accurate advice, please send the prescriptions. Various infections require different antibiotics. Check resistance patterns through lab tests for accurate antibiotic selection. Common cold, being viral, does not requi... Read Full »
I have a persistent cold and a bad sore throat. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34-year-old female. I had been suffering from a bad sore throat and cold since last week. I took the tablet Azee 500 mg for five days but still, there was no relief and later the doctor prescribed the tablet Augmentin for another five days. I am worried that taking these antibio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide you with the best medical advice. Since you are having recurrent upper respiratory tract infection, I suggest you do the following investigations: CBC (complete blood count). Throat swab culture and sensitivity. Chest X-ray PA (posterior-a... Read Full »
My ill grandfather is resistant to antibiotics. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 82-year-old grandfather, suffering from the significant health problem. The antibiotics that have been administered so far have shown resistance, except for Linezolid which has shown sensitivity. The doctor has expressed concerns about my grandfather's condition and has indicated t... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern about your grandparent. After knowing his case report, It seems he is in a grave situation now. The prognosis appears very guarded, and nothing can be predicted until he responds positively to the current treatment. T... Read Full »
I am an 18-year-old male with painful urination and swollen glands in my groin region. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old male. I have been having painful urine for some time, and it is coupled with swollen glands in my groin region. It has been some years since I was 13, and I did not take it seriously. I tried using some antibiotics for them, and it worked, but I did not finish the co... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You need to stop Amoxicillin now. Yes, taking so many antibiotics is dangerous and will cause resistance in the future if not taken in the correct dosage. Glands will become normal when the infection settles. You need to start taking syrup Cita... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am dealing with a ringworm issue. Initially, it appeared on my arm, and I tried treating it. However, it has now appeared on my legs, back, and buttocks. I attempted to use an ointment, but it caused a burning sensation, and the ringworm is still present. I even took antibiotics, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It appears to be tinea cruris, a fungal infection of the groin. To manage the infection, I suggest keeping the affected area dry. Use Clotrimazole powder frequently to maintain dryness. Avoid itching and refrain from scrat... Read Full »
Will frequent ear infections cause antibiotic resistance?
Query: Hi doctor,I am afraid of bacterial resistance from taking so many antibiotics in three years. I am scared of Cipro and want to take Amoxicillin again, but I have had four courses in two years. I am about fed up with antibiotics. Two years ago, Amoxicillin was prescribed for a swimmer's ear I had, wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. A couple of things need to be put across: 1. It seems swimming is triggering your infections. It might be better to take full protection for the ear while swimming. Better still, if you are fine with it, avoid sw... Read Full »
What is the duration of side effects from fever medications?
Query: Hi doctor, I got a fever with body aches nine months ago. So I took a 500 mg tablet of Paracetamol at night. Took another the next morning. The next day afternoon, I got loose motions for which I took tablet Norflox. The temperature subsided, but the dizziness and fever continued. I still get loose ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly do not start an antibiotic regimen on your own. Yes, it is good that you took Paracetamol tablets. Kindly take a Lactic acid sachet as they contain Lactobacillus it will improve your gut flora. Kindly discuss this with your doctor before taking any medication. If... Read Full »
What antibiotics are used in the second-line treatment for H. pylori infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I have hair loss, which is not growing, fainting, low energy, and stomachache. I have been diagnosed with H.pylori and gastritis. My doctor gave me capsule Pylera three tablets per meal and Omeprazole one tablet. After I finished the treatment, I discovered that I took the wrong dosage... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, you already have taken a very effective dose of capsule Pylera (Bismuth subcitrate potassium, Metronidazole, and Tetracycline hydrochloride). Every bug in another human responds differently. I suggest you test for the H.pylori stool antigen, confirm whether it ... Read Full »