Bacterial infections are diseases caused due to the proliferation of harmful bacteria in the body. Some of the most common bacterial infections are salmonella, tuberculosis, bacterial pneumonia, Helicobacter pylori infection, gonorrhea, syphilis, and bacterial meningitis. Various antibiotics are available to treat such infections.
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What is the reason for non-healing sores on leg and scalp?
Query: Hello doctor, I have sores that will not heal on my leg. I have had many painful sores and welts all over my scalp for a month now. I feel dizzy, lightheaded, extremely fatigued, and have a decreased appetite. My blood pressure and resting heart rate have been constantly high (110/102 mm of Hg) for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and examined all the photos and reports you provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Let me begin by summarizing the issues you are facing: non-healing sores, uncontrolled blood pressure, high heart rate, respiratory tract in... Read Full »
My pap smear result states bacterial vaginosis. Kindly help
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing abnormal greenish discharge for at least a month now. I did the pap smear and the result is out. There is a shift of flora suggestive of bacterial vaginosis, now the fungal organism's morphology is consistent with Candida spp. What would be the best thing to do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I suggest taking antibiotics course to cure this infection. 1. Take a tablet of Doxycycline (Lactose monohydrate, yellow iron oxide) 100 mg twice daily. 2. Tablet Metronidazole (Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Hypromello... Read Full »
What is Mycobacterium Avium Complex plus carcinoid tumor?
Query: Hello doctor, My grandmother was diagnosed with MAC (Mycobacterium Avium Complex) plus carcinoid tumor. Can you please tell me what this means? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. MAC (Mycobacterium Avium Complex) is bacteria related to tuberculosis and is a disease of the lung where bacteria affects the lungs. In simple words, it is abacterial infection of the lungs. A carcinoid tumor is nothing but cancer that mostly starts either in the lun... Read Full »
Why do I have small red itchy bumps around my groin?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a really irritating itch around my groin area, inner thigh and also in the abdomen area. It has spread to my buttock area too. I need help in solving this. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need more information on your problem. Since how long do you have this problem? Is there any skin discoloration seen? Kindly let me know above details. Also, if possible kindly upload a picture of inner thigh region. Read Full »
My wife has frequent sinusitis. Is there a permanent cure?
Query: Hello doctor, I am writing this on behalf of my wife. She is 26 years old. The problem is that she is prone to sinusitis. She gets infected with sinusitis at least once in two months. When she gets infected, it takes one to two weeks to recover. Her nasal passages gets blocked and she finds it diffi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She may have an allergy and a superadded bacterial infection. If she is getting recurrent infection, then get a skin prick allergy test and CT scan of the sinuses. The CT scan may show either mucosal thickening or polyp or a deviated septum, which may block the drainage... Read Full »
I have mycoplasma genitalium. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27 year old male, and I had unprotected sex with a woman, four months back. I started having symptoms a couple of months back. The symptoms were penile discharge, it is transparent, and I feel tickling on the penis. This made me take some STI tests, and I was diagnosed with my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You might be suffering from the resistant strain of Mycoplasma. I would advise you to go for culture and sensitivity test. The sensitivity test would tell us about the mycoplasma sensitive antibiotic.Nevertheless, I suggest trying Doxycycline 100 mg, twice daily for 21 d... Read Full »
My son has a high fever and a swollen lymph node. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My son has been sick with a high fever (between 101.7 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit) and swollen lymph node on one side of his jaw right beneath his left ear, complained of pain in the neck, and pain inside his mouth. I took him to his pediatrician the following day and was prescribed Clin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Here are the points I would like to bring across: The lymph node is quite inflamed as per the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) that you sent. It may be inflamed in the event of any infection be it viral or bacterial. Your reports are showing... Read Full »
I have been having excess phlegm recently. Is it throat cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been having excess phlegm for the last two weeks. It is sometimes green in color or clear color. Phlegm comes sometimes when I am talking. There is also hoarseness of voice. I smoke cigarettes, although trying to quit. Have not smoked for three weeks. Can this be throat cancer? I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Throat cancer is the last diagnosis to be expected. Firstly, you have a bacterial infection revealed by the green sputum. So you have to take an antibiotic as Targo (Levofloxacin) 750 mg once daily for 10 days plus hot fluids. You must have an endoscopic examination of your... Read Full »
How can I know if my throat infection is viral or bacterial?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a bad throat infection and fever. At present, I have a fever of 101 F. I took Meftal forte 45 minutes back, but the fever has still not come down. Can I take Paracetamol? My doctor gave me Augmentin and Allegra-D. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your doctor has examined you and started you on antibiotics, that is, Augmentin (Clavulanic acid and Amoxicillin), you, please complete that course. Along with it, I suggest taking Paracetamol 500, three times daily. Continue taking Allegra (Fexofenadine). Read Full »
Why are there red spots on the penis even after having protected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, Males received protected oral and gave protected anal sex to a sex worker. She sat on his chest. It was a licensed establishment that claimed she had been tested regularly. Three days later, I ended up in the hospital with diarrhea (yellow with mucus) and intense fatigue like never bef... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your description, it can be a bacterial infection (other than STD as tests are negative). An infection acquired through the gastrointestinal tract can present like this. The antibiotic course was done for diarrhea or not? Yes, the skin of the scrotum is... Read Full »