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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I have stabbing pain in the lower left back after coughing up with phlegm. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a male weighing 76 kg and 5.10 feet tall. Since the past month, I have been having issues with my chest. When I wake up in the morning, I cough up a lot of clear and white phlegm and get a stabbing pain in my lower left back. I am suffering from loss of appetite and often fall short ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A productive cough associated with shortness of breath and chest pain always indicates a need for clinical examination and appropriate special investigations as follows.Clinical examination with auscultation (using a stethoscope), Chest x-ray, Sputum specimen for culture... Read Full »
Is my sore throat for the past 15 days related to HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a sore throat for the past 15 days. I tried taking all the medicines. But there is no use. I had also done four tests for HIV in this period. I had protected sex. All the results came negative. Why do I have a sore throat? If I am doing another HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) te... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, there is no need to give a morning sample for HIV test. Second, a sore throat is due to infection and may not always be due to HIV. Simply check for any redness (congestion) of tonsils or surrounding area to rule out any infection. A sore throat can occur due to a... Read Full »
What is leprosy, and how does it spread?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to know some information about leprosy. When I go out, I can see beggars suffering from leprosy. I am concerned whether there is a risk of contracting the disease from them. Please give detailed information regarding the risk of the disease. Can this disease be contracted by touchi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Leprosy is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. This organism is similar to TB (tuberculosis) bacteria and so their treatment is also similar and they run for months together. But treatment and drugs are not the same. It causes lesions on the skin, mucus ... Read Full »
Can pelvic pains with migraines or back pain be a sign of ovulating?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 42 year old female, and I was diagnosed with POF, a year after I had my first child. I took HRT for about two years, and I gave up all hopes of conceiving. However, from the past 6 to 7 months, I am having pelvic pains with migraines and back pains for 3 to 4 days. Sometimes, it la... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have cyclical pain, then the chances are that you are ovulating, but then you would have menstruation. The most likely possibility is of ovarian cyst or chocolate cyst. You should get an ultrasound examination of the pelvis, to exclude ovarian cysts. Read Full »
Kindly provide me detailed information about anthrax.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. I recently found out that there was a confirmed case of anthrax in my neighborhood, and I can not stop worrying about my health. I do not know much about anthrax, but from what I have heard, it can be really serious. I need to know what the potential outcomes a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Anthrax is a serious bacterial infection that can be fatal if left untreated. The severity of the disease depends on how the spores enter the body. There are three main types of anthrax infection: Cutaneous anthrax: This... Read Full »
Why do I repeatedly get skin infection with itching on my wrist?
Query: Hello doctor, I have got this skin infection on my right-hand wrist, and I have attached the picture. This has happened five to six times. Last time it happened due to tying thread in hand. This time, I do not know. Last time, the doctor said to have Clavam 625 after Mometasone plus Sertaconazole cr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I saw your clinical pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I amlisting the possibilities in the order of highest probability: Herpes simplex infection. Recurrent furunculosis. Allergic contact dermatitis. Subcutaneous fungal infection.I would like to kno... Read Full »
Are the blister on fingers due to ringworm infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I hope you are doing well. A blister kind of wound as appeared on one of my fingers in my left hand. I am sure I did not hurt myself on that finger. It is not itching and painful but it is healing now. The wound is circular in shape. I am taking the attached medications for IBS at the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. This is not a fungal infection, looks to be a bacterial infection. The wound has started healing due to antibiotics you are on. It is difficult to comment on the exact cause of lesion. Topically, you may consider the application of Fusidic acid 2 % cream twice daily. Read Full »
I have white bumps on my penis head and behind it. What are they?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a white bump on my penis for the last six months. I do not know what it is, and it is not going away. There are two white bumps on the head and behind the penis. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I checked the picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). If there was unprotected sex, one needs to think of sexually transmitted infection. I suggest you undergo the following tests: 1. TPHA (treponema pallidum hema... Read Full »
I have tiny red pimples on my forehead. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed the presence of tiny red pimples on my forehead, covering the entire area and extending around my nose. Despite trying various soaps, there has not been any improvement. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. To better understand and address your concern, here are a few potential explanations: Acne: Excess oil production, bacteria, and inflammation can contribute to acne. I would suggest you consider using a gentle a... Read Full »
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 »
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