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How can I treat severe burning pain in my feet?
Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling really down. I have had a lot of digestive problems for about two years. I have been diagnosed with candida and dysbiosis, but my regular doctor does not seem to know what is wrong with me. I have been very stressed and have suffered anxiety since I was about 16. I was not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your concern, I would agree with you on the fact that your symptoms could be related to peripheral nerve damage. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting a neurologist and performing an NCS (nerve conduction study) to examine your nerves. Other tes... Read Full »
Why is there no relief in skin infection around genital area even after taking medication?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from skin disease and three different skin infections are observed in my abdominal and genital area. Small white pits on bottom of penis and prepuce, red patch in the mid of both scrotum, and a white round patch on the inner side of thighs just touching the scrotum. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through the pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). In my opinion, you are having candidal intertrigo. So please avoid creams containing steroids. Just use antifungal cream and powder. Lesions in the scrotum and thighs are fungal lesions... Read Full »
I have persistent bad breath despite following many measures. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing bad breath for quite some time and I never brushed my teeth. By 15 years, I decided to brush my teeth every single day before school and started doing oil pulling with coconut oil, and started drinking plenty of water throughout the day (around two smart water b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Well, you do not have to be this hard on yourself. Just maintain your oral hygiene properly and use mouthwash after brushing twice a day. Use a good metallic tongue cleaner that is available in the market. Use cardamom in your free t... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have had a greenish vaginal discharge for more than a month. It comes and goes. I went to a gynecologist, and she took a vaginal swab and the result was Gram stain, white blood cells: +1, no bacterial vaginosis present, Nugent score is 3, moderate growth Candida albicans. She had pres... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your query and understand your concern. To cure this infection you should take proper antibiotic and antifungal treatment.I suggest you to take the following for seven days-1. Tablet. Doxycycline (Hypromellose, Polyethylene Glycol) 100 mg twice daily ... Read Full »
How long does it take to treat candida albicans?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with candida albicans in the throat through an endoscopy. I had a sore throat in the beginning and was misdiagnosed and given antibiotics which made things worse. I have been on Nystatin twice a day 5 ml each and Betadine twice a day for two weeks now. I have also... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since already you have been diagnosed with candida infection there is no problem in taking one more tablet of Diflucan if you do not have any other comorbid conditions. If you want you can also try Clotrimazole oral paint for the same. The time taken depends upon your ... Read Full »
None of the medications I took seem to cure my candidal infection. Why so?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been battling with trust for three months now. On my first visit with symptoms, I was diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. I was given Flagyl for five days. Then I went back for a check-up. Now they diagnosed me with Candida albicans and gave Fluconazole to take one pill for two wee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.Your symptoms are suggestive of vaginitis, and it is mainly due to a fungal infection. Keep the area dry and clean, and drink a lot of warm water and a soft diet. Use antifungal medicine and cream for applica... Read Full »
What causes reddish-white patches on the tongue?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a problem with my tongue. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a tongue problem. According to the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) provided here, you may suffer from red- whitish patches on the to... Read Full »
What could cause small painful bumps between back of the tongue and right tonsil?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a few small painful bumps at the back (right side) of my tonge on the skin that attaches to the mouth (in front of the right tonsil). Bumps are hard and I have lots of pain when swallowing only on that one side (not throat). I have a burning sensation and swelling. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a few painful, hard bumps at the back right of the tongue, and in front of the right tonsil and feel uncomfortable during swallowing. Usually inflamed papillae or taste buds are small, painful bumps that appea... Read Full »