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My baby has a cold despite taking antibiotics. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My 24 days old baby is suffering from a cold which retracts her chest, making noisy breathing sound liƙe there is thick mucus in the chest. The doctor has now placed her on Cefixime suspension 2.5 mL twice daily. We are using Amoxicillin suspension, but there is still no improvement. D... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you get a chest X-ray and a blood test to know the level of infection rather than changing the antibiotics. Along with antibiotics, I suggest you give her nebulizations. Also, if she has got chest retractions, check her saturation level. If it is below 95... Read Full »
I have pimples on my face, which leave scars on breaking. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old female. I got one pimple on my face. I tried to break it, and it resulted in a big wound with more puss coming out. I have five to six pimples on my face now. Now I am under homeopathic medication. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A better assessment can be done if you share the following information. Are they painful lesions? Are they nodulocystic pimples? Do they look like boils? Do you have any scars? Kindly reply, and please attach a clinical picture for proper assessment. Read Full »
My baby has diarrhea after the Pentavalent vaccination. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, After taking Pentavalent vaccine my 2 month old baby is having loose motion for the last five days with tummy problems. Doctor suggests Ornidazole-Ofloxacin and Racecadotril suspension. Is it safe? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I see similar cases in my clinic every day. 1. Pentavalent injection (combination of five vaccines: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b) in a 2 month old baby does not lead to loose stools. 2. A baby can pass five to six sto... Read Full »
My 4 months old baby is suffering from loose motion inspite of having Cefixime. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 4 months old. She is suffering from loose motion for the last two weeks. The doctor already prescribed antibiotic Cefixime, but the condition is not much improved. Now she is pooping six to seven times daily, which contains mucus and color is green. A stool test shows 25... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I advise you to continue breastfeeding and prevent dehydration. It is unusual to have bacterial diarrhea in a four-month baby. Are you giving any top feeding? I mean other milk apart from breastfeeding like bottle feed? If yes, then please stop and give exclusive breas... Read Full »
My baby is having loose watery stools with tummy ache that is not responding to treatment. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 18-day-old baby had loose watery motion since day seven, he pooped as he was having a tummy ache. Then his tummy swelled, I got him checked by a pediatrician and he suggested Cefixime and a prebiotic. Now three days have passed and there is still no improvement, his tummy pain is ge... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. What you are explaining looks more like abdominal colic. You can give drops of Colicaid (dill oil, fennel oil, and Simethicone) 5 drops whenever you feel there is abdominal pain. Give the drops after con... Read Full »
Why do I get recurrent lump externally around anus?
Query: Hello doctor, Eight months before, I felt a small lump around the right side of my anus area, (before I had itching around the anus for several months). Later that lump became larger and painful in a week. I consulted a homeopathic doctor and he gave me medicines (Paeonia off Q, Acid muraticum, Aci... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you have a perianal abscess. Perianal means around anus and abscess means collection of pus. It can be secondary to chronic itching and excoriation of the skin resulting in abscess formation. It can occur secondary to poor hygiene in and around the anal area... Read Full »
Are stitches necessary for broken glass injury?
Query: Hi doctor, Last night, I accidentally cut my thumb on a bit of broken glass from a photo frame. It looks fairly deep. I think I could see my bone. As I could not go to hospital yesterday night, I have covered it with plasters. Do I need to get stitches? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the depth of the cut wound (attachment removed to protect patient identity), stitches will be necessary for proper closure. It is crucial to maintain the affected area's cleanliness and dryness throughout the healing process. To facilitate healing and prevent in... Read Full »
I have smelly pus discharge from my stomach. Help me.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hole underneath my stomach and it is discharging smelly pus every day. It burst two months ago. It is painful and smelly. Help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have developed an ulcer from an abscess that is discharging. Clean the area with disinfectant and apply Neosporin (Neomycin) or Mupirocin cream over the affected area twice a day for 10 days. Take oral antibiotics to prevent infection in the wound like Zifi (Cefi... Read Full »
How long will it take for a painful boil in the inner thigh with discharge to heal?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a boil in my inner thigh for a week now. It started as a pimple then progressed to a painful bump. Two days ago, it started to drain. I have been applying warm compression and Betadine on it. The swelling and pain decreased however, the wound worries me as it now looks like I h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a boil in the inner thigh for a week. It was started as a pimple then progressed to a painful bump. According to your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), your... Read Full »
Can antibiotics be given to a 3.5 month old baby for cough?
Query: Hi doctor, My 3.5 month old baby is suffering from slight cold and cough for the past 15 days. The doctor suggested antibiotic syrup, Xpect PD cough syrup and Sinarest AF 10 drop twice daily. He is 15 pounds. When I am trying to give him cough syrup he is vomiting and not taking it. Also the amount... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For infants with cough and cold, antibiotics are fine to give. As per AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) guidelines, Sinarest (combination of Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, Sodium citrate, and Menthol) and cough syrup are not indicated in this ... Read Full »