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Can you please check my prescription and RT-PCR report for COVID-19?
Query: Hello doctor, Since the last week, I have had a mild fever and cough, and when I got tested for COVID-19, the report came back positive. I have attached my reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) report and prescription advised to me for the same. I have been taking medicines prescr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com, Thank you for the query. I understand your concern. According to the query you asked, you have been suffering from mild fever and cough for a week, and you are COVID-19 positive. I have checked the RT-PCR (Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction) report and th... Read Full »
Can COVID-19 cause only a burning sensation in the throat?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a burning sensation in my throat for the last seven days, and there are no other symptoms. Can I be affected by COVID-19? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As your area is facing more cases of COVID-19, it is good that you are seeking medical advice for your symptoms. First of all, I would like to say do not panic. The burning sensation in the throat can be due to some irritation that has ... Read Full »
Is it normal to have fatigue, soreness, and headaches after the Moderna COVID vaccine?
Query: Hello doctor,When I got my Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, I started bleeding profusely, and the guy who injected the vaccine was upset and said that there was a lot of blood. My concern is that he injected it in the wrong place, like a blood vessel or vein? I had terrible side effects like intense fatigu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fatigue, myalgia, and headache are the usual side effects of the vaccine, and that means you have been injected inside the muscle only and not inside a vessel. But he might have punctured a tiny artery during injecting, and that might be the reason for the bleeding... Read Full »
Is severe headache, body ache, and fever sign of Covid?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old male; yesterday, I got a severe headache with body aches and a fever. I am afraid of COVID-19 spreading nowadays. What can be done to protect me from such kinds of infections? I also had a severe nausea sensation and got a throat infection without a cold. I think it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. I believe you have developed a systemic inflammatory disease based on your symptoms. I do not think it is COVID-19 because COVID-19 comes with severe fever and difficulty in breathing. To protect from COVID-19, you can tak... Read Full »
I am COVID positive and my CRP level is high. What does it indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a diabetic patient aged 54, and I am tested positive for COVID-19 with a CT score of 10. I got my D-dimer, and the C-reactive protein (CRP) test is done. While my D-dimer is in the range of 0.01, my CRP level is quite high at 130.80. I have been recently taking all the medicines p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You still have a fever that means either you are still infected with COVID-19, or you could be having a secondary bacterial infection. You do not have any shortness of breath, and SpO2 (oxygen saturation level) is in the range of 96-99 %, so you do not have a severe COVI... Read Full »
My corona test shows positive result after 20 days of COVID infection. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I got infected with COVID-19 and became sick 20 days back. I kept myself isolated and I went to do my cover test after a week and got a positive result. I was in full isolation in my room and after ten days, I was totally fine without any symptoms. After staying isolated, I tested agai... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you kindly share your reports of COVID-19 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) taken previously and now. I suggest you continue to be in-home isolation even though you are asymptomatic and kindly consult a local doctor if you have any symptoms. Yo... Read Full »
How can I safeguard myself during a pandemic?
Query: Hi doctor, Being a 39-year-old male, I am really confused now. With all the talk about the ongoing pandemic, I am worried about the impact of climate change on the spread of diseases and the possibility of new pandemics. Can you please explain how climate change is connected to the spread of infecti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. The ongoing spread of a JN.1, a sub-lineage of BA.2.86 Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is likely due to potential mutations. These mutations will continue occurring with the... Read Full »
I have had severe chest pain after Covid-19 infection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I need some help. So I recently got COVID-19, and after it, I had the side effect of having immense chest pain every time I lay down. I went to the doctor and got some medical advice and have been taking medicines. But today, when I was trying to sleep, I felt immense pain again. I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Chest pain is associated with cough, shortness of breath, swallowing, and sputum production. I can see that when you lay down, the pain gets worse. I suspect a condition called costochondritis, inflammation of the chest wall. Please do a chest X... Read Full »
I suffered from COVID-19 in the past. Is reinfection possible?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently learned that there are reports of the coronavirus infection spreading in some countries. Can you confirm if this information is accurate? If so, what precautions should I take to protect my family and myself? I have already had COVID-19; is there a possibility of getting inf... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We feel glad that you reached out to us. I have read your query and can understand your concern. There are indeed new variants of the coronavirus that have emerged in various countries, including the UK, South Africa, Brazil, and India. These variants have raised c... Read Full »
How can I prevent reinfection after recovering from COVID-19?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old female, and I have tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus of 2019). This is the third time in the last three years. I was hospitalized once but now, I am just quarantined at home with very mild symptoms. I have been vaccinated three times for COVID. I am done with ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.As someone who has been infected with COVID-19 (coronavirus of 2019) multiple times, it is understandable that you want to take proactive steps to protect your health and prevent future infections. Here are some g... Read Full »