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Infection

An infection is when a foreign organism invades our body, multiplies, and colonize in the body and damages the tissue. The organism can enter the body through skin contact, eating contaminated food, inhaling spores, exchanging bodily fluids, and touching an infected surface. Viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections are a few types of infection.

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Why is my upper tooth paining after a RCT in the lower tooth?

Query: Hi doctor, I did a root canal before a couple of days. But I have pain in the exact upper tooth of the root canaled tooth. I have attached the X-ray after the first sitting of the root canal. Please suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern regarding dental health. In this condition, it will take time to have healing of the ligament and tissue at the end of the root of the root canaled tooth as it was previously affected by the infection. So do not worry and take antibiotics a...  Read Full »

I suspect having autoimmune disease. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,Based on the following, do I have an autoimmune disease:An overall feeling of sickness.Irregular heartbeat sometimes.Swollen and painful joints.Swollen legs, ankles, fingers, and toes.Headaches sometimes.Shortness of breath.Psoriasis arthritis.Visual problems, burning, itching, very dry...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Things which favor the diagnosis of autoimmune disease in your case are as follows: Pain and swelling of joints. Puffiness of hands and feet. Dryness of mouth and eyes. Psoriasis. You need to be investigated for UCTD (undifferentiated...  Read Full »

Why do I have throat discomfort with gland swelling in the neck?

Query: Hello doctor, I am not currently taking any medication. I am an 18-year-old female, of a healthy weight as I am very sporty. I woke up at 3 this morning due to discomfort in my throat, yet no actual pain. I also had a headache. Upon waking up again for the second time, I realized that on the right-h...  Read Full »


Dr. Jeremy David O' Kennedy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Lymph nodes(glands) are located in many areas all around the body, including numerous nodes in the neck and jaw area. Lymph nodes typically swell or enlarge when there is an infection close by to their drainage area as they form an important...  Read Full »

I am having side effects with Levaquin. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 62-year-old male. A puncture wound in the ball of my foot developed an infection. I have had two surgeries to clean the wound out but a localized Mycobacterium fortuitum or peregrinum infection has developed. One of the surgeries was left open to drain. I have been on a course ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post, you have two questions one are quinolones important for treating your infection the answer is yes and these drugs are a cornerstone in treating your infection. Yes, they cause insomnia in 4 % of patients and tremors. The solution is taken i...  Read Full »

What could be the reason for swollen lymph node behind my ear?

Query: Hello doctor,I have had this swollen lymph node behind my ear for about three months now. What could the reason be? There is no pain. I can move it. I do not have any other symptoms, such as fever, weight loss, or fatigue. I have been coughing up mucus for a few years now. Could this be the reason, ...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditi Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks like you have a smallbenign lymph node. Lymph nodes do not harm, and everyone has lots of them in their bodies. These flare up only when there is a minor infection to fight in your surroundings. So there is not much to worry about, esp...  Read Full »

I found warts near my anal region. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I feel itchiness and burning sensation in my anal hole. It has been for a long time. Maybe for one month. I thought it is because of outside food and spices. Though I do not feel that much pain or anything more than like anything. But today I wanted to see the area. I found one round l...  Read Full »


Dr. Archana. G.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and will try to help you sort out your problems. You have anal polyps and also anal infection which needs treatment. Kindly take antibiotic prophylaxis like Ofloxacin or Norfloxacin full course dosage based on body weight after prescript...  Read Full »

I have pain on my butt due to an ingrown hair. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, Initially, I thought I had an ingrown hair on my butt. Over the next few days, I tried to squeeze the area, and some pus came out. I applied antibiotic ointment and took a bath with Epsom salt. I also used some Ichthammol ointment on it, but none of these remedies worked. Before this h...  Read Full »


Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Answer: Hello , Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on your description, it seems like you may have a furuncle or carbuncle. Here are some recommendations: Apply warm compresses locally to the affected area. Use ointment Mupirocin. I suggest you take Tab...  Read Full »

What is the pea-sized lump seen below my armpit?

Query: Hello doctor, I just noticed I have a painless pea-sized lump just below my armpit. I am not currently ill and otherwise feel fine. What is it?  Read Full »


Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Actually, it is an enlarged lymph node as per your description. It is a normal phenomenon of enlargement if there is any skin infection on the same side or ingrowing nail. Your body is protecting you from an infection and trying to kill the organism by trapping it i...  Read Full »

My wife has fever in the evenings. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,This is regarding my wife. She gets fever in the evening between 99 and 99.8 F, almost three to four times a week. That means, half of the time. We got her blood test done and some numbers are not in range. We would like to know if these two test results indicate something or are a poin...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. I have seen your reports and everything is fine except for iron deficiency. Other parameters like HDL (high-density lipoprotein), globulin, and hemoglobin A1C are slightly changed, but these are not significant e...  Read Full »

How can I minimize pain while changing dressing on my wound?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had my foot sole stabbed by wood recently and unfortunately, it got infected. Now every day I go to the hospital to change the dressing. The wound is just at the center of my right foot sole, please tell me how to reduce the pain when dressing change. The nurse uses the alcohol ...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. For infected wound, you have to do regular dressing and an anti-inflammatory drug can be prescribed for that. Ibuprofen like anti-inflammatory drug will be helpful in relieving inflammation. Infection involves inflammation component as we...  Read Full »

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