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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Can I get infection from a person having sores in hands?
Query: Hi doctor, I ate a pineapple today from a street vendor. I saw him cutting the pineapple fresh, and so I ate it. When he was delivering it, I saw a black dry, flaky large sore on his hands. He was not wearing any gloves. Now I am worried about having an infection from this event. I am getting paran... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, gastric acid can kill almost all the microbe present in the GI (gastrointestinal) infections like dysentery, hepatitis, and viral gastroenteritis from eating contaminated food. But the route is feco-oral. If he has not washed his hands properly, then there is a... Read Full »
I suffer from recurrent H.pylori infections. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with H. pylori about 1.5 years ago and underwent a 14-day triple therapy, which was effective at that time. However, I recently tested positive again, and the prescribed treatment is the same triple therapy with bismuth. Unfortunately, due to numerous side effects, I cou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) situation: Please share how the recent diagnosis of H. pylori was made. Was it through a blood test, stool test, breath test, or a biopsy during endoscopy? If you ... Read Full »
I have a red and itchy, medium swollen bump on my left inner labia. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, There is a medium bump that looks swollen on my left inner labia, right next to my vagina. It is red and a bit yellowish, and it is itchy. I am not sure when or how it got there or what it is. I just noticed it a few minutes ago because it was itching quite a bit. I am not sure what to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This could be because of hair folliculitis or some vaginal infection that is causing the problem. Please get yourself checked by a gynecologist and get a vaginal swab test done. Avoid having sex till then. Wear cotton inner wears and loose un... Read Full »
I have an underactive bladder. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from OAB, UTI and pus cells 30 to 40. I have been under treatment for past two years by a urologist, surgeon, and an infection specialist. In recent urodynamic test after removal of the catheter, I am unable to void means suffering now by UAB. I do not know how I became p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both are opposite conditions. If you mean overactive and underactive bladders from these abbreviations, (these were not standard abbreviations) it is fairly possible that you might have over treated for overactive bladder, you can stop the treatment, and can be restarte... Read Full »
Why is my platelet count dropping?
Query: Hi doctor, My hemoglobin level increased from 15 to 17, and platelet count decreased from 3.1 to 1.4*10^3 per microliter of blood in the last five months. The only symptom I have is occasional skin itching. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your platelet count decreased over four months duration, chronic infection, and drug history have to be ruled out first. If they are not causative then a detailed investigation plan should be decided according to the examinations as follows: ESR (erythrocyte... 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 »
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 »
I have developed pus on sixth day in a cut wound with stitches. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I got a big deep cut on the leg from a metal and got four stitches on that part. I got dressing of the wound on alternate days. On the sixth day, there formed a little pus around the wound. The stitches are expected to be removed on the eighth day. Although the doctor gave antibiotics n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First, calm down. You are being treated adequately. 1. Deep cut from a metal is being correctly treated with antibiotics and wound dressing. 2. Pus is due to infection of stitches and not the wound itself. 3. Keeping good local hygiene, ... Read Full »
I used a neti pot with boiled water. Any risk of diseases?
Query: Hello doctor, I used a neti pot with boiled water five days ago. I was impatient to relieve the sinus pressure so used it before it cooled. The water was still hot. Not smart I know, but now I am concerned about the amebic disease associated with freshwater. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgeon, I would advise you to use either normal saline or boiled water after it cools down. Avoid the use of tap water though that is also used by a lot of people. You should not be concerned about an amebic infection. I have not see... Read Full »
Why is my son not recovering from fever even after taking two cycles of medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, My 10 month old son is not well and the doctor has given him Cacef CV dry syrup and Lizoforce dry suspension. It looks like a bogus to me because he has already run through two cycles of medicines and is not recovering. Always on alternate days, he suffers from a fever. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and went through your son's reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From your baby's reports I can say there is an elevated lymphocyte count, which is not normal in a viral fever, where usually the neutrophil count is high. There are... Read Full »
I have a breakout in the area between my nose and upper lip. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old woman. I have a breakout in the area between my nose and upper lip, and I am terrified that it is going to lead to some serious complications. I have read about the danger triangle of the face and the potential for infections that can spread to the brain. Can you please... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about the breakout on your face, particularly in the area of the danger triangle, and the potential risks associated with it. However, it is important to note that while the danger triangle exists, the risk of serious complications from pimple... Read Full »
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