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Acute Infection

An acute infection refers to the rapid onset of the disease. In acute infections, microbes live for less than six months in the host. The growth rate of microbes is faster in acute infections, and it is comparatively easy to identify the causative agent.

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My inner thighs have been itching for the past few days. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old man, and for the past three days, my inner thighs have been itching. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Fungal infection indeed is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. I suggest you follow the instructions and medicines that are mentioned below. Never leave the area moist. To keep it dry, frequently apply p...  Read Full »

Why am I having testicular pain after an unprotected sex?

Query: Hi doctor, After having unprotected sex, I have acute testicular pain with pain in the buttocks on the left side. I also have knee pain on the left side with a white rash on the scrotum with genital itchiness. I also have a burning sensation at the end of urination and generalized weakness without ...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having testicular pain after unprotected sex indicates an infection and it needs to be investigated. You need to send the investigations done and I will help you treat the condition.   Read Full »

I noticed vaginal bleeding following a non-penetrative protected sex. Can I be pregnant?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old. I had protected sex about five to six days ago. My partner did not penetrate but rubbed his penis between my vagina and anus. I had my period around two to three days ago before the sexual encounter. After I reached home, I saw a little blood in my vaginal area. I have...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. I understand your concern. I do not see any reason for you to worry. For a lady, ovulation occurs between the twelfth to the sixteenth day of the period. The life of an egg is 24 hours, and that of sperm ...  Read Full »

Why am I experiencing a burning sensation in the vagina after penetrative sex?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old female with a height of five feet three inches and a weight of 154 lbs. When I have penetrating sex, I get a burning sensation in the vagina. Also, when the penis goes back and forth, I feel bad, and I try to push it out. It started ever since I had sex and my sex driv...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It can be due to • Dryness caused due to infection, improper foreplay, dehydration, age factor, hormonal imbalance. You can try natural ways by increasing foreplay and lubrication. You can use lubricants KY Gel (which works bet...  Read Full »

I noticed some blood in my 6-week-old baby's diaper. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My 6-week-old baby had some blood in her diaper. What could the issue be? We were very worried. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sajeev Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Female babies show some blood coming from the vagina, called as neonatal mensuration. It is a normal hormonal effect indicating the future menses as they grow up. Nothing needs to be done, and just wipe clean the vaginal area. I hope the motion is free from blood ...  Read Full »

My blood test reports suggest pancytopenia. How serious is my condition?

Query: Hello doctor, I am attaching the blood test reports. How serious is the patient's condition? Please help.   Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I went through the reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems pancytopenia was present. Hence your hemoglobin level might be low and in that case, you might be given a blood transfusion for improvement i...  Read Full »

Is sudden episode of diarrhea with blood a concerning issue?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 42-year-old female in good health. Last night, I had a very sudden violent episode of diarrhea, which had quite a bit of blood in it. I am quite worried about this, whether it could be something serious. I have had no more episodes since last night but have a very gurgly feel.  Read Full »


Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did you take a picture of that? And did you eat something uncertain in the last couple of days, especially pork or beef? And do you have a fever? Does it cause pain while passing stools? And do you have constipation previously? This one episode of diarrhea with bloo...  Read Full »

Based on my blood test reports, kindly let me know the type of infection I am suffering from?

Query: Hi doctor, My report shows an infection, but I need to know which type of infection or which organ got infected? So, I can consult a doctor related to this department. I am taking medicine for this infection. I appreciate any help you can provide.  Read Full »


Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The possible causes are bacterial, viral, and parasitic. In the new report (reports removed to protect the patient's identity), you have lymphocytosis, suggesting infection. You also have borderline eosinophils, which indicate a possible allergic cause. Platelets are lo...  Read Full »

Can anal fistula be treated with over-the-counter medication?

Query: Hi doctor, It has been a few days now. But when I first notice it, my buttcrack was itchy. Then as I wiped, there is way a lot of blood. It is not from my anus but from what seems to be from a boil. I am attaching a picture. Kindly give your opinion.  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The picture shows a reddish fleshy mass lesion over the anal region with a possible opening appearing to be an anal fistula (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). This would definitely need a local examination by a surgical specialist and also an MR...  Read Full »

My mother is suffering from painful blisters on her right hand. What could be the reason?

Query: Hello doctor, For the last two months, my 63-year-old mother, has had small blisters on her right hand. They look like small mosquito bites, mostly on top of the fingers. All fingers except the thumb are burning, or she is getting stubbed with needles. She has pain mostly in the evenings. Sometimes ...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.I examined your picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). 1. Your mom is suffering from paronychia with maybe ingrown nails. 2. Paronychia is a soft tissue infection around a fingernail that b...  Read Full »

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