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I have flu-like symptoms that are worsening. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I became sick yesterday, and it just seems to be getting worse. I can barely stay awake. I have flu-like symptoms, including severe aches in muscles and joints, pain and tiredness around the eyes, weakness or extreme fatigue, warm, flushed skin, red and watery eyes, a headache, sore thr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. This is the flu season, and winter started out of nowhere. This sudden change in weather leads to more flu cases than cold weather, which kicks in gradually. People are not acclimatized yet, so it is highly suggested to observe all ... 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 chest congestion, nose block, and cough. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a chest congestion and nose block leading to the formation of a thick yellow mucus when I wake up in the morning. This started after a recent weather change in my city and I have this problem for a week now. I have not taken any medication yet. I do not have any other health is... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest the following medications: Alex cough syrup (a combination of Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, and Chlorpheniramine) 10 ml, after food, morning and night till the cough subside and your chest congestion is relieved. Tablet Levocetirizine for cold, ... Read Full »
I have white patches in the throat, but the strep test was negative. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, Two weeks ago, I developed white patches in the throat. I do not feel a sore throat, but there is slight discomfort, runny nose, and cough. I think it is due to cold. Also, I feel body pain for the past three days. I was tested for strep, and the rapid strep test was negative. The white p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. By looking at the history and symptoms, a few things come to my list of differential diagnosis. Before that, I would like to know a few things like whether it is associated with difficulty in swallowing, headache, neck stiffness, etc. As you mentioned you have already t... Read Full »
I have pain in the right lungs with yellow phlegm. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19 year old male, and I weigh 140 lbs, and I am 5.7 feet tall. About three weeks ago, I went to the doctor for a fever, chills, and a headache. I was told that it was a minor case of flu. I developed blood in my mucus soon after, but I did not go to the doctor, as it went away aft... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a repeat lower respiratory tract infection, which is leading to both yellow phlegm and chest pain due to inflammation of pleura called as pleuritis.Chances of cancer are very less, provided your young age. Still, you should get one a chest x-ray done.I suggest yo... Read Full »
What is the treatment for red patches at the bottom of the foot?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 57 years old. She has red patches and dark spots in the bottom of the foot. It itches most of the time. Many doctors have consulted, but no positive result from their treatment. Please suggest the best medication. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.To help your mother's condition, I am in need of few more details. Please answer the following questions. How long it has been there? Is she suffering from any systemic illness like diabetes, hypertension or any other? Is there pain in it? What medicine she had taken for i... Read Full »
What is the treatment for throat congestion and irritation?
Query: Hi doctor, I suffer from a cough, irritation in the throat, and mild pain. I feel feverish but do not have an actual fever. Temperature variation is a problem where I live, and I travel around 50 km daily by bus. I am also a smoker. I usually get into this trouble at least twice a year during season... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is again an episode of upper respiratory tract infection. The prescription would be the same. You first try azithromycin once a day for five days. If it does not respond, then I suggest Amoxicillin. I also suggest betadine gargles and sy... Read Full »
I am suffering from cold. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 65-year-old female. I had a cold and took Amoxicillin seven days ago. I still have a cold. My complete blood count is normal except for the mean platelet volume.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have taken Amoxicillin for seven days, then I suggest you not take it anymore. For the common cold, I would like to start different medications now. Anti-allergic medications will be a better option here. And I suggest you take a few p... Read Full »
I have severe pain in my tooth, radiating to my ears, cheek, and jaw. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I experience severe pain in my jawline, ears, gums, tooth, and half of my face on my right side because of my tooth abscess, and my cheeks have been bloated. I can not sleep because of so much pain. What should I do to relieve pain before I go to my dentist? I am experiencing severe p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I have reviewed the photos you attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), and the swelling on your cheeks is quite significant. It is called a spreading tooth infection. The antibiotic you had (... Read Full »
Can frequent rough masturbation cause lump near vagina?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a lump on my inner thigh near my vagina. The lump is very small, the size of half a pea, and is painless. It has been there for weeks. It is a few, maybe 2 to 3 inches from my vagina. I do not notice it unless I touch it. Touching it makes me worried that it is bad. I am young, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not see any reason for you to worry. This painless structure is an enlarged lymph node. It may be 0.7 to 1.5 inches in size and will be slightly mobile, not painful, and feel firm. The area mentioned in your history and the picture (attachment removed to protect p... Read Full »