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My 7-year-old has headaches and lightheadedness when he bends over. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,My 7 year old has a temperature of no greater than 102 for three days, reduced by Tylenol. His symptoms are headaches, and lightheadedness when he bends over. He is drinking, but not eating much. There is no stomach ache or stiff neck. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be a viral fever which generally recovers in five to seven days. But, headaches and light headedness are symptoms that can indicate either a brain infection or a viral fever. To identify the cause, he needs to be examined by a pediatrician. You can continue Ty... Read Full »
Is pulling nose hair dangerous?
Query: Hello doctor, Today, I plucked a nose hair. I work in a hospital setting, so I guess; I am around with a lot of germs. I read that plucking a nose hair can lead to a cut and some infection inside the nose. Then, this infection can reach the brain and cause loss of vision, headaches and fevers. Is th... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern is correct. Plucking nasal hair can injure or break the skin or nasal mucosa, leading to root infection that may spread to the brain. The triangular area in and around the nose forms the dangerous triangle or dangerous area of the face. Due to special blo... Read Full »
What does neurocysticercosis mean?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to have an opinion about my brother's recent medical condition. He has been diagnosed with neurocysticercosis. Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I'm sorry to hear about your brother's condition. Neurocysticercosis is a parasitic disease and is actually the most common of the parasitic brain diseases. It is caused by the tapeworm Taenia solium, which is commonly found in pigs. The infection can cause damage to the ... Read Full »
I am having severe headaches even after the fever subsided. What can be the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from headaches for the past two weeks, which were not continuous. I had a fever for two weeks, and I took tablet Paracetamol three times a day for three days, and only then did the headache start. Four days after the fever subsided, I again took a tablet Paracetamol ... Read Full »
Dr. Florilyn Joyce Chulsi Bentrez
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Supposedly, a benign headache will go away on its own. So, I suggest taking tablet Norgesic (Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin, and Caffeine) for headaches. However, if the headache progresses or worsens for more than tw... Read Full »
My baby became floppy after treatment of jaundice. What is the reason?
Query: Hi doctor,My baby is 1 month and 15 days old. It was detected that he has jaundice after the fourth day of life, bilirubin was at 22 %. An EBT was immediately recommended which was successful. He was discharged after nine days, but two weeks later, he suddenly became floppy. Please tell me what can ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly reviewed your query. Baby being floppy can be due to various causes ranging from cerebral palsy, muscle disorders, infections affecting the brain, brain damage due to low oxygen and even brain damage due to jaundice may also cause floppy baby. Brai... Read Full »