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Why has the BCG spot turned red after a long time with cold and cough?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 11 months old. He is suffering from cough and cold, and his BCG spot has also turned red. He received his vaccination long back. Then why did it turn red now? He is currently on Levolin. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no issue with the BCG spot turning red at 11 months of age. It is alright. As long as it is not swelling up and ulcerating completely, it is fine. Sometimes, some children may scratch it making it red. In this regard, I would advise you to get the BCG scar eval... Read Full »
Why does my cold worsen during winters?
Query: Hi doctor, I am struggling, especially with the winter season hitting hard. I am an elderly person, and it feels like the cold weather is making everything worse. I have caught a nasty cold, and it is hitting me harder than usual and I am worried about potential complications. Are there any specific... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Keep well-hydrated. Take plenty of warm fluids. Wear weather-appropriate clothing. Warm water saline gargles. Steam inhalation. Take lots of green ... Read Full »
After getting wet in the rain yesterday, I got a fever. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 30 years old, and I weigh 85 kilograms. I got wet in the rain yesterday when I came home from work. I had a fever last night till now. Besides that, I cannot take medicine for cold and cough because I have an allergy to the medicine. But I do not know which medicine I am allergic be... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If this fever is due to a cold or because you were wet, it usually goes in two to three days. The medicine you are taking is good enough for fever and cold, but Paracetamol does not help if you develop any other symptoms. I would recommend you to do CBC (complete blood... Read Full »
Do fever and cold increase the creatinine and uric acid levels?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 47 year old male weighing 198.4lbs with a height of 5 foot 9 inches, suffered with fever as well as cold routinely in the last month. My doctor advised me some blood test as my BP at the time of consultation was 130/110 mm/hg but I was not having BP problems. The last checkup reve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). During any acute infection serum creatinine can rise as a result of infection as well as dehydration. For a better judgment you need to get a repeat serum creatinine as well as uric a... Read Full »
Please suggest some home remedies for my sore throat.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from a sore throat due to a cold. I am looking for some home remedies. Does ginger tea work to soothe a sore throat? Are there any other home remedies? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Ginger tea or any other drink has not been proven scientifically to cure resistant sore throat and common cold symptoms. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Take a tablet of Metronidazole (antibiotic) 0.014 ou... Read Full »
Please suggest a medicine for cough and cold.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a cold, cough and I am ill for the past two days. Please suggest any medication because I am having my exams. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. lt is the body's mechanism to fight off the infection thats why we get cough and sneeze to expel the infection and it is not the medicine that could help you for the exam. Purchase a steamer or dehumidifier, pour in camphor oil or Karvol vapocap (Chlorothymol+ Mentho... Read Full »
Can L Montus be given for a 6-month-old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 6 months old (20.94 lbs) and is suffering from cold. Doctor has prescribed Wikoryl 1.5 ml three times a day, L Montus suspension 5 ml once at night. Please advise whether the dose of L Montus is fine considering age of the baby. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hi, Welocme to icliniq.com. Yes, for 6 months old baby, I will not advice any cough medicine. L Montus contains Montelukast used for treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis. Safety and efficacy at 6 months of age is not yet established. I consider these medicines are higher for the age group and... Read Full »
Is it normal to have mucus stools after taking medicines for cold and cough?
Query: Hello doctor, My child is 3 years old. she was suffering from cold and cough and was under medication like Mucolite, Timinic, Septilin, and Asthalin 2.5 mg. For the last two days, she was doing mucus potty, now it is getting better today. We did a test and attached is the interim report. Please advi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen her reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your child has a respiratory infection and nothing to do with her potty. The mucus you say is due to the swallowed phlegm. She needs an antibiotic like Moxclav (Amoxycillin and Clavulanic ... Read Full »
Why do I have a cold, congestion, and sore throat?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 60-year-old male who is overweight. Other than being overweight, I am in relatively good health. I am getting regular health checkups every six months. Currently, I am taking Triamterene and Simvastatin 20 mg. I recently had a cold, respiratory discomfort, chest congestion, snee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible upper respiratory tract infection. I suggest you get a X-ray paranasal (PNS) waters view and a X-ray chest PA (posteroanterior) view. Also, a complete blood count (CBC) should be obta... Read Full »
Can ginger tea help alleviate my cold symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having symptoms of a cold, including a sore throat and cough, and I want advice on remedies to alleviate these symptoms. I have heard about the potential benefits of ginger tea in soothing a sore throat and wanted to inquire if it could help in my case. Also, what are the other ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Common cold and other upper respiratory infections get significant benefits from ginger or root of the plant Zingiber officinale, a common dietary ingredient in many eastern and some western diets and known since ancient times. The chemica... Read Full »