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I am suffering from COVID-19 infection. How to manage it?
Query: Hi doctor, I tested positive for COVID-19 over a week ago. I had a fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, and diarrhea. Currently, I have an excruciating headache and chest pain. Have taken Tylenol and Advil. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am deeply saddened by your illness. Have you already had a chest CT? Pls. have an eye on your breathing frequency. If you have more than 20 breaths per minute, you should seek hospitalization. As to the headache. Unfortunately, COVID-19 can also enter the brain and c... Read Full »
How long should I continue the medications for GERD?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with a heavy case of GERD due to stress. I tried medications OTC, however, as I tried to ween off the medication, my body created a resistance towards them and started causing me heartburn. I stopped taking them and have not been taking anything for four weeks, how... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right, the GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) with the possibility of some ulcer at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) the junction where esophagus combines to stomach. But again, it is not necessary, because the acid itself can bring pain in the lower e... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have a H. Pylori infection with an ulcer and take Amoxycillin 500 mg and Norflox-TZ (Tinidazole) every 12 hours. My body responds well to the above antibiotics but has severe heartburn. I am taking Famotidine 40 mg twice daily, as my body is not tolerating other antibiotics and PPI, lik... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Continue your antibiotics for a total of two weeks. Famotidine is good, but tolerating Pantoprazole or Dexlansoprazole 30 mg half an hour before breakfast will help you. Regular antacid syrup like Gaviscon (Sodium alginate)10 ml after ever... Read Full »
Is it possible that I still have COVID infection after my symptoms vanish?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 32-year-old male with hypertension and I was exposed to Covid-19 and developed symptoms the following. I had a fever, body aches, headache, and just an overall fuzziness. I have since tested positive but I have been without symptoms for the past 72 hours. Is it possible that I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Sorry to hear about your predicament. You need not be anxious but take adequate precautions. The disease could be completely asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic during the entire duration in most individuals. After 7 days you need to be careful, t... Read Full »