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My mother having stomach cramps. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother has been suffering with motions and vomitings for a week. She also complained of severe stomach cramp every 15 to 20 minutes. Sudden sweating and nausea whenever she eats or drinks anything. She is getting tired even if she sits for an hour. What could be the possible reasons an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation, it is important to know whether the diarrhea occurred before or after starting Norflox (Norfloxacin) and Zolerab (combination of Rabeprazole and Domperidone). Additionally, it's essential to ascertain if... Read Full »
Can you suggest a mouthwash or antibiotic to treat my bleeding gums?
Query: Hi doctor, Currently, I am having more bleeding from my gums for about one week, especially when brushing and flossing my teeth. Is there a mouthwash or antibiotic I can use to help? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gum bleeding in young women can occur due to: 1) Hormonal changes (pregnancy-related). 2) Poor oral hygiene (hormone-induced). 3) Calculus formation. 4) Hard brushing on gums. 5) Weakness due to nutrient deficiency. To be more precise, I need your history and phot... Read Full »
My vaginal discharge is controlled only upon taking Metronidazole. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 21-year-old female infected by STDs. I had unprotected sex with my partner five months back, and I have taken birth control pills. After that, my discharge has become watery and creamy. After two months of infection, I took a tablet of Metronidazole 400 mg, and I have not taken i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is important to note that the symptoms could be related to the STD (sexually transmitted disease) infection or could be a result of the medication you have taken. The creamy and watery discharge could be a symptom of bacterial vagin... Read Full »
I am getting a whitish vaginal discharge with whole-body pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting a whitish vaginal discharge with whole-body pain. I have three babies. My last pregnancy happened six months back. The baby is no more. After that, I feel weakness and restlessness. Currently, I am taking tablets Metronidazole and PCM. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for choosing iCliniq for your medical queries. Metronidazole is a medication that is usually taken for an infection. May I ask when it was started? If it was started less than five days ago, I would advise you to continue it till the course is complete. Your doctor must have prescri... Read Full »
Kindly suggest me appropriate regime for multiple medications I am taking.
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently taking various medications and supplements and would like to check for any interactions and spacing recommendations. I take Levothyroxine 50 mcg first thing in the morning, followed by breakfast and subsequent intake of Metronidazole, Doxycycline, and Hydroxychloroquine.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions: In the morning, begin by taking your thyroid medicine on an empty stomach. Allow 45 minutes to pass before taking doxycycline. Subsequently, wait an additiona... Read Full »
I have periodontal pockets. How to prevent infections?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 62-year-old female with a history of chronic periodontal disease, particularly involving a pocket between teeth #7 and #8, which is associated with some bone loss and becomes infected every few months. I take fastidious care of my teeth and gums, including flossing, using a prox... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The antibiotic resistance is not a big issue as such, but I would suggest to not apply antibiotic gel more than two weeks with one or two months gap in between. Using warm salt water gargle twice a day is more than enough for good hygiene of gums. Root canal treatment w... Read Full »
Can I take tablets Metronidazole and Tergynan during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am six weeks pregnant. Before knowing that I was pregnant, I was treated for recurrent bacterial vaginosis with Metronidazole orally and Tergynan vaginally for a week approximately on weeks four to five of pregnancy. How it can harm my baby? Cause I heard that it is contraindicated i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are medications those can be advised in pregnancy as, during the antenatal period, many symptoms could occur that need to be treated. Metronidazole can be advised in pregnancy. So, do not worry and Tergynan (Neomycin, Metronidazole, and Nystatin) is also antifunga... Read Full »
Why does my palate have a dent after recovering from a blister?
Query: Hello doctor, I was eating a hot curry last week when the top of my mouth blistered over as if I had burnt the hard palate, which I thought was unusual as I felt the heat on my tongue first but did not. The blister has gone but left a small dent in my hard palate which I am concerned about as it is... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this is common. You do not need to worry. The mucosa of palate is very sensitive as compared to the tongue. So it gets affected easily. You just put an Oral gel Clinica (Chlorhexidine with Metronidazole) gel on the spot for three days and three times a day. Then gi... Read Full »
My vaginal discharge cleared with antibiotics. Is it an STI?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old female. I had vaginal discharge. When I took Flagyl for BV, it cleared. So, I do not think it as an STI. Am I right? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bacterial vaginosis can occur with or without intercourse and is not considered as STI (sexually transmitted infection). As your bacterial vaginosis got cleared with Flagyl (Metronidazole), you are fine. Read Full »
I am experiencing hallmarks of rosacea. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I have thick skin pads on my cheeks, and the symptoms have all the hallmarks of rosacea, redness, itchiness, pain in sunlight, blushing, etc. I was becoming very self-conscious of my face and wondered if I could do anything to reduce the symptoms. It started almost 10 to 15 years ago, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it seems to be a manifestation of rosacea. Please send good quality photographs taken in natural light to confirm the diagnosis and to provide you the proper treatment. Read Full »