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I have nasal congestion and cough. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 49 year old male. I am suffering from nasal congestion and cough. I am taking only Levocetirizine for this. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your infection will be most probably a viral infection because of the season now. However, we can be sure of that only after a swab is taken and it is cultured to see if there grows any bacteria in it. I give you the following suggestions to take care of the pr... Read Full »
Why is there flowing nose with nose block in a child?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 7 years old, has a flowing nose. Sometimes, nose block for 7 to 8 days, light fever from today morning, cough at night especially. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The nose block feeling could be due to enlarged nasal turbinate or excess nasal secretion. He can be prescribed decongestant syrup for congestive symptoms. The Paracetamol syrup SOS can be prescribed for fever. His CBC should be done for further workup. You should co... Read Full »
Please suggest medication to relieve severe pain in the lower front teeth.
Query: Hello doctor, My front lower teeth have become extremely sensitive and I have very severe pain in them. The gums are not hurting but the tooth itself is hurting. How to relieve the pain? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Take a painkiller like Dolo 650 mg or Acenext-P (Aceclofenac and Paracetamol) three times a day. Use warm salt water gargle twice a day for a week. Send a picture of the area if possible. Read Full »
I have sore throat with redness and white spot.
Query: Hi doctor, I am currently having a sore throat. As I checked, it is a bit red and saw a white dot. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Nicole Mary Therese Rio Taleon
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for attaching a photo because that really helps. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your throat does appear red but your tonsils do not appear swollen so it is unlikely to be tonsillitis. Most of the time this is just due to a viral infectio... Read Full »
Is there a risk of overdose when more than two tablets of paracetamol are taken?
Query: Hello doctor,I had the flu today. In the morning, I took two tablets of Paracetamol. After dinner, I took another two tablets. I cannot recall the exact time. Now, I am unable to sleep due to my flu symptoms. I remembered I have a combination of Paracetamol and Orphenadrine Citrate at home, so I too... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from the flu. Consequently, you took two tablets of Paracetamol in the morning and an additional two tablets after dinner. The recommended Paracetamol dosi... Read Full »
My son is 3.4 years old and suffers from fever since yesterday night. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 3.4 years old and he has had a fever since yesterday night. The fever is 101 degrees Fahrenheit and above. I have already given Paracetamol 250 mg, four times today, as the fever reduced but again came back within three hours. I want to know if can I give him Paracetamol at n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Paracetamol can be given in a gap of four hours, which means that you can give it four to even six times a day as required. You can give it at night depending on the fever provided the gap of four hours is maintained. Do sponging if the fever comes before four hours to b... Read Full »
Why am I feeling weak with pain in legs and arms after having a ovarian cyst?
Query: Hi doctor, I am feeling weak. I am unable to do my daily works. I have pain in my arms and legs. Eight months back, I was detected with an extraordinary mass of 16 mm in my abdomen near my uterus and ovaries. I have done a CT scan and FNAC tests. I took medicines for two months. On my last ultras... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You had an ovarian cyst. You have done FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) and taken some medications. Kindly provide detailed information on whether it was operated. I would like to know about the medications taken. Currently, you are havi... Read Full »
Kindly suggest the dosage of Mefenamic acid for a 5-year-old kid.
Query: Hello doctor, What is the dosage of Meftal P for 5 years 10 months old boy whose weight is 44.09 lbs, and is suffering from high fever for the past one week? I gave him Dolo 250, but it did not show any effect. I have read online that 11.33 mg per lb can be given in 24 hours. Is the minimum gap 8 ho... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mefenamic acid (Meftal) is not recommended for children below 14 years age group. So, we cannot give it to him. Using plain Paracetamol is a good option. Do not use round the clock. Use when it is necessary (temperature greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit). You can give ... Read Full »
What causes fever for two days with rigors?
Query: Hello doctor, A 58 year old man had a high fever with rigors yesterday. He has given blood for testing. After the completion of the blood test, he had a febrile illness. Can you suggest medications and do's and don'ts? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fever of two days duration with rigors may be non-specific, viral, malaria or a urinary tract infection. Look for rashes on the body because viral fevers are prevalent now. Take Dolo 650 (Paracetamol) as when the fever comes, up to a maximum of four times a day. And... Read Full »
I took Ibuprofen and Paracetamol for my sore throat but they did not help. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a sore throat for which I took Ibuprofen and Paracetamol, but it did not help. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The ulcers and the generalized inflammation with red lesions show that there is an extensive oral disease process going on. Now that you have a sore throat, it is even more aggravated. Just a painkiller like Ibuprofen ... Read Full »