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The middle part of my penis is swollen, painful and a little reddish. What could it be?
Query: Hi,There is some furuncle or insect bite in the middle part of my penis. I used Quadriderm, but it is not getting better. It is painful, not itchy, and a little reddish in the swollen part.Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Madhan Kumar Madathupalayam Velusamy
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any redness with pain should be a sign of inflammation. The reason for that has to be worked out. If you do not have any drug allergies, then a course of antibiotics like capsule Augmentin 625 mg two times a day for five days will do. In addition, you can have paracetam... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection in my hips, which spreads. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from a skin infection. There is a fungal infection on my hip region that is not getting resolved even after applying Quadriderm cream. The infection is spreading gradually and the irritation is high. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you are suffering from a condition called tinea cruris. It is a fungal infection of the inner thighs and buttocks area that can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti-fungal treatment, including... Read Full »
Which medicines are used to treat parasitic infection?
Query: Hi Doctor, Which anthelmintic medicine would you recommend for a treatment for a possible parasitic infection (worm)? Is it Albendazole? If yes, for how many days? I do have some itchiness around my anus area and cannot get a doctor appointment here. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to us. It is important to find out which type of worm infection you are suffering from. There are hundreds of worms which enter the body and the treatment varies depending on the type of the worm. So, ideally you should get a stool routine/microscopy done. It is a simple te... Read Full »