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Can erythema nodosum recur at the same spot in the feet?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 33-year-old female with a history of erythema nodosum. I used to get outbreaks over my bilateral shins and ankles. The last bad outbreak was probably around seven to eight years ago. I woke up this morning with pain and swelling of the lateral parts of both feet around the cuboid bo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Reading your case summary and studying the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity); I would say that the favorable diagnosis in your case would be erythema nodosum (inflammation of fat cells under the skin). Characteris... Read Full »
I have frequent ankle swelling. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29-year-old male. I do not have any medical issues and do work out regularly. I had frequent ankle swelling of the right ankle with pain for the last two months. It happened around four times in the last two months. I took blood and urine sample tests, and all were found to be of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com We are here to help you. Since all your reports are negative with only raised ASO titers (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I need to the point that ASO titers signify Streptococcal infection that can occur as a result of a simple sore throat. However, tha... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I just wanted to inquire about the likelihood of contracting strep throat. Last week, my daughter was diagnosed with strep. Further, my father-in-law received the same diagnosis. My wife and I visited our doctor due to ear infections, and although we tested negative for strep, we were... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concerns. Strep throat is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus. Z-pack refers to Azithromycin, which is an antibiotic. Azithromycin can be used as a prophylactic measure to prevent the transmission of strep throat. Ho... Read Full »
Having sore throat, what does strep test positive mean?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I have had a sore throat every day for almost a month. I had antibiotics already, but it did not work. What could be wrong with me? It is chronic and I have been more tired with this. Sometimes, I am getting a fever and belly pain. My laboratory test showed strep test p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand that you have done strep test, which is a rapid test to find outwhether the pharyngitis has bacterial origin. The strep test is positive and this means most probably the Streptococcus pyogenes detected in your throat is the causative organism for the pharyn... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am currently using braces. A week ago, I got a cut on the inner side of my lower lip. My lip got inflamed. Now I have something like canker sores very close to the outside of my lower lip. Can this be due to an infection? I am unsure if it got worse since I also got a streptococcus infe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry for your injury. Luckily, it is not deep nor does it seem infected. Such injuries from braces or others will usually heal within a few days. Since you are already under proper treatment, there is no need to worry about it getting ... Read Full »
How is GBS treated during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, Currently, I am 37 weeks pregnant. I have planned to have C-section next week. Today, my doctor diagnosed a neonatal GBS infection inside my vagina. I would like to know about this infection and how can it affect my baby. Can my baby contract it before doing a C-section? What are the ris... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. GBS (group B streptococcus) infection passes to the baby when the water breaks during the labor. If you have an infection of amniotic fluid or placenta or any high-grade fever or any previous baby with GBS, then antibiotics are given in these cases. In your case, you ha... Read Full »
How long can I expect the white spots in my throat to last?
Query: Hi doctor, I have felt like there is something in the back of my throat when I swallow (it feels like a popcorn kernel) for the past few days. I saw white spots in my throat. I had white spots before when I had strep throat, but I never felt them when I swallow. I also have no other symptoms of str... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Streptococcus infection of the throat is a bacterial infection. The spread of infection occurs by coughing, sneezing, sharing food, etc. It usually causes inflammation and pain in the throat. The severity of symptoms varies from person to person. Some people experience ... Read Full »
What Are The Causes Of Swollen Tonsils With White Spots On The Back Of The Throat?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a mother of a 16 year old boy, who is 5.9 feet tall. He has white spots on the back of his throat along with swollen tonsils. He does not have a fever but finds it hard to swallow. Is this strep infection or what is it? He had the same before, and it was told as thrush. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is mostly a streptococcal infection, which is causing the sore throat and all his symptoms. And if your son has a white or yellowish spot, then it is more likely to be a sore throat than an oral thrush, because an oral thrush forms a uniform membrane rather th... Read Full »
I have an orange swelling in my throat. Is it a throat papilloma or just the mucosa?
Query: Hi doctor,Is this thing in my throat a throat papilloma or just the mucosa? They cut out one papilloma from the other side last year. Two months after these, things started to appear. I went to another ENT they found I had staphylococcus and streptococcus in my throat, but these orange things did no... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are these things painful while swallowing food or fluids? Read Full »
What is the most effective treatment for streptococcus pneumonia?
Query: Hello doctor, I have shortness of breath (worsens on mild exertion), barking cough, fever, joint pain, headaches, and exhaustion. It feels like asthma but does not respond to asthma medicines. I have tachycardia and palpitations too. What is the most effective antibiotic treatment for streptococcus ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) is one of the best oral medications for streptococcal respiratory tract infection. The dose is Augmentin Duo 1 gm two times a day for five days. This has to be taken with antacids like tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg before ... Read Full »