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What happens if my 2-year-old daughter overdoses with fever medicines?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 2 and a half years old, and due to a low-grade fever, she was prescribed one teaspoon of Opox 50. But accidentally, my wife gave her one teaspoon of Opox 100 last night. My daughter started vomiting at 2.30 AM. She complained of a little headache too. Is this a serious i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This seems to be an episode of an overdose of Cefpodoxime. One of the adverse effects of Cefpodoxime is vomiting, and in her case, since the medicine was given in a higher quantity, it may have lead to vomiting. But, do not worry. Whenever something like this happens, ... Read Full »
I need help with headaches and excessive coughing that made me vomit.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 24-year-old male with a weight of 70 kilograms and a height of five feet ten inches. I have a headache especially in the afternoon on my backside of the head. I also have a cough. Today, I had vomiting after excessive coughing. How to control it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have persistent headaches on the backside of the head, then it can occur due to high blood pressure. Please mention your blood pressure and please say whether you are taking any medication for any illness. There are many reasons to have a headache and the mos... Read Full »
Why does my 5-month-old baby refuse to eat and sleep?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 5 months old. She vomits up everything she eats. She did not eat anything from mid-morning. We tried giving her some baby oatmeal and she would not even eat at all. We gave her that in the evening after trying her usual 6 oz bottle that she did not take even an ounce of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about your little one. As the other doctors have said everything is all right, you need not worry or panic. As the babies grow the pattern of eating and urine changes. Now you can just feed on demand, no need to feed seeing the time. Do n... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 60 year old male, who weighs 165 kg, and I am 172 cm tall. I have a bowel problem, and so I have recently become a vegetarian. I ate three oleander plant flowers 18 hours ago with my evening meal, not knowing they were toxic, as I am not a gardener. I found out that they were toxic... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Oleander is a cardiac toxin, and it presents as lightheadedness, vomiting, and occasionally cardiac problems. Ideally, it is advisable to get admitted, and cardiac monitoring should be done. In the home, management can be problematic if there are any cardiac issues. So,... Read Full »
My 4-year-old son is suffering from reactive airway disease. Is it safe to use Montair LC kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is four and a half years old, and he is suffering from reactive airway disease (enclosing the reports and prescription). Kindly suggest based on the above medication that till how long we can safely go ahead with Montair LC Kid. Is there any upper limit of giving this. I am very... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that the medications prescribed are to the best of my knowledge. Montelukast has been prescribed for patients for prolonged periods extending up to even two years without any problems. It uses has shown reduced requirements of admission and improving the ... Read Full »
My massive headache ends up in vomiting. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past several months I have been vomiting four to six times a week. Sometimes my eyes become sensitive to light and I get a massive headache which ends in vomit. Other times, I could randomly dry heave until it eventually comes out without any warning sign. Pregnancy is not a p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All the symptoms you have mentioned are suggestive of a clinical condition called migraine. We have to rule out other conditions like tension headaches before starting the treatment. You do not need to worry as it is highly curable with timely treatment. I suggest yo... Read Full »
Why is my 3-year-old son suffering from periodic episodes of vomiting and fever?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 3 months old. Three days ago, he had a fever with cold and cough. Due to the cough, he had severe vomiting. On the next day, we consulted his doctor, who prescribed Emeset, Crocin, Meftal spas, Ascoril D, Ecobion, and ORS. The same night he had a fever again. He felt better y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Given his age, fever with cough and cold is probably a viral fever. Although the treatment you are undertaking is thorough, it needs a few changes for a better relief. Please answer the following questions, so that I can tell you more about the necessary treatments:Ha... Read Full »
I am dealing with recurring migraine. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with recurring migraines lately, and it is starting to affect my daily life. I am curious about the available treatments for migraines. Could you help me understand the different options, including medications and lifestyle changes? I am a 39-year-old woman, and th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Migraine is a headache of varying intensity, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound, sometime... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with gastroenteritis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male experiencing persistent stomach issues. Whenever I eat outside or have a heavy meal, I start vomiting and develop diarrhea, accompanied by severe stomach cramps. After undergoing scans, my doctor diagnosed me with gastroenteritis. Could you please explain this c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Gastroenteritis is an infection affecting the stomach and gut. It is commonly seen in individuals with a history of consuming meals outside, reheated dishes, or unhygienic food. The condition is easily treatable with li... Read Full »
What are the side effects of Ubrelvy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old woman who has been dealing with migraine for the past decade. Recently, I have noticed the addition of aura to my migraine symptoms, and I have started experiencing vomiting as well. Despite various treatments without success, my doctor has recommended Ubrogepant for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Ubrelvy (Ubrogepant) is approved for treating both acute migraine with and without aura in adults, making it a suitable option for you, especially considering your recent experience with migraine aura. Clinical stu... Read Full »