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Painkillers, otherwise called pain relievers, are drugs used to relieve pain, such as headaches, menstrual cramps, toothache, and joint pain. The most commonly used group of drugs as painkillers are NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), which includes Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, etc. Opioids are a more potent group of painkillers.

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My father suffered from food poisoning following which he has pain, swelling in the upper thigh, and sharp pain during urination. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, Last month, due to some food, my father suffered from vomiting, fever, gas, and dizziness. After taking medicines for gas and vomiting for two days, his health was fine, but he felt weak. My dad traveled by two-wheeler three days after this incident and his health was fine, but he felt...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your case history and attached laboratory values (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) in detail. My inference is as follows: A swollen upper thigh with significantly raised CRP (C-reactive protein) and white blood cells on a compl...  Read Full »

How long should I take Ibuprofen to relieve rib pain?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 65 year old female, and I fell 10 days back and broke one or two ribs. The only thing that brings any relief is Ibuprofen 800 mg. I need to know how often and for how long can I take Ibuprofen? I tried Oxycodone 10 mg, but it does not work that well. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Ibuprofen is a strong painkiller, it should not often be taken, as it has many side effects like gastritis, liver and kidney damage. But in initial days of pain following rib fracture, pain is actually very severe. I suggest you try doing the following: Tram...  Read Full »

I have a foul-smelling discharge after tooth removal. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had all four wisdom teeth pulled nine days ago. Only the one on the bottom right tooth is very painful and when I push near it all this foul smelling yellow stuff comes out. What is wrong? Also, having headaches.  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have dry socket condition on that side. It occurs due to loss of blood clot in the early days since extraction. Use warm salt water gargle twice a day for a week or two to get some relief. You may need antibiotics and painkillers for a week or two. So, go b...  Read Full »

After using a penis pump, my testes are painfully red. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a strange feeling in my left testicle. I ordered a vacuum penile pump, and I used it only for two days. After that, I threw it away fearing an injury, as it turned my urine red. After five days, I went to a doctor, because I had a strange feeling in my testes, but I did not have pa...  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. I have seen the attached ultrasound (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your ultrasound suggests that you have varicocele, which is the cause of pain and discomfort and other symptoms in your testes and base of the penis. In varicocele...  Read Full »

I have been feeling pain in my deltoid muscle for a week. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male, and I do not have any health disorders or diseases. I have been lifting weights at the gym for the past year. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in my right deltoid muscle, and I have not been able to lift anything for the past week. I am concerned about ...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Regarding your symptoms of pain in the right deltoid muscle following your previous weightlifting session, it appears you may have torn your muscle, leading to an acute sprain syndrome. To manage this, please follow the prescribed treatment plan below. With proper care, the pain should not recur, an...  Read Full »

I have pain on the left side of my temple. What could it be?

Query: Hello doctor, From the past three months, I am having pain like irritation of the nerve on the left side exactly on the temple of the head, and in the left jaw in front of the ear. This pain radiates to the back of the ear, below the left jaw, and then radiates to the left side of the neck. The pain...  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Such radiating pain can be caused by exposed nerves, infection of the tooth or gum, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, or nerve compression by the wisdom tooth. The pain is still persisting due to surrounding inflammation after removal of the tooth. Infection can be...  Read Full »

Why is my upper crowned tooth paining?

Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in the crown placed on the upper left first molar. I do not have pain while sleeping. What to do if my metal surface gets exposed?  Read Full »


Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing to be worried about crown exposure. If it is a PFM crown (porcelain fused to metal crowns), it has a metal surface inside the ceramic layer of the crown and it will become exposed with time. If it remains firm without any displacement, then there is...  Read Full »

Can I take Amoxicillin and Ibuprofen for pain in my teeth?

Query: Hello doctor,I have pain in my lower front teeth. I do not know what has happened, but there is a swelling on the gums. I have Amoxicillin and Ibuprofen tablets with me. Can I take them to control my pain? I have an appointment with my dentist tomorrow. I cannot wait for a day with this deadly pain....  Read Full »


Dr. Rakshana Devi M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The teeth ache and swelling in the gums can be due to an infection in the apical region or gums. I suggest you take antibiotics and pain killers for three days (consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medications with their consent). If you have already...  Read Full »

Why do I have tooth pain with no discoloration and cracks?

Query: Hi doctor,I have a sore tooth, and the pain is in the tooth itself. There is no discoloration, cracks or breaks, gum swelling, redness, and nothing stuck between the gum and tooth. Just a ridiculous amount of pain directly on the tooth itself. What could this be?  Read Full »


Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern. You have not mentioned which tooth. If it is the front lower one, it may be because of deep bite malocclusion. If it is any of the back regions, it can be because of root fracture (severe pain) o...  Read Full »

I have been taking Ibuprofen for my tooth infection, but it is not effective. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old female suffering from tooth infection and have been on the tablet Ibuprofen 800 mg thrice daily, but it was not effective. Should I continue the medication?Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Divya Banu M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Since you have taken the double dosage, you might face acidity, gastric irritation or ulcer, and other symptoms like constipation, nausea, and mild headache. If you face gastric irritation or acidity, do not eat s...  Read Full »

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