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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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 »
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 »
Please help me overcome leg pain.
Query: Hi doctor,I suffer from osteofibroma, which I have apparently had since birth. I have two lesions in my left leg near my knee and one in my lower right leg near my ankle. I get pain on a daily basis in both legs, but more in the right leg. The lesion on my right leg seems to be fairly large in X-ray... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The osteofibroma treatment depends upon how rapidly it is growing and the size of the lesion. It needs careful evaluation of the rate of progression by seeing serial radiographs, which you must have taken. If your pain intensity is high and affecting your activities of ... 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 »
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 »
I have upper body pain after a head injury. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have some pain due to injury. Last week, I was at a construction site and marine plywood that is used for construction fell and hit me on the back of my head. My head is fine but my upper back is still in pain and chest also. I did not fall down when I was hit but the impact pushed m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. It seems that you have suffered whiplash injuries. This is common following high energy impacts on the upper body. From the mechanism you described, it seems unlikely to sustain a fracture. However, it is very difficult ... Read Full »
Can I take Prodeine Forte for tooth pain during early pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 8 weeks pregnant. Can I take Prodeine Forte for the chronic wisdom tooth pain? I am going to see the dentist tomorrow. But, now I am crying in pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can take Paracetamol 500 mg up to three tablets maximum for the pain relief. But you need to consult your Gynecologist first for the advice. High dosage of Codeine is harmful during pregnancy at early stages. The best way is to visit a dentist and get an access open... Read Full »
Is there any way to manage jaw pain in bilateral condylar fracture other than using pain killers?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is suffering from jaw pain since last three years. She had an accident before two years. She suffered bilateral condyle fractures. Closed fixation and conservative approach was done but after four weeks, case went bad with open bite issue. So again she went for closed fixat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Send me your most recent OPG (orthopantomogram) x ray digital image for examination before I could give an opinion. 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 »
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 rheumatoid arthritis with severe pain in my joints. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for the past four years and it was diagnosed six months ago. I feel excruciating pain in my lower and upper limb joints and I am not feeling relief even after taking NSAIDs. I was given steroids and penicillin, and it did not work properly. The p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A diagnosed case of rheumatoid arthritis on biological agent, still having pain needs to evaluated in detail. Pain can originate from muscle, nerves, or joints. The odd point is diarrhea for a month and it needs to be evaluated. It can be due to drug-related or disease-... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent a dental procedure last week and was prescribed two 5mg Diazepam tablets to take prior to the procedure. The last dose of Diazepam I took was on Tuesday morning, which was five days ago. I would like to know if it is safe for me to take a tablet of Co-codamol for pain relie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. May I inquire Have you been diagnosed with TMJ disorder? Have any investigations been conducted? Are you currently taking any medications? Please provide a specific time frame for the occurrences. ... Read Full »
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 »
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 »
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