Medical Advice on "Internal Medicine"

Is back pain a common sign of lung cancer?, Answered by Dr. Prathap

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Back pain is not a common symptom of cancer lung. It can happen in a case of lung cancer with metastasis that is late stage. Your symptom is not related to cancer at all. It is due to strain. Physiotherapy will cure your  ... View thread »

What has caused redness and tenderness in nipple with a bump under skin?, Answered by Dr. Magesh T

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like erysipelas, that is called the superficial skin infection. It would be helpful if you have had any recent laboratory investigations, complete blood count analysis ESR CRP that would be very helpful. I will ... View thread »

Is it possible to get cold sores due to STD?, Answered by Dr. Nageswara Rao

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most of the cold sores are due to HSV-1. If it is associated with genital lesions then more chances of STDs are there. If only cold sores, it is due to less immunity. Giving oral may or may not be the cause. As prevention ... View thread »

What is causing muscle pain with tiredness?, Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hypothyroidism itself causes generalized weakness or other possibilities like anemia or electrolyte imbalance or infection or chronic fatigue syndrome, etc., may present like this. Until examination is done it is ... View thread »

What is causing muscle pain with frequent urination?, Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since when she is suffering? How old is your mother-in-law? Any morning stiffness? Since when is she suffering from diabetes? The possibility of fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis or chronic fatigue syndrome or ... View thread »

Can I take Cifran 500 for mild throat pain and voice hoarseness?, Answered by Dr. Aditi Gupta Jha

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good that you asked this question here because taking unnecessary antibiotics can be extremely risky and unhealthy for your body. This tablet is mainly used to treat pneumonia patients that have a severe cough, fever ... View thread »

Is it advisable to take CoAmoxiclav for 14 days to cure tonsillitis?, Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The yellow phlegm itself shows your suffering from a secondary bacterial infection. If sputum is there then it may be originating from lower respiratory or sinuses. So that is why your doctor has adviced two weeks ... View thread »

Why is there burning sensation after passing stools?, Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Intake of spicy food may cause burning sensation and irritation of anal mucosa which may lead to a burning pain during defecation. It is due to the spiciness of the food. You may try yogurt, cucumber, tender coconut ... View thread »

Will missing anti-virus booster cause rabies after 10 years?, Answered by Dr. Lohit Chauhan

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 10 years is quite a long time. It is highly unlikely that you can get rabies by an exposure 10 years back. Usually with infection of rabies virus, (through a bite of rabid animal) shows symptoms in 20 to 90 days. The ... View thread »

Please suggest something to grow my hair., Answered by Dr. Md. Kamrul Hasan Sajib

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you? I hope your health condition is good. I have read your problem and have seen attached picture carefully (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and you mentioned that you have tried 2 % Minoxidil. ... View thread »