Recently Answered Questions
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
Despite taking medicine I have throat pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am suffering from a throat infection. Therefore, I have taken five doses of medicine Leeflox (250 mg), Atarax 10 mg, and Panadol. But still, I am feeling pain in my throat. Moreover, I also suffer from a cough due to a dry throat. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your chief complaints are throat pain and dryness. Most cases of sore throat are due to viral infections. Nevertheless, bacterial infections need to be ruled out. The dryness can be due to the illness and the Atarax (Hydroxyzine) tablets you ... Read Full »
What are these skin-colored bumps on my tonsil?
Query: Hi doctor, There is a skin-colored bump on the arch in front of my tonsil. There seem to be others on the other side of my mouth, but this one is inflamed. I also have acid reflux and a lot of post nasal drips over the past few months. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a skin-colored bump on the arch in front of your tonsil and another inflamed bump on your other tonsil. According to the pictures that are provided here (attachments removed to prote... Read Full »
Lip cut on and strep throat. Risk of flesh-eating bacteria?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a cut in my mouth that has a white layer on top of it. The cut is located on my top lip but on the inside. I got the cut a day after I got strep throat. I have heard that the same bacteria that reside in strep throat also causes flesh-eating bacteria and I am worried. I have had th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please send a photo of the cut you are having on your upper lip from inside your mouth. When having strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis), it is quite often to have oral mucosa changes including this cut. I think... Read Full »
I have a dry mouth after taking the Zithromax Tri pack for three days. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a dry mouth after taking the antibiotic Zithromax Tri pack for three days last month for strep throat. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Dryness of mouth and tongue after an episode of throat infections such as pharyngitis are common due to dysfunction of salivary glands during recovery. Another reason for such dysfunction is associated with acid reflux disord... Read Full »
I suffer from recurrent, severe sore throat. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a female aged 22. My height is 5'1, and I weigh 160 pounds. I take Levothyroxine. Last year a guy's saliva went into my throat, and I noticed a sore throat the following day. A week later, I started feeling tired and weak. Eventually, the lymph nodes on my neck swollen up, then a mon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please increase your immunity to prevent the recurrence of sore throat. I suggest the following, 1) Do yoga and pranayam regularly. 2) Go for walks regularly. 3) Regularly take dates, beetroot, jaggery, and green leafy vegetables. 4) Take good nutritious foods. 5) Avoi... Read Full »
How to know if my symptoms are due to HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had exposure from the massage parlor last week. I got a handjob from the lady. This is the only exposure I have. I have taken the following test, and all the results were negative. I have given the details below: At four weeks: HIV ELISA antibody = negative VDRL(Venereal Disease Resear... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the message, and saw many tests done. All tests conclusive accuracy is 99.6-.99.9%. If you are complaining sneeze congestion, throat congestion then they are recurrent in this season, or it may be strep throat. To rule out HIV, you need to go for a West... Read Full »
Treatment for high fever and throat pain.
Query: Hi doctor,I am having a high fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit, continuous sneezing and throat pain in the morning. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This seems to be a streptococcal throat infection with possible tonsillitis if you have difficulty swallowing as well. High-grade fever confirms a bacterial infection and hence, you have to be started on broad-spectrum antibiotics. I do suggest the following medicin... Read Full »
What could cause heavy chest while breathing post strep throat recovery?
Query: Hi doctor, I had consulted earlier here. I had complained with issues of cold and strep throat. Doctor had prescribed Azithromycin, Crocin, and Fexofenadine. The strep throat is recovering. I no more have running nose but I feel that my chest is heavy while breathing. Could you please tell me what ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your statement, you had a strep throat and now your chest is heavy while breathing. Upper respiratory tract infection is very common complication of untreated or partially treated strep.throat it makes your chest heavy while breathing due to thick mu... Read Full »