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Why do I have headache, cold, and running nose?
Query: Hi doctor, From yesterday I have a headache, cold, and running nose. Please help me. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are suggestive of acute upper respiratory tract infection. It can be a viral infection too. Symptomatic management is done with decongestant like Levocetirizine or Phenylephrine. Vitamin C is having antioxidant property so it can be prescribed as lozenges.... Read Full »
I have a cough, fever, and headache. Will my ESR be high?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old male. My recent blood report shows high ESR level (48 mm/hr). I am having a cough, fever, and a headache since eight days. The doctor told me that I have a viral infection, and has given me antibiotics and a cough syrup. Please guide. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history, you have an upper respiratory tract infection. You need to do the following investigations:- physical examination, Auscultation, CBC (complete blood count), throat swab for culture or ASO (antistreptolysin O) titer. If auscultation is suspicious... Read Full »
Will low platelet count cause tiredness, weight reduction, fever, and headache?
Query: Hello doctor, My blood report show: 1. Low platelet count (150). 2. TSH - 0.03. Occasionally teardrop cell present and pencil cell seen. I am feeling feverish, tired, reduced weight, and headache all the time. I have thyroid for the last eight to nine years and I am currently taking Thyronorm 100 mg... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and following is my opinion for your asked question. In the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) hemoglobin level is low and eosinophils are raised. Low hemoglobin along with low PCV (pack cell volume) suggestive of ... Read Full »
I am suffering from coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, and shortness of breath. Please help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, and occasional shortness of breath for a long time. Last year, I had my blood report checked, and it showed high levels of RDW and eosinophils. Sometimes, I experience allergic reactions on my skin in the form of skin rashes, and ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, I am here to help you with your health queries. I read about your concern in detail. Your eosinophil count is high based on your history. Your presentation suggests allergic bronchitis or an upper respiratory tract infection. Your workup should be done as follows: Auscultation Complete Blood ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor I am a forty-four-year-old woman. For the past two weeks, I have been suffering from sinusitis, throat dryness, headaches, and nosebleeds. I have had a continuous headache, neck discomfort, runny nose, and lumps on my neck since yesterday. I am not experiencing a fever yet, but my blood... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Given your history, assuming you had an upper respiratory tract illness. A throat infection makes you more likely to develop an enlarged reactive lymph node. Upper respiratory tract infections and Rhinitis-like conditi... Read Full »
What causes fever and common cold?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from cold and fever. Please help me. Please tell me some medicines. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fever and common cold come due to viral upper respiratory tract infection. For that tablet, Levocetirizine 5 mg can be taken once a day for five days. Take Vitamin C 500 mg once a day for five days. If the common cold is more severe, then Oxymetazoline nasal spray can a... Read Full »
Can sinus problems cause cough with bloody sputum?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old female, who weighs 176 lbs and I am 6.1 feet tall. I have a sinus problem and coughing up blood. The blood is bright red in color, and the sputum is white. I got treatment for sinus yesterday, and they gave me Betnesol and Levbrox. I also have pain in my colon. I am tak... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history that you have given, it looks like you have bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infection, which causes blood in the sputum. You have been prescribed steroid, which will be beneficial as a decongestant and give inflammation relief. Continue ... Read Full »
Is there something serious about lymphocytes count that is high?
Query: Hello doctor, I have extreme pain in my throat and one swollen lymph node too and 99-degree fever. Before these symptoms I was only suffering from fever which was a low-grade fever I had my CBC done before three days and it shows that my lymphocytes count is 60 % and WBC is 6.6x10 and the rest is no... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), lymphocytes and IgE are high (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So it can be because of viral inflammation of upper respiratory tract along with allergic involvement. You can be prescribed decongestant like Le... Read Full »