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How to prevent sinusitis, dry nose and shivering during winters?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a recurring ailment that I usually get once or twice per winter. It starts with extreme shivering and overheating, but no fever. Day two usually involves a very dry nose, very low energy, and heightened sensitivity to touch or light. Days 3 to 5 usually involve more traditional... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most of these attacks start as a viral infection and then become complicated by bacterial infection. These attacks are hard to be prevented completely but the use of seasonal influenza vaccines are helpful and can decrease the number of the attacks. Flu vaccines are taken... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had sexual intercourse three weeks ago. We used a condom but I have a bit of a sore throat and vaginal irritation. But there are no sores though. What are my chances that I have herpes? I am currently on PrEP (pre exposure prophylaxis) (Truvada). Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have seen the attachment ( attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). They are tiny dots that can cause contact dermatitis but they are definitely not herpes. Herpes simplex especially genital herpes has ... Read Full »
I have jaw pain and sore throat post dental filling. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I may have an abscess and I am worried about going into the dentist because of the coronavirus. Currently, I am experiencing an achy jaw and ear congestion on one side, a slightly stiff neck, and a mild sore throat. This comes before one month after a filling repair, and two weeks afte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand the fear you have not to go to the dentist but please do not risk your health because of the fear of coronavirus. There are precautions to that and the dentist will also be taking precautions as the state has already issued guidelines for the doctors... Read Full »
What could be the cause of my persistent throat pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I had brief nausea before five months. I visited a general physician who suspected GERD and put me on Motilium for GIT and later Pan 40 then Ranitidine for three months. I vomited only once but had been having a burning sensation in my chest. The burning ches... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I viewed your MRI images of the neck and chest area (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Neck findings, there are few small mucosal cysts in the right maxillary sinus. There is a small lobulated cyst like area anteriorly in the floor of the mouth to the... Read Full »
I have a sore throat after having sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected intercourse eight weeks ago with a person of unknown status. However, I did not check if the condom was leaking or if there was a hole in it. One week after the exposure, I had a sore throat that went away within a day. I started PEP (Post - Exposure Prophylaxis) treatm... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Sore throat is very common in cold and hot weather, and by drinking cold drinks. However, it does not necessarily mean seroconversion. Do a hot saline gargle before meals two times daily. I suggest taking the tablet Az... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from a throat infection with a cough, shortness of breath, and phlegm. It decreased after taking antibiotics prescribed by a doctor but from that time I am having continuous mucus in my throat with pain on side of neck. One doctor told me it is GERD and prescribed... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Actually, mucous production and all these symptoms can be controlled if you start taking antibiotics and anti-allergic pills once again. So for now I would suggest you to take the following medications. Take tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily before a meal. Take... Read Full »
I am worried about waking up with sore throat after drinking and smoking last night. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to inform you that I was drinking and smoking last night and now when I woke up I have a sore throat and it is getting worse progressively. The tonsils are lumpy with clear or white pockets on them. It hurts when I swallow and I also have a slight fever. I have had these s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern.I would like to suggest the following medications: Consult your specialist doctor, talk to them, and take the medications after their consent. Tablet Ibuprofen (Advil) 400 mg twice a day for five days after f... Read Full »
It feels like there is always something stuck in my throat. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have got a cold and sinus infection about two months ago. Got all healed up with antibiotics. However, my throat still feels off. It does not necessarily hurt. However, it feels like there is always something stuck in my throat kind of feel. I do not have any problem eating or drink... Read Full »
Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pictures you have attached is showing your tonsils which are a part of your body (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Tonsils are immune organs of the body which get infected with upper respiratory tract infections and very common with sinus infections. T... Read Full »
It bleeds when I try to remove a deposit with a Q-tip. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old male. I have had what I thought was persistent throat pain for over a month. Just recently, I narrowed it to just my tonsil, and a large tonsil stone came out, and it felt a little better. I tried to remove another deposit with a Q-tip, and it started to bleed. I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please send a picture of the throat. 1. Do not use Q-tips as they are not sterile. You may squeeze out the stone if you get a sterile cotton swab. 2. Bleeding after stone removal is common but should be in fewer amount... Read Full »
I have a sore throat. Is it viral or bacterial?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an IV treatment for fever. I took four doses of Monocef 1 gm. My fever is gone, and I am feeling better. I still have a sore throat, and there is a lot of mucus generated. The mucus is transparent. How do I confirm that I have got a viral or bacterial infection? Since my fever w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Distinguishing between viral and bacterial infection relies primarily on obtaining a mucus sample and subjecting it to culture to pinpoint the responsible microorganism. Your doctor likely inferred a bacterial infection due to your favorable response to antibiotics. This... Read Full »