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My husband has injected Meth incorrectly. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My husband is 36 years old. He is fit and healthy and rarely gets sick. But he is a Meth addict. He missed the vein when injecting in the top part of his wrist. The injection site looks like a small ant bite. It formed a water blister that he popped and put Neosporin on. But his hand is... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This looks like cellulitis (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is an infection of subcutaneous tissue. He needs antibiotics and a blood test. Convince him to visit. He will need a hemogram test, and blood culture to look for the extent of infection. ... Read Full »
Can shaving my bikini area make it rough, itchy, and painful?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been waxing for ten years, and I have no skin reactions. But the last couple of months, I could not wax, so I shaved. And my bikini line has changed drastically. It has become itchy, rough, and painful. I have no discharge. I was given antifungal cream Fucidin, and nothing se... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a razor rash that got infected and formed cellulitis due to the hair follicles getting infected, causing pain and inflammation. Would you please send a picture of the lesion for a better opinion and suggestion on treatment? Read Full »
I went to ER for cellulitis and have symptoms of MRSA. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I went to the local ER yesterday night but they did not ease my mind much. Now they have told me that I have got cellulitis from my razor. I have done all the home instructions and followed my discharge procedures. But I am concerned about my knee. Well, I was hoping you could give me s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your details and I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) you shared. Yes, it is cellulitis which can be secondary to staphylococcal or streptococcal infection. The medications you have been prescribed are fine. The... Read Full »
What causes swollen foot with purple discoloration in a diabetic?
Query: Hello doctor, My left foot is swollen with purple color and pain. I am currently on Diamicron 60 mg and Xelevia 100 mg. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With history, I feel you have left foot cellulitis. It is the infection on the foot. You might need heavy antibiotics for the infection. Is warmth present on the wound? Any pus discharge from the area? Kindly update these details and also the picture of the purple c... Read Full »
What is the reason for the pain under my right rib?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18 year old male, and I weigh 90 kg and 178 cm tall. I have pain under my right rib, and it hurts while breathing. I hope it is not liver related from alcohol. I had two drinks in the last few days, but those are the only drinks I have ever had. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does not seem to be related to alcohol drinking as per your history, as two drinks do not make much of a change with the anatomy of the liver. It is probably suggestive of muscle related problem. It might be myalgia or cellulitis. I suggest you get a liver functio... Read Full »
I have swelling and pain in my left foot. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I have swelling and pain in my left foot. What could be the reason for pain and swelling? I did not even suffer from an injury. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Regarding your symptoms, it seems you have developed cellulitis. I suggest you please do a CBC (complete blood count) test, electrolytes, and X-ray of the leg. You can take the following medications after consulting a specialist doctor. 1... Read Full »
I am six months pregnant and I have swollen feet and ankles. Please advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I am six months pregnant. I have swollen feet and ankles. It hurts when water runs over them. I also have lower back pain and some dizziness. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A pregnant woman usually has edema (swollen lower extremities), especially if she has been standing for quite long time. However, it is never tender but just heavy. It spontaneously resolves when she places her feet at least two pillows higher than her body or only by ... Read Full »
What causes a swollen ankle to turn dark red?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 77 years old. He is suffering from swollen ankles. His redness on the swollen area has turned into dark red. He is not diabetic. He had a stroke before few years and he has undergone a liver operation due to cancer eight years back. He does not have fever, chills, or dizzi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father is having cellulitis or joint effusion due to hepatic insufficiency. If his limbs are warm, then it shows cellulitis and so it needs immediate treatment. If his limbs are cold in the affected area without fever, then it can be due to eczema or purpura, or ra... Read Full »
Can antibiotics help in reducing persistent swelling in my legs?
Query: Hello doctor, Before six years, my legs had gotten swollen for seemingly no reason, and within a year after that without changing my diet I started to gain an excessive amount of weight. Doctor did not know what it was, so he sent me to every specialist for a bunch of tests then finally a vascular... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you a diabetic? Can you send me pictures of your legs, if possible? Is filariasis endemic in your area? Possible causes are like: 1. Cellulitis of lower limb. 2. Filariasis with lymphangitis. 3. Myxedema with secondary infection. Also, there is a poss... Read Full »
Is surgery mandatory for boils in the leg?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother has swelling on his left foot. He has a boil on his left inner leg 4 inches above his left ankle inner bone. The doctor he visited gave him medicines for his boil and said the boil will come out in some days. The swelling in his foot has increased and so he visited the same... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. He is having diabetes? If yes, what is the sugar level? If yes, first you have to control the sugar level. He is having a deep infected ulcer with cellulitis. What medications he is on? Since it is a deep and swelling extended up to the foot better open the wound ... Read Full »