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Can Ofloxacin and Flagyl be given for loose motion in a newborn?
Query: Hello doctor, My 5 months old baby suffered from loose motion and fewer doctors gave Ofloxacin 50 mg and Flagyl 200 mg syrup. They told to give 3 ml three times a day, each syrup for 5 months old. Is this dosage correct? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The dose specified above is too much and unnecessary for a child so small as 14.99 lbs. It is advisable instead to just give the child Enterogermina 1 capsule twice a day for five days along with ORS with the passage of each loose stool. As for the fever, you can give s... Read Full »
My tooth abscess has not cured even after treatment. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to my dentist a few days back with the discovery of an abscess which was connected to a broken tooth. It then spread to my cheek and got swollen. I am on Amoxicillin and Flagyl for five days. Today is my last day. Unfortunately, the swelling has not entirely decreased, I am sti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your question and I can understand your concern. It looks like the infection is over if there is no pus and pain anymore. The swelling that is hard and remains there is called antibioma. It may take some time to resolve and will not need any further ... Read Full »
I have excruciating pain and swelling in my cracked tooth. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a cracked tooth which I believe needs a root canal and a crown that I think went bad. I am in excruciating pain. I have been to emergency rooms they have given me Clindamycin and Vicodin for pain but it barely touches the pain. I have been on antibiotics for two days. I thought... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your complaint and relevant details. You have mentioned you got a swelling. I just want to make sure if the swelling is confined close to the tooth or is it spreading? The severe pain along with fever and swelling confirms that the infection has gone bad. Clind... Read Full »
I am experiencing hallmarks of rosacea. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I have thick skin pads on my cheeks, and the symptoms have all the hallmarks of rosacea, redness, itchiness, pain in sunlight, blushing, etc. I was becoming very self-conscious of my face and wondered if I could do anything to reduce the symptoms. It started almost 10 to 15 years ago, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it seems to be a manifestation of rosacea. Please send good quality photographs taken in natural light to confirm the diagnosis and to provide you the proper treatment. Read Full »
My son vomits for four to five minutes after he has milk every morning. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My son is three and a half years old. From the past 12 days, he vomits four or five minutes after drinking milk. This happens only in the mornings. He is fine if he drinks it at night. Please suggest a cure. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest the following medicines: Syrup Oflomac-M (a combination of Ofloxacin and Metronidazole), 4 ml three times a day for three days to be taken half an hour after meals. Syrup Ondem (Ondansetron) 4 ml three times a day for three days to be taken half an hour befo... Read Full »
How much time will it take for liver abscess to get cured with Metronidazole?
Query: Hello doctor, I got reported as liver abscess and the size is 70 x 60 mm. The doctor's treatment is Metronidazole. How much time will it take to cure? Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have an amebic liver abscess, 6x7 cm is considered a large one. It is a protozoal infection that has spread from colon to liver. Medications treat the abscess in most cases, in a small number of cases surgery is required. Eradication of protozoal infection from the ... Read Full »
My denture stuck on my jaw due to swelling. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am three days postop from a full mouth extraction with immediate dentures. My upper dentures are wonderful. But my bottom jaw has swollen very badly and I cannot get my bottom denture off. It is stuck due to swelling. I am so afraid of infection. What can I do other than ice and heat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Generally, after insertion of an immediate denture, the patient feels numb and somewhat swollen from the local anesthetic and not really able to tell much about the comfort of the denture base and the fit of the denture teeth against the opposing jaw and teeth. Expec... Read Full »
My mother having stomach cramps. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother has been suffering with motions and vomitings for a week. She also complained of severe stomach cramp every 15 to 20 minutes. Sudden sweating and nausea whenever she eats or drinks anything. She is getting tired even if she sits for an hour. What could be the possible reasons an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation, it is important to know whether the diarrhea occurred before or after starting Norflox (Norfloxacin) and Zolerab (combination of Rabeprazole and Domperidone). Additionally, it's essential to ascertain if... Read Full »
Can you suggest a mouthwash or antibiotic to treat my bleeding gums?
Query: Hi doctor, Currently, I am having more bleeding from my gums for about one week, especially when brushing and flossing my teeth. Is there a mouthwash or antibiotic I can use to help? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gum bleeding in young women can occur due to: 1) Hormonal changes (pregnancy-related). 2) Poor oral hygiene (hormone-induced). 3) Calculus formation. 4) Hard brushing on gums. 5) Weakness due to nutrient deficiency. To be more precise, I need your history and phot... Read Full »
My vaginal discharge is controlled only upon taking Metronidazole. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 21-year-old female infected by STDs. I had unprotected sex with my partner five months back, and I have taken birth control pills. After that, my discharge has become watery and creamy. After two months of infection, I took a tablet of Metronidazole 400 mg, and I have not taken i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is important to note that the symptoms could be related to the STD (sexually transmitted disease) infection or could be a result of the medication you have taken. The creamy and watery discharge could be a symptom of bacterial vagin... Read Full »