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Dear sir my nack back side one ganth , doctor prescribed doxycycline lb,zerodol sp three time day last 7 days ,this problem is 90 percent cure but I checked the doctor,doctor again three days medicine repeat , please suggest next step and doxycycline lb 10 days intake how many side effects.
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Avoid oily foods
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Next step is consult other doctor. Consult me on practo
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You should complete your antibiotic course.
Further for better a understanding a physical examination is required .
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Keep your cholestrol levels under your control.
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Avoid eating oily, fried foods…
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You should complete your antibiotics course
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Treatment can be continued till 10-14 days .
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Proper consultation required
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Need further evaluation
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Consult for proper advice
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Better to stick to the prescription medicine. Antibiotic can be given for 10days. If your symptoms still persist get a physical checkup done.
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It's alright, sometimes antibiotics can be given for 10 days .. complete yr course .
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If the pain and swelling still persists, go see a physician personally.. some more tests may be needed for further investigation
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have less oily and less spicy food . increase water intake
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Has it resolved now? One may have to take a prolonged course of antibiotics 7 to 15 days. Then if it doesn't resolve,you may have to undergo biopsy.
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Dear patient, It may be the fat lump which is absolutely normal. Just keep a watch. If it pains or increases in size abnormally, then consult for biopsy.
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Keep your cholesterol levels under control
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Eat less oily foods.
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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No as such side effects bt may face gut issues
Need not to worry if the node is painful and have not gain any relief then you may visit a nearest surgeon.
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Plz visit your nearest physician or general surgeon. It might be lipoma. No need to worry. Its always better to get checked than taking doxycycline further. I m sure it wont be worrying thing
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No need to worry
Do physical activity
And take antibiotics if infection is there and if pain is there take painkiller and for more need photo of it nad need more help consult
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If gant is painfull take pain killer if not able to tolerate pain, if its an abcess take anibiotic like ampicloxacilline 500mg bd
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You can stop Antibiotics if it is cured .
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Better to complete the full course of antibiotics
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Complete your course, don't worry
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Describe nature of ganth(tumor) soft or Hard and with pus or not
So don't panic tretment are nessesary so contact me and take lower side effects antibiotics unlike doxycycline and take proper treatment without hesitation
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continue tretment with good antibiotics and pan killar
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avoid infected like condition
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Kindly consult regd side effects
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Gut microbial imbalance/ dysbiosis is a common side effect
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Take balanced diet.
For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at plus nine one nine five nine five zero eight seven three nine nine.
Thanks.
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Take medicines as adviced
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10 days course of doxycycline is fine for a suspected infection.If the swelling has not subsided even after taking antibiotics visit a general surgeon in your area.
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Take your medication for few more days. If still persists then go for FNAC.
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consult me for medication
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A physical examination is required before further management.
Please consult with your Doctor who prescribed Doxycycline for you.
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Please consult a General surgeon in person
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Connect please
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Dr. Bhawna Ohlyan
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Sagar
It will now heal on its own. It’s the fibrosed tissue which you are still able to feel it will dissolve in some time no need of further medication connect for online consultation
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Dr. Aman Prajapati
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Jhansi
You need not worry
Just continue the treatment for 10-15 days
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Consult
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
It's fine.not to worry
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Kindly Consult
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Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Wardha
It's alright, sometimes antibiotics can be given for 10 days .. complete your treatment course .
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If pain persists then visit to nearest hospital
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Dr. Dinesh Chandra Joshi
General Physician
45 yrs exp
Greater Noida
If there is 90 % cure , rest of swelling would also disappear . What is apprehension?
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Ganth which according to medical terms is called as lump. It need to be examined to come to an exact diagnosis like fat deposition or enlarged lymph nodes.
And coming to antibiotics, course depends from 7-14 days or even more. If pain is reduced, you can discontinue antibiotic. Connect with me if symptoms persist or reappear
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Stop worrying about the lump and Do warm compression
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once physically to nearby physician
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Dutta
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
I think physical examination is required.
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Visit a Doctor for physical examination
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Chennai
Complete your treatment course
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You should follow the advice of the treating Dr.
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Consultation
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consultation
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Dr. Yashvardhan Sharma
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Agra
No side effects
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
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Kolkata
Need more details for proper evaluation. Kindly connect for further management
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Kindly consult for further management and treatment
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Dr. Anant Khandelwal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Take medicine advised by treating physician to decrease the risk of relapse. Benefit outweighs side effects.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Connect please
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Wish you a faster recovery
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Kanpur
No side effect
Continue medicine as prescribed
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
16 yrs exp
Valsad
No side effects.Pls continue and connect for further concerns.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pls have physical examination with nearby orthopedic surgeon if your symptoms haven't improved despite medications.
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Dr. Col V. C. Goyal
General Physician
48 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
follow his advise good luck
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No side effects
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Dr. Pragati Bhole
Internal Medicine
25 yrs exp
Nagpur
You can repeat for 3 more days.
No major side effects in such a small duration.
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
It's normal
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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