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Hi is it necessary to apply antibiotic for a knee wound without any sign of infection, to prevent infection...won't it cause future drug resistance if used often... actually I started using it n applied for one day (three dose over)...wound is better...shall I stop it or should I need to complete course since I started if so hw many to use

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Greetings kindly complete the course. ...  Read More

I am burnt on my hand . Applied burnol. However am having wound with some fluid is coming out Pls suggest some antibiotics and cream for external application

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Burst the blisters. Wash it. Keep it open. Apply silverex. Consult for meds ...  Read More

Good mng dr P have wart on my forehead,its my fault,instead of visiting dr i visited local person ,some persons recommended me 2 g dere,where he cut it by scissor n applied some chemical. Im feared now what if wound dont heal,already monsoon is here,do i need to it antibiotic to heal it n i cant apply antibiotic over wound since some chemical is al

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Tab cefoclox xl 200 mg bd Tab signoflam bd Tab pantop 40mg od Cream T bact l/a bd for 5 day is ...  Read More

I got a Burn from silencer of a bike previously applied silver nitrate 2% with Erythromycin 500 mg oral. It is not healing properly and current condition is like this as attached in the picture. Kindly advise quick acting antibiotic

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U need immediate antibiotics.... Do direct online consultation by sending more clear photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

The wounds are spreading over her entire body.. In the form of water bubbles. At first the water bubbles are popping and when it get burst... Within 2/3 days manu bubbles are taking place due to which.. My grandmother skin has started bleeding.

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It's an immunobullous disorder. It is better to admit her in a hospital. Kindly visit a dermatologist in a hospital. ...  Read More

Got a wound and now the skin wound has become round in shape and its spreading, scab formation happens but still the wound doesn't heals.

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Please put pictures of the affected areas ...  Read More

I've been having skin wounds on my groin area from 4-5 days. It started with a wound which caused a lot of itching when it started healing but I've noticed the wounds have spread, now I have multiple smal skin wounds with black scabs on it and they are itching a lot further worsening my problems. When another wound is about to open up I can see a v

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Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May ...  Read More

I have a wound which is healed but the skin colour around the wound turned dark black..and it is not returing to my normal skin tone..

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It's scab and scar... Medicine available for good measure improvement...Do direct online consultation by sending photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Having skin allergy (itchy skin, hives) after having antibiotics for throat infection, had moxclav 625

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Allergic reaction Acute urticaria I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl cons ...  Read More

My wife fell and wounded her knee. After that she developed red skin around wound with some ulcer around the wound..she is also taking iron,calcium which has been closed.she is also pregnant. We have consulted some doctors but they are clueless.

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The would and the area around it should be cleaned properly... One good antiseptic preparation is add azadirechta indica(neem) and calendula mother tinctures in clean water and wash the wound with th ...  Read More

My daughter had fever 4 days back and vomiting now fever reduced loose motion is there doctor was only prescribed sporlac 4days back today I went again doctor changed medicine and told me to give antibiotic if loose motion didn't subside in 2 days prescription is attached is it zifi 100 what is the dose

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Yes zifi 100 But weight required Take a consult for proper prescription ...  Read More

Hi, Plz suggest me a good antibiotic for cough and cold, body ache, indigestion, weakness and internal fever .

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Can’t prescribe antibiotics without examination. ...  Read More

Wound near tailbone. Took antibiotics but it increased. Taking HIV ART medication. Treatment or suggestion please

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Can we take antibiotic Lyser D for 3 days 2 times during breastfeeding. My baby is 4 month old . I got wart removed.So for recovery of that wound doctor has prescribed that antibiotic.

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Greetings yes u can take ...  Read More

Can I use antibiotics for my 3-month-old baby? How long can they be taken? My baby has a fever, and the doctor prescribed 2ml of antibiotics (cefixime) twice a day. Is it okay to use?"

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Preferably not before confirming the infection. So test are important. ...  Read More

Hi, my three yr old kids knee got wound on April 1st evening due to her fall at road...after a day of her wound i peeled off her guaze dressing since it sticked to her wound...then immediately i started to apply supirocin ointment to avoid any infection...but the wound flesh doesn't scab again...centre part alone got pulled...i hv attached pic of i

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Ya it will heal on its own but iv vl take some time Apply ointment At home try to open the wound to fresh air ...  Read More

My Father has got some skin itch infection and now one wound watery has grown up, photo attached. He is dibetic so only prefer external use medicines. Please suggest any powder or lotion. Thanks

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

What will happen if a dog bite wound is not cleaned but all 5 vaccines are taken? Can the virus survive under the healed skin, is it possible ? Will all the viruses be killed by the vaccine even if some are left under the skin ..

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If the dog bite wound is not cleaned or treated with antibiotics, then the person will get an infection and pus in that area. Vaccination is only to prevent rabies, but wound cleaning and dressing is ...  Read More

What will happen if a dog bite wound is not cleaned but all 5 vaccines are taken? Can the virus survive under the healed skin, is it possible ?

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Yes it's possible, ideally immunoglobulin injection has to be administered around the wound, immediate washing & Cleaning decreases the virus transmission ...  Read More

Had a minor accident on bike consulted physician completed antibiotics course taken TT injection applying T bact cream for wound nearly 10 days passed please help wound is healing or not i have attached a pic please do the needful.

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Hello doctor my son got tummy upset on Saturday. Also got a cold and from yesterday he got a fever. We took him to the ENT doctor today. They prescribed some medicine with antibiotics which is cefoprox 100mg for it. But I forgot to tell her he has an upset stomach. I mean he's pooping like the picture i have uploaded. Can I give him this antibioti

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I haven't left a doctor's appointment without a prescription of antibiotics tablets. Here are some of the scenarios - skin abrasion - insect bite - hive - viral infection /cold Could any doctor please chime in why it is over prescribed?

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Need to get history and some more information for understanding the diagnosis. Contact and consult if needed. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I suffered from External Thrombosed Hemorrhoid 7 days ago. Using anobliss, daflon 500 and sitz bath. Now swelling reduced 75%, pain also gone. But the problem is i hurted with anobliss cream tube applicator, it's teared slightly. I added cipladine solution in sitz bath to avoid infection. Now that skin tear looks bigger in size. No p

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This appears to be a ruptured external haemorrhoid, ...  Read More

What is the ideal course completion period of a stomach infection antibiotic? Is it three days or 5 days? For example for medicines like O2 or Norflox which are taken twice a day. Is it harmful if the person stops taking the antibiotic before the course duration?

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It is totally subjective and we curate the treatment according to patients presentation and degree of illness! However, in general we would want the patient to complete the course for a minimum 5 days ...  Read More

Having mild soar throat and mild cold cough , attached the blood report . Antibiotics is needed or home treatment like nebulizing and gargling is enough

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Take anti allergic tablet and home treatment. ...  Read More

My son is 3 month old, I have added the entire sterile water into antibiotic powder and gave him for past 4 days will it cause any side effects?

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No ...  Read More

My son is 3 month old he is on antibiotics cefixime can I give him ascoril ls because he is having cough today and his paediatrician is on leave

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Yes u can give ...  Read More

Hi, Doctor prescribed antibiotic to my daughter augmenting dds where my daughter refuse to drink that she is 2.7 years can we mix that with any juice so that she can drink without knowing ??

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You can mix ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I'm getting this thick and black skin after a wound is healed and when I remove that black skin it generates again and I think it is spreading when we remove it

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Was having cough for 2 month clear mucus and no other symptoms. Consulted pulmonologist and he suggested antibiotics , and she started the course but later she consulted another doc she said it's viral, and no need of antibiotics . But since she started she needs to continue antibiotics , will it be dangerous for her will it cause resistance or su

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It's not this easy to develop resistance in just one course, however a very detailed evaluation is needed in this case as to why and which Antibiotics were started and how to stop or continue the same ...  Read More

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