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Have got itchy blisters on lower inner thighs which is turning in to dark blue circles. Swelling and pain in the area. Doctor said it's a bacterial infection due to insect bite. But it has now spread to forearms , back and lower legs. I doubt it's a viral infection

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It is also called jock itch. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal ...  Read More

Started with a runny nose and sneeze and it got better over 3 days. But then developed cough that goes away and then comes back. I cough more in th cold than warm weather. Cough is dry . Other symptom is just feeling sleepier and tired than usual. Confused whether it's bacterial or viral infection? How to differentiate because one requires antibiot

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Please tell if its viral or bacterial infection in mouth No fever No pain Redness in mouth and sores Baby 3 year old Pls suggest medicine also

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Tonsils are enlarged. Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

I am feverish internally,flu like, measured temp normal. Body temp becomes hot for few minutes then goes normal,but continues to not feeling well for past 7 days. No cold,cough. Burning eyes Not red or teary. Stomach heaviness. Mild cramps. Malaise. No diarrhea. No vomit. I m Able to eat. *Had street food once before this and also could be mosq

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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailments before consuming any medicine ...  Read More

My 1yr11months old son is suffering from viral/bacterial infection so frequently...last month it was worse with high temperature i.e 105F.. Our paediatric doctor asked for various blood and urine tests.. the urine RE and culture report was fine but his WBC count was a bit high and CRP count was 84 which was way above the normal level.. He treated h

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. 1 st and foremost " PLEASE HAVE FAUTH IN YOUR DOCTOR ". If doctor has slightest doubt of seriousness of baby, he would not discharge you from hospital. Also in ...  Read More

My son is suffering from cough nd bacterial infection.... Also having high wbc...... What to do

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Most fevers in children are viral in origin and take 3-7 days to subside completely. Just give steam inhalations for cold and cough and decongestant nasal drops for nasal block or increased cough on l ...  Read More

I have viral cough what I do, and I am continuously coughing...I am not taking medicine...But I am drinking hot water...

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Please consult physician....cough of more than one week duration should not be taken lightly...it requires medical intervention. ...  Read More

Around a month back i went to pulmologist for ecessive coughing problem...then the doctr diagonosed me with allergic asthama and rihnacitis and also my PFT is within normal range...doct given me..Forair 250 resicaps,Doxilin 400 tab, Duonase nasal spray and Hismafree M for one month... now do i need to continue it for more or shall i slowly stop ta

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

My kid is 4.5 yrs old and having wet cough since Feb 2020. I have been giving him levolin and burocort puffs twice a day as suggested by his doctor. There is no improvement yet. However, doctor asked us to start antibiotics (he said he has bacterial cough) for which I am in dilemma. We had already given antibiotic for fever and cough in Feb'2020.

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Is there any X-ray available? Is the cough more during early morning or late evening? What antibiotics were given previously? ...  Read More

My friend is suffering from viral cough and cold so please suggest me good syrup or tablet to cure that

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Since how long is it, any meds already started for the same? ...  Read More

My girlfriend has had a continuous cough for about 10 days and fever for the last 3 days. She has been taking amoxicillin, but the cough has not improved. There is also a possibility of pregnancy, so we want to make sure any medicine prescribed is safe if she is pregnant. Please advise: 1. What could be causing the cough and fever? 2. Could this

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A cough running 10 days with fever starting later, especially when amoxicillin hasn't helped, points more toward a viral illness than a simple bacterial one, though a secondary infection is possible. ...  Read More

Viral fever for 5 days, Now almost settled fever still there around 99.7 without any medicine. But still I have throat pain and coughing, When I see my throat with a torch I can see some white lines and dots like pus or sputum in my throat and it's paining a lot and coughing too. Do I need to take antibiotics?

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White patches in your throat after a viral fever can sometimes mean a bacterial infection has set in on top of it. ...  Read More

Why do people believe that rice is not good during cold and coughs? In my house generally during viral cough cold and runny nose, rice is being avoided.

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I am struggling with viral infection from last 5 days. So much cough with fever. I tried everything (steam, hot water) but still not getting relief. I have asthma also and getting breathing issues with that. Please help

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Asthma gets exacerbated with viral infection. You need to step up asthma medication along with antibiotics if running fever ...  Read More

I had got fever with cough 6 days earlier. From 1-2 day I am noticing fever is around 99. Sometimes it is around 97-98. But the problem is I am feeling warm from inside and my palm also feel warm specially during evening time. My phlegm is still coming but low from earlier and also my left side feel little heavy and if I do something my heart rate

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Look at our Holistic approach and decide for yourself. https://www.ufaworldorg.in/common-cold-cures.html ...  Read More

My mom has viral. No fever but cough. But issue is she blabbering in her sleep and that too loudly? What could be the reason and is this the end?

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Please share details of her symptoms, results of investigations done and share meds taken, then I can help you. ...  Read More

What home remedy or herbal medicine/churna can be safely given to 3 years old child suffering from viral fever and coughing? What is the dosage and how long to give in a day?

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Consult for prescription and guidance ...  Read More

Hi I am suffering from viral conjunctivitis from 4 days. My doctor said it has some amount of bacterial traces as well. He suggested chloramphenicol, polymyxin b sulphate dexamethasone sodium phosphate eye ointment with eye drops and tablets. Is the ointment fine to use?

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Use the topical drops as prescribed.ointment at night time.but review the consultant again in 4 days to see the intraocular pressure . Assuming the pressures were checked and were normal on the first ...  Read More

Good afternoon 🌞 I am suffering from dry cough and little yellow mucus from 4 days . No other symptoms. Kindly help me it . It is a viral or bacterial infection.

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Since it's 4 days need to consult. Till time you can take ascoril d.. twice a day If symptoms persist, consult a doctor ...  Read More

VIRAL FEVER VOLD COUGH BODY PAIN KHASI WITH COUGH 1 WEEK FEELING WEAKNESS ATTACHED XRAY PLS CHECK ONCE

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Avoid cold and sour food Steam inhalation and gargles Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

I AM HAVING VIRAL FEVER COLD COUGH AND BODY PAIN TAKEN INJECTION FOR FEVER STILL COUGH IS THERE AND ALSO BODY PAIN FROM 1 WEEK PLS CHECK XRAY REPORT

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Please get yourself examined by pulmonologist and take proper medication. You need physical examination ...  Read More

Very frequent dry coughing at night. She got viral fever and landed in laringitis. Now fever is gone and voice also supressed. Dry cough frequent at night. Taken medication as azithromycin but not relieving. Kindly suggest.

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My 7 years old kid has excess dry cough. Can i give her Ascoril Ls junior syrup? She cough a lot especially at night

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Can give but for physical examination u need to visit pediatrician ...  Read More

I am having cough post viral from 3 weeks. Tried multiple Medicines with pulmonologist, admitted for 3 days still same. Finally my ears also chocked and one eardrum got ruptured. With ENT help I am recovering with ear but cough still persist. Did oscillatory test, chest xray. Seems ok. Any suggestions??

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Good evening, I am suffering from sore throat from 2 days But now sore throat is subsided But there is a dry cough and stuffy nose . Is this a viral or bacterial infection Kindly help me . Thanks

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Hello doctors, I'm suffering from TYPHOID FEVER from 7 days and taking medicine... 1. cefixime 200 and oflaxcin 200 (Bid) 2. paracetamol 50O MG (Tid) now I'm having cold/sneezes/runny nose/blocked nose... can you please prescribe me any tablets for my cold runny blocked sneezed nose which goes along with above mentioned antibiotics..... without ca

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Take antihistamines ...  Read More

My son is having viral cough and the doctor suggested for montair lc 5ml at night but I forgot and given 5ml morning and night of montair lc kid syrup does it dosage.

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Greetings not to worry from next day give only in morning ...  Read More

My baby was coughing after the viral infection , cold for 2,3 weeks ...doctor prescribed medicine for productive cough !but it did not go clearly ...doctor advised nebulization of albuterol ..he got partly relief from cough for 1,2 Days and again start ➡️Today doctor advised for nebulization ...of budesonide and albuterol...he got re

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Yes true due to inflammation ...  Read More

I live abroad and was visiting India for Diwali. I got the viral in India and, again, before leaving, fell sick. I had runny nose, itchy eyes, body aches, and general fatigue. Now, since I have been back from India for a week, I have been on antibiotics (Enhancin 625mg) for 4 days. Some improvement for sure, but still, the head feels heavy, feeling

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Yes ,as per ur description this is most likely Post viral Sequelae and it can take as long as 2 months to totally resolve.take steam Inhalation,over the counter antihistamine and increase fluid intake ...  Read More

Can I take mahasudarshan churna (and Giloy ghan vati) for viral fever with cold and cough (viral and bacterial infection)? if yes, can I use it for around 5 to 7 days until the infection is totally cured? will it cause any side effects if I take it for 5 to 7 days? would like to take 2gm (1/4 teaspoon) with lukewarm water in the morning and night.

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Yes you can take this for around 7 days and stop. Maintain easily digestible diet ...  Read More

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