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N Fowleri infection
We have used same water from borewell for 10 years now. But ever since I read about N Fowleri infections, I get worried even I accidentally breathe in water on taking bath. I only wanted to know if taking Azithromycin capsule alone before symptoms appear save a person or one can only wait and watch if symptoms appear, need to go to hospital as only combination of medicines have a chance to save, if one can be saved. I know it's very rare and pray I don't get it.
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Please do not self medicate. Azithromycin is a strong antibiotic that should not be consumed without a doctor’s prescription. Self medication of any medicine is potentially harmful.
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Thanks for reaching out. You are afraid of N Fowleri infection. Based on what you have mentioned it seems like you could have health anxiety. Consult a psychiatrist for diagnosis and consult a psychologist for counselling sessions. With a psychiatrist and psychologist you can explain about your fear. With the guidance of a mental health professional you will feel better.
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Consult a psychologist
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Contact me for counselling sessions. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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Please consult therapist
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Counseling
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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I understand your concerns, talk to your general physician for more medical advise and diagnosis based on what you are feeling . You will get help in understanding and managing by gaining more clarity as well as precautions to take .
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Stay positive. Eat healthy , exercise.,
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It seems to be IAD. It needs to be addressed asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be treated well with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively.
You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist for the last 17 years. you can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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You may have developed a phobia that is leads to excessive anxiety and overthinking.
Please consult a therapist
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Need few more details
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The thought of fear is the reason (of many things from the past, there is definite root cause that can be found out in a therapeutic session with any expert ) which is making you think of catching the infection, these thoughts can totally be reduced, let me know on the scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is low and 10 is high what is the intensity of your thoughts? What is the level between 0-10 ?
Also about consuming any medication without a prescription is not healthy, i recommend the best way is to reach out to a therapist in case of high intensity of fear of getting infected, if the fear is not that high then reach to a physician.
For any further information, you can surely reach out to me🙏
Stay very Blissful 🙌
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Rate the intensity of fear between 0-10 ? If it's high , reach out to a Therapist 🙏
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Start with a meditation-exercise and breathing-exercise(4-7-8 technique to follow).
wish you good luck.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Ms. Kamna Vigg
Counselling Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Faridabad
Please go to a general physician, ask all your questions and clarify all your doubts.
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List down all alternatives you could incorporate
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Try to find more about it so your unhelpful thoughts and worries could be dispersed.
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Dr. Najeeb T
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9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Priyanka (PhD)
Clinical Psychologist
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Delhi
You should go to a good physician…
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as query about infection of N .Fowleri.
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and medicine after 3 day and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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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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Mr. Vijay Kumar
Counselling Psychologist
30 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Naegleria Fowleri infection is extremely rare. There are many infections that are more devastating and common which most people accept as one of the many big and small risks that come to them as a part of their regular living environment. Your question is about the treatment (taking Azithromycin before the symptoms appear) which someone specialising in the treatment of N Fowleri may be able to answer. From the mental health angle, I feel you are getting disproportionately worried about this infection that is probably generating a lot of anxiety in you. If you are unable to convince yourself that your worries are highly disproportionate and irrational to a great extent, you may have to seek help from a psychologist who will address issues like illness anxiety disorder which you probably could be having. Please remember, in comparison with so many risks that we face in life every day (and live with them fearlessly), the risk of an N Fowleri infection is too small to get into constant and obsessive worry.
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Please consult a psychologist, if required.
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