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Hi I need to know whether can we wash off our private part after the intercourse which it may cause infection. Please suggest me in this query and we are planning for conceive as well.

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Can taking Azithromycin as soon as one suspects chance of infection help prevent N Fowleri infection or one only has to wait and watch for symptoms and can be only treated in hospital with combination of medicines? I had some fresh groundwater go in my nostril today.

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Naegleria fowleri is an ameba (single-celled living organism) that lives in soil and warm fresh water, such as lakes, rivers, and hot springs. It is commonly called the “brain-eating ameba̶ ...  Read More

Can use of V wash prevent urine infection? As Mine is a travelling job, m prone to urine infection, kindly suggest

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Yes , u can use, but if at all indicated only. I.e if u r likely to prone for any urine infection only. Otherwise general hygiene is enough ...  Read More

My baby is 5 months old. He rolls over often and sometimes he poops in that position as a result of which, his poop gets spread over the front side on the penis area. This has happened around 3 times. I am afraid will this cause urine infection? How to prevent UTI in babies? Please advise

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Greetings wash the area regularly/change the diaper every 2-3 hrly ...  Read More

So, it's second time in this year that I'm dealing with a kind of bacterial eye infection. My eyelids got very itchy and won't stop until I rub them with my fingers. I know that's a bad habbit but can't help it. Plus, whenever I splash water on my eyes to remove eye-dust, itching started again. First it occurred in March and after that now. Then a

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Hi Sir, Repeated eye infection can be a sign of Asthenopia (Eye Strain). Better go for a detailed eye check, including vision, eye pressure and dilated fundus examination. This will only help you in ...  Read More

I thank all the Doctors for your precious advice regarding our queries. I understand that as advised by a previous specialist Doctor that N Fowleri is usually present in unclean or stagnant river or pond water and is rare in India. I read there were 15 or 16 cases found in India. I don't swim but I have a groundwater via jet pump/submersible conn

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Hello sir you keep reading Google and posting free questions on Practo, regarding your fear of Pathogenic Ameobea, if I were you I would be more concerned about Rhinosporodiosis, please Google an Ende ...  Read More

How to prevent our eye sight or prevention of low eye sight what basic tips should be adopted so that we should not have to use spex in future??

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Healthy eyes is only possible in healthy body ,even healthy person has to use reading glass after 40yrs,to keep your eyes healthy you should you should take lots of green vegetables & seasonal fru ...  Read More

I have tricuspid valve repair 6 months ago...and very much confused about prevention of endocarditis..doc. said it is not 100 percent preventable but can rediluce risk... google n youbube scared me...what should I do... please help it is scary ..I don't even came out of my room...fur to fear of infection... please please help to start my life ... o

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Just keep your teeth clean. Floss regularly. Brush your teeth twice a day. If you're ever undergoing any surgery mention to your doctor about your condition that should be fine. Endocarditis doesn't j ...  Read More

Nowadays how can we protect our kids from risky viral infection. Please share any prevention tips to protect kids against viral diseases. My 7 year daughter had viral fever which later developed lymph nodes and she had fever for almost 2 weeks with neck pain. After 10 days she also had developed pain in one foot. She recovered with proper treatmen

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It sounds like your daughter had a really rough two-week recovery, and it’s completely natural to worry about her immune system after such an intense illness. To help protect kids from these kin ...  Read More

I have been recently cured from anal fissure. What prevention I should follow to ensure they don't happen again?

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Drink plenty of water and eat High fibrous diet Sitz bath ...  Read More

If a person has liver cirrhosis, can something, a herb, medicine be taken as a prevention so that ascites does not occur?? Instead of taking medicine later when ascites occurs, can something be done which can prevent fluid buildup esp in terms of taking any herb or home remedy.

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Yes Start proper ayurveda medicine. To get rid of this problem ...  Read More

I have prosthetic heart valve...and it is infection sensitive a doc. said...and skin infection in one of them...due to oily skin I develop acne on my face regularly is it need to be attention or no need of intervention... please guide

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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

I have mechanical tricuspid valve and want to know that I have read skin infection also lead to endocarditis...and I develop acne on my face regularly due to oily skin...is it concern of the infection or can leave... please guide

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Very very rarely it can cause if it’s infected If u maintain good hygiene, should not be a problem ...  Read More

What's nutrition supplements shall a man 43 take for prevention of cancer or heart or kidney related diseases...can one take take reverstrol as supplements?..foods that may possibly prevent kinldney cancer or heart disease from forming?

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Yes supplements help to get all the nutrients you need. However, if you’d like to prevent diseases, it takes more than just supplements. The best way would be to focus on your diet and over all lifest ...  Read More

Why this fungal infection is happened to 8 days old baby ...what are all the precautions and prevention s that should I take to avoid these kind of fungal infection.. shall I apply coconut oil on it

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Greetings keep it dry and neat ...  Read More

I have been experiencing a urinary tract infection for the past two years. Initially, it consistently showed positive results for bacteria in urine routine tests and urine culture, indicating the presence of bacteria. However, lately, only 1 out of 10 tests show positive results in urine culture and urine routine. Despite this, I still have yellow

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U need few investigations to be done .. can u connect or whatsapp on 959798368zero..will guide u on what has to be done ..don't worry, u will get better ...  Read More

Pls tell me the name of this infection on finger as shown in image attached I been having this infection from past few month

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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

Hi, I'm having signs of early cavities but I have no pain or sensitivity so I want to take good care for my oral health for future. Can you please suggest any toothpaste and mouth wash which helps in fighting the cavities and it's prevention. Also any advise regarding oral health. Thank you

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Consider professional treatments such as fluoride applications or dental sealants if necessary. To improve oral health- -Brush your teeth twice daily with a fluoride containing toothpaste and floss d ...  Read More

My partner has bengin lung tumor for 10 years. what are the chances for me to get it ? Is it s pread through kissing or sexual intercourse ?

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No risk ...  Read More

I am suffering from frequent infection of fore skin and it occurs every few months. I usually use candid-b cream for the same. i think it's some kind of eczema. Please recommend a cream or lotion to keep my fore skin hydrated for prevention against flare ups.

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Candidial balanoposthitis, also known as candida balanitis, is a fungal infection that affects the head of the penis (glans) and the foreskin. It's most common in uncircumcised men. Here's some inform ...  Read More

I'm having itching due to infection. Kindly suggest what all things I can do to avoid such an infection.

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What is the 1 day Filaria prevention tablets given by government of India? I would like to consume one. Please tell dosage too Thanks

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Can anyone guide me about these pregnancy prevention injections?? What are they and what are the cons and orons for it

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Dear Specialists, You are well experienced and have specialised in this field.I just want to know the prevention of GERD or ACID REFLUX,which I was already suffered two times. I request you all,kindly suggest me for better precautions.You each suggestion would be taken as golden instructions.Thank you

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I want to know is there any blood test for infection I want to know is there any blood test for infection?

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

How to know is it viral infection or bacterial infection? Is there any way or test to test which infection is it?

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Can help you with the next course of action and plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Good Day Doc, Just had sex with my girlfriend, she just start her period today, and I make use of condom, how I'm I sure is not going to be pregnant.

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Getting a proper period rules out pregnancy itself ...  Read More

My father had 2 ischemic stroke. In 2020 he had stroke in PCA territory. At that time Aspirin 75 MG along with Atrovastin 20 MG was started. After that, in 2022 he faced another lacunar stroke. After that the dosage of Aspirin was increased to 150 MG. And rest of the medicines were kept same. Now , my question is how can we prevent any more stroke

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Need to consult as there are other things to prevent further episodes. ...  Read More

What tablets can we need to take to prevent fileria.In my place mosquitoes are much.To prevent infections can we take Ivermectin with Albendazole.

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Tab Albendazole(400mg) twice a year ...  Read More

Can infection in semen can be caused without having sex,pls help... if so what should be done?? ... ... . .

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Yes. It has to be treated with suitable antimicrobial agents based upon culture and sensitivity of semen. ...  Read More

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