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Are there any over-the-counter gels for reducing gum swelling?

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It's been a month that there is swelling in my hand, now it's extending to my elbow. Pain is also there throughout. And I am not able to put any type of pressure on my wrist/hand. I am attaching X-Ray images, please suggest.

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I am a 30 year old girl. I have developed swelling on my face since last 3 days due to no apparent reason. I have an important meeting to attend in 2 days. So are there any options to reduce the swelling in my face fast? Also will the effect of the option be long lasting?

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Hi all, m a lactating mother need to know the safe tablet which I can consume safely to reduce swelling in fracture. please suggest.

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Limb elevation is best.... ...  Read More

I had an accident a couple of weeks back for which I was on bed rest. Now though the pain has almost gone but there still is swelling in my legs and foot. I don’t wish to take any allopathic treatments for this so does anyone know how to reduce leg swelling naturally? Your responses would help me a lot! Kindly do respond.

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My 7 year old kid got slippedbin the stairs and got woundedb in mouthv.Therrbeas a sweeping in both upper and lower lip.Dictor prescribed icepack and zyter RB gel. How to reduce the swelling ?

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Yes applying ice pack will help ...  Read More

My daughter had lymph node swelling on neck left side below jaw. Ultrasound shows it's 25mm size. Doc prescribed antibiotics for 1 week. Now the swelling is reduced almost 80-90 % but I feel it's not gone completely. If we carefully touch we can feel the node with fingers and she had no pain now. It's almost a month now and my question will that no

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Neck Lymphnodes drain something called lymph from specific areas of the head and neck. So if she is still having the problem, it means the source of infection is still there or the antibiotics given w ...  Read More

My mother aged 68 yrs has lymphnode swelling on left side of neck and she has been taking antibiotics zifi cv 200 and painkiller zerodol sp both twice daily after food for 8-9 days. Now pain is not there but lymphnode swelling has not reduced so taking chymoral forte along with antibiotic zidi cv 200 will reduce lymphnode size? if yes kindly mentio

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If the lympnode size is not decreasing despite treatment for 8-9 days It is advisable to get it re checked and to do USG and FNAC tests ...  Read More

Hello Sir, We live in Pune. from last two months my father is suffering from severe pain in feet due swelling. The swelling has been worsened now with severe pain. We have consulted many doctors but still the swelling and pain is not reduced . My Father has medical history. He has gone through Angioplasty 4 years ago. He has sugar also. We need som

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Hello, We have Ayurvedic medicine treatment for these problems. No need for patients to get admitted and no operation or Panchkarma required. You can contact me online or offline or visit Pune clin ...  Read More

Hello there, my wife have h pylori infection, she eat regularly medicine for infection from 1.5 months, but she still have alot pain and swelling inside rib bone and in stomach area. With those medicines and diet infection reduced but swelling and pain is not improving in stomach. And also we did endoscopy. And report was positive of h pylori infec

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Yes H.Pylori test is positive In 80-90% H.pylori is cleared after giving medicines but in 10% they may be resistant to the medicines for which repeat course is required Bismuth and levoflox are given ...  Read More

Shall I continue the med for private part allergy or change the med, swelling has reduced but redness and little pain persist

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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

Thumb infection with pain... swelling in thumb from last 4/5 days with severe pain. Redness in thumb.....but other fingers are not affected...no fever or other symptoms.

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Cannot comment without examination. It may be skin infection. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

I have infection beside my nail in leg, pain increasing and swelling even upon used antibiotics as per doctor advise. Nurse removed puss by cut a little on wound area. Can any doctor suggest which specialist should I consult or how to cure this infection? I don't understood how it came and not able to find the solution to reduce the pain.

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You should consult a general surgeon. If there's any need for pus drainage or minor surgical intervention, they will be able to take care of it. ...  Read More

How can I reduce gum swelling and bleeding after dental work?

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Are there any home remedies to reduce swelling from a gum boil?

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> Salt water rinse is one of the helpful homeremedies >Warm Compress ...  Read More

Due to severe throat infection, currently having azee 500 ,montina L , and pain killer . Feeling ear fullness and tinnitus effect on both the ears . Kindly suggest how reduce this effect

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Takeaugmentin bd inspite of azee Take decongestant nose drops tds Follow by steam inhalation It will cure in 5 days Start short course of steriod u will get relieved Tab methylpred 12 mg bd for 5 days ...  Read More

I had done rct but i have swelling again on that side of face. Re infection is the only cause of swelling or any other reason can aslo be

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Swelling around a previously treated tooth can have various causes, not just re-infection. While re-infection is a common cause of swelling after a root canal treatment (RCT), there are other factors ...  Read More

My left eye is infected. There is swelling in my left eye and a ball like structure formed. Am feeling irritation in my eye and watery watery eye.

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Please share eye pic If there is infection, you may need antibiotic. Please consult online to start the same. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor Can throat infection cause swelling of lips throat and tongue, tightness in chest, difficult in breathing? Or something else problem is this ? I'm using pantocid dsr for gas issue daily Past 2 weeks Can Azythromycin 500mg cure all these symptoms? 5 days course will be enough to cure this ? Each one tablet everyday at afnn time ? Th

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Kindly consult with a ent surgeon for your problem. Get a proper evaluation done. Don't neglect your health before it's too late. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor Can throat infection cause swelling of lips throat & tongue , tightness in chest & difficulty in breathing ? Or this is something different from throat infection ? Can Azythromycin 500mg cure all these symptoms ? Within 5 days course each one table ? Thank you

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The above symptoms also relate allergies Connect on practo app for further evaluation ...  Read More

Hi I am a 9th month pregnant i am having swelling in my both feet , but in one feet it's more swelling , what could be the reason ? What should I do to reduce swelling

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check for high bp ,even less protein consumption can cause it.. ...  Read More

I'm of 30 years ,mom of 1year baby . No breastfeeding and of regular periods .I'm having itchy and redness in palm and feet. It goes off within sometime. I had mild swelling behind my both the ears for 2 days . Doctor gave me walpodox for 5 days and it got cured. And my doctor advised me blood test for diagnosing infection. My blood report shows so

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Sir please suggest What is the diagnosis and treatment for right leg swelling, Doctors said infection, he is diabetic, attaching Doppler test report, Thank you sir

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Yes it is the infection of sub cutaneous tissue in the leg. It is more common in diabetic patients You need complete bed rest and parenteral antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs. Foot end elevation ...  Read More

I have narrowing of the pipe connecting right kidney to the ureter. This causes kidney swelling and accumulation of urine in it. In the past it had led to kidney infection. Again it has happened today. I have reddish pus and froth in the urine and right kidney is paining. There is moderate hydronephrosis. What should be the possible medication for

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Could be Infection in the swollen kidney Needs urine culture and antibiotics according to cultures Also get renal function test, complete urine examination ...  Read More

I found swelling feet then I go to doctor he tell me that I have urine infection. It's more than 8 months.. I'm still facing swelling and less urinate and I always try to drink more water. Don't understand what is it? How can I stop it.

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You need to get your kidney function tests done. Serum creatinine particularly. ...  Read More

Dear respected doctor, I did urine culture and urine analysis on 2 Oct afterwards I took antibiotics on doctor advice as urine culture was +ve klesbiella pneumonia and there was trace of protein afterwards I repeat both tests again urine culture came-ve but urinalysis show pus cells(30_40) taking ciplox TZ for 5 days as prescribed by nephrologist ,

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You need treatment for your Illness based on symptoms and reports both. For urine infection you have given information of only reports. the problems you are mentioning like ankle swelling and low uri ...  Read More

Left hand is swellon for a week which is not getting reduced even after tablet for swelling and pain. Do someone suggest

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My mother has been sufferering from cough with phelgm Doctor suggested me to use 1) Bro zedx syrup & phylline tablet Azitromycin (to reduce Infection) Is Azitromycin good to reduce infection ? Does Azitromycin reduce infection to control phlegm in chest? In recent times,many scientists says,Azitromycin can create trouble to health?? Is that

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Azithromycin is an antibiotic. There are different antibiotics which work in different ways and therefore some are better against certain bacteria while others are better against other bacteria. One a ...  Read More

My mother has been sufferering from cough with phelgm Doctor suggested me to use 1) Bro zedx syrup & phylline tablet Azitromycin (to reduce Infection) Is Azitromycin good to reduce infection ? Does Azitromycin reduce infection to control phlegm in chest? In recent times,many scientists says,Azitromycin can create trouble to health?? Is that

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How to reduce swelling? From last 4 days doing ice therapy but not effective that much. There is no pain in swelling area

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Reasons for swelling 1.local injury 2.ligament sprain or other soft tissue sprain 3.nephrological (kidney) issue -mostly since u dint have pain on swollen area so kindly consult a MD physician or n ...  Read More

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