Antibiotics, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 4

Do you need to take medication to recover from a cold? 1. My family keeps telling me that I need to take medicine for a cold to get better. Is that really true? 2. Isn't it true that the internet says there are no specific medications for a cold and that it will resolve na...

Oral issues? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask: 1. Last Saturday, I had a dental cleaning, and after two or three days, I noticed pain in the gum tissue on the inner middle and left side of my teeth. I visited the dentist, who mentioned there was some redness. Addition...

Oral issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask why I have been experiencing an unusual taste in my mouth for the past week (sometimes it feels sour, but it doesn't seem to be). My tongue occasionally feels prickly. How can I improve this condition?

There is a sensation of something stuck between the throat and chest? Hello, doctor: Recently, I visited an otolaryngologist due to a sensation of tightness and a feeling of something stuck between my throat and chest. After examination, I was diagnosed with throat inflammation a...

The chief complaint is migraine? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for writing this as I have multiple symptoms. My migraines are accompanied by tinnitus, and the pain can last for several days. Sometimes, I experience a heavy sensation in my head that causes it to droop forward. Occasi...

Unexplained rash suspected to be an allergy? On Tuesday night, I noticed some mild redness and a rash on my left thigh while taking a shower. When I got dressed, I discovered that both of my palms had a rash resembling an allergic reaction, with the left hand being more severe. T...

Some questions? Hello, doctor. I tend to be a very pessimistic thinker, and recently I developed epididymitis. I have seen a doctor and have been on antibiotics for three weeks. My symptoms have improved significantly, but whenever I feel slightly uncomfortable, such as pain in t...

Oral issues Hello doctor, my friend had inflammation and took antibiotics, and it's been almost a month since they stopped the medication. Recently, they are still experiencing abnormal taste sensations (the flavors seem diminished). Should they see a doctor?

Body issues Hello Doctor, I just finished taking antibiotics last Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, I felt a cool sensation in my mouth and tongue. By Monday, I experienced a bitter taste, and on Tuesday, it was a combination of bitter and sweet. Today, I even have a metallic taste...

How to maintain health? Hello, Doctor. At the end of last month, I was diagnosed with urethritis, and the next day I had diarrhea, which was diagnosed as norovirus. On April 7, I was diagnosed with nephritis and have been taking antibiotics for over two weeks. I stopped taking an...

Tinnitus, gastrointestinal discomfort, and other related issues? Hello, about a month and a half ago, I experienced headaches and was diagnosed with tension-type headaches (muscle tightness) after a consultation. The frequency and intensity of the headaches have since decreased. ...

Finger problems The ring finger has been experiencing unexplained throbbing pain for the past few days, and after being punctured, a small amount of pus was discharged. What could be the cause of this?

Medications for lymphadenitis? Hello, doctor. I have developed a painful lump about 1 cm in size under my right neck along with a sore throat. After seeking medical attention, the doctor diagnosed it as lymphadenitis and initially prescribed anti-inflammatory medication and antib...

Poor wound healing after surgery in diabetic patients, persistent fever, and the use of antibiotics? Hello, my mother has diabetes and recently underwent her fourth spinal surgery. The wound is healing very slowly; it has been one and a half months post-surgery and is still not h...

Could you please provide more details about the throat pain issue? Hello, doctor. I had unprotected oral sex on August 12, and since then, I have been experiencing persistent coughing and a sore, itchy throat. I visited the pulmonary department at St. Martin's Hospital and t...

Lymphadenopathy Hello doctor, a couple of days ago, I developed a painful lump in my right armpit, but after two days, the pain subsided and the lump disappeared. However, today I noticed another lump in a different location in the same armpit, which is also painful. I recently h...

Elevated intraocular pressure, headache, nausea, and lethargy? Hello, doctor. Last month, I had a cold in North America and experienced a fever of 39 degrees Celsius for more than two days. I visited a local clinic and was prescribed the antibiotic Amoxicillin 500 mg, which I too...

Postoperative wound dehiscence? Due to persistent swelling and pain in the lymph nodes accompanied by abscesses, I was scheduled for surgical debridement (on both sides of my armpits). After the stitches were removed, one side healed, but the other side's wound has been inco...

After lymphadenitis? I have had inflammation in the lymph nodes in my neck for two weeks. The first few days were very painful, and I received anti-inflammatory injections at a clinic. A few days later, I went to the emergency room for pain relief injections and took medications ...

Lymphadenopathy Hello, in the past two days, I have developed a lump on the inner side of my right thigh that causes pain when walking, and I also have a headache. The size is slightly smaller than a baseball. I have seen a surgeon who prescribed painkillers and antibiotics, but ...