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I have greyish-white vaginal discharge and itching after an unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex last month and I had no issues after that till last year. So the onset was sudden I had thick curdy white vaginal discharge with a lot of itching problems which was unbearable and painful during urinating so I consulted my gynecologist and she gave me some medica... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed a pelvic inflammatory disease caused by bacteria or fungi or virus. I suggest you do a high vaginal and endo cervical swab test and reply me with the reports and kindly take the followin... Read Full »
Why is there continuous itching in a thyroid patient?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother has a big-time issue with itching on all parts of her body. She is 66 years old and has blood pressure and thyroid. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching can be due to dry skin (xerosis), eczema (dermatitis), psoriasis, scabies, liver disease, kidney failure, iron deficiency anemia, thyroid disease, lymphoma or medications. Please get comprehensive blood work done to rule out these causes. Please treat accordi... Read Full »
I have an itchy, fluid-filled rash. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an itchy rash that has white blisters with fluid in it, and it started severely itching especially at night. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and I am sorry for such discomfort. Let me look at the image you have attached (attachments are hidden to protect the patient’s identity) and reply to you. I need to ask a few questions regarding it: Are you diabetic? Any similar conditions... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I suffer from vaginal discomfort, including itchiness and discharge that is runny and smells bad. Itches in the vagina are very worse at night. Levonorgestrel was discontinued two months ago to try to get conceived. However, I took a recent prenatal blood test, human immunodeficiency vir... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send me your complete history. When have you taken sexually transmitted infection tests? You can have treatment if you only had a high vaginal swab recently. I suggest you take a tablet of Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily and a Metronidazole 400 mg eight hours f... Read Full »
My baby with an egg white allergy ate egg. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,My 2 year 9 months old daughter was tested and she has an egg white allergy. She ate scrambled eggs accidentally. Should I worry? Is it a problem if the egg is scrambled? Please, can you advise? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. However, please watch for symptoms of allergy like hives and severe itching and in worst case scenario breathlessness. If breathlessness occurs, it is best to rush the child to the nearest hospital. The other symptoms are mostly controlled by syrup Allegra... Read Full »
My friend has burning and itchiness around nipple area. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am posting this on behalf of my friend. She is 24 years female. She is having severe burning and itching around her nipple area. Sometimes fluid also discharges from the affected area. The problem persists for the past four months, and she has also tried anti-bacterial powders, but th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. What your friend seems to suffer from is a bacterial infection. Burning and itching are not alarming, but discharge from nipple is not a good sign. It could denote a severe underlying problem. The antibacterial powder will not help in her cas... Read Full »
I feel itchy all over my body at night. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,Why do I feel itchy all over my body at night? When I scratch, my skin turns red and the pores become raised, even though I do not have any rashes. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Itching accompanied by the described symptoms (redness, raised pores, no rash) may have various potential causes: Dermatological conditions: Conditions like eczema (a chronic skin condition characterized by inflamed, it... Read Full »
What to do for skin itching problem in a diabetic patient?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother has itching and scratching for the past three months. She is 85 years old with a controlled diabetic. For now, she is applying Polysporin ointment and Benadryl 25 mg. She gets better for a while, and she gets it again. I am attaching the picture. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like prurigo simplex. Apply Mometasone cream. Mix it with coconut oil in an equal ratio and apply over the affected area twice daily for two weeks. Take tablet Levocetirizine 5 m... Read Full »
How to cure itching all over the body that occurs mostly at night?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old male, and I measure 5' 7" tall and weigh 160 pounds. I have recently experienced itching all over my body for roughly three days now. I do not have any allergies before. My skin looks normal, without any rash or bumps. The itching occurs most at night but also occurs ir... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I would like to know the answers to the following questions in detail to suggest you a proper treatment. Do you have any history of scabies or mite allergies? Are the web spaces of the fingers or toes involve... Read Full »
I have had itching in the vagina for the past one month. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor,I have an itching issue in the vaginal area. I have been facing this issue for the past month. I have tried using coconut oil, but it just gave a temporary solution, which is also not working. I have not taken any medicine for this nor visited any doctor. I am a 24-year-old unmarried girl.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. Please let me know if you are sexually active or not. Follow these non-medication-based recommendations:- 1) Keep the vaginal area dry. 2) Wash with a good feminine wash. 3) Wear loose cotton undergarments. 4)... Read Full »