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I am suffering from strep throat. What should be the dosage of amoxyclav 625 and for how many days should I take it. Thanks..

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Usually 625mg twice a day dose for is sufficient Unless you are overweight ...  Read More

Have strep throat and have been on the antibiotics for more than 24 hours and want to know if I can kiss my boyfriend?

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Streptococcal pharyngitis is infective Condition and can get transmitted by kissing. You should avoid kissing at least for three days till the antibiotics act and your symptoms reduce ...  Read More

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My left tonsil is inflamed and both tonsils have white stuff on them. I had strep throat a while back and took antibiotics for it. My throat does not hurt at all. If it is strep then how did I manage to reinfect myself?

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What were the antibiotics that you took last time ? What was the dosage and duration ? Reinfection occurs due to improper medication. Consult a ent specialist and take proper medicines ...  Read More

I've been having soar throat from yesterday and I assume it's strep throat as last couple of years I've been having the same problem.

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Get an ENT specialist's opinion regarding diagnosis and get treated accordingly... ...  Read More

Yesterday night I had noticed white spots in the back of my throat. I was convinced it was strep throat because my throat is very scratchy that day so I had took it upon myself to take Ibuprofen to avoid the fever. I still don't know if I have strep throat or not.

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Hi It appears to be pharyngitis from your description. And it requires evaluation & treatment if not subsided with salt water gargling.... ...  Read More

I have a very sore throat, but I want to know if it is strep throat? It hurts a lot when I swallow, and it's been like this for a day.

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Swab will confirm if it is strep throat. Mild pain killer and saline gargles should help. ...  Read More

2 year old has fever coming and going for 3 days. Has started antibiotics 3 days ago for strep throat. Should he be taken to the hospital?

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If child is looking better then no need visit again. But for any new complaints or continuously high grade fever then you should visit your pediatrician for repeat check up ...  Read More

I have all the symptoms of strep throat but my family members are convincing me it’s just a seasonal cold

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If you have symptoms such as throat pain, difficulty in swallowing and swollen and painful neck lymph nodes then you may be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which may be due to streptococci. ...  Read More

Is azithromycin better than ciprofloxin for strep throat? Why is the course less for azithro? And what about amoxicillin? Thanks

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Hello, Yes azee500 once is more effective as UTI is mostly ALLERGIC.for three to five days.ok ...  Read More

My son is having strep throat and fever. He is 6 years old approx 21kg. Can I give him Azithromycin? What would be the dosage?

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

Sir, Last feb 2025 i have taken x ray in that Report says: Early Degenerate stage. Apparent decreased medial joint space noted – could be positional / degenerative changes.” Doctor said Starting stage. Now Yesterdy taken xray. April 2026 In that report says. Impression Normal study Alinglment of both knees is normal Articular margins an

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

My has one small white patch three months back on one hand now she has one more small white patch on thigh area and 2 tiny dots on other hand . We visited Dermatologist 3 days back and he prescribe tacrovera forte . I am confuse between what treatment to choose allopathy or homeopathy few suggesting that allopathy doesnt work well n suggest that h

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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

My 15 month daughter got fever from past 7 days.fever is coming at interval of 6,9,12 hours.Paed said that she is having strep throat. She also started having loose stool for 3 to 4 times a days after starting antibiotics. How long the fever is going to continue

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Hello I understand your concern Fever lasting more than 5 days needs re-evaluation. Sometimes, children may start with a viral infection, but if it doesn’t settle or worsens, we need to rule out: A ...  Read More

Hello i had severe strep throat and took Amoxicillin for 7 days now again' after 3-4 days my throat is hurting I'm currently in my ovulation window and trying to conceive can I take Amoxicillin for my thoat I don't know what to do I also have white patches at the back of my throat how can infection start again please help

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Tab moxvlav ...  Read More

Sir, Recently I was diagnosed knee pains both in early stage OA Iam facing knee pain while standing 10 to 15 mins Heavy iam not concentrating work, No one is giving job with this pains My age 36 Any yoga or knee strengthening exercises will regenartae cartilage,and gap will reduced in bones. Iam Taking medicine But iam getting tension in my mind

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The baby has had a fever for the last 10 - 12 days and when we talked to the doctor he said to quickly admit the baby to the emergency and after doing the blood test , crp results and leukocyte count where too high and doctor said it is an early stage sepsis we want to know how much time will it take for the baby to recover he is now treated with

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Any infection with rise in cbc and crp needs antibiotics, and it takes 36-48 hours atleast for infection to subside and reflect in reports.Please be patient and trust your treating physician. ...  Read More

Whenever i go out even i put on mask.. every night im feeling like something scratching my throat.. i have a habbit of biting raw ginger and suck juice so that it will go and that too it will move from one end to other end.. how can i avoid getting it and what type of safety precautions to i have to take doctor

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Seems to have allergic pharyngitis. Avoid taking sour spicy and cold food Avoid curd, brinjal, sea food, egg Take antiallergic medications for 5days Get yourself examined by ENT surgeon ...  Read More

I suffer from strep throat, i want take low dose of antibiotic(Azithromycin) may i take 250 mg for 3 days??

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500 mg for 3 days is dose to be taken Low dose may be ineffective and may lead to drug resistance so avoid ...  Read More

Please look into the picture and tell me whether or not i have a strep throat my aso titre is chronically elevated since last 6 months

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WhatsApp 93067two9785 Kindly connect Thanks ...  Read More

Vitiligo is in early stage .can homeopathy will help to stop spreading of vitiligo.I heard sometime it can increase patches. Please give advice.

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yes, it can be cured with homoeopathic medicine. ...  Read More

Which one is recommended for treating strep throat- Amoxicillin or Gramocef? For how many days? A couple of years back Gramocef worked for me, but wherever I search online I'm getting Amoxicillin. Also, Azithromycin isn't suggested for strep?

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Amox clav 625 mg for five days ...  Read More

My son is having strep throat N is prescribed antibiotic amoxicillin 250mg/5ml - with 10 ml 3 times a day for 10 days. Is the dosage correct? Can I give it twice a day instead of thrice? What is the recommended dose. His weight is 19 kg and age 6 year

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Thrice u have to give ...  Read More

I have strep throat whose pain goes when i press neck muscle once a day. But mucous is still there, which comes when i cough. It is basic cough with mucous. Shall i have antibiotic (Azithro or amoxy) or shall i have anti allergic (fexofenadine) or shall i do nothing just betadine gargles, hot items and raam naam japp? Not coughing heavily (i alr

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If strep.pharyngitis is confirmed you need antibiotics.if not continue with the antiallergic ,betadine gargling with salt ,mucolite for the mucus. ...  Read More

Health Query I m feeling little pain around my anus while passing stool. I can feel a small lump . I doubt it is an early stage of piles. Can you suggest

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It can be due to constipation. Try to eat more roughage diets, things will improve & for better resolution connect to General Surgeon for pet rectal examination. ...  Read More

I've been taking medicines for my cold which has cured but my throat is still hurting. What can i do

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Age and weight of ur child .... Also list the medicine name.which u gave him Also attach if any investigation done. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from strep throat for the last 4 days and have charged erythromycin 500 and gargling with warm water mixed with betadine, still not seeing any huge improvement in the condition. What should I do?

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Start supportive rx along with it ...  Read More

6 months back I was diagnosed with Thyroid but after taking Thyronorm 75mg tablet , now my thyroid is normal ( 1.2 range) but that thyroid causes PCOS and irregular periods and 2-3 white spots( early stage vitiligo) on the body so I am taking allopathy treatment from Gynacologist and dermatologist simultaneously. Allopathy tablet -(Thyronorm 75

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Take proper knowledge about this first Chat ...  Read More

I have an early stage vitiligo 2-3 spots only. So can I eat fermented food like idali dosa once a week ? can I eat chicken ? Chinese food ? What food can I eat and what can I avoid? I have started taking pigmento tablets 2-2 tablets

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I have just tested positive for pregnancy. I am suffering form severe throat with a bit of cough. My doc said to use salt gargle and no medication but I am in very much pain. Does the sore or strep throat infection effects the returns. Apart from throat pain I have no cold or fever or anything

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Consult please. ...  Read More

I have consumed cefolac 200 for 5 days but no relief and the throat pain and pain while swallowing continues. Now doctor has prescribed me Azithromycin 250 mg. Is it good medicine ?

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Kindly consult me my frd. Thanks Nothing wi happn with azithromycin ...  Read More

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