Infections Questions (Page 27)

I finished taking metronidazole (pill form) last Friday.Why do I now have a brownish/red discharge?

I took metronidazole (pill form) for a BV infection. I finished taking the pills last Friday. Starting about four days ago I started experiencing itching. Then two days ago the discharge turned brown. There is some red little clumpy looking things in it. I was told the antibiotic I was on can cause... read more

How long is C-Diff contagious for and how contagious is it?

My sister-in-law was in ICU for 2 weeks with this infection, and then went to a convalescent facility for a week. She is now home, but my brother is beginning to show symptoms - diarrhea, cramping, low grade fever. They are both in their 70's and have a myriad of other medical issues. They are... read more

Could Clindamycin HCL 300 MG capsules cause severe heartburn?

I am taking this medicine for a tooth infection and every time i take it i get severe heartburn so bad that it's almost intolerable. The heartburn is so bad i have severe burning, a feeling that i'm going to vomit fire, and chest pain. I am also on hydrochlorothiazide for high blood... read more

How can I get rid of Jock Itch / Tinea Cruris / Ringworm?

I have Tinea Cruris from 1 year, I have used so many tablets like Fluknazole-150 MG etc., but I could not get rid from this skin infection, when i take Fluka-150 MG I relax for only one week after one week this fungus infection again spreads, I have used Homeopath medicine also, I keep a kit... read more

Metronidazole - if this pill is dissolved in water & taken will it still work?

My thyroids are so swollen I can't swallow big pills this is why I ask. I tried it but I jus want to kno if it'll still take tha infection away.

Can cefdinir be used to treat a kidney infection?

Will keflex 250mg's 4 times per day kill a tooth infection?

I have a tooth that broke and the nerve is exposed and havnt been able to get fixed yet,now its starting to cause alot of painand i have this keflex antibiotic at home and have been taking it

Should Azithromycin 500 mg and Prednisone 20 mg be taken together?

Patient has Acute upper respiratory tract infection past 6 days.

What medicine do you take to counteract nausea caused by Lamisil?

I'm taking oral Lamisil for a fungal infection. it causes a lot of nausea and upset stomach... But I have to take it... what drug can be given to counteract the nausea caused by this medication?

Would it be advisable to have the flu vaccine since had Stevens Johnson Syndrome 1 yr ago?

Hospitalized with Stevens Johnson Syndrome acquired from taking Bactrim for sinus infection. Also, NOW very allergic to penicillin. Drs differ in opinions whether flu vaccine is advisable.

Can I use doxycycline caps 100mg for tooth infection?

Can cephalexin 500 mg be used to treat a yeast infection?

Helicobacter Pylori Infection - How long does it last? Emotional stress?

During the last week of November I started feeling nauseated and bloated. It wasn't all of the time and it would get worse if I was stressed. It was almost finals week so I thought I was the stress that was making me sick. Right after finals I started to suspect my boyfriend of cheating on me... read more

Been taking Otomize & 2 painkillers for 4 days, shouldn't my ear infection be feeling a bit better?

Been to my doctor and been told i have an outer ear canal infection, he's given me otomize spray. 4 days into a 7 day course i'm not feeling any better and i'm still in pain even through ibuprofen and paracetamol combined. Shouldn't the otomize be having a noticeable effect by... read more

Is tretinon cream used to treat fungal infections?