Q - Suggest alternative medication for Oflox-MG to avoid side effects

A - Hi, All antibiotics start with gastritis, it has to be supplemented with anti-gastritis medication like Pantop once a day before food. If you had already stopped Oflox, I suggest to start Enuff capsule thrice a day along with ORS sachet in a liter of water. You should get well sooner with this...

Q - When is the right time to have a cataract surgery?

A - Hi, As such there is no vision percentage to remove cataracts in a person's eyes. The amount of cataract may not be directly related to diminished vision in all cases. For an ophthalmologist, even if a small cataract is directly impacting the person's daily lifestyle, he can counsel the person...

Q - Does Tetracycline conflict with Sulfa based drug?

A - Hello, Sulfa itself does not adversely interact with oral Tetracyline. For example, the antibiotic Bactrim (also called Septra) is not contraindicated with Tetracycline. It is possible that one or the other are causing side effects. By upsetting your system, do you mean that you are getting...

Q - Would Chantix be advisable to stop smoking despite experiencing nausea...

A - Hello, According to the history you provide in COPD, it is very important to stop smoking. If you have had difficulties with Chantix you can try nicotine replacement therapy. It is used in several forms like chewing gum and patches on the skin, inhalers and spray. It has almost less side...

Q - How can one wean off Pramipexole-ER to avoid intermittent nausea?

A - Hi, I understand your concern towards your drug weaning off procedure. I can assure you that withdrawal symptoms can be prevented if you wean off gradually as advised by a professional, so, there is nothing to worry. Please let me know the indication for which it has been started, so that I can...

Q - Is slight prolongation of PR interval indicative of cardiovascular disease?

A - Hello, I carefully reviewed your uploaded medical reports, your ECG parameters are in general okay, except for the slight prolongation of PR interval which means first degree AB block. First degree AV block is the mildest form of cardiac impulse delay passing from the atria to the ventricles. In...

Q - What causes dizziness, headaches with blocked ears while on Aspirin,...

A - Hello, The feeling of plugged ear and nose with nagging headache is concerning for possibility of sinus infection or sinusitis. ENT examination and Xray of sinuses can confirm the diagnosis. I would also like to add that the dizziness you are experiencing can be due to low blood pressure,...

Q - What diet is appropriate for a patient diagnosed with renal atrophy?

A - Hello, In patients with atrophic kidneys, strict monthly monitoring of vitamin D, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus and calcium is required as there is a risk of excessive filtration of these substances. If vitamin D was found to be low then you should increase the dietary intake of dairy...

Q - Are sore throat and severe fatigue indicative of acute mononucleosis?

A - Hello, I have read your history and I need to know the result of your serology for EBV VCA IgM and IgG in order to find if this is an acute situation or chronic active situation. You should know that sometimes the acute mononucleosis could be asymptomatic, but it can cause active symptomatic...