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Are Ciprofloxin And Cephalexin Same?
Question: Hi Doctor,
I visited doctor today saying my symptoms.
1. Cephlaxin 500 mg I have taken for 2 weeks. 4 days per day.
2. He suggested now to take ciprofloxin hydrochloride for 2 weeks.
are these two different meds?
I am feeling better now.
I visited doctor today saying my symptoms.
1. Cephlaxin 500 mg I have taken for 2 weeks. 4 days per day.
2. He suggested now to take ciprofloxin hydrochloride for 2 weeks.
are these two different meds?
I am feeling better now.
Brief Answer:
Both antibiotics are vastly different and in wide use.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX and welcome to HCM.
I'm happy to note, that you've got a check-up with your local doctor.
Yes, both are different antibiotics and have different indications for use.
Basically, in infections both are being used widely, with very good results.
The dosage and duration of medication, varies according to indication and patient
profile.
The doctor has decided on Ciprofloxacin for 2 weeks, after local examination.
Probably, you're feeling better now, as Ciprofloxacin is better suited in your condition.
Hope you're completely cured and fully relieved of your symptoms.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Both antibiotics are vastly different and in wide use.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX and welcome to HCM.
I'm happy to note, that you've got a check-up with your local doctor.
Yes, both are different antibiotics and have different indications for use.
Basically, in infections both are being used widely, with very good results.
The dosage and duration of medication, varies according to indication and patient
profile.
The doctor has decided on Ciprofloxacin for 2 weeks, after local examination.
Probably, you're feeling better now, as Ciprofloxacin is better suited in your condition.
Hope you're completely cured and fully relieved of your symptoms.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Doctor,
I hope you remember I have been talking to you since more than 15 days.
I really appreciate the patience and detail you give on my most common to terrible questions.
Considering Epididimytis , Cipro and cephlaxin are related?
I had taken cipro , I did not work last time.
Now cephlaxin worked, as I can see I am feeling better.
But because still there is slight discomfort and pain specially occurs after ejaculation.
Hence may be he might suggested cipro?
Doctor also mentioned couple of points.
1. He said I am more nervous on this matter , he says it's in my mind.
2. He said everything is okay inside the groin area , I should not be worried.
3. I mentioned about the warm and very mild pain during ejaculation, he said it will go away.
As a patient if something unusual than normal happens specially in Groin , it makes worry.
What are you overall presciption/suggestion/comments/anything considering what we have talked so far since 15 days about my symptoms ?
I hope you remember I have been talking to you since more than 15 days.
I really appreciate the patience and detail you give on my most common to terrible questions.
Considering Epididimytis , Cipro and cephlaxin are related?
I had taken cipro , I did not work last time.
Now cephlaxin worked, as I can see I am feeling better.
But because still there is slight discomfort and pain specially occurs after ejaculation.
Hence may be he might suggested cipro?
Doctor also mentioned couple of points.
1. He said I am more nervous on this matter , he says it's in my mind.
2. He said everything is okay inside the groin area , I should not be worried.
3. I mentioned about the warm and very mild pain during ejaculation, he said it will go away.
As a patient if something unusual than normal happens specially in Groin , it makes worry.
What are you overall presciption/suggestion/comments/anything considering what we have talked so far since 15 days about my symptoms ?
Brief Answer:
Standard treatment advice given.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
The treatment advised by your doctor is standard treatment, by most Urologists.
It gives very good relief to majority of people.
Some do advise abstinence from sexual activity, during course of treatment.
That can be decided only after an examination.
Bathing before going to bed,gives good relief to some.
So. there are different ways to approach it and response also varies in each.
You do feel better already, so hope that it improves in future.
You should get back to your normal routine in work also.
Wish you good health.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Standard treatment advice given.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
The treatment advised by your doctor is standard treatment, by most Urologists.
It gives very good relief to majority of people.
Some do advise abstinence from sexual activity, during course of treatment.
That can be decided only after an examination.
Bathing before going to bed,gives good relief to some.
So. there are different ways to approach it and response also varies in each.
You do feel better already, so hope that it improves in future.
You should get back to your normal routine in work also.
Wish you good health.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
okay, I will continue taking the Cipro. Thanks
Brief Answer:
You're welcome .
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
You should complete the course.
In some people, cyclical treatment with different antibiotic is needed.
That depends on the response to previous treatment.
If your symptoms subside completely, you may not need any further treatment.
Feel free to ask any doubts you may have, anytime.
If you're satisfied with the answers, don't forget to close this thread and rate the answer.
Wish you the very best.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
You're welcome .
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
You should complete the course.
In some people, cyclical treatment with different antibiotic is needed.
That depends on the response to previous treatment.
If your symptoms subside completely, you may not need any further treatment.
Feel free to ask any doubts you may have, anytime.
If you're satisfied with the answers, don't forget to close this thread and rate the answer.
Wish you the very best.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Doctor,
Yes I will complete my course.
1. Does a tingling sensation occur in infected area when antibiotic starts working?
I observed this within 1hour after taking antibiotic.
If yes that means infection still present and antibiotic is still working on it?
2. During masturbation, I observed very warm feeling around anus, It was not used to happen earlier.
Is it because of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines I am taking?
Thanks
Yes I will complete my course.
1. Does a tingling sensation occur in infected area when antibiotic starts working?
I observed this within 1hour after taking antibiotic.
If yes that means infection still present and antibiotic is still working on it?
2. During masturbation, I observed very warm feeling around anus, It was not used to happen earlier.
Is it because of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines I am taking?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
persistent infection is unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
1. Persistent infection is unlikely.
The tingling sensation may be just transient.
Don't give too much attention to it.
You will never know antibiotic working on any site of infection in body.
It acts through the blood vessels.
2. The feeling around anus should have been examined by your doctor.
Once you tell him about it,a local examination in and around anus, will be done.
The antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, will never cause the warm feeling around anus, during masturbation.
That's why it's important to get it examined by a doctor.
After completing the course of antibiotic,see how you feel and let me know how
you feel, if possible.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
persistent infection is unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
1. Persistent infection is unlikely.
The tingling sensation may be just transient.
Don't give too much attention to it.
You will never know antibiotic working on any site of infection in body.
It acts through the blood vessels.
2. The feeling around anus should have been examined by your doctor.
Once you tell him about it,a local examination in and around anus, will be done.
The antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, will never cause the warm feeling around anus, during masturbation.
That's why it's important to get it examined by a doctor.
After completing the course of antibiotic,see how you feel and let me know how
you feel, if possible.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
Yes , last time urologist did rectal exam like he inserted finger into anus. But he did not find anything unusual.
This time i told him the same, but he said to visit GP , urologist wont check this.
And also its warm feeling on base of right testicle and around anus when i sit straight perpendicular on chai, however the feeling is reduced now compared to 2 weeks ago.
Its sitting on warm chair. Still its a symptom or it happens to anyone. I wear tight underwear thoug
Thanks
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Yes , last time urologist did rectal exam like he inserted finger into anus. But he did not find anything unusual.
This time i told him the same, but he said to visit GP , urologist wont check this.
And also its warm feeling on base of right testicle and around anus when i sit straight perpendicular on chai, however the feeling is reduced now compared to 2 weeks ago.
Its sitting on warm chair. Still its a symptom or it happens to anyone. I wear tight underwear thoug
Thanks
h
Brief Answer:
Warm underwear could cause warm feeling in scrotal area.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Glad to know you're feeling much better.
Yes, a rectal examination(DRE),is needed,for the sensation you feel in that area.
But now that the sensation has reduced,don't bother.
The warm feeling over testis, or on warm chair, may be due to the tight underwear.
Ensure that the underwear isn't very tight.
Wish you good health.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Warm underwear could cause warm feeling in scrotal area.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Glad to know you're feeling much better.
Yes, a rectal examination(DRE),is needed,for the sensation you feel in that area.
But now that the sensation has reduced,don't bother.
The warm feeling over testis, or on warm chair, may be due to the tight underwear.
Ensure that the underwear isn't very tight.
Wish you good health.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Doctor,
What causes the pain in epididymis area or just above that specially after excersize(karate)?
It doesnot happen on left side, only right side.
Is it sign of Infection still?
How exactly does pain arise?
Thanks
What causes the pain in epididymis area or just above that specially after excersize(karate)?
It doesnot happen on left side, only right side.
Is it sign of Infection still?
How exactly does pain arise?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Pain due to right sided epididymitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
The pain in epididymis area after exercise, may be due to strain in inguinal region.
That's the most likely cause.
Especially if there's congestion in that area,which may not have resolved completely.
The right side was symptomatic from the beginning and nothing on the left side.
Hence, one can assume that the congestion may be on that side.
There's no definite cause for the pain to develop.
It can occur in anybody.
Hope you've a speedy relief.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Pain due to right sided epididymitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
The pain in epididymis area after exercise, may be due to strain in inguinal region.
That's the most likely cause.
Especially if there's congestion in that area,which may not have resolved completely.
The right side was symptomatic from the beginning and nothing on the left side.
Hence, one can assume that the congestion may be on that side.
There's no definite cause for the pain to develop.
It can occur in anybody.
Hope you've a speedy relief.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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