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Why isn t the bacteria clearing despite taking an antibiotic course for Klebsiella in my semen?	2	1	16 hours ago
Hi doc! I have bacterial infection in my semen report( Klebssiela spp). My doctor give me 10 days of antibiotics. And i completed that and i repeat test again but infection is still on there. My DRE,USG for kidney, bladder, prostate everything is normal. Last February i got UTI same infection...

Is it normal for BY-STO powder to cause a burning sensation when treating balanitis?	2	1	16 hours ago
hi, my boyfriend was prescribed fluconazole and by stop powder to treat balinitis around the head of his penis. When he first applied the powder it was very painful and he said it caused a burning sensation.is this normal? He did have quite. Bit of inflammation

Could I have contracted an infection from a cut sustained while cleaning a bird s nest from a dryer vent?	2	1	16 hours ago
I was cleaning out a new bird nest from the exhaust pipe coming from our dryer earlier today and I noticed more further inside. So, I reached in and pulled the rest out and cut my arm. I had to go in and out a couple times and didn t notice until afterwards. The vent always has steam coming out...

Can poor air quality from septic runoff cause infection, and could it be linked to my arm muscle pain?	2	1	16 hours ago
I am suffering with muscle pain in both arms. I have had torn rotator cuffs in the past the last being 12/22. My property is being flooded with runoff from a septic system. There is no easy or odor as I think the system is being treated. Is it possible to get an infection from breathing in poor...

Could a red bump on my nose for two weeks that’s growing be staph infection?	2	1	16 hours ago
Super odd urgent care visit...I went in and I have a very ominous looking zit/bump/bite/ on the left side of my nose. I was very concerned it was staph bc my boyfriend had a staph bump on foot and I helped him change his band-aid . This face bump on me looks different than any pimple I have ever...

Is it normal to have a burning sensation while urinating after taking Novacip for a bacterial infection?	2	1	16 hours ago
I was dignose typhoid after medical screening at work and they told me to go to the hospital for treatment , when I went the doctor told me I have bacteria infection and gave me novacip 500 to take for 14 days . Am still taking it but whenever I urinate I fell burning sensation in my vagina.

Could a severe fungal or parasitic infection be causing hair loss, dead skin buildup, and visible lines on my body?	2	1	16 hours ago
I think i have a severe fungal or parasite infection. I have been pulling off a lot of long black hairs out my butt but mainly from my nose and head. My hair has fallen out a good bit . And i have alot of dead skin that builds up on my hands fingers feet ect. I literally can see the lines where...

Could my hormonal imbalance, past yeast infections, vaginal dryness, and bumps on my buttocks be related?	2	1	16 hours ago
Hello Please I’ve had issues or abnormal bleeding as a result of hormonal imbalance, and also treated yeast infections. I’m sexually active and haven’t had any child. I’m 19 years old. But my boyfriend always complain I’m not tight and I also experience this vaginal dryness. Currently have numbs...

Can I use Daktacort for a suspected fungal issue inside my urethra?	2	1	16 hours ago
So I think I have a fungal issue on my dick but it’s like inside the pee hole of my penis not really on the outside skin. I sent like photos to an online doctor and he said I should use daktacort but then I googled a little bit and some places was saying it’s only safe to use on external skin.

What should I do about a cotton ball getting stuck in my vagina while cleaning an infection?	2	1	17 hours ago
Hi ! I was cleaning my vagina because it was itching nd I have some kind of infection I guess as my discharge was having no smell but was thick I tried to clean with a small cotton ball but it got stuck in my vagina,can t able to find out it s still there what I can do now?? I don t want to go to...

Can using expired water-based lube in the anus cause an infection?	2	1	17 hours ago
Hello. I just accidentally used a little bit of expired (3 years) water based lube in my anus. Thankfully it was only a little bit, and I immediately tried removing it as much as I could. I was wondering if it could cause any kind of infection down there, and how I could treat it if so. Mind you,...

Should I visit the ER for worsening breast infection, spreading swelling, fever, pain, nausea, and vision changes despite antibiotics?	2	1	17 hours ago
I have a infection in my breast and its red hot swollen and spreading and I am having trouble to move my arm and I have a bad pressure head ache and rib pain and body pain and aches I feel nausous and I have a fever of 99.01 and I ve been taking anti biotics and its not helping and my vision is...

What should I do about recurrent itching and small bumps in my private area that go away with antifungals?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Doctor I have a recurrent itching in and around my private part, when I try to douch I feel small bumps inside there, but it all goes away when I take antifungal medication, when I finish it all comes back. I ve visited different hospitals they all prescribe antifungals only. What do you advice?...

Why won t my 1.5-year yeast infection improve despite multiple antifungals and antibiotics?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Hi I have a yeast infection for 1.5 years I took fluconazole tablet everytime I get and itraconazole also and miconazole suppository still doesn t work an I getting it from my partner I did a vaginal swab it shows gram neg bacilli and second time it shows coagulase negative staph and once I took...

Could the tender, bump-like sensations on my vagina and outer buttocks with slight itch and burn be an infection?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Hello, So since Sunday night while bathing and washing my buttocks I realised that there was this strange feeling on right of the outer part as if a bump was about to appear. By Monday morning it did feel as if there was a bump there however it did not bring about much discomfort nor pain but it...

Could itching and a sweet sensation on my penis after intercourse indicate an infection?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
my name is pk, and I am 31 yrs old, recently i have sexual intercourse with my gf and i started noticing some itching on my male organ and a sweet sensation on the tip of his male organ. can it be that i have an infection that i don t know of? am worried and i need answer

Will the persistent redness fade over time when folliculitis was cleared weeks ago?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Hi, I had folliculitis in the mustache area about 8 weeks ago. I was prescribed Fucidin H and the infection went away within 2 weeks or so. But since then, the skin in that area has remained red, even though the infection is long gone. I do not see it fading or getting lighter and I am concerned...

Could my anal discomfort be related to my spine injury or a worm infection?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
I m having anal stress and discomfortnes from last 5 days but no any pain. I tried to figure out the problem through my finger but I felt nothing. But I also have spine issue due to hit on the upper part of spine but I feel pain on tail bone area, this may be reason or not? And I also having...

What should I do next about epididymitis which keeps recurring despite multiple antibiotics, and swelling and pain persist?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Hello sir, i had apididymitis 4 months ago. I have 4 episodes of epididymitis in last 4 months. I have used levofloxacin,ciprofloxacin,cefoperazone plus salbactum,cefixime. Now since 5 days the swelling and discomfort started again. TLC is 8000,urine shows 3-4 pus cells.ultrasound shows right...

Could my swollen right testicle after groin pain be due to a UTI, STI, or sports-related strain?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Had groin pain on right of penis on Monday and then it left and went to swollen testicle on same side such that it looks like a one testicle. I do play alot of sports and put torque on right side. I do have very tight musculature and possible normally dehydrated. But this swollen right testicle...

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