Question 1

had bacterial infection for mnths& had tonsillectomy 2mnthsago.have enlarged lingual tonsils.have whitetongue for mnths.some white comesoff when brushing but comes back in morning.whiteliquid comesoff when brushing.white atback wont go away
serious?

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White coating: Having been on antibiotics recently makes a yeast coating of the tongue a possibility. It is also caused by enlarged papillae and debris  from irritation, dryness, smoking, mouth breathing or even alcohol intake. Yeast can be treated with medication in the form of mouth wash. Your Otolaryngologist can best evaluate,advise and treat you.

Question 2

i'm wondering why won't my bacterial infection go away?

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Don't know where on: Your body the infection is. However if you have an infection that is not improving or is getting worse - seek medical help.

Question 3

how long does a bacterial infection on your genitals take to go away?

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10 days: If it is treated with the correct antibiotic it should resolve within 10 days. There coul be redness that persists. If however if this is untreated or the antibiotic is not correct, the infection can persist. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 4

help!! i have a very painful vaginal bacterial infection and i can't go to a doctor atm, home remedies? i took meds, but it didn't go away completely.

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Need diagnosis: The first step is to confirm the diagnosis. If you are referring to bacterial vaginosis this should not be painful. Bacterial infections like PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) can be very painful. Before treatment can be recommended a diagnosis must be made. I see you live in Plano. I would be happy to see you in the office tomorrow morning if you need it.

Question 5

yesterday i drank cold water from an office dispenser and it left a burning sensation in my throat that did not go away for several hours. today my gerd is bothering me more than usual. could i have gotten a bacterial infection from the water?

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: Water dispensers used by multiple people certainly can become contaminated by germs. However I don't consider your symptoms suspicious for a infection by bacteria or other pathogens from the water at this time. Fever, diarrhea, cough, illness in co-workers  would be the what to watch for over the next days. Your stomach acid should destroy bacteria which cause pneumonia in diseases like legionella

Question 6

if u truly have a sinus/bacterial infection & start antibiotic, how soon after taking should congestion go away?

Accepted Answer

Variable.: Treats the infection right away, but resolution of inflammation depends upon the severity of things to start with.  May not see things clear up right away.

Question 7

i'm curious. what symptoms go along with bacterial infections?

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It depends on which.: Symptoms depend not only on which bacterial infection it is, but also on where it is and on the age and immune function of the patient.

Question 8

i have a bacterial infection how can i get help with that without going to the emergency room?

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Urgent Care: You can be seen in an urgent care clinic or at your physician's office. You did not state what is infected, but many issues cannto be resolved with antibiotics alone.

Question 9

my grandpa used a spoon, used only water to wash it and put back with clean spoons. as he didn't use safo, and this cannot be the first time, am i in danger of bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

No danger: Water alone can clean knives, forks and spoons enough to remove most, if not all germs providing it is perfectly clean and all food has been washed away. However, it is much easier to clean cutlery if dish washing soap is used. There is no need to soak cutlery in any antiseptic. Acidity of gastric fluid in stomach fortunately can kill almost all ingested bacteria, so you are safe.

Question 10

how do i cure chronic bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

What type?: There is very little information here. What types of infections? Other medical issues? You could either re-ask & clarify or discuss with your physician. Take care.

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Had bacterial infection for mnths& had tonsillectomy 2mnthsago.have enlarged lingual tonsils.have whitetongue for mnths.some white comesoff when brushing but comes back in morning.whiteliquid comesoff when brushing.white atback wont go away serious?

A member asked:

I'm wondering why won't my bacterial infection go away?

A member asked:

How long does a bacterial infection on your genitals take to go away?

A member asked:

Help!! i have a very painful vaginal bacterial infection and i can't go to a doctor atm, home remedies? i took meds, but it didn't go away completely.

A member asked:

Yesterday i drank cold water from an office dispenser and it left a burning sensation in my throat that did not go away for several hours. today my gerd is bothering me more than usual. could i have gotten a bacterial infection from the water?

A member asked:

If u truly have a sinus/bacterial infection & start antibiotic, how soon after taking should congestion go away?

A member asked:

I'm curious. what symptoms go along with bacterial infections?

A member asked:

I have a bacterial infection how can i get help with that without going to the emergency room?

A member asked:

My grandpa used a spoon, used only water to wash it and put back with clean spoons. as he didn't use safo, and this cannot be the first time, am i in danger of bacterial infections?

A member asked:

How do i cure chronic bacterial infections?

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