What are some signs of infection after wisdom tooth removal?
Q. Well I had a wisdom tooth taken out 5 days ago. The pain got worse for the next 3 days and then gradually decreased and today it's not bad at all. I have no swelling whatsoever. However, I had some chills and fever last night. I wonder if it's a tooth infection or some other infection. When I get chills and fever like that it means I have some kinda infection. Am I supposed to have more dental symptoms if i had a tooth infection?
Asked by Simplygreat - Mon Oct 22 13:11:25 2007 - Infectious Diseases - 2 Answers - Comments

A. A really bad taste in your mouth would be an indication. Listerine might help some.
Answered by tugar357 - Mon Oct 22 13:15:02 2007

How long does it take for ear infection to go away with antibiotics?
Q. The doctor told us our 7 month son had an ear infection. So she prescribed him with Amoxicillin. Does this antibiotic work for ear infections? And if so, how long before the baby will feel relief and the infection start to go away?
Asked by Betrayed and Insane - Wed Oct 17 20:06:59 2007 - Newborn & Baby - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Amoxilin is widely used for pediatrician for that problem, the infection usually goes away in 2-3 days, I advise you to rub the belly with cold water, if you touch the belly and other part of the body, you will feel hotter on the belly, because there is the colon where toxins are accumulated and evacuation is stoped, if you put "suppository" sorry, I don"t know the name exactly, a small like capsule into the anus, to make the bebe evacuate, it will help you a lot to bring the infection down, ear infections are dangerous, because it can affect the brain, so if you see your Bebe with fever for more than 2 days, please take him to the pediatrician immediately. After you succeed with this problem, I recommend you to fortify the… [cont.]
Answered by naturophatic healing - Wed Oct 17 20:32:55 2007

How long can a person have blood infection?
Q. The reason I ask is that i would basically like to know if it is possible for an infection to enter the system even if it was mild, and how long bacteria would be in the blood? I had two infections in one go, both treated with antibiotics, I was still feeling ill so I had some blood tests including Full Blood Count and Blood Cultures among other tests, the tests all came back perfectly clear. But I have been getting worse and I am now getting told that it is all psychological. However, I would like to know how long a person can have blood infection/sepsis? Would having had antibiotics mask the test results?
Asked by thelukewiththeboo - Sat Apr 7 18:34:06 2007 - Other - Diseases - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Very good questions. I cannot answer them, I am sorry, but I will advise that you get a second opinion from someone other than the one who told you it was in your head. A blood infection is very serious, and can be difficult to diagnose as well. Get yourself to another doctor ASAP, and tell them your worries. Doctors are not omnipotent, but they do have egos, and they don't like being challenged in their diagnoses, so maybe that's where the "in your head" business came from. They tend to stick to diagnosing and treating the usual, common maladies, so you need to be proactive. Just keep being a pest til you get treatment that makes you feel better. Good luck and take care!
Answered by FadedFaerie - Sat Apr 7 19:04:34 2007

What yeast infection medication cover the counter can i use while pregnant?
Q. I've been on an antibiotic for a cold for about a week now and i got a yeast infection from it i know its a yeast infection because ive had many before. I'm 28 weeks pregnant i was wondering if there was any OTC yeast infection creams i can use while pregnant? I've tried making an Same day appt with my OB doctor but can't get one till next week and i need something to help me now. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Asked by - Mon Aug 2 08:00:03 2010 - Pregnancy - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. In the U.S., any of the over-the-counter stuff is perfectly safe to take. Monistat or the off-brand with the same active ingredient is most often recommended. Just a thought, in pregnancy the one-time dose stuff often does not work, you end up needing a longer dose. So I would recommend trying the 3-day stuff and seeing if that does it.
Answered by Lilli - Mon Aug 2 09:50:24 2010

I have an ear infection and I got prescribed steriods, will the steriods make the infection grow more?
Q. My teeth chipped and my dentist prescribed me steriods to help enable the enamel to grow. I'm feeling an ear infection coming on and I'm scared the steriods will make it the infection worse. I get chronic ear infections so they normally just go away. But I don't want the steriods to make the infection worse and then have to go to the doctor and get antibiotics. Will they make it worse? What should I do?
Asked by xoxo_sophie_xoxo@rocketmail.com - Fri Oct 23 01:25:47 2009 - Other - Health - 2 Answers - Comments

A. you can always call a pharmacist with a question like this. they are so smart and helpful. you can find a 24-hour pharmacist in the yellow pages under 'pharmacies.' they have lots of ads. good luck. ;] broken arm. i'm typing one-handed. sorry...
Answered by - Fri Oct 23 02:26:52 2009

How long for a skin infection to clear?
Q. I had a small infection of the hair folicle several weeks ago that seemed to blow up into a bigger infection. I saw a doctor and he prescribed a 7-day oral antibiotic (Keflex) and said to use OTC antibiotic ointment (Polysporin) and a thick bandage. I've been doing this and it has been a week now. The infection looks better but there is still some minor leakage that can be seen when changing the bandage. Does these infections normally take more than a week to clear? Or would this mean that the antibiotic isn't working very well and need something stronger?
Asked by Darren - Sun Jan 7 21:20:20 2007 - Skin Conditions - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. A staph infection of the skin (which is most likely the organism) can take 7 to 14 days to clear, typically. But it depends on the severity of the infection, how big it is, and the type of staph being dealt with. Since it seems to be responding to anti-biotics, it is probably working but it will just take another week or so. But you can ask the doctor to be sure. The oral antibiotic will most likely not clear the infection on its own. That is more as a precaution to prevent the infection from spreading deeper into the tissue. So he will probably tell you to continue the topical antibiotic for another week. If it still hasn't cleared by then, he will probably need give you a stronger topical anti-biotic
Answered by David - Sun Jan 7 21:37:35 2007

What happens when you get checked for a bladder infection?
Q. I'll most likely be checked for a bladder infection, and I know the doctor will have to check down there. I'm not a virgin, but I have had this infection way before anything sexual came along. But when I'm being checked for the infection, could the doctor tell right away I've had sex? Can someone just explain to me exactly what happens.
Asked by ineedanswers - Fri Oct 16 06:15:14 2009 - Women's Health - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Your assuming you have a bladder infection? The doc will be able to determine by your signs/symptoms. BTW if he did need to check "down there", he would be able to tell if you were a virgin or not.
Answered by blazentree64 - Fri Oct 16 12:57:07 2009

What are symptoms of a yeast infection? Are they similar to symptoms of herpes?
Q. Well, I'll be open about it, I have some type of vaginal infection. But idk what it is. I asked a friend, and she said it could be herpes, another one said it could be a yeast infection. So what are the symptoms of both, and are they similar?
Asked by - Fri Oct 8 14:53:37 2010 - Women's Health - 2 Answers - Comments

A. With a yeast infection, you will usually feel a bit itchy and a bit inflamed, and you might produce more discharge than usual. Herpes will make the area feel rather dry, pained, and harboring blisters or boils.
Answered by - Fri Oct 8 15:03:30 2010

infection?
Q. Been told not yeast infection had many creams and pills 5 doctors and they dont kno what it is. White looking substance itches terrible. Never goes away gets somewhat better for a few days . What type of dr do I need to see any advice to what it is? I am 58 and not sexualy active for fear of spreadding. red sores and itching then the white stuff. painfull to uriinate . had this for at least 9 yrs
Asked by judge - Thu Jul 12 19:12:57 2007 - Women's Health - 6 Answers - Comments

A. Sound like a urinary infection, actually it sounds like a pretty bad one. While the sores are not common, it could be that the infection started in the skin and has spread into the urethra and into the bladder. Pain is a common effect of urination during and infection and could also indicate where the infection resides. The "white stuff" could be puss that is draining from the infection. A regular doctor could run a UA/CS which is a urine analysis and culture and sensitivity. I have seen many people come back with negative results despite having an infection so INSIST that it is run multiple times should it come back negative.
Answered by ForensicAccountant - Thu Jul 12 19:21:13 2007

What problems can show infection on a urine strip test but culture is negative when tested at a lab?
Q. Every time I go to the doctors thinking I have either a UTI or kidney infection, the strip test they do in the office is positive for infection but a culture always comes back negative from the lab. What can be showing on the strip test to make it look like I have an infection even when culture is negative?
Asked by - Mon Aug 8 05:56:22 2011 - Other - Health - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Many UTI infections cause you to bleed. A test strip can look for the presence of blood.
Answered by - Thu Aug 11 23:47:36 2011

How do i know if i have a yeast infection and yeast infection treatments?
Q. Hello. For the past few weeks i've been having a curd like discharge coming from my vagina. I think it might be a yeast infection but i'm not sure. I would like to know how do i know if i have a yeast infection and yeast infection treatments.
Asked by - Tue Nov 29 19:00:14 2011 - Women's Health - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Well it could very well be a yeast infection, however some people confuse yeast infection symptoms with other infections. So you have to be sure you have a yeast infection before you treat something that isn't there. There are several over the counter solutions you can use to treat a yeast infection if it being the case. Such things include vagisil and suppositories. How ever these are believed to be only temporary solutions as most women will have recurrence. A yeast infection is and internal problem and must be treated at it's root cause. Certain things such as dieting and hygiene can help prevent recurrence. There is more information about symptoms, causes and yeast infection treatments at hope it can help you out.
Answered by - Tue Nov 29 19:29:57 2011

How does skin protect you from infection? How will it effect you if you had no skin?
Q. I am the same person who asked How does skin protect against infection but I don't like Elle's answer for How does skin protect against infection. Also, don't put hard words, make them simple. BY the way i am only in fifth grade so whoever insults me will be reported and i don't understand some words! don't you guys think that Stone Rose is insulting to have on Yahoo Answers and peaceandlove
Asked by Vanessa - Tue Feb 3 21:27:05 2009 - Skin Conditions - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Skin is the bodies first line of defense. The different layers of skin literally block bacteria like a forcefield. Bacteria lives on our skin because it cant get in. When the skin is broken, or germs find a way in through the mouth, nose etc, we get sick. If we had no skin, we would get so sick so fast, the we would not live. That is why 3rd degree burn patients need to be put in a sterile room sometimes. The top layer (dead epidermis) sheds off the skin every moment, taking all the bacteria with it. This keeps them from staying on too long. Without skin you could not process waste and your organs/ blood would go everywhere, killing you. If that didn't do it first, millions of bacteria would finish you off in about an hour.
Answered by The Smart One - Tue Feb 3 21:32:31 2009

How bad is the back pain during a kidney infection?
Q. How bad is the back pain during a kidney infection? Back pain during kidney infection? How bad is the pain in your back during a kidney infection? Is it a constant pain? It unbearble, hard to sleep, always nagging at u?
Asked by - Sun Mar 6 19:21:20 2011 - Pain & Pain Management - 1 Answers - Comments

A. A kidney infection is an unbearable constant pain that is on your lower back. I was pregnant when i got a kidney infection n the pain was so bad i thought i was having a miscarriage ...True Story. the infection caused me to get a fever of 105 n got admitted in the E.R. where they had to flush my kidneys to clear them out n then give me some strong antibiotics to kill the infection. The cause of kidney infections is because you had a bladder infection that was untreated so it went to your kidneys .. suggest u seek your doc. A.S.A.P I was also told that if I would of waited a couple of more hours i could of lost my baby... So dont wait to long to see your Doc.
Answered by - Tue Mar 8 04:03:41 2011

How can an infection in the throat or nose lead to a middle ear infection?
Q. How can an infection in the throat or nose lead to a middle ear infection? Like, are they connected some way? I know there's a tube that connects the throat and ear, is that how? What can a middle ear infection do? Is there a way to prevent something from happening to your middle ear if it is infected? We were reading about this in biology class, but the teacher and book didn't really explain it well.
Asked by Jayyymee<33 - Tue Feb 23 22:47:54 2010 - Biology - 3 Answers - Comments

A. A tube named eustachian tube connects the middle ear with the nasal passages and the throat. It helps balance air pressure in the middle ear with that in the environment. In older children and adults, the tube is relatively vertical, wide, and rigid, and secretions that pass into it from the nasal passages drain easily. In infants and younger children, the eustachian tube is more horizontal, narrower, less rigid, and shorter. Thus, the tube is more likely to become blocked by secretions and to collapse, trapping the secretions in or close to the middle ear and preventing ventilation of the middle ear (that is, blocking air from reaching it). Also, the secretions may contain viruses or bacteria, which multiply and cause infection. Or… [cont.]
Answered by Flute - Tue Feb 23 22:55:34 2010

How soon after infection do you start to feel a sore throat?
Q. This morning I accidental drank from someone else's water bottle at the gym. In the afternoon, I had a sore throat. My friend says I couldn't have gotten sick from drinking from the water bottle because it takes 24 hours after infection before symptoms show. Is that true?
Asked by - Mon Oct 17 19:54:03 2011 - Infectious Diseases - 1 Answers - Comments

When my yeast infection goes away will I start to loose weight easier?
Q. I have had a butterfly chest yeast infection a while now and it is going away with the help of medicines called Threlac and some other kind of powder. I have also had some weight gain which is in part due to some medicines I have taken. If my yeast infection goes away will that help reduce my weight? I mean like it's shaped like a butterfly across my chest. It is going away. :) Just really slowly.
Asked by fluterific00 - Mon Dec 1 21:04:13 2008 - Women's Health - 4 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Yeah you will lose the weight, once you get off the medication. But, more importantly, instead of using over the counter meds which only suppresses the bacteria for a while before it attacks again, I think its better to understand why you got the infection in the first place. Some of the food that we eat on a daily basis causes the dormant bacteria to become active!!
Answered by who m - Wed Dec 3 16:05:16 2008

How long will a yeast infection take to cure without any special treatment?
Q. I recently had a urinary tract infection, due to unsanitary bathroom conditions at school, and took antibiotics. though the UTI was cured, a yeast infection developed and is now the main source of discomfort. I'm planning on picking up monistat from the store, but I'm also wondering if it is okay to just let it heal naturally... and how that would work and how long. thank you.
Asked by ali - Sat Jan 26 00:16:36 2008 - Women's Health - 8 Answers - 1 Comments

A. you can,t you need med. or it,ll just get worse
Answered by ska8ter - Sat Jan 26 00:19:25 2008

How long can you have an infection around your ear that causes permanent hearing loss?
Q. I had a cyst on the back of my earlobe and didnt realize it was a cyst until 2 months had gone by. The infection from the cyst has now caused me to lose hearing in that ear and the infection has spread to my bone. Is the hearing loss going to be permanent? I do not have an ear infection at all. Its just in the cyst and in my bone. Thank you for your help!
Asked by - Thu Nov 17 23:38:13 2011 - Infectious Diseases - 1 Answers - Comments

A. You need to go and see an ear specialist and have your ears examined. This will enable the specialist to properly diagnose your problem and more importantly advise you on the best form of treatment.
Answered by - Sat Nov 19 08:28:21 2011

A doctor knows that a patient has an infection. The doctor orders a differential white blood cell count to be?
Q. A doctor knows that a patient has an infection. The doctor orders a differential white blood cell count to determine what type of infection is likely. What leukocyte would you expect to be above normal in a parasitic infection?
Asked by ATHLETE1forever - Sat Sep 12 20:37:05 2009 - Medicine - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Eosinophils Eosinophils primarily deal with parasitic infections and an increase in them may indicate such. I typed "abnormal leukocyte parasitic infection" into Google. It was the 4th link.
Answered by Paco - Sat Sep 12 20:47:17 2009

Can a really bad eye infection permanently damage your sight?
Q. I had a very severe eye infection in my right eye for several months, once it was treated and went away I noticed that the vision in that eye is not the same as in my left. Although the infection is gone, my vision is very cloudy in my right eye. It's been a few months since the infection went away, but my right eye is still not as strong as my left. Is this normal? Will I ever regain full vision in my eye?
Asked by Ferret Face - Thu Sep 22 12:31:10 2011 - Optical - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Sounds like the infection may have caused some permanent damage. It's not "normal", but it's also not unexpected. It is possible that the vision in that eye may never return to normal. However, instead of asking the internet, you should check with an opthalmologist.
Answered by dawgdays - Thu Sep 22 12:39:35 2011