Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) drug used during pain, fever, and inflammation. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain caused by conditions like headaches, arthritis, toothache, muscle sprain, menstrual cramps, etc. It is also used for patent ductus arteriosus, which a condition caused when the ductus arteriosus fails to close at birth.
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Why am I suffering from dry cough, headache, body pain, and nausea?
Query: Hi doctor,The problem started out with a dry cough. The next day, I had achy bones and headache. It seemed like it was going away and came back the day after when I woke up feeling like throwing up. My eyes, chest and upper back aches with a feeling of nausea. Please help me. I am scared. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I can understand your concerns. The symptoms you have described suggest that you have a viral fever along with inflammation of throat (pharyngitis). There is no need to worry as it can be cured completely with treatment. Please c... Read Full »
How to treat low back pain due to injury?
Query: Hello doctor, I hurt myself two days ago and it seemed to be getting better. But today it is worse than when it started. Most of the pain is in the right side area. Today, I cannot walk due to excruciating pain. The only relief is laying flat on my back or standing at the foot of the bed and bent o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand the pain you are suffering from. It is nothing but low back pain radiated to the leg. Due to constant stress and improper posture you get this. Taking rest and doing simple exercises will help reduce pain and also you can take Advil (Ibuprofen) for quic... Read Full »
My breasts are tender after pressing. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor, My breasts are paining after my husband pressed them for the first time. Is this pain harmful? How to get rid of this pain? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Breasts are among the most sensitive parts of the body. During foreplay and sex, touching caressing, and sucking breasts is common practice, but they need to be handled tenderly and lovingly. Pressing and squeezing breasts definitely causes pain and there is no w... Read Full »
What is the reason for persistent pain in my foot after a fall?
Query: Hello doctor, I injured my foot during a fall in a creek, a month ago. There is no bruising or swelling. The pain is on the outside of my foot, on the top. It has been getting worse. I am unable to walk or stand for long periods. I have been taking Ibuprofen, putting ice on it, and resting. I am uns... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your pain is not resolved even after taking pain medications and ice compress frequently, I recommend you go for an X-ray of your foot in the anterior-posterior and lateral views to rule out a hairline fracture. I also suggest you stop Ibuprofen as it may hamper ... Read Full »
I have severe lower back pain that runs down to my foot despite taking medications. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 21-year-old and have severe pain going from my lower back down my left butt cheek and the back of my thigh all the way down to my foot. Sometimes it goes numb. I have tried the tablet of Ibuprofen, stretching, steroid shots, Lidocaine creams, heat compress, ice packs, and hydros.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having a slip disc issue, where one of the nerves is getting compressed at the lumbar spine. These nerves start from the brain, travel down the spinal cord, and then exit from a narrow canal to further continue to travel down to the feet. The possible reasons... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old active female. A few days ago I went for a bike ride on a cold morning and I felt pain and stiffness in my neck. It got better in four days so I went for a freestyle swim. It did not hurt after the swim but by the next day, I was motionless. I did my best to stretch... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your description, it is unlikely that this is a simple sprain or strain. Since you are still experiencing issues since ten weeks after your initial injury, it is unlikely that your pain will go away on its own. I would suggest... Read Full »
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