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Bacteria are living things that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods or spirals. They are so small that a line of 1,000 could fit across a pencil eraser. Most bacteria won't hurt you - less than 1 percent makes people sick. Many are helpful. Some bacteria help to digest food, destroy disease-causing cells and give the body needed vitamins. Bacteria are also used in making healthy foods like yogurt and cheese.

But infectious bacteria can make you ill. They reproduce quickly in your body. Many give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Examples of bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli.

Antibiotics are the usual treatment. When you take antibiotics, follow the directions carefully. Each time you take antibiotics, you increase the chances that bacteria in your body will learn to resist them. Later, you could get or spread an infection that those antibiotics cannot cure.

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Open Question: I am bleeding and I am not on my period nor pregnant. Whats happening? (Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:55:27 GMT)
I don't know what is going on with my body. I'm almost sixteen, I have never had sex, nor have ever been fingered, eaten out, or such. I do sometimes masturbate with a pillow, but that's about it. But when I did it, I never did it hard enough to hurt so... I'm kind of embarrassed admitting that but if it is something to do with my health, then I figure I might as well tell all the truth. Ever since I was younger, around 10-now, I've always had the kind foul odor down there. I've always been e
Open Question: What will happen to my budgie? (Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:55:08 GMT)
My budgie being very curious flew to the dirty cage that used to hold another budgie. The problem is, is that this cage carried a bird with a bacterial infection. I quickly got him off of it and gave him a bath. I am worried that the disease might spread to him and he might die. I already had another budgie die before. Will my budgie be okay? Is there anything I can do to ensure his health? well i brought the budgie into one of my siblings' room and he flew to it. The other bird did not die in
Resolved Question: is this candida or worse? (Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:19:38 GMT)
From closely inspecting my tongue I see that I have a slightly white covering that progresses to a slightly thicker consistency near the bridge [or end] of the tongue. I am not sure how long I have had this whiteness of the tongue whether it be from years back or from over a period of months or weeks, because the suggestion of inspecting one’s tongue had never arose to my mind before I had looked at the data on several physical health websites to do with constipation and bowel problems. This w
Voting Question: PLEASE SOMEONE GIVE ME PEACE OF MIND..OR SOMETHING...Could it be? (Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:49:27 GMT)
Okay I had itching and discharge...So I went to my Local Health Department...I had it for a good week 1/2 to 2 weeks before I went to the dr. Well turns out it was a yeast infection and (BV) Bacterial Vaginosis. (Not sure if a spelled that right). Anyways she gave my meds for both the infections. I completed both of the meds. About a week after that maybe even less I start to experience Abdominal pain and lower abdominal cramping feeling like a period with some hip pain...I put up with it for
Resolved Question: Can a healthy adult recover from pneumonia without treatment? (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:34 GMT)
To be more specific, although not fully grown, I'm sixteen and in good health. I began getting sick two weeks ago. At first, it seemed to be the flu, but it quickly got worse. I tend to get pneumonia fairly often (two or three times a year), and I'm exhibiting all the usual symptoms (fever, swollen throat, cough with mucus, chills, headache, nausea, etc.). I missed one day of school earlier this week because I was so weak and fever-ridden that I could barely walk, and though those symptoms hav
Voting Question: Future pregnancy risk? (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:48:51 GMT)
I have had one child. There were complications with my pregnancy. I had preclampsia. The only real symptom I showed was MAJOR swelling. My blood pressure was always on the high end of normal. My swelling was so bad that the process of getting my epidural was horrible. When I went into labor, my blood pressure shot up. I had to be on medication for high blood pressure. I also had to be put in ICU overnight after I gave birth to my son so that I could be monitored. Fast forward a bit into the f
Resolved Question: Medical Coding need help? (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:03:36 GMT)
1. Which of the following code categories should be chosen over codes from other chapters for the same condition? A. Complications of pregnancy B. Neoplasms C. Blood disorders D. Metabolic and nutritional diseases 2. Pyuria or bacteria in the urine should be coded to A. 790.7. C. 599.0. B. 038.8. D. 112.5. 3. A patient returns to learn the results of an HIV test, which are negative. Which code is listed as the reason for the encounter? A. V65.44 C. 042 B. 795.71 D. V08 4. A patient has a condi
Resolved Question: Info/Advice would be VERY helpful!!!? (Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:52:28 GMT)
I know this isn't a dr site but I'm looking for some health info. Any & all will be appreciated. I went to the dr a few months ago for a routine pap smear & a check up on my birth control. I've had the Mirena for a lil over 3 years. Once I hit the 1 yr mark with it I began suffering. I would hurt really bad in my kidneys and hurt in my side lower left abdomen to be exact. After 2 months I went to dr and I had a kidney infection and bacterial vaginosis. Got meds for that and I was good for a li
Resolved Question: False truths: Disease system failures: False negative and false positive tests ! Cancer and other diseases? (Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:51:10 GMT)
Disease system failures: False negative and false positive tests ! Cancer and other diseases ? Have you heard of false negative and false positive tests ? Well in North American Health systems, both Canadian and American, the system pays out for testing, referrals, and visits, a fee per visit or service. This payment system rewards illness, and visits to doctors, specialists, I call it the medical merry-go-round. The American health system is ranked 36th in the world, and Canada's is rank
Voting Question: Disease system failures: False negative and false positive tests ! Cancer and other diseases ? (Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:48:04 GMT)
Disease system failures: False negative and false positive tests ! Cancer and other diseases ? Have you heard of false negative and false positive tests ? Well in North American Health systems, both Canadian and American, the system pays out for testing, referrals, and visits, a fee per visit or service. This payment system rewards illness, and visits to doctors, specialists, I call it the medical merry-go-round. The American health system is ranked 36th in the world, and Canada's is rank
Voting Question: please help! i need an answer!? (Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:19:51 GMT)
Im worried taking this metronidazole gel while pregnant.? im 18weeks & i went to the doctors 3weeks ago because i was bleeding again from my tear, its next to next to the baby womb & i wanted to check if my baby was okay.my doctor wasnt in because he was in the delivery room! so a P-A helped me.she told me it could be an infection & she checked me & i have Bacterial vaginosis,after that she check in the ultrasound & told me i have a tear next to the baby so i was worried & she told me i can bl
Voting Question: i havent got an answer yet!? (Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:18:27 GMT)
Im worried taking this metronidazole gel while pregnant.? im 18weeks & i went to the doctors 3weeks ago because i was bleeding again from my tear, its next to next to the baby womb & i wanted to check if my baby was okay.my doctor wasnt in because he was in the delivery room! so a P-A helped me.she told me it could be an infection & she checked me & i have Bacterial vaginosis,after that she check in the ultrasound & told me i have a tear next to the baby so i was worried & she told me i can bl
Resolved Question: Health question ?? Help please not sure where i went wrong? (Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:49:24 GMT)
I did this worksheet but I'm a little confused. I don't know where I made my mistake. If y'all could help me fix my problem that would be great! :) MATCH EACH ITEM WITH THE CORRECT STATEMENT 1) A medication that kills or slows the growth of bacteria...........D 2) A single celled organism that can cause disease..............E 3) A disease that is usually passed from one person to another........F 4) an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.......J 5) a reaction to i
Resolved Question: Tubal Ligation (Tubes tied) 20 years old? (Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:45:53 GMT)
Hey everyone, now I know there is going to be some disagreements over this question so just keep it friendly please. Anyways here is my question: I am 20 years old have not ever wanted children, neither does my fiance. The thought of children just makes me cringe. I have never had a desire to have children, I always hung out with kids older than me because I can't stand children. My fiance dislikes them just as much as I do. If we got pregnant it would be a tragedy. I would abort if I b
Resolved Question: Is this a sexual infection? (Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:19:08 GMT)
A few months ago I had unprotected sex with new partner that was a virgin. About a week later had pain down there and slight soreness when I went to toilet. Went to sexual health clinic to get it checked out and the doctor thought it was herpes as she said there were small cuts and ulcers or sores. When the results came back from the swab and blood it wasn't herpes, they said it was either the cold sore virus, thrush or bacterial vaginosis. I can still feel something down there but no pain. Wh
Voting Question: Help me understand my blood test results? (Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:26:57 GMT)
Can someone please help me understand my blood test results. I'm a 25-year-old guy in good shape, height/weight proportionate, without any health issues. I got my first physical in ~10 years the other day, and some of the blood work results were a bit abnormal: Segmented Neutrophils: 74.8% Lymphocytes: 17.1% (White blood cell count is normal at 6.7 k/uL) I don't have any bacterial infections that I'm aware of, and my immune system is great - I haven't had flu/cold in years. Should I be worri
Resolved Question: Is there anything I can for my fish with dropsy? (Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:46:33 GMT)
I was told that my fish is a convict cichlid and we just put him into a new tank. In the old tank, he looked fine. Once we moved him into the bigger tank, he started sitting on the bottom and stopped eating. I think he's weakening because he hasn't eaten as he has a tumour on one side and now when he sits on the bottom, he leans to that side. He wasn't doing that before even when we first put him in the tank. (Also, he's had the tumour for about two months and it hasn't affected his health. I
Resolved Question: Is Sucralose ok in moderation? (Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:21:07 GMT)
If someone has an internal bacterial infection , taking sugar causes it to grow and at the same time, suppresses the immune system. Stevia works well, but has an upleasant aftertaste. I know that Sucralose and other sweetners are not good for your health in the long run, but is it ok in modertion? (or will artificial sweetners also suppress your immune system etc)
Resolved Question: Does this paragraph sound okay in my paper? (Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:42:28 GMT)
I have to write a paper on chlamydia. In this topic I have to write about the risk that chlamydia has amongst infection of health care workers or a community at large. I need help sprucing up this paragraph because it doesn't sound good to me. HELP! "The risk of infecting health care workers is no where near as high as the risk of infection to a community. Health care workers deal with this disease and many other diseases on a daily basis. It is possible to contaminate a health worker’s hand
Resolved Question: German Shepherd Pyoderma: anyone have any experience treating this? (Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:56:37 GMT)
Yes, I have an appointment at vet tomorrow. My 7 year old GSD which has never had an allergy, or health problem in her life has now developed some kind of skin infection on her tail - it started at the tip of her tail and has progressed back about 6 or 8 inches. The skin is red, raw and itchy and she has chewed off the hair. It started Sunday night (3 days ago). I've been treating it with some anti-bacterial creams which has kept it from getting worse, but I'm concerned it sounds very muc
Resolved Question: Hearing songs with headphones can cause any harms to our health ? (Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:05:21 GMT)
i read one newspaper and they says hearing songs through headphones may damage our hears and cause bacterial infection to our hears its true. hearing through mobile headsets is safe or not please explain.
Resolved Question: Worried about having lymphoma or leukemia. ? (Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:33:23 GMT)
To say I've been a little concerned would be a major understatement! My symptoms started about a week ago and I know I'm probably being overly paranoid but I have good reason to. My mom passed from lymphoma. Last week out of no where I had a high fever and I noticed that my lymph nodes were swollen on both sides and my neck was stiff it hurt to move it. I went to the ER and they told me I had some form of strep so they gave me antibiotics. The swelling went down on one side but my right side w
Resolved Question: Are yeast infections, urinary tract infections and antibiotics related? (Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:50:30 GMT)
My girlfriend and I disagree on how she should approach getting health care for a recurring yeast infection problem. There was a period of about 3 years, in Iran, where she was treated for a constant urinary tract infection and was treated with a barrage of antibiotics. The problem did not surface for another 3 years or so. Since then, she has become sexually active and has had numerous issues with yeast infections, bacterial infections, pain during sex and nearly continual discomfort. She h
Resolved Question: Was prescribed Prednisolone Steroids. Having constant infections/health problems since? (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:36:07 GMT)
Hi, I'm really hoping that someone can help me understand this?? I am.....or rather WAS...a fit female, mid forties...living in the UK, South East England. I had a severe chest infection about 2 months ago after having had an operation at the hospital, (to have a skin-cancer mole removed). Then within 4 days, bang! Had a severe chest infection that developed literally overnight with no warning, which knocked me off my feet for over 2 weeks and without sounding overly dramatic, I even thought a
Resolved Question: What exactly is endometriosis? (Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:06:39 GMT)
and can it cause more vaginal health problems like chronis yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis?
Resolved Question: Endometriosis questions?!?!!? (Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:55:31 GMT)
what is endometriosis in ENGLISH!! and can it cause your vaginal health to plumet? for example cronic yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis, and painful intercourse??
Resolved Question: Help, not a yeast infection. What could it be.? (Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:34:10 GMT)
I highly doubt what is going on is an STD, so please throw all those comments out the window. I have been with the same one and only sexual partner for over a year. As he would never cheat on me. So STD's are a nos go. Well, the inside of my vagina does not hurt during penetration or when I urinate. Only the labia is pinker than normal, and slightly hurts when I wipe after using the restroom. Also I have a faint yellow discharge. Im rather confused, because it is not chunkyish like from a yeas
Voting Question: My girlfriend has a suddenly numb vagina. There's been no problems for 7 months and as of yesterday its numb? (Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:54:30 GMT)
Quick history - she's in her late teens - had bacterial vaginitias and trichamonas but got that cleared about a month or two ago, had urinary tract infection and she's finishing up the meds on that today. There were no problems until this weekend when she had some time with another girl. The other girl "pinched" her inside her vagina - it hurt a little. Since that point she has had no feeling in her vagina. This has never been an issue before. Did the other girl pinching her cause this?
Resolved Question: Is there an name for the habit of picking pimples.? (Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:41:49 GMT)
I know it is gross. Occassionally I have skin break outs. Frankly if I do not remove the blackhead it just stays there and never goes away. I exfoliate (gently, every few days) and generally my skin is very good but, I get hormonal breakouts with pmt and stress makes me have some deep skin infections on my face that I am embarrassed about and am able to cover with make up so well you would not know I had any skin problems when I do my make-up.. I am not a drug addict, so this is not the imagin
Resolved Question: How likely is it to be herpes? (Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:59:21 GMT)
I'll try not to give unnecessary details but please only respond if you genuinely know or have relevant experience either personally or professionally. Last month I broke up with my long-term boyfriend, during that time neither him nor I suffered any sexual health problems. Shortly after the break-up a "friend" decided to take advantage of me a bit and when I was very drunk pressured me into sex with him which turned out to be unprotected and due to his size very painful. After that I met some
Voting Question: How can i brainwash myself i cant eat for 3 weeks? (medical condition)? (Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:38:02 GMT)
My doctor has just told me that i cant eat for 3 weeks before my operation, i know this sounds silly but i have poison in me and i cant put any food in me otherwise i will get really sick and this can cause a bacterial infection too. i really do care about my health but im really afraid cause i know that i will give in and eat so i was just wondering what i could do? how i could avoid food and not want it? i really don't want to do this but after the 3 weeks ill be fine. *please help me :( i
Resolved Question: Whats going on with my body? Health problems? Pregn concerns.? sex Q? (Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:26:03 GMT)
About 2 days ago I had intercourse with my partner. We used a condom and it busted on us. My partner told me he came inside me with the condom on so changes are I mite be preg but I wont find out till the end of the month so thats the bad part. Ok Now the next day around 3am I started to get a burning feeling to go pee and when I went to the restroom I realized I was getting a UTI. So I went to the hospital to get medication for it. So here I am the next day. I get a letter from planned parent
Resolved Question: What is the incubation time before contacting a person with C-Diff infection before catching it? (Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:07:32 GMT)
I have an auto immune condition (Addison's disease) and was just diagnosed with C-Diff bacterial infection. I got it at the hospital after visiting my mom who has it. My granddaughter and great granddaughter were with me when we visited and also when I got sick three days ago. My great granddaughter has compromised health condition with severe allergies. I am concerned about her. I have tried looking online, with no success. Could you please help? Thanks in advance.
Voting Question: Please Help! 8 months, itchy jock area. Not Yeast Infection, not "Jock Itch"? (Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:41:55 GMT)
I have had minor itching in my jock area for nearly a year. It doesn't look like anything. There are no bumps, no scaling, no redness, no visible signs whatsoever. It just itches a little, and if I scratch too much, it does get raw (obviously). I saw a doctor after about 6 months, and he didn't know what it was, as he couldn't see anything. He prescribed topical antifungals, just in case it was jock itch. I used them for 2 weeks, and it didn't help at all. All it did was make it itch mo
Resolved Question: Red line on my butt crack leading to my anus. help pleas.? (Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:55:10 GMT)
after having unprotected anal sex with a guy, two or three weeks later i felt some itching going on on my anus so i looked and i didn't have anything but later on the week it got really uncomfortable so i took a look again and i found a red line on my butt crack that went from the top of my butt crack to my anus, with some redness around my anus. i've been paranoid so i went to Planned parenthood and told me i had a yeast infection and to use anti fungal cream for two weeks, i did and it calme
Resolved Question: How to get rid of staph / mrsa infection using alternative medicine since western medicine cant cure 100%? (Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:07:29 GMT)
I have staph/mrsa (ER visit confirmed it). And don't have health insurance. Dr from my ER visit had me on 2 super strong antibiotics at once to clear up the bacterial infection but... it's still here after 8+ months. I know the herbs echinacea and goldenseal are like a natural antibiotic/ immune builder but am wondering if anyone knows ANYTHING TO RID STAPH/MRSA THAT DOESNT REQUIRE FILLING A Rx since I don't have a Dr/ health insurance? Plus the naturopathic/ alternative med. route might have
Resolved Question: I just am stuck on a few health questions! :? please help!? (Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:03:58 GMT)
4. What would be a good use of an analgesic? reduce pain replace the body's needed thyroid chemicals destroy bacterial infections in the throat promote sleep 5. Which of the following may be a desirable effect of caffeine? mental arousal reduced stress and anxiety increased fatigue better digestive organ function 6. Which of the following should you NOT consult to find out the best and current information on drugs?
Resolved Question: Having health issues need answers to my complicated questions? (Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:04:49 GMT)
For the past couple weeks I've felt very fatigued and depressed. I don't want to do anything and have trouble getting out of bed to go to work. I constantly think I'm dying and have a terminal illness. I've been to the doctor several times and all of my blood work came back fine. My doctor thought it was a bacterial infection at first and when my results came back I did not have any infection. He then thought I was stressing myself out and had me get an EGD to see if I had a possible stomach u
Resolved Question: Headache that spreads to your neck? (Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:32:45 GMT)
Ok so I saw this on the Yahoo Health site "The Headache that Spreads to Your Neck Benign headaches stay in your head, says Dr. Holt. Headaches that don't can be meningitis or a hemorrhage. So yes, call 911, especially if you have a fever, are just getting over a bacterial infection, have a rash, or can't think clearly." It kind of freaked me out because I recently had a sudden rash on the back of my legs, completely out of nowhere. I had a fever yesterday (it went away), I've been congested
Resolved Question: Is this a health risk for my girlfriend...? (Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:23:33 GMT)
Well, she wears the same thongs or G-strings for up to 3 days in a row if not more. Can wearing a dirty thong day after day cause a bacterial infection of some kind?
Resolved Question: White spots on tonsils? (Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:12:14 GMT)
I have had a sore throat since Saturday - so almost a week. I think I have a sinus infection that is causing the sore throat. I can see white spots on the tonsils and in the back of my throat. I assume it is puss. How serious is this? The sore throat is not that badl. I feel generally crummy but do not have a fever. When I swallow it hurts but not so much that I am drooling. I do not have health insurance, so I don't want to go to an MD unless it is really necessary. Can pus o
Resolved Question: Can someone help me with my diagnosis? (Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:58:36 GMT)
Hi, I'm a 16 year old girl who has experienced no serious health issues in the past, but I am experiencing something weird now. I am sexually active, but with one partner. I use birth control. I am having an issue with diagnosing myself with a problem that I have with my genitals. I've found things that have some of the symptoms I have are related to some problems, but I have yet to find one that has all of my characteristics. My partner and I are very serious, and we are each other's first an
Voting Question: OMG I REALLY NEED SOME HELP PLEASE!! what to do about vaginal health? (Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:37:49 GMT)
Ok so just recently on Monday I had my first trip to the gynecologist and this is my first time meeting this doctor, so there's no patient/doctor relationship between us. He tells me that it looks like I have bacterial vaginosis and I'm thinking is this why I've had so many other problems like UTI & a pelvic infection? I'm just now learning what that is exactly and I'm asking myself how long have I had this because I remember back in 9th grade or so, I've noticed an odor & discharge from my va
Resolved Question: What can i do to help my goldfish? (Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:26:40 GMT)
My goldfish is approximately two years old and i've never had a problem with it. It lives in a good sized tank with three others that are perfectly healthy. Lately i've noticed a deterioration in it's health. Its recently been treated for swim bladder and fit rot, and symptoms have cleared (swim bladder) and improved (fin rot). However now it has red patches on its body, and slightly around the tail. (But NOT streaks of red in the tail.) At first I thought it may be an ulcer or something, so i
Resolved Question: Please, I need someone to help me to correct any grammatical errors in my research's abstract.? (Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:28 GMT)
Please help me to correct any grammatical errors in this abstract: "Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are fairly common health problems found in medical practice. Antibiotics are often used as primary therapy to cope with urinary tract infections. The use of antibiotics may be experiencing problems due to bacterial resistance to antibiotics used. Ceftriaxone and cefotaxime are commonly used to treat urinary tract infections because of their broad spectrum of antibacterial activity t
Voting Question: Always get an infection? (Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:50:11 GMT)
hi, im just going to try to make this as short and simple as possible, i was in a long distance relationship for awhile before i got married and everytime i would reunite with my loved one we'd obviously have sex and i always get a uti, the first time i came to see him i got a uti and took some AZO cranberry for urinary health and after i left and stopped having sex for 4 months before i saw him again, in went away (well the symptoms completely stopped) without seeking medical attention. But j
Resolved Question: inner and outer ear infection antibiotic not working? (Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:34:06 GMT)
I went to my GP Monday 4th July with chronic ear infection to left ear. GP confirmed both inner and outer ear infection that such was the infection he could not even delve too much into the ear to look (that and the fact that i hate going to GP as they seem indifferent at best) He prescribed FLUCLOXACILLIN for 1 week 500mg x 4 daily , here we are at Saturday and the infection has gone to the other ear and I am still in sever pain both ears are full and have dull pain and my glands are rigid t
Resolved Question: What do you think i should do? (Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:12:11 GMT)
today i went to the clinic for what i thought was a bacterial infection. And sure enough she said she saw bacteria and yeast? which she didnt say whether i had a yeast infection but just that she saw some. Anyway i havent had any of the symptoms for a yeast infection but i have all the symptoms for bv(bacterial vaginoisis) and she prescribed me antibiotics for that and said to use monistat and antibiotics for 7 days. Now since im not having the cottage cheese like discharge which is supposed t
Resolved Question: What's happening to my body? (Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:03:49 GMT)
Allow me to clarify before I continue, I've never had sex before and I am not sexually active. A few weeks ago whenever I'd urinate it would hurt, I assumed I got some kind of bacterial infection (this is embarrassing but another possibility was that the night before I had a really bad itch down there...I might have scratched too hard). But it wouldn't go away for a few days so I saw a doctor about it and he got me to do a urine test. He told me to not consume any antibiotics or medicine unti
Resolved Question: Should I continue to take Amoxicillin? (Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:21:25 GMT)
Two days ago I got my prescription antibiotics (Amoxicillin) which I have been taking as recommended for my Sinusitis. Since I began taking them I have been experiencing a toothache in my upper rear molars. I understand that this is due to an infection of the Maxillary Sinus cavity. On the paperwork I received with my prescription it states that if I experience a tooth ache I should see a doctor immediately. Why if Amoxicillin is used to kill the bacterial infection that causes Sinusitis are

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