Why am I so prone to infections in my neck, ear and knee?
Patient: ikeep taking infetions in my body every 3 months my body crashes itake months to recover doctor keep puting me on antibiotics  infection seems to be in my neck area and knees have ear infection at the moment reduced hearig in right ear pain aways on right side of body Doctor: Infection is invasion on body by disease causing agent. Your proneness to infection depends upon your body defense system (immune system) which fight against any such invading agent such as bacteria, virus and fungus. There are a number of factors which jeopardize your immune system resulting in increased susceptibility to infection. Those factors include nutritional deficiency, diabetes, HIV infection, compromised skin integrity such as after surgery or trauma, excessive sweating, compromised blood circulation, congenital immunoglobulin deficiency and chronic diseases etc. Look at these aspects. You might find the cause of repeated infection in yourself. Advise 1.     Investigations – CBC, blood sugar (fasting & postprandial), HIV screening2.     Try to keep yourself clean 3.     Adopt proper hygienic practices such as bathing and cleaning with good quality soap4.     Wash your hand before taking food and after coming from toilet5.     Take high protein diet such as eggs, meat, cheese, vegetable and fruits6.     Take proper antibiotic after culture & sensitivity report7.     Do not use any antibiotic indiscriminately8.     Start workout in gymGood luck!