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Does my abdominal ultrasound indicate prostatic cyst?
Query: Hello doctor, I am turning 40-year-old in a few days. For the past two months, I have been experiencing symptoms such as gas and a burning sensation. Three weeks ago, I noticed some black specks in my stool but could not determine if it was blood, so I decided to visit a gastro clinic. The doctor co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I would like to inform you that the prostatic cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the prostate that is typically benign and present since birth but becomes detectable in adulthood. There is no need to worry about it. I hope th... Read Full »
I am having bleeding after positive pregnancy tests. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, Last week I took three pregnancy tests and all three came back positive. This morning I woke up and was cramping and bleeding like I would with my normal period only a little lighter. Is this something to be concerned about? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are pregnant and the pregnancy test is positive, then bleeding after workup means there is threatened abortion. It could be due to over exercises.It is the initial phase of abortion, you should rest in bed, consult a gynecologist personally for an ultrasound of l... Read Full »
My mom has abdominal pain from lump below stomach. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 58 years old mom suddenly gets severe lower abdominal pain on the right side, and at the same time, she feels a lump below her stomach and above the thighs. She used to feel like something is being pulled inside in one direction. She gets relief from this stomach pain once she vomit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She basically needs a physical examination to know from where the lump is originating. Get an ultrasound of the entire abdomen to know the exact cause. This could either be most probably a hernia or a cyst. So, get an ultrasound and follow-up with the report. Thanks. ... Read Full »
I had a chest swelling which moved to my abdomen. Please help
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48 year old male. Two months ago, I noticed what felt like a swelling in my chest. It impaired my breathing. It seemed like I could only inhale about half or less of my lung capacity. Over a week, the swelling moved into my abdomen. My stomach began to swell and look distended.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This sort of progression of swelling from the abdomen to the groin and then to the ankles is usually seen in liver diseases or due to a local abdomen pathology compressing the inferior vena cava. Sorry to tell you, but it is impossible to find out the exact cause witho... Read Full »
My pregnant wife has blood in her vomiting. What is the cause?
Query: My doctor, My wife is pregnant and this is her third month. During vomiting, she noticed blood. What is the reason? Kindly suggest me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It's uncommon for a pregnant woman to experience vomiting with blood. This could be attributed to excessive and repeated vomiting, which might lead to tears in the esophagus, resulting in blood in the vomit. Should hematemesis persist and signs of reduced perfusion, such... Read Full »
Kindly suggest foods to lower the bilirubin level.
Query: Hi doctor, My total bilirubin is 1.5 mg/dL. What foods and vegetables are taken to lower the bilirubin level? I am taking the Pantop tablet, Mecobalamin 1500 mcg, and Calcium tablets. Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For a few days, fatty foods should be avoided. Strictly avoid junk foods like pizza and burgers. You are advised to take a rest. Taking a light meal with frequent intervals is advisable. I suggest you investigate with a USG (ultrasonogram) abdomen scan, SGPT (alanine am... Read Full »
What is the remedy for stomach pain due to fecaliths?
Query: Hi doctor, My 4 years old son is suffering from stomach pain from the last eight to nine days. He mostly complain about that in the evening time or after mid night. If I massage his stomach he feels relaxed. He underwent an ultrasound along with appendix and some other blood tests including TB. All... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The on and off stomach pain is due to constipation. The scan report says few fecaliths are present which means hard stools that are not cleared. I feel this is the reason. Encourage him to take ... Read Full »
What is the future chance of developing cancer in gallbladder polyp?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an ultrasound abdomen done due to some urine issues. In the findings, they observed gallbladder polyp. I am very scared as I read online that these may turn into cancer in the future. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per them, there are multiple polyps measuring 1 to 3 mm. And as per history, you are asymptomatic. Usually, polyps larger than 2 cm are almost malignant and need surgery. While p... Read Full »
My stomach hurts a lot after eating. Can I have gallbladder disease?
Query: Hi doctor, I think I have a gallbladder disease. My stomach hurts every time after I eat. The pain is in the middle of my stomach and my back. Does it sound like gallbladder disease? Is it something I should go to my doctor or ER? My mother and grandmother had their gallbladder removed, so it may be... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The presence of a genetic component in gallbladder diseases implies an elevated susceptibility due to your family history. The described pain aligns with symptoms of gallbladder stones, particularly if it intensifies post-meals and while reclining. To confirm the diagnos... Read Full »
When to take a pregnancy test for accurate result?
Query: Hello doctor,My period cycle is usually 30 to 32 days. Today, I am on the 35th day and still have not got my periods. I took a home pregnancy test, and both were negative. Should I take a blood test? Will it be able to give me the right hCG count if I take it this week? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no need to do a blood test now. Wait for a week. If you do not get your periods after a week, do a blood test. It could be a delayed ovulation causing delayed cycles. If pregnancy test was negative, you can get an ultrasound done to rule out causes like po... Read Full »