Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Abdul Rasheed

Is knee swelling after a fall normal if it lasts this long?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It has been almost a week since you injured your right knee and ankle. Painful swelling of the knee and ankle indicates a ligament sprain or tear. If it is soft tissue injury swelling, it takes about a week for the pain and swelling to subside.

December 18, 2025

What could be the reason for discharge of greenish-yellow mucus while coughing?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query.I understand your concern. The symptoms you have been experiencing for the last ten days indicate that you have acute sinusitis. Sinusitis lasting more than ten days requires antibiotic treatment, especially when you have greenish-yellow discharge.

October 31, 2025

What causes leg and chest pain that worsens when lying flat?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. From the history and investigation reports you have mentioned here, I would like to inform you that numbness and shaky feeling in your right lower limb are most likely related to magnesium insufficiency and your weight partly. As far as left-sided chest pain is concerned, it is difficult to correlate when your CT (computed tomography) scan of the chest is normal. However, pericarditis, no matter small, gives chest pain increased on inspiration.

June 23, 2024

What are the possible causes of abdominal discomfort and problems in the small intestine in a 42-year-old male?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms point toward functional abdominal pain. It is centrally mediated, but the nerves of the digestive tract and brain-gut axis may become oversensitive to sensations. However, you should always watch for warning signs and immediately consult your doctor. The warning signs are: Fever.

June 20, 2024

How to reduce the pain and swelling due to an injured ankle?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I reviewed your history and the images you have attached (attachment was removed to protect the patient's identity). Unfortunately, you have sprained the lateral side of your left ankle. The discoloration is due to the bruise, which indicates one of your ankle ligaments may have partially torn or been severely sprained.

June 11, 2024

What are the trigger factors of migraine headache?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Thank you for your query. The headache you described could be not only due to migraine; other causes should also be considered. Uncontrolled hypertension and issues with your eyes, ear, nose throat should be thought of. I suggest you check for your vision and ENT issues to rule out any associated conditions. Triggering factors for migraine include lack of sleep, food like chocolate, cheese, salty and processed food, skipping meals, and hormonal changes in women.

November 29, 2023

What are preventive measures taken to protect family members from getting H3N2 infection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you have mentioned, your son is showing typical symptoms related to H3N2, a type of influenza A. Usually, it lasts up to seven days and sometimes longer. Symptomatic treatment is required.

October 12, 2023

Can lipomas be left untreated?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The description you have provided of a small swelling on the abdominal wall sounds like a lipoma. A lipoma is a lump of fatty tissue that grows just under the skin. Lipomas move easily when you touch them and feel rubbery, not hard. Most lipomas are not painful and do not cause health problems, so they rarely need treatment.

November 21, 2022

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