Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query.It looks like your uncle has a chronic infection. In this case, the most recommendable thing to do is a wound culture to identify which microorganism is responsible for this cyclic oozing. A general surgeon can perform this biopsy which is a simple non-invasive procedure.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your liver tests are normal. The small increase in indirect billirubin alone (as the one you have) most commonly corresponds to Gilbert syndrome, which is totally harmless. This syndrome is hereditary but has no serious consequences. Mild jaundice may appear under conditions of exertion, stress, fasting (as the one you need for the laboratory tests), and infections.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your laboratory test is fine (attachment removed to protect patient identity) but you have your liver enzymes a bit over the limit of normality. The most common cause for this alteration is fatty liver. The less expensive way to know this for sure is doing a liver ultrasound. If it is the first time you have this results, the most recommendable thing to do is to take new liver function test (including gamma-glutamyl transferase) in six months.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Your case does not seem simple. I do not think you do not have anything wrong, especially because of your diagnosis of Hashimoto, lichen planus, and vitiligo which all are related to autoimmune diseases. First, I think your medication might be incomplete since at least you should have thyroid hormone replacement.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The days of your menstrual cycle start counting at day one of menstruation. So, you were on day 8 that night. Fertile days are considered from 11 to 16th in a regular menstrual cycle (this means you always have your period every 28 to 32 days). You have a very low probability of being pregnant, but not a zero probability.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common cause of vaginal itching is due to a fungal infection. It usually gets reddish and irritated in and around the vagina. Sometimes a little white fluid is present. Often, it does not present with a foul smell.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your height and weight, I have calculated your body mass index. You have a BMI of 26.8 which means that you are overweight. The first thing to do in your case is to assess your diet and activity.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, do not worry too much. It does not seem you have complicated piles since this presents with sudden and intense local pain (in which case you should go to a surgeon). It seems you have a mild disease. There are various recommendations for this problem.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Peptic ulcer disease is mostly related to the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection (a bacteria that is transmitted via saliva and is present in around 70 % of adults). The first step of the treatment is actually PPI. When this stops working (yes, you may develop more serious symptoms. Whilst taking PPI's) you have some options like add antiacids whenever you have symptoms like Magaldrate-Simethicone 3 to 4 times a day.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, 95 % of respiratory infections are viral. At this point, you can take medicines for cold for five to seven days. They should include an anti-inflammatory drug (such as Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen), an antihistamine (such as Diphenhydramine) and decongestant (such as Pseudoephedrine). If you have a fever for more than five days, then you should do a checkup.
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