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Answered by Dr. Anshuman Srivastava

What can cause lymph node enlargement in the neck?

Hi, I am glad you chose iCliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. It seems that you are suffering from an inflammatory condition, which is either viral or chronic bacterial. In both these cases, lymphocyte counts could be higher. Your other cell counts are normal, including platelets and RBC count (red blood cell). You need not worry about the elevated lymphocytes, as they will get settled once the infection is curtailed.

May 13, 2026

Got a TT shot after a fall and having more muscle and body pain. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tetanus injections cause pain and localized swelling. This is the reason for your trouble after getting a tetanus shot. The body and muscle pain, which you are describing, seem to be injury related, and they are subsiding too. You need to have anti-inflammatory medicines, as Paracetamol might not be sufficient enough to relieve pain in muscles.

May 11, 2026

My 3.3 year old son has allergic rhinitis. Can I use Budecord inhaler?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Asthma can sometimes present as a cough and allergic reactions in the skin. This is called atopy. You are doing right by avoiding the potential allergens. There are two types of treatment in asthma: one is a steroid, and the other is a beta-agonist.

May 4, 2026

Are recurrent anal fissures dangerous?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Even if the blood loss is minimal, it can still result in anemia, making it crucial to conduct a complete blood count (CBC). If anemia is detected, iron therapy will be necessary. To prevent fissure, adopting a soft diet with ample salad and roughage to avoid hard stools is essential. Additionally, ensure an adequate intake of fluids.

November 27, 2025

Will bronchoscopy help to treat my uncle's collapsed lungs?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) This history seems to be of acute viral pneumonitis, probably due to a new unknown strain or H1N1. The pO2 of 60 in the arterial blood gas(ABG) suggests of mild hypoxemia. Sometimes, cultures may be negative while he can still harbor it. The computed tomography (CT) scan is suggestive of ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome).

November 3, 2025

What is the role of aldosterone in controlling BP?

Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. You are correct. While Hyperaldosteronism typically leads to hypertension with low potassium levels, your situation appears to be the opposite. This suggests that high blood pressure might be due to essential hypertension rather than aldosterone-related issues. As for low vitamin D levels, it is quite common, affecting around 60% of the population, and may not be directly linked to your blood pressure.

August 22, 2025

Can I take Modafinil for short-term memory loss?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms which you described are suggestive of hematological disorder, which can explain both easy fatigability and bruises. You need to get your coagulation profile tested, and peripheral smear for any abnormal cell. Get ANA (antinuclear antibody) and CRP (C-reactive protein) tested, if they are normal, then you are unlikely to be suffering from any serious disease. Your hemoglobin is fine, eosinophils are only slightly raised so it is not of much concern.

April 13, 2025

Why am I having pain before and after urination?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms are surely suggestive of UTI and bladder hyperreactivity. I would like to advise you that you get an ultrasound of lower abdomen with kidney bladder and pelvis (uterus, ovaries) to rule out any stone lodged in urinary tract. Although your urine routine shows no pus cells but you get a culture done, it will identify the causative organism. Then you should start antimicrobial like Nitrofurantoin or other medicine to which the bacteria is sensitive.

July 2, 2024

What causes nausea and abdominal pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You could be suffering from intermittent diffuse esophageal spasm. In simpler terms, it is a functional disorder where the motility of your gut is slightly impaired. Do not worry. It is not a serious condition as your endoscopy is fine.

May 21, 2024

Will HIV spread if someone has unprotected sex with one HIV-positive woman just once?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. First of all, get your and your husband's HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) status checked and be sure that you are negative. Get your HIV tested by the Elisa ELISA (enzyme-linked immunoassay) method and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test levels at a good laboratory or hospital. PCR comes positive even after three days of exposure.

February 20, 2024

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