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Q&A

Answered by Dr. Magesh Thirunavukkarasu

Is fibroscan needed for a patient with SGOT 40 and SGPT 55?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just went through your symptoms and I also saw your laboratory investigation reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your liver function test enzymes are very normal and you do not have to worry about it. The second thing is your hepatitis B surface antigen is reactive which means you are hepatitis B positive. At this point in time, what you have to do is go for a further evaluation with viral load and you will have to take care of hepatitis B treatment.

January 13, 2026

What are the sinusitis signs on X-ray imaging?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your symptoms, and I also went through your laboratory investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It shows an increased neutrophil count, and yourhemoglobinlooks normal. What I feel is that you are having sinusitis. So, in that infection of the sinus, people get similar symptoms, which are what you have.

December 18, 2025

Is it normal to have urine dripping even after UTI treatment?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your question that one month ago you had left leg pain and you also have a recurrent urinary tract infection. You are a young woman, no diabetes because I saw your HbA1c report that is less than 6.5 which means you do not have any diabetes mellitus. Coming to your symptoms, left leg pain and dribbling of urine.

July 25, 2024

How to manage high blood pressure and sugar levels?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your BP is on the higher side and fasting sample is diagnostic of diabetes. You are overweight. I want you to reduce your weight, and that will control your fasting blood glucose level. I would advise you to get started your diabetes and hypertension medications.

July 18, 2024

Can a cold with chest pain and fatigue be due to pneumonia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Just saw your letter that you been having a difficulty breathing and you are concerned about pneumonia. I would like to get some more information in terms of fever, difficulty breathing, bringing up sputum. Is it yellow color or white color. If you are having all the symptoms you have to get chest X-ray and medications.

July 17, 2024

What can be done to cure coughing up of yellow colored mucus with post-nasal drip?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your complaints. You have been having yellow colored sputum which means that you have an infection for sure but then does not mean that it has to be a viral or bacterial infection. If you have a fever and you have a productive cough like this then you will have to have an antibiotic for now. Then, when you do not have fever and just only this cough and sputum I would advise you to take medicine called Fexopen 120 milligram at night for five days and then you try steam inhalation for about five days everyday once.

July 12, 2024

What causes the gushing and thumping feeling in the chest?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have some trouble downloading your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I went through your symptoms, that you have been taking Metoprolol for palpitation in your chest. I can just give you some advice in terms of these symptoms.

June 4, 2024

Can candida infection cause bump in penis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your complaints. It looks like you been having some fungal infection in the tongue which comes only when your immune system is a bit compromised. It also seems that you had been on treatment for syphilis. I want you to know that in syphilis the treatment depends on what stage you have at present.

May 31, 2024

What causes pain and redness in nipple with a bump beneath?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like erysipelas, that is called the superficial skin infection. It would be helpful if you have had any recent laboratory investigations, complete blood count analysis ESR CRP that would be very helpful. I will advise you to apply Mupirocin ointment twice daily on the nipple so that will control the current infection from spreading anywhere. For pain, take Tylenol.

May 6, 2024

What is the treatment available for cramps in legs and hands?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read about your mother's complaint. I would advise you to have a basic blood investigation to look for serum potassium level. If potassium is low, she will need extra potassium in her diet like tender coconut water and other dietary supplementation. You will also require a complete physical examination.

April 15, 2024

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