Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Why are there drops of blood in my urine?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Painless blood in the urine has two possible causes. The first is cancer in the bladder, and the second is prostate cancer or hyperplasia. What is the nature of the operation you did on the prostate? Was it benign prostate hyperplasia? Is there any painful urination or history of stones? A urologic assessment is required, and cystoscopy is needed..

July 10, 2026

What does non-homogenous opacity on X-ray mean?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most probably he has a chest infection or pneumonia which will require a course of antibiotics and a follow-up X-ray after one week. The good news is that he will require no chemotherapy or surgery. Please answer the following questions in order to narrow the differential diagnosis: Is his cough wet or dry? What color is the phlegm? Has he taken antibiotics within the last few weeks? Is there any abnormal breathing pattern or rapid breathing? Is there any change in his conscious level? I suggest the following: Take Levofloxacin 750 mg tablet once daily for one week. Repeat X-ray after one week.

July 8, 2026

What are the possible causes of my chin tremors?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From what you mentioned, you most likely have what is called benign fasciculation syndrome which is usually due to stress and anxiety. You should not worry, it is benign and you do not have to perform MRI or any other investigations. Do you feel anxious most of the time? Do you have a stressful life? Do you eat and sleep well? I suggest: Stay away from stress and try to perform relaxing activities.

June 5, 2026

What could be the reason for bright red blood in stool?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concerns.The most common causes of blood in stools are either piles or an anal fissure, and both should be painful. So please provide me with more details to identify the cause:Is there any pain during or after defecation?Do you have any constipation or diarrhea?Do you have any positive family history of colon cancer?Causes of blood in stools include arteriovenous malformation, hemorrhoids (clot), and cancer. Wish you all well-being.

June 5, 2026

How do I treat my fatty liver?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have a high cholesterol level which is the cause of the fatty liver rather than weight. A lipid-lowering medication is required. Regarding your thyroid, the hormone levels are within normal.

June 4, 2026

Does taking Vancomycin cause high-grade fever, increased heart rate, and tightness in the chest?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most likely, your husband has experienced a hypersensitivity reaction to the Vancomycin. I am glad to hear that most of the symptoms have cleared. Please send me some pictures of the skin rash in order to be reviewed. Hopefully, there will be no more symptoms.

June 2, 2026

What is the effective treatment for a drug reaction to Tramadol?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and the problem can be fixed. So, I suggest you to consult a dentist. They will perform some cleaning procedures and prescribe medicines that work simultaneously. So do not worry, as this infection will not last long.

June 2, 2026

What causes left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand all your concerns. From what you mentioned, the medications that you take for the heart failure like the diuretics may be responsible for the great majority of your symptoms like the dry eyes, the ear problem, sore joints. So, I suggest that you tell me all your drug list and send the last echocardiography report. Any investigations you performed would be helpful.

June 2, 2026

Can PCOS/PMOS cause breast cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns, but you should not worry as there is no reported association between PCOS/PMOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome/Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) and breast cancer. Also, you should know that PCOS cannot be cured completely, medications and homeopathy can control only the symptoms and increase the chance of fertility if required. Advice: Take oral contraceptive pills (Gynera once daily for 21 days then 7 days off repeat every month), Metformin 500 mg twice after lunch, Spironolactone 50 mg once before sleeping as anti-androgenic. Please send me a copy of your sonography report as well as any performed lab tests e.

May 29, 2026

Can you please suggest medicines for PCOS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Also, you should know that PCOS/PMOS cannot be cured completely. Medications and homeopathy control the symptoms only and increase the chance of fertility if required. I suggest: 1.

May 27, 2026

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