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Q&A

Answered by Dr. Nagaraj Malipatil

I have acidic with heartburn and occasional stomach pain. Is it GERD or peptic ulcer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An ulcer in the stomach is not shown as a diagnosis in the ultrasound. Some antibiotics that you are taking can cause side effects, including an erosion of the stomach wall. I am not sure whether you are taking medications to reduce the secretion of acid in the stomach. On considering your immediate past history, your stomach burn is mostly antibiotic-induced.

July 10, 2026

How do I manage a blood clot after plasma donation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. By looking at the picture and history provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I think it is a small, dispersed hematoma because of leakage of blood from the blood vessels. As it has happened at the site of venepuncture, it is mainly because of the inadequate expertise of the nursing staff. The needle might have damaged the artery as you were donating blood, leading to blood leakage and hematoma formation.

June 9, 2026

Can a penis pump inserted into the urethra to extract sperm cause serious damage?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As you said, you had a bleed earlier; it could be a blood clot. I cannot say firmly, as I have not seen it. However, this act of inserting something into the urethra and sucking things out is hazardous and is not recommended.

June 3, 2026

Can the HbA1c levels of a person improve if the dose of the tablet Diapride M1 is increased?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Before I suggest something, I would like to know how long you have been taking these medications and your sugar level before starting them. How is your diet and lifestyle? Do you have any other medical conditions? If yes, are you taking any medicines for the same? I would also like to know your weight. Kindly help me with the details for better understanding and suggestions.

June 1, 2026

When is iron chelation therapy needed after iron overload?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I reviewed your query and understand your concern.I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The reports are fine. Iron saturation is high because you are taking supplements.

May 22, 2026

Why has my foreskin become different after circumcision?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I could see the Rx (prescription) and pictures. The brownish spots to some extent, could be normal but the redness is not. I could see that your doctor has made a diagnosis of Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE).

May 18, 2026

I have painful breast tissue growth and tinnitus. Are they both related?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thanks for reaching out, and try to help you to my best, albeit remotely. The first thing is breast enlargement in males (gynecomastia) is usually a painless condition. It can be seen normally seen in obese individuals and certain medical conditions.

April 16, 2026

Can I take Tylenol before a COVID-19 shot?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First, I need to discuss about swollen nodes. It is one of the side effects of COVID-19 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) vaccination as it can elicit an immune response as a part of the body's reaction. As a result, it leads to local lymph node swelling.

April 16, 2026

What are the risks of blood transfusion after chemotherapy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Low WBC (white blood cells), platelets, and hemoglobin are common side effects of chemotherapy. Blood transfusion is indicated for your low hemoglobin. Let her go for one or two pints of blood transfusion over three to four days, which raises hemoglobin by roughly 2 gm. It is equally important to provide nutritious food simultaneously.

April 16, 2026

Why is there a diffence in TR4 vs TR5 thyroid ultrasound?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. TR scoring system is used to interpret the findings of the ultrasound of the thyroid. The appearance and size of the nodule change over a period of time, and so it is captured in the report. I will not say it is a discrepancy, but there is a change in the size of the thyroid nodule. You have not mentioned your history to suggest the condition.

April 6, 2026

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