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Answered by Dr. Vinod Kumar Atreya

I am 51 years being treated for coronary ectasia and hypertension. Can I take Viagra for erectile dysfunction?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The drug Viagra (Sildenafil) can cause potential side effects alone and certainly in combination with the above drugs. It can cause hypertension and even the heart attack also. So it is not safe in the asked context. .

May 8, 2026

Is my long-standing 2-inch buttock lump a sebaceous cyst?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. You have had irregular painless swelling over your right buttock for the last 18 years. Although the swelling is firm to palpation but compressible on sitting and then regains its original size, this compressibility of the swelling is a very important sign. The HRUS (high-resolution ultrasound) in the attached file (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) of the right gluteal area shows swelling to be a slow-filling venous malformation.

May 8, 2026

Can MRI detect prostate cancer linked to family history?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is raised in prostate cancer (a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small gland in men that produces seminal fluid). It is also increased in other benign conditions of the prostate, like benign prostatic hyperplasia (a non-cancerous condition that causes the prostate gland to enlarge, also known as an enlarged prostate) and prostatitis (a painful condition that involves inflammation of the prostate gland). As DRE (digital rectal examination) shows an asymmetric prostate, it is indicative of some lesion of the prostate, which could be benign or malignant.

January 8, 2026

Do high PSA and frequent urination impact prostate health?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You mentioned that your urologist suspects prostate cancer (a type of cancer that begins in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces seminal fluid) based on your elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels and urinary urgency. Here is some information to help clarify: Elevated PSA and urinary urgency PSA is a protein produced by the prostate. While an elevated PSA can be a sign of prostate cancer, it is not specific to cancer alone.

January 7, 2026

How to efficiently manage low-grade prostate cancer at 50?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the prostate, a small, walnut-shaped gland in men that produces seminal fluid. It is asymptomatic in the early stages and might remain asymptomatic even in advanced stages. The potential for progression into clinical metastasis is not so aggressive in prostate cancer. The monitoring tests suggested for the detection of prostate cancer are digital rectal examination (DRE), PSA (prostate-specific antigen), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and biopsy.

January 7, 2026

How is asymptomatic prostate cancer diagnosis made?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Although prostate cancer occurs in old age, it may be in younger age groups also. It could be asymptomatic even in advanced stages. Serial PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level examination and other investigations will assess the progress.

January 6, 2026

How is prostate cancer managed in a 55-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Prostate cancer is often a disease of older age, typically with a good prognosis due to its slow progression. However, in younger individuals, such as yourself at 55, the disease can sometimes progress more aggressively, which may affect the prognosis. Your concerns about survival, treatment impact, and the financial burden are entirely valid.

January 6, 2026

Why do I have constant burning in my anal region?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your complaint is a constant burning in the anus. It is recurrent. It occurred twice in the past ten years. Your age is 35 years, and your weight is 108 pounds, which is slightly less than normal.

December 18, 2025

What to do if MRI results show parotid gland swelling?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have reviewed the attached reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). The MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)reveals a benign tumor of the parotid gland on the left side. According to the MRI findings, the cervical branch in relation to the mass lesion is not visualized, which is suggestive of encasement. The cervical nerve is a branch of the facial nerve that passes through the parotid gland. The MRI indicates that the mass lesion, specifically Wharthin's tumor, has involved this branch.

December 18, 2025

Will a diet chart for 30-year-old women slim the lower body?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your nutritional needs and health goals, your daily calorie requirement is set at 1200 Kcal. Below is a simple and balanced meal plan that I recommend to help you stay on track. Early morning: Bed tea – 1 cup (preferably without sugar). Breakfast: Milk or curd – 150 ml.

August 6, 2025

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