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Is the leg lesion that developed after tight tying concerning?
Query: Hi doctor, My ankles were tied extremely tight for a period of 5 to 7 days when I was in a coma due to my preexisting PTSD flaring up while gaining consciousness but not lucidity, and not understanding where I was or why I was tied up (they had security with me 24/7). This happened again 3 years lat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. I understand your concern. I saw the image of your feet (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), and the visible swelling, dark crusted wounds, and scattered e... Read Full »
Tight tendons on the sides of penis that cause pain with erection. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My partner has very tight tendons on the sides of his penis that cause pain with erection. He has attempted to stretch out the tendons, but they go right back, and he is concerned about damaging them. He gets relief from the pain when he presses down on the penis. He has also heard a p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. During vigorous sexual activity sometimes there is a partial tear of the superficial layer of tunica of corpora cavernosa leading to such description. If he is able to achieve the erection with no ecchymosis, redness or blackening, it is fine. Ask him to share a picture... Read Full »
Can a tunica albuginea rupture get unnoticed?
Query: Hello doctor, If I were to strain or have a small superficial rupture to the tunica albuginea during erection, would I notice this in any way? Will there be any pain or bruising? I have read somewhere that the tunica has no pain nerves. That is why I wonder. There is no pain or abnormality noticed. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Yes, any rupture of tunica albuginea will cause pain as a minimum sign. It can also cause a bruising ecchymosis but, a pain is a must. Completely ruptured tunica causes a penile fracture. Repeated partial rupture leads to Peyronie's disease. To detect a partial rupture... Read Full »
GPA in remission which flares with infection. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have GPA which has been in remission for the last year. It usually flares up when I have an infection. But these symptoms are quite odd. They are not normal as they usually are. I looked in the mirror and saw a scab with red dots at first glance—burst blood vessels. But mine has al... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your post and image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have ecchymosis, which is resolving, which is why they look blue. One of the skin manifestations of GPA (granulomatosis with polyangiitis) is ecchymosis, and you are right. It ... Read Full »
What is causing bleeding under my skin every day?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been bleeding under the skin in just my fingers and palm. I have attached the photo for reference. It is worse on one hand than the other, but sometimes the other hand will get worse. It has been present on and off for many years. Initially, the doctors thought that it was due to As... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems that you have developed ecchymosis (subcutaneous bleeding). Please check your bleeding time, clotting time, and prothrombin time for any abnormalities. Get a review... Read Full »
What causes fading purple-like patches on arms and legs?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 62 years old. She has purple-like patches on her arms and legs as shown in the attached picture. She said that she has it for over three to four years and these patches fade in a few days once they appear. My mother also has diabetes and hypertension. She is using some antibi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your mother's condition seems to be senile purpura. Senile purpura is a common benign condition characterized by the recurrent formation of purple ecchymoses (bruises) on the ... Read Full »