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Does my CT scan show liver hemangioma?
Query: Hi doctor, Kindly go through the CT scan report, which shows any lesions or evidence of liver hemangioma. Please clarify it. Also, please advice how serious it is. Read Full »
Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, these lesions are consistent with a hemangioma. Generally in liver, symptoms due to hemangioma are directly proportional to the size of hemangioma. For such small hemangioma less than 1 cm without any symptoms, nothing must be done. There is no risk of form... Read Full »
I am having liver hemangioma that is increasing in size. Do I need surgical removal?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hemangioma in my liver that increased in size within a couple of months. It has started making me feel uncomfortable. I am afraid it might burst soon. Should I try to get it removed now? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. Surgical removal of hemangioma depends on only one criterion. There is no need to remove it if it is asymptomatic, whatever the size may be. If it is causing symptoms and disturbing your daily routine, it... Read Full »
How can severe hip pain be effectively treated?
Query: Hello doctor, From the start of this month, I have been suffering hip pain and some tightness around the lumbar region. I had a steriod injection and thereafter the pain reduced to 80 %. I was on Aceclofenac 100 mg two times a day after 15 days. I had an MRI and the report is attached. I have a majo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report suggests disc changes at L5-S1 and hemangioma of L3 body. You should understand that MRI is a very sensitive investigation and picks up... Read Full »
My 7-week-old son has a swelling in the inner upper eyelid for the past ten days. Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor, My 7-week-old son has had progressive swelling over the past ten days in the inner upper eyelid, causing his eye to droop. When I raise his eyebrow, it looks like it has a pit in the center and is more prominent when he cries. The upper eyelid looks puffy, and the eye itself looks fine... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the photograph (the attachment has been removed to protect the patient's privacy) and your description, it is more likely the child seems to be having something called a hemangioma. It is a small bulge in the wall of a blood vessel which becomes more prominent w... Read Full »
Does a pink rash on the lower back indicate a sign of meningitis?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a pink rash on my lower back. I had a glass on and put pressure on it, and it fade. Is it a sign of meningitis? I do not have fever or headache. I feel weak at 6 PM, and my neck feel so heavy. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is highly unlikely to be a meningitis. Meningitis presenting only with rash and no other symptoms like headache, fever, etc., is unlikely. Meningococcal meningitis has rash in some cases, but patient will be very sick and toxic. So, do not worry about meningitis... Read Full »
My belly button bleeding did not improve with antibiotics and steroids. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old. I weigh about 77 kg (overweight). My belly button has been bleeding for the past one year. I have been to three GP, one dermatologist, and they gave me antibiotics, steroid creams, but it does not seem to be improving. I finally got referred to a surgeon who told m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But at this age, persistent belly discharge has several causes like remnant urachus tube, hernia, fistula formation between the peritoneal cavity, etc. In ... Read Full »
After a brain tumor removal, I still have some persistent symptoms. Should I be worried?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a hemangioblastoma tumor removed from the back right cerebellum last year. The operation was successful and the tumor was 100 % removed. Before my surgery, I felt some twitching, night sweats, and headaches. I no longer have headaches, but I am having some night sweats and my twi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These symptoms may not be related to the lesion in your brain. Have you got your blood sugars checked? Have you been eating well? Consult a physician to get liver renal functions done. For more information consult a neurologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a... Read Full »
What is the cause for having fever with pain in the abdomen below the lungs?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 56 years old. He is a diabetic patient. He has a frequent low-grade fever associated with pain in the right side of the front abdomen starting just below the lungs. He also had significant weight loss in the past two months. He has also developed a breathing issue suddenly w... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your father's symptoms. I have checked the attached photos thoroughly (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I agree that his symptoms are due to SOL (space occupying lesion) in the liver which is most likely a hemangioma. I will reassure ... Read Full »