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My CT scan mentions a defect in the platysma. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,The CT of my head and neck scan report mentions a defect in the platysma which may result in protrusion of subcutaneous fat simulating a true mass. What does this mean? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there is mention of a defect then it is a hernia in the platysma which is a thin muscle in the neck area. Such a hernia can allow fat to pass through it to give the appearance of a mass in the area. It is therefore commented that a hernia may cause protrusion of fat ... Read Full »
My mom has abdominal pain from lump below stomach. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 58 years old mom suddenly gets severe lower abdominal pain on the right side, and at the same time, she feels a lump below her stomach and above the thighs. She used to feel like something is being pulled inside in one direction. She gets relief from this stomach pain once she vomit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She basically needs a physical examination to know from where the lump is originating. Get an ultrasound of the entire abdomen to know the exact cause. This could either be most probably a hernia or a cyst. So, get an ultrasound and follow-up with the report. Thanks. ... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a good treatment plan for thread-like structures in my stool.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old male. I notice a thin, thread-like structure in my stool for two days. I have had two abdominal surgeries for my esophageal hernia with nissen fundoplication. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from the passing of thin threads during defecation for the last two days. According to the pictures sent by you (attachments removed to protect the patien... Read Full »
What causes mild pain in the left groin area and testicle?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. I started to have mild pain in the left groin area last night. It got increased while moving. I also started to have mild pain in the left testicle. But it was not continuous. It happened sharply while changing body postures or during deep breathing. I do not hav... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Left groin pain radiating to the left testicle can occur due to left ureteric stone or left epididymo-orchitis or left small inguinal hernia. Left ureteric stone often occurs with groin pain. Sometimes, if the stone lies in the left lower ureter, then the pain occurs in... Read Full »
Can lifting heavy weight result in testicular swelling with pain?
Query: Hi doctor, My brother's private part is swollen. His right testicle is swollen and a slight pain. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Swelling in the right testis especially if it is painful indicates infection which might be sexually transmitted or might be torsion (twist of testis leads to reduce blood supply) other causes of swelling can be hydrocele, varicocele, hernia or tumor. Examination and ultr... Read Full »
What could be the one-sided testicular swelling after heavy workout?
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent surgery for testicular swelling on the right side three months ago they say it was hydrocele. Now I got similar swelling in my left side after I did a heavy workout. Although it is decreasing when I am sleeping which did not happen last time. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, I understand you might have developed an inguinal hernia as it has occurred after lifting heavy weights which is totally different from your previous diagnosis of hydrocele. Here due to lifting of heavy weights the contents from your abdomen mostly i... Read Full »
Does a hiatus hernia affect solid food intake?
Query: Hello doctor, I cannot intake solid foods only liquids like chicken broth with no salt. I am throwing up food and acid. I have taken a tablet of Ranitidine and other prescribed antacid medication, which did not work. It became worse with medication. I have had an endoscopy, and ultrasound, which sho... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I suggest you take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone for reflux. Also, you should take a soft and bland diet. You should also put a pillow below your head when you sleep. Make a habit to walk afte... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old female and I have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia a few months ago after a CT scan. For the past few weeks, I have had extreme nausea and have vomited a few times due to really bad acid reflux. And now I am currently having some chest and upper abdominal pain. I h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. It would really help me if you would kindly upload all your investigations including CT (computerized tomography) scans, and endoscopy reports is done. I also need your previous hospital records. You are clearly having distressing symptom... Read Full »
I had to strain to have a bowel movement and felt a lump in my throat. Is this hiatal hernia?
Query: Hello doctor, I had to strain to have a bowel movement a few days ago. I instantly felt a lump in my throat after pushing. Can it potentially be a hiatal hernia? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to ilciniq.com. I want to clarify that you suffer from two different conditions. First one is related to your lower gut (straining to have bowel movements) which is constipation, a second symptom which is the lump in the throat can be a symptom of hiatus hernia (one of the reasons).... Read Full »
Even after taking regular medicines, I have stomach pain. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with a stomach issue for almost four years. It originally was extreme pain and tarry stool once. It was first diagnosed as an ulcer as I was negative for H. pylori. I was given antibiotics just in case, PPIs and H2 blockers. Since then it has gotten worse, gotten be... Read Full »
Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern for GI (gastrointestinal) symptoms. All your treatment is appropriate. You might have a hiatus hernia associated GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which is responsible for the appearance of intermittent symptoms. A hiatus hern... Read Full »