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I got bumps on my penis after masturbating. Please assist.
Query: Hello doctor, I got some pimple-like bumps on my penis. But, I was not able to identify the cause for it. I observed that it happens to me after masturbation most of the time. So, please suggest some remedies for this problem because they are painful. I am uploading a picture. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please provide more information. Since when is the lesion present? Does it itch? Are there any other lesions in the groin or elsewhere on the body? Have you been applying any creams or washing the affected area with any antiseptics? Was there any recent sexua... Read Full »
How to get rid of pain caused by a bruise on the moving leg?
Query: Hi doctor, I have hurt my leg as a cupboard fell on it, and I have a bruise that is around 20 cm in diameter. The bruise is very hard, and when I am still, there is no pain. Once I move my leg, I have pain. The bruise is there for two weeks now, and the hardness is still there. I got an x-ray and ul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This hardness you are talking about is most likely a hematoma (collection of blood). It may take weeks to resolve. You can ice the area and try ultrasound therapy to help dissipate the hardness. Read Full »
Can Modafinil help with my tiredness and sleepiness?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old mom of a 5 year old. I am excessively tired and have a need to sleep at all times. I had CBC done, and my eosinophils are high, and my MPV is low, but everything else came back fine. My body aches, and I feel horrible. I have bruises that appear out of nowhere all ove... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms which you described are suggestive of hematological disorder, which can explain both easy fatigability and bruises. You need to get your coagulation profile tested, and peripheral smear for any abnormal cell. Get ANA (antinuclear antibody) and CRP (C-reactive... Read Full »
I am suffering from increasing bruises in my legs. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female, with height of 5'3" and weight of 149 pounds. I have been getting bruising on my legs over the past two weeks for no apparent reason. My veins have become very visible and prominent and have also started bruising. In this time I have noticed roughly a dozen b... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to rule out the underlying cause for peripheral neuropathy like diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, thyroid issue, calcium deficiency, B12 deficiency, etc. For that color doppler leg, random blood sugar estimation, serum TSH estimation, serum B12 estimati... Read Full »
I get bruises when I stop vitamin C and K tablets. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I get bruising easily. My blood reports are fine, and the bruise gets clear with vitamin C and K tablets but occurs again when I stop the medicine. Why? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly mention since how long you have such problem? And mention the duration of the treatment. In such easy bruising case, the causes like liver disease, low platelet count, and coagulation abnormality have to be ruled out. You have investigated for that, and all the ... Read Full »
Can an improper usage of contact lens cause infection of the cornea?
Query: Hi doctor, I have struggled with my right eye, where I have had a red eyelid around the eye, and my eyeball would be bloodshot. I did scratch my eye two years ago, and that was the cause and got infected. I have gone to the doctors and told me to stop wearing contacts and put me on antibiotic drops ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. While using contact lenses, please maintain hygiene. You should be very cautious because if the infection comes and the cornea is involved, it will take months to heal. So as of now, please avoid contact lens till infection resolves. Better use glasses as of now. Use Vi... Read Full »
Why do I have a bruise in my arm after plasma transfusion?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a really bad bruise on my arm after giving plasma. I think it might be a blood clot. I am an 18 year old male. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 inadequat... Read Full »
I have pain in my foot and bruised toes. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a painful foot after dancing the whole night. It has bruised toes along the area of my big toe on the inside of my foot. It is painful to touch and walk. Any idea what is this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The possibility is that this is just a burst vein and ice and rest will help it. It could be a soft tissue bruise if you accidentally knocked your toe while dancing. It could be a fracture too. Treatment is more or less the same. I suggest you take rest, use ice, tak... Read Full »
I recently met with an accident and my neck is bruised. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a car accident a week ago, and my neck was injured and I think it is from the seat belt; I am not sure, but after a week, today I just noticed that my neck is bruised in blue. What can it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, you have the following diagnosis: cervical ecchymosis. Do a cervical CT (computed tomography) scan and please take the following: 1. Tablet Acetaminoph... Read Full »
I am taking contraceptives. Is bruising a side effect?
Query: Hello doctor, I began taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo at the start of this month due to follicular cysts. I have observed two bruises on my arms and one on my leg. Are these side effects of the contraceptive? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would be in a better state to answer if you could attach a photograph of the area. Also, mention if is there any itching. Do the lesions appear and disappear, or are they persistent? Read Full »