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My mother's cardiothoracic ratio has increased. Is this serious?
Query: Hello doctor, It is about my mom's health issue. Recently we have taken a chest x-ray and it says the cardiothoracic ratio has increased. Is this serious? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information you have provided, an increased cardiothoracic ratio on a chest x-ray can sometimes indicate an enlarged heart. However, without knowing your mom's complete medical history and having a thorough evaluation, it is difficult to determine the seve... Read Full »
I feel back pain and discomfort. Could it be due any lung lesion?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 50 years old male. I have middle back pain for the past eight years. It is usually in the middle right back between the shoulder blades. I have this pain when I stand for an extended period. Recently, I felt the pain radiating from my back into my chest. I think that I have a knot b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your symptoms are not suggestive of cancer. It is a spinal cause which is causing the symptoms (spondylosis). The points which favor for the spinal cause is the long duration of symptom... Read Full »
I am worried about contracting tuberculosis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 45-year-old male, and I have been hearing too many tuberculosis cases in my area of residence, which is making me worried. I have developed a cough for the last two days. Could this be TB (tuberculosis)? I also have mild chest pain due to a prolonged cough and some amount of weig... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. A patient with suspected TB (tuberculosis) is tested if they have a persistent cough for three weeks with sputum, weight loss, shortness of breath, or contact with an active TB patient or TB suspect. The pat... Read Full »
What does an X-ray of a person with lung fibrosis show?
Query: Hello doctor,My doctor encouraged me to get an apicolordotic view X-ray, which revealed fibroid density in the upper right apex. What does this imply? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your X-rays(attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). An apicolordotic view is a chest X-ray taken from a precise angle to offer a more comprehensive image of the upper region of the lungs, around the collarbone (clavicle) and shoulder. A fi... Read Full »
I have a dry cough despite taking antibiotics. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 29 year old male. Since the last 45 days, I have been suffering from episodes of dry cough. 10 days back, I had a 102-degree fever for three days for which the doctor prescribed Paracetamol and a five-day course of antibiotics. The fever improved, but not the cough. I went ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. You possibly have had a viral infection of the respiratory tract and cough can persist for three weeks after the fever subsides. The white patches usually occur in smokers and are due to persistent inflammation of the throat due to smoking. �... Read Full »
My son is suffering from a cough and fever. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, My 3-year-old son has a very bad cough with fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit and above. Since one week, the doctor here has given medication Levolin, Ibugesic and Cetzine along with antibiotics. But, there is no improvement. He still has a fever and a bad cough. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Since it has been a week now, evaluation would be required for this child. 2. The treatment going on is completely perfect. However, I would like to make some changes and additions. 3. Thefever medicine should be given round the clock for up to three days at least... Read Full »
I am concerned that I suffer from tuberculosis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old female suffering from weakness. Yesterday, after cleaning, I felt weak. However, I noticed blood in my cough this morning, and I am worried that I might have tuberculosis. I would like to know more about the symptoms of tuberculosis and if my current state aligns wit... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms of coughing blood this morning, I propose you have developed some possible differential diagnoses, which are tuberculosis, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), malignancy, or upper resp... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with emphysema. Will quitting smoking help?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a CT scan of the head, neck, and chest. My doctor told me that I have chronic sinus. I already knew these things and had sinus surgery. But, in the report, it was mentioned as mild emphysema. Can that get fixed if I stop smoking? I have been using Advair for years for asthma. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Emphysema is a non-reversible change in the lungs. But, yes, the further progression can be controlled by stopping smoking. Now, to know the extent of damage, I would advise you to go for a pulmonary function test (spirometry) that would help you to know the level of da... Read Full »
I have a cold and a chest infection. Can I take Amoxicillin?
Query: Hi doctor, Four weeks ago, I had a cold and chest infection. I self-treated with Amoxicillin and it was resolved. Now, I am getting cough with slight wheeze. Also, it is a productive cough with green sputum. Shall I try Amoxicillin again? I am regularly on Citalopram and Micronor. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have recurrent infection, I would suggest to do investigations first. Currently, I suggest tablet Amoxicillin plus Clavulanic acid (Co-Amoxiclav) 625 mg three times a day for seven days. Read Full »
My grandmother has severe chest pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My grandmother is 68 years old. She has a habit of drinking almost every evening, but not too much. For the past three days, she has had this acute pain in her back area right below her shoulders and has spread to the front of her chest. She has lost appetite and has not eaten much in the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A raised white blood count indicates the possibility of infection, while pain in the chest may indicate involvement of the lungs or heart. To determine the cause of her symptoms, I recommend conducting a chest X-ray and an electrocardiogram (EKG) to rule out any lung or ... Read Full »