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Why do I get leg pain even after walking shorter distances?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 40 years old and my leg pains while walking. Can I please know what is the reason behind this? This problem started nine years ago. But, now my leg pains after walking even 20 to 30 meters. I am currently on Thyroxine 50 mg. I have had a Doppler ultrasound. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many causes of leg pain. The most common is degenerative lumbar disc disease with radiculopathy due to compression of nerve root especially if the pain is only on one leg. The other causes are vitamin D and B deficiency especially if the pain is on both s... Read Full »
What could happen if my husband continues cycling with this external iliac artery occlusion?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband is a fit and healthy cyclist aged 45 years. Following months of lower performance and leg numbness, we visited a vascular surgeon. An ultrasound Doppler showed a 1.96 inches occlusion of the left external iliac artery. ABPI (Ankle-brachial pressure index) for the left is 0.6, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This condition must not be taken casually. If your husband continues cycling, complications may arise, further worsening his condition. The clot size may increase, causing further occlusion of the said vessel and can hamper the blood supply to the area where this arter... Read Full »
What can cause swelling of the feet?
Query: Hi doctor,My wife is suffering from feet swelling for the past four years. We met nearly seven to eight doctors for this issue, but she did not get any relief. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Four years is a long time to have swelling in the feet. But, since you have met so many doctors and have taken so many treatments. I suggest you kindly send me some more data regarding your investigations, X-rays, and any other investigation you have done. Also, send me som... Read Full »
How to get rid of my severe testicular pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male. My symptoms are testicular pain and tenderness, pain in the groin's left side, sometimes pain in the bladder at the base of the penis. I am feeling like I still need to urinate after passing urine. Previous medications: Nitrofurantoin, Doxycycline, Co-Amoxiclav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems to be epididymo-orchitis plus prostatitis. It would be best if you start tablet Levofloxacin 500 mg HS for four weeks, Chymoral forte 1-0-1 for four weeks, Septra DS (Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole) twice a day weeks, Alfuzosin 10 mg for four weeks, and ta... Read Full »
Should I worry for no fetal heartbeats in 8 week pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am eight weeks and five days pregnant. My ultrasonography report says fetal heartbeats not visualized even with the help of a color Doppler. Is it normal? I am very scared. Please reply. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are sure that it is eight weeks then it is not a good sign. Usually, the scan can detect the pregnancy and the heartbeat as early as six weeks.But it is advisable to wait for seven to 10 days and repeat the scan. If there is still no sign of heartbeat then it ... Read Full »
Kindly explain my doppler test taken for erectile dysfunction.
Query: Hello doctor, I have ED and I have taken penile doppler test as per my urologist advice. But he did not confirm any physical problem with me but the doppler test result says there is artery insufficiency. Below is the impression from the doppler test. Hypoplastic right cavernosal artery with penile... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Coming back to your query, I had seen your doppler report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your peak systolic velocity on right side is below normal. Have you tried any drugs / medicines before? For how long you are having ED? Diabetic or hypertensive? Mo... Read Full »
Why do I have pain in my scrotum?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 48 years old male. I do not have diabetes or hypertension. I had on and off pain in the scrotum for two months. I felt better after I had a course of Doxycycline for seven days. But one day I ran to catch a bus and at that time I felt some pain. Again I am experiencing the on and o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please let me know urine r/m (routine and microscopy) findings. If urine shows pus cells, kindly get a urine culture done. Please get a USG KUB and prostate (ultrasound of the urinary tract which includes kidney, ureter, urinary bladder and prostate) done if not done alre... Read Full »
Why does my testicle hurt after sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28 year old male. I had unprotected sex last week. It was a three-hour long session and I was a little sore afterward but felt totally fine the next few days. Then, three days ago, I noticed a slight pain in my balls and the discomfort has continued until today. It is most painf... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Generally, epididymitis or orchitis is the most common possibility in your scenario. It might be a mild infection. That is the reason there are no other symptoms. You could go for an ultrasound with color Doppler of the testis to confirm it. You will require antibiot... Read Full »
Does daily walking cause injury to the testes?
Query: Hi doctor, My testes got injured so many times while walking and when my erection gets lost and my penis fall with some force over the testes. I had a Doppler ultrasound of my testes a month ago and it was normal. But, my testes hang low, separated and they get injured even when my underwear rub the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please relax and do not worry. It would be helpful if you upload pictures of your scrotum. Personally, I feel there is nothing wrong or abnormal in you. For every one, testis hangs like you described and with vigorous exercise it can hurt. The daily injuries you described... Read Full »
Is C-section safe after 36 weeks?
Query: Hi doctor, Actually, my wife is 37 weeks pregnant. The growth scan shows that the fetal growth is 34 weeks 5 days. So, our doctor is suggesting for C-section after about a week's time to avoid any suffocation to the fetus. Is it fine to get a C-section during the fetal growth of about 36 weeks? Plea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best way to determine the time of delivery is by doing a fetal Doppler. If the Doppler shows reversal of flow, then immediate cesarean is needed. The best person to advice about this is the person seeing or doing the ultrasound and if the person is a gynecologist.... Read Full »