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I got a rash on my face due to an accidental hit. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was accidentally hit in the face by a teammate in volleyball. It was not that bad, and no immediate bruising but the left side of my face felt mildly swollen. The next day as I kept touching it, it flared up and broke out in a rash on the whole left side of my face. Is it possible th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. In my opinion, you should not take it lightly. Either see the doctor in person or send a picture as the face is very sensitive part of the body and you may need a course of oral antibiotic. And in this case, antihistamine has no role. Ther... Read Full »
I notice froth in urine and facial puffiness. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old male with HTN (Telmisartan 49 mg and CTD 6.25 mg) for past six years with a body weight of 176 lbs. For some days I have noticed froth in urine and facial puffiness. I want your suggestion. My RFT was normal but I have not checked my urine for protein or USG abdomen. ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your main concern is regarding facial puffiness. For that, you can do following investigations: Serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) estimation to rule out hypothyroidism, SGPT (alanine transaminase), SGOT (aspartate transaminase). Serum protein, serum albumin ... Read Full »
What does facial swelling and proteinuria in a small kid indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby has swelling in the face lasting for a week. We consulted our family physician and urinalysis showed proteinuria. She is born full-term from her first normal pregnancy. Birth weight is 3040 g, and Apgar score is 9/10. She is breastfed and we observed bloody mucus in feces sinc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description and the reports, the child seems to be fitting into the nephrotic syndrome. Steroids will have to be started for the same, along with antibiotic cover for now. However, it is best to get the child evaluated physically by a nephrologist before... Read Full »