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Are white bumps under the tongue normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old female, and I have white bumps on the back of my tongue. I also have painful white sores on the sides of the tongue. I have been getting painful sores on the tip of my tongue quite frequently for the past two months. But this time, the pain was severe. I did get some re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your complaint and also the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity) that you provided of the lesion. As far as your history of painful sores on tongue tip is concerned, there can be various reasons. Most common are vitamin B12 deficien... Read Full »
I was diagnosed with human papillomavirus 52 last month. Please guide.
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with HPV (human papillomavirus) 52 and chlamydia at the beginning of last month. Unfortunately, I have no idea when I was infected, as I had not had sexual intercourse in almost a year. This was the first time I did the test, and now I am very stressed. I already took my... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am delighted you turned to icliniq.com with your medical-related questions. I can certainly relate to your worries, and will do my best to assist. Human papillomavirus (HPV) 52 falls into the category of intermediate virulence HPV viruses, and it is linked to the development of premalign... Read Full »
I have three dark bruise-like spots on my penis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have three dark bruise-like spots on the shaft of my penis. They have been there for over a year. They appear to be where I hold my penis during masturbation. I have tried Cala pure radiance cream, arnica K, and man1man oil but they are still there. There is no pain when masturbatin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have checked the picture (attachment hidden to protect the identity of the patient), if there was unprotected sex - one needs to think of sexually transmitted infections like: 1. TPHA- Treponema palladium hemagglutination. 2. HPV (h... Read Full »
I have itching and white scaly bumps on my anus. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male, actively involved in homosexual intercourse (anal) for many years, both safe and unsafe, with multiple different partners. However, a few months back, after safe anal intercourse (using condoms), I felt an itch on my anus. I noticed very minute white scaly bum... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have checked the picture (attachment hidden to protect the identity of the patient); if there was unprotected sex - one needs to think of sexually transmitted infections like: 1. TPHA- Treponema palladium hemagglutination. 2. HPV (h... Read Full »
Can I get oral HPV by chewing a used gum?
Query: Hello doctor,Can I get oral HPV if someone puts used chewing gum from her mouth to the inside of my mouth and the gum has saliva? Is there any chance of getting oral HPV?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. There is a possibility of transmitting Human papillomavirus (HPV) from oral to oral from one person to another, provided the suspected person has HPV and also if she or he has not been vaccinated against HPV. Worldwide, the best-known route ... Read Full »
Can the bumps on my penile shaft and its sides be warts?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to get an opinion if I have warts on my penis. I have some raised bumps on the shaft and sides. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Can you share a picture with a better focus? The image you have sent is hazy (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks like tiny round bumps (like small comedones). It is more likely to be Fordyce spots rather than warts... Read Full »
I have throat lumps with no pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have observed lumps at the back of my throat, behind the palatopharyngeal arch. Despite no pain or illness, I have been managing allergies for months. Additionally, I tested positive for HPV 16 a year ago but am now clear. I am concerned about the possibility of throat cancer or othe... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. After reviewing the pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), there is nothing to worry about. The demarcated bumps indicate lymphoid follicles, often inflamed due to factors like acid reflux or en... Read Full »
My girlfriend has CIN2 positive. What to do?
Query: Good evening, my girlfriend had first pap hpv and cin1 in January. I tested for stds and all came back negative except hpv, I had 35, 59 and 82 so her doctor told her not to get tested since all I had she probably has as well. Today her new pap after biopsy and laser treatment came back and now she ... Read Full »
Answer: Thanks for reaching out with iCliniq. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Dont worry i am here to take care of you. Regarding your spouse symptoms, lab and diagnosis of Cin 2, she will not fet pregnant until she achieve remission for her cin 2 because of the risk of congenital malform... Read Full »
I have warts on my scrotum. What might help them go away?
Query: Hello doctor, I have about 12 warts on my scrotum that have not gone away for three years. Because of the length of time they have been there, it seems that they could only be molluscum or HPV. They vary in size from small dots to clusters of slightly larger dots. They have darkened over time, do no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. I request you to upload a few clear images of the affected area so that I can have a look and guide you further. Read Full »
How is the HPV type 73 virus transmitted?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to know how the virus HPV type 73 is transmitted? I have heard that it can only be transmitted from sexual intercourse but I want to be sure. My fiancee also has the virus. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. It is true that HPV (human papilloma virus) 73 is transmitted through sexual intercourse. On the current date no other mechanism is known for transmission of HPV 73. Considering the fact that your fiancee has HPV, there is... Read Full »