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I fear the spot on my toenail is cancerous. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old male, a non-smoker or drinker of alcohol, and I do not currently take any medication. Today, I noticed a spot on the side of my toenail. It is small and appears purple. I do not remember causing any trauma to my toe, but I have a young son who likes to jump on me an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Based on your description and the image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), it is unlikely that the purple spot on your toenail is a sign of cancer. Subungual melanoma (skin cancer under th... Read Full »
I am getting pain in the middle of my chest on sudden movement. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am getting pain in the middle of my chest when I put pressure on it such as while sleeping when I suddenly wake up or turn around. Why? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Costochondritis is the most common cause of sternum pain. It occurs when the cartilage between the sternum and ribs becomes inflamed and irritated. Try the following methods. 1. Ice pack to your chest. 2. You can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like Ibupro... Read Full »
I developed sudden pain from lifting a heavy object. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17 year old female. Yesterday, I picked up a large heavy object. All of a sudden, I felt an excruciating pain in the center of my back. It almost felt like I was being stabbed in the back with several knives. The pain was so severe I could not get back to my feet. It took me alm... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. Your symptoms are suggestive of a spine problem like disc prolapse, which might cause a compression of the spinal nerve, leading to a sharp stabbing pain. I suggest you take tablet Gabarich (a combination of Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin) 150 mg on... Read Full »
I rested a gym bar on my neck causing numbness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I was in the gym on the Smith machine doing squats. It was my first time doing it, so I was doing it wrong and rested the bar on the back of my neck. After I went home, the area felt numb. I heard that an injury on the back of my neck can lead to severe issues like being paralyzed. Plea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. If you are experiencing numbness in the area where you rested the bar on your neck, you may have compressed or irritated a nerve or caused a muscle strain. If you are concerned about your symptoms, it is best to... Read Full »
My ankle is swollen and paining after it got twisted. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I was running, and I fell into a pit. My ankle got twisted, and I could feel some cracking sound. I had a swollen ankle immediately. I have been icing for 2 days and now the swelling has reduced. I am unable to walk. I have pain when I try to move or walk. I had a fracture fibula of t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.As there is a history of twisting injury to your ankle with a kind of cracking sound or sensation which you have felt, I will advise you to undergo an immediate x-ray of the affected part to rule out any bone injury. X-ray ankle (anteroposterior and lateral views). Getti... Read Full »
How to manage ankle swelling after jogging?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old male. Before a month, I started jogging. But before three days ago, I saw my ankles with swelling. During the usual time, it does not hurt. But when I sit for a long time and after that when I start to walk, I have the pain. What can I do now for swelling? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you need to look at the shoes that you are wearing. You also need to look at the jogging track where you run. Take a break from jogging. Let the pain and swelling subside. Ice the area, and take anti-inflammatory tablets. Restart jogging and note any recurrence.... Read Full »
Why does my lower back aches occur every three to four months?
Query: Hello doctor, I have low back pain since 5 years. The pain comes once in every 3 to 4 months. The pain is more in the morning and less in the evening. Why does this pattern occur? Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned persistent low back pain for 5 years as your main problem. It is a known scientific fact that when you go to bed, the muscles in the body relax subconsciously, due to which any inflammatory pain is felt more. When you start with some activity, then... Read Full »
Why do my thighs hurt after doing heavy work and walking?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having intense pain in my thighs for the past two days. It happened after doing heavy work and walking for two days. I noticed some marks in both my legs, and I also have neck pain. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Walking too much suddenly can cause pain, especially when you are not used to it. It would help if you slowly increase the pace and distance of walking over weeks. The red rash on your legs are due to vasculitis. In your case, it is exercise... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I sprained my ankle five hours ago. It swallowed and hurts. I treated it with fasted gel and ice. I need to recover faster. Should I do something else? Kindly guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Do not apply any ointment, just apply ice twice daily for five more days. You need to take the following medicines, 1. Tablet. Ibuprofen (Hypromellose, Sodium Starch Glycollate) 400 mg twice a day for 10 days after foo... Read Full »
I have a recurring injury in the thumb of my dominant hand. Which is better, ice or heat?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a recurring injury in the thumb of my dominant hand that originated from putting on a wet suit last year. Since then, I had periods without pain and with pain. Today, I was moving a desk, which seemed worse than ever. I have tried ice, but the pain shoots up to my elbow, affecti... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. You have a thumb injury, as per history. It might be a ligament sprain or a fracture depending on the pain severity and swelling. Your thumb might need immobilization by splint cast or bandage. Take rest... Read Full »