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What causes severe pain in extracted wisdom tooth region?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a severe pain at the end of my upper left Jaw, exactly where my wisdom tooth was removed two years ago. I have an x-ray of the area to show as well. Toothache starts in the morning everyday, since about five days. I do not have blood pressure, diabetes, or any other major issue... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your attachment. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The medication you are taking are right and oral hygiene measures also to the point. I want to know a few more details about your site of concern. Do you have any injury or any k... Read Full »
I have little veins that are yellow due to pterygium. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, This query is about pterygium. The redness has subsided since this morning and first noticed this, and just left with little veins and a little yellow color. My GP has advised to leave it a couple of weeks for it to disappear. Please advise if this may be the case. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have described, I feel that you may have had an inflamed pterygium whose inflammation is now reducing with treatment. Pterygium tissue will not dissolve on its own and needs surgery to remove. Although it is possible to slow its growth by lubricants and av... Read Full »
How to manage back pain due to improper posture?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27 year old female. I am a medical student and has been experiencing some thoracic back pain for the last one year or so. I have no history of back, cervical or MSK problems. I have not had any imaging of my spine. Admittedly, I do not have the best posture. During most of the day ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for a comprehensive description and your picture marking out the point of pain (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Couple of possibilities are there. First is this could be due to poor posture. From the picture this is subjective. You have slightly... Read Full »
Kindly suggest some safety measures to avoid inflammation in the throat.
Query: I noticed some change in my throat as if my right tonsil was enlarged, but Im not sure. what coud it be? i dont have pain at all in throat, just a headache and ear pain Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi Thanks for briefing regarding the problem in concern. I had a detailed look at the picture you have sent. There is absolutely nothing that you need to worry about. Tonsils represents the first line of defence for the body from the oropharyngeal side. Any inflammation indicates on going inflammati... Read Full »
I have persistently swollen, non-painful lymph nodes. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a swollen lymph node on my neck that enlarged around two months ago when I was feeling sick for a few days. At that time, they were painful as well. Subsequently, the pain subsided, and they retracted but remained somewhat swollen. A few weeks later, I fell ill again, experiencin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Based on your description, you may have lymphadenopathy, which is the enlargement of lymph nodes due to infection, inflammation, or other underlying medical conditions. The fact that your lymph nodes became swolle... Read Full »
Why is there a swollen tonsil after tonsil stones removal?
Query: Hello doctor, Two days ago, I removed my tonsil stones with a cotton swab at home. How long after the removal of the stones does the tonsil remain swollen? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tonsil stone removal by self is often accompanied by tonsillitis or inflammation of tonsil. Swelling of the tonsils is occurring probably due to that. I suggest you gargle with lukewarm water with a pinch of salt twice daily. That will help you to reduce the swelling... Read Full »
Why do I have a fluid-filled sac on my chest?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a fluid-filled sac that has grown on my chest. It is painful to the touch and feels squishy like there is liquid inside. It is only painful if I touch it. I am not sure of the duration, but I noticed it yesterday. I am a non-smoker and a non-drinker. I currently do not take any m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concerns. Based on your description, it sounds like you may have a condition called a seroma. A seroma is a fluid-filled sac that can form after surgery or trauma to the area. It is common for seromas to de... Read Full »
I want to know about Upadacitinib medication. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman dealing with eczema, and I am interested in the medication Rinvoq. I learned it could be beneficial through my research on the internet. Can you provide details on how Rinvoq may help with eczema symptoms and its specific mechanisms? What are the potential si... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) mitigates inflammation by suppressing the immune system, targeting the overactive immune response associated with eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation. However, being an immunos... Read Full »
My eyes get red when I stop eye drops after a retinal detachment surgery. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a retinal detachment surgery 7.5 months back with silicon oil. Four months back silicon oil was removed and at the same time cataract surgery was also done. This was my right eye. The vision in the eye is 6/9 with glasses in the operated eye and 6/6 in the other one. Since t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might be suffering from inflammation, not infection. A steroid is usually given to control inflammation. The principle is to continue on the lowest possible dose of steroid which can keep inflammation in control. In the meantime, it is important to keep an eye on si... Read Full »
Why do I have high platelet count?
Query: Hello doctor, Can you please help me understand my test results? My platelet count is at 1314, and my doctors are unable to give me a specific reason for it. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Let me tell you that you have a high platelet count in your CBC (complete blood count) report. The cause can be primary or secondary reactive. Sometimes following infections, p... Read Full »