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Is it normal to have spotting during 25 weeks of pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 32 years old. She is 25 weeks pregnant currently. This is our second baby. Our first baby is 6 years old. She had a USG after 20 weeks of pregnancy which was normal (specifically placenta location was normal). But from the last two weeks, she is experiencing spotting every ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get yourself checked by a gynecologist internally and get a pelvic scan done to rule out the exact cause. Avoid stress and strain, anxiety, work pressures, lifting heavy weights, bumpy drives, and exercise. Take progesterone supplements. Travel at this point is n... Read Full »
I have severe period pain. Will partial hysterectomy help?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. Why does the area, which I believe is my ovaries, hurt when I stretch? The pain would be in both the left and right side. When I sit down for a long time or when I defecate, it hurts a lot in the area. During my periods, why do my legs go numb? Every month aroun... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the history you have given, it sounds like something is affecting the neuromuscular area on both sides at the pelvic or may I say the deep groin area. If I may further explain, the uterus is 2.7 inches long muscular structure, which is being held in position, folded... Read Full »
Will a liver CT scan affect the baby if I conceive?
Query: Hello doctor, I had undergone an ultrasound scan as a part of the medical fitness examination to join a government job. In the scan, it was observed that I have a hemangioma on the right lobe of the liver measuring about 1.3 x 1.6 centimeters. I underwent a non-ionic contrast-induced computed tomogr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing good. If intercourse takes place on the next day of the contrast computed tomography (CT) scan, there is no need to worry. The contrast agent and the events surrounding fertilization and early embryo development (if it happens) are independent of e... Read Full »
Kindly help me interpret the CT scan of the abdomen.
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to have an evaluation of the CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast. How can I upload the disc of the CT scan? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I have reviewed your CT (computed tomography) scan images (the attachments were removed to protect the patient's identity). So, I suggest the findings mentioned below. 1. There are a few calcified granulomas in... Read Full »
What causes frequent urination and irritation in the urethra?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an ultrasound done for my kidneys and bladder today due to frequent urination and irritation in the urethra. I had a CT scan without contrast four months back, which stated I had peripelvic cysts on the left kidney, but that is all it said. I was asked to come for an ultrasound ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your apprehension. But you need not worry. As per the report images you have provided, your CT scan is absolutely fine as far as calculus (stone) is confirmed. To detect a calculus (stone), a plain CT scan without an IV contrast is sufficient as the m... Read Full »
I have had urinary problems for the past two years. Is it necessary to get a pelvis nerve scan?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 32 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and around 167 pounds. I am masturbating two to four times in the last seven years. For two years, I have had urine problems. Recently, I consulted a urologist and took an X-ray RGU and MCU. My report is enclosed herewith. There is no problem in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please help me with a few details so we can get to the bottom of your concerns. Have you had any surgeries in the past? Do you have diabetes, hypertension, or any other illness? What problem do you face with urination? Is it a slow speed or ... Read Full »
Why am I bleeding heavily, six weeks after delivery?
Query: Hi doctor, I am currently (almost) 6 weeks postpartum. I had sex at 4 weeks of postpartum and I got the Nexplanon inserted a couple of days before that. My doctor checked to see whether my uterus was still up high and it was not. Also, I did not have any tearing during birth. My bleeding stopped at ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get yourself checked by a gynecologist internally and get a pelvic scan done to rule out the exact cause. Post delivery your body is tender and in a state of recovery. It is not yet ready to take so much stress and strain. Usually, this could be due to the Nexplan... Read Full »
Does brownish discharge indicate infertility?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 years old. I am not sexually active. I had my periods on the 15th of last month and on 29th I had spotting with some blood. After that, I am experiencing brown discharge. It has been three days now. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If this is the first time you are facing this problem, then there is nothing to worry about. This could be because of stress, strain, anxiety, work pressure, change of place, a change in climate or low blood count. Just take rest, have healthy food and drink plenty of... Read Full »
I had an abdomen CT scan with contrast. Would colon cancer be seen on pelvic CT scan?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been having some chronic abdominal discomfort in my stomach, and occasionally in my chest for several weeks. Also irritable bowels. Before this, I took a six-week course of Ampicillin for what was perceived to be prostatitis. Had an abdomen CT scan with contrast because of testic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not know why you are getting worried about colon cancer? These are not symptoms of colon cancer. As far as your query is concerned, colon cancer may or may not be detected on CT scan based on the stage of cancer. But in most cases, one can see abnormal growth ov... Read Full »
I have pelvic pain, and my CT scan report indicates growth in my iliac region. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a query regarding my father's PET scan results. My father had pelvic pain, and the doctor suggested a guided CT scan for diagnosis. The reports showed 11 cm growth in the iliac region. Unfortunately, I am unable to upload the CT scan images. Later, a biopsy and PET scan were also... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed these two reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). It looks like stage-4 cancer, possibly advanced lung cancer. But more workup is needed to confirm the final diagnosis. The biopsy report lacks details ... Read Full »