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I am experiencing itching all over my body. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been itching throughout my body, especially after eating, for about two years. I noticed fatigue and shortness of breath about 18 months ago. I stopped smoking before seven years. I stopped drinking before a year as my upper abdominal area started paining after drinking. Before fi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are a few important facts I would like you to consider. We have to rule out other forms of hepatitis such as viral hepatitis, amyloid or iron deposition, NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis), and alcoholic liver disease. All three markers are non-specific, and anti-L... Read Full »
My wife's fetal echo shows a septal defect. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 23 years old. She is 22 weeks pregnant. She has a previous history of complete CHB - congenital heart block diagnosed at the 20th week of her first pregnancy and it was terminated. In her present pregnancy, two weeks back, that is around the 20th week, the cardiologist did a fe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing your wife's history, diagnosis, and pertinent reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). First of all, your baby has a normal heart and has no heart problems. All fetuses when inside the womb of the mother, they are required to hav... Read Full »
Does Prednisone help swollen lymph nodes?
Query: Hello doctor, Two years ago, I discovered a small lump in my neck near the back right side. My GP said it did not seem like anything to worry about and to come back if it grows. I noticed no growth, but it did not go away or shrink either. A year and a half later, I developed a rash and stomach bloa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lymph nodes in the neck, if multiple and greater than 0.59 inches should be biopsied. Especially, if it is persistent for a long time. Most of the symptoms you have had are unrelated to lymphoma, but in a persistent lymph node, lymphoma should be ruled out. This is... Read Full »
Is it normal to have fluctuations in eosinophil with seasonal changes?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 39 year old female. My eosinophil count increase during when the season changes. From the past month, I am having a persistent cough, which is not allowing me to talk. Phlegm is also present. I have taken two bottles of cough syrup Zeet, Sensiclav 625, Montek LC, Rinifol, twice a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Not to worry, it is something called as hypereosinophilia, which is caused because of infective sources in the body. It can also occur because you are allergic to dust and pollens. I would suggest taking syrup Tossex (combination of Chlorpheniramine and Codeine) two ... Read Full »
Should I restart Prednisone for COPD during exacerbation?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with moderate bronchospastic COPD. I am presently two weeks off of a two-week course of Prednisone for an exacerbation (extended period of chest tightness). Would it be okay to restart Prednisone now for a 5 to 7-day burst (no taper) at 20 milligrams per day for a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Yes, you can take a course of steroids for the dosage and duration you mentioned. Tapering is not needed if one is taking steroids for up to two weeks. I suggest you start taking an oral COPD (Chronic obstructive p... Read Full »
I have a bump on my neck, which is getting worse even after taking Prednisone. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a small pimple-like bump on my neck. My doctor treated it with tablet Prednisone, but now I have a larger cyst-like knot on my throat under my beard, which is getting bigger. I am now on my third antibiotic, but it is getting worse. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Having gone through the history and image provided from your end (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I suppose it to be a folliculitis cyst. Cystic folliculitis occurs due to multiple reasons, ... Read Full »