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I have leg pain and soft tissue injury. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Before 20 days, I went to a party, got drunk and met with a fall. My leg started paining from the next day. I could not walk without it hurting. I went to A and E and they said it was just a soft tissue injury. Still now, I am having pain and not able to bend it properly or fully extend i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your pain and concern. It is possible that you have suffered a muscle sprain. I advise you to try RICE approach (rest, ice, compression and elevation) for it.Rest the sprained part for at least 48 to 72 hours completely. Do not use it. Apply ice wrapped in ... Read Full »
Will my knee pain due to injury heal on its own?
Query: Hello doctor, A week before, I fell from riding a bicycle after going to market and my left knee hit the ground first I was able to stand up although I got wounded. I went home and did first aid on my wound. After a week, my wound was healed but until now I feel the pain on my left leg. There is le... Read Full »
Dr. Peter Bryant Rapsing Grutas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry you are having these symptoms. This might still be due to injury resulting in soft tissue contusion. I am not considering fracture at this point because you were still able to stand up. But an x-ray of the left knee APL would be recommended. In the mea... Read Full »
Is it possible to fracture or bruise the penis after sex?
Query: Hi doctor, Last night, during sex, I accidentally forcefully thrust my penis into my partner's pubic bone. There was no popping sound, no loss of erection, and no noticeable swelling or change in penis shape or structure. There was no immediate pain, and I was still able to ejaculate and urinate tod... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is not a fracture of the penis. It is only a contusion where your penis hit. Lucky you, as the fracture is an emergency and requires immediate treatment. No intervention is needed, and no treatment is needed. No MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is required. The pai... Read Full »
There is bruising and pain in my hip.What is the remedy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having pain and light bruising below my left hip since a week. It was not caused by banging/slamming into something. I was doing stomach crunches and then went for running. I felt discomfort initially while running, then got progressively worsened. Movement was matched with int... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned pain and bruising around your hip region since a week after physical exercise. What I can make out is that you have had a soft tissue injury which can be exactly pointed out with physical examination. I can tell you a general protocol for soft tissue... Read Full »
I have heel pain after running. Kindly interpret my X-ray report.
Query: Hello doctor, I would like an opinion on my X-ray if it shows any signs of a stress fracture in the heel. I took up running and increased it too fast. It hurts to walk on the sides of the heel. Pressing on either side of the heel hurts a lot. There is swelling but no bruising. The swelling is dec... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed your X-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and there is no feature to suggest a stress fracture in the calcaneum bone and bones in the heel area. It is possible that you have a soft tissue or tendon abnormality which can cause you the pa... Read Full »
Will the cut in my thumb with exposed bone heal?
Query: Hi doctor, The tip of my thumb got cut, and a little amount of bone was exposed, but not damaged. We used a clotting powder, and it formed a huge scab. Will it heal? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like you have a deep soft tissue injury. You need to take care of the following three things. Keep the area clean to avoid infection. Remove all dead or non-viable tissues. Avoid applying any inert substances, as it may slow healing. I hope it is... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My husband does not really have a health insurance card, and we cannot really afford to go to a clinic. So, he was cutting bricks the other day with a machine that has circular blades and accidentally cut himself. He says he feels it cut through his bone, and we were wondering how he coul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am delighted to welcome you at icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity).I could see that there are significant cuts on both hands and legs. It requires medical attention, as it may... Read Full »
How do I manage pain and swelling in my foot?
Query: Hello doctor,I dropped a 25-pound weight on my foot. It has been two days, and there is still swelling and bruising on my foot. It only hurts sometimes, but it feels super uncomfortable. It is more painful while I am resting. Please help me with this. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from soft tissue injury secondary to trauma. The swelling, redness, and pain are due to this only. I will suggest some medications that can help you with the swelling and redness but trust me; it will take ten to fifteen days to resolve completely. ... Read Full »
How to use maxillary palatal expanders for good esthetics?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old and will soon get a palate expander and braces as I have a crossbite. I wondered if the palate expander can also affect soft tissues like the lips. My lips look prominent, but my palate is very narrow, so I think my palate cannot be expanded more. Also, if my maxilla ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Palatal expansion does not have a lot of effect on your lips, but it definitely improves your smile and esthetics as your teeth will follow your lower lip. There is a crossbite which means that you would only need maxillary expansion and mandibular expansion is not n... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I fell on my wrist when I tried to stop a fall while playing basketball. It was sore last night and there was no swelling or bruising. It hurts more today. Is this a broken bone, fracture, or hyperextension? What recommendations do you have? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I recommend you get an X-ray of the affected wrist joint AP (anteroposterior) and lateral views.Till then, you can wear a wrist brace. This will give some support. You need to take the following medicines: Take a tablet ... Read Full »