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What is causing my persistent cough and throat discomfort?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a cough for six months, and now I have the feeling of something in my throat. I had a sinus X-ray, lungs checked, checked for asthma, swallow test done, and thyroids checked (I have a tiny nodule, in which the doctor said that would not make me cough). Do you have any suggestion... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cough you say is it dry or sputum? Are you losing weight? Is there any drenching night sweat and persistent low-grade fever? Is there any history of contact with someone with a chronic cough in your locality? Do you smoke, is your occupation such that you are... Read Full »
I have thyroid nodules. Should I undergo surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41 year old male. My weight is 196 lbs and height is 6 feet. I have nodules in the thyroid gland since last two years. Initially, it started as a feeling of imbalance in the head about two years back. The initial assumption was vertigo and later it was found to be a small nodul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Basically, your scan reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are showing that you have thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid gland) along with a nodule in the thyroid gland. Because of this problem you are having the symptoms. Initially,you had hyperth... Read Full »
Can mixed spongiform thyroid nodules be a malignant one?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, 32 years old. I do not understand what my ultrasound report means. My gynecologist and PCP both felt a large mass on the right side of thyroid and told me that they have to refer me out and I need another biopsy. The last biopsy was a year back and it was benign. It was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have a thyroid nodule. According to the guidelines, if the nodule is more than 75 % of spongiform appearance, then they are benign and if less than 75% then there is a chance of malignancy wh... Read Full »
I am around 86 years old and have mild pain while swallowing saliva. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am around 86 years old and have mild pain while swallowing saliva and not with food or drinking water. I consulted doctors who said my throat was congested, and another suggested an MRI, which showed enlarged thyroid glands with colloid nodules, and no mass lymphadenopathy. I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan (throat and neck) is normal and there are no enlarged neck nodes or masses and no difficulty swallowing or drinking. Then it is unlikely to be a malignancy. It can be due to allergy, infection... Read Full »
Do I need a re-biopsy for my growing thyroid nodule?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism a few years ago. I have maintained a healthy lifestyle with no weight issues, a balanced diet, regular exercise, and no smoking or alcohol consumption. I am currently 47 years old and have not required any medication for my thyroid condition. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. It seems you have maintained a healthy lifestyle. However, please refrain from using kelp as a supplement, as it can be harmful when taken medicinally. Stick to the recommended daily allowance of 158 to 175 mcg. G... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I just got my thyroid test results and was wondering what high levels of the following could mean. Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) Ab: 202. Endomysial antibody IgA: Positive. t-Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA: 9. Everything else is in the normal range. I was just recently diagnosed with unspe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned I will explain each one separately as follows: Thyroid peroxidase antibodies- These are antibodies formed by your b... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a sensation of something ball-like caught at the site of the trachea when I try to touch my chin to the chest. I do not have pain while swallowing. This started the day I underwent a root canal procedure when I had to keep my mouth open for almost one hour. I have had TMJ p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. After seeing your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), I think that you have two different issues. They are as follows: 1. Thyroid nodule. 2. Ball-like sensation or foreign body sensation in the ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am 56 years old and have had IgA (Immunoglobulin A) nephropathy (Berger disease) for the past seven years. It is being treated with Cardace 10 mg, Minipress XL 5 mg, Lipitor 10 mg, and fish oil capsules. I had an ultrasound six years back, which showed a solitary small nodule in my ri... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). They show that you are euthyroid, which means your thyroid is normal, and you need not have to worry. I would suggest yo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) done, and they found a big nodule on my thyroid. They decided to get a baseline ultrasound. I am attaching my test reports. Kindly go through them. What are your thoughts on follow-up? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues.I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems you have a low-risk thyroid nodule. The risk of malignancy is 5 to 10 percent. The g... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, Most things are normal except for two observations in my report. 1. Well-defined solid lesion or size 7mmx5mmx5mm, with evidence of minimally raised peripheral vascularity, no evidence of any calcification changes within, suggestive of a solid nodule. 2. Evidence of an enlarged lymph no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and the reports (attachments removed for patient's identity protection). The thyroid nodule is less than 1 centimeter, so it must be followed by an ultrasound thyroid every 6 months. Less than 1 centimeter of thyroid nodules are considered mostl... Read Full »