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I have testicle pain after an episode of mumps. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I had mumps five months ago and after that, I started to have an infection in my left testes. It was swollen and now it has shrunk to almost half the size of the other one. As I am sexually active, I feel a pain in each of the vas deferens after sex. If I do not have sex for days, the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You had mumps and this is a viral infection known to cause an inflammation of the testis in some cases. Since this is a viral infection, and in most cases, a spontaneous recovery is seen, I do not see any benefit in giving antibiotics. Th... Read Full »
Why do I have throat discomfort with gland swelling in the neck?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not currently taking any medication. I am an 18-year-old female, of a healthy weight as I am very sporty. I woke up at 3 this morning due to discomfort in my throat, yet no actual pain. I also had a headache. Upon waking up again for the second time, I realized that on the right-h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Lymph nodes(glands) are located in many areas all around the body, including numerous nodes in the neck and jaw area. Lymph nodes typically swell or enlarge when there is an infection close by to their drainage area as they form an important... Read Full »
After my face swelling reduced, I developed ear and cheek swelling. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My face has been swollen for one week. My aunt said it was just mumps and that I should take medicine. I took Paracetamol, but I noticed at first that there were two lumps on the side of my jaw the next day. My jaw was swollen, and the two lumps were gone. There, I felt the pain in my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Actually, such swelling occurs due to infection or allergies caused by some insect bite. So, most probably, it is happening due to infection only. Paracetamol helps in pain and all but does not reduce swelling. So, I w... Read Full »
Is it advisable to plan for pregnancy after having MMR vaccine 25 days back?
Query: Hello doctor, I got an MMR vaccine 25 days back, because rubella IgG was reactive, and IgM was nonreactive. And for toxoplasmosis IgG reactive and IgM nonreactive, I did a 15 days course of Rovamycine forte. Can I plan a pregnancy now? Or should I take Rovamycine forte for some more days? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rubella IgG positive indicates that you have immunity, and not infection, so no need to worry. Also, for toxoplasmosis, IgM is negative, which indicates there is no active infection, and it does not require any treatment. It indicates old infection. So, no need to wor... Read Full »
Please see if the MMR report is fine.
Query: Hi doctor, Recently, I had a blood test for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and the report that I got, am not able to interpret. Could you please see if the report is fine? Will I require a vaccination dose for the same (I had the vaccination in childhood)? Is it harmful to have the vaccination more t... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked the attached reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity). The results for measles and mumps show high antibodies which mean immunity is either due to past infection or vaccination. As for rubella, the level of antibodies is low which means ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been exposed to someone with mumps, and two weeks later, I experienced a slight pain under my ear extending down to my chin. I also have some minimal swelling, but the pain disappeared the following day, and the swelling has not increased. The swelling is only noticeable when I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Typically, mumps affects both sides of the face. So, how is your condition if you only experienced symptoms on one side? I am not entirely clear about what you mean when you say you were exposed to someone with mumps. Was ... Read Full »
Why does the submandibular swelling remain the same after mumps infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I had mumps around eight years back. The infection resolved but my glands did not get back to their normal size. Rather they are present as a small hard lump. I do not have any issue with it, but I was wondering if this can pose some problems in the future. Can such lumps turn malignan... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is absolutely nothing that you need to worry about. Can you specify which glands have an underlying hard lump? If it is the parotid gland and you feel there is an underlying hard mass below, I would recommend an ultrasound of the same to ascertain what is the cause ... Read Full »
Which doctor specializes in cheek and throat problems?
Query: Hi doctor, For the last one and a half month, I have been having a swelling inside the cheek and some stiffness in the right throat. Rarely, I have gotten white and red patches. Now, I have one line in my lips and some small red dots, which come on and off. When I consulted a general surgeon, he sai... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to see a general physician to get treatment for this. This is most certainly an infection like mumps or rubella from your symptoms that you have described. It is a classic case with typical symptoms. It is a viral illness and you need antiviral therapy and not a... Read Full »
Please interpret my immunization results.
Query: Hello doctor, I got immunization check as it is a university requirement and the following were the results. I have not been on medication for the following and also am not on any medication right now. Please interpret these results. 1. HAV-IgG to Hep A - 11.48 (reactive). 2. Mumps - 47 (positive... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No need to worry despite the results turning positive. For instance, for hepatitis, the virus that is considered to be dangerous is hepatitis B, all the same, you need to take hepatitis immunization, which I believe is a requirement when joining the school. For the M... Read Full »