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I have swollen and bloodshot eyes and it does not subside on drops. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday, I woke up with a mildly swollen and bloodshot left eye which just got worse through the day (I was fine the previous day). Today, I woke up and my eye has become doubled in size accompanied by temperatures, headache, chills, and mild sore throat. I went to the doctor and ex... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history and the photo you attached. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is mild lid edema, conjunctival chemosis and confession seen. There is also a history of glandular fever to your friend. My top of the differential diagnosis ... Read Full »
What does facial swelling and proteinuria in a small kid indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby has swelling in the face lasting for a week. We consulted our family physician and urinalysis showed proteinuria. She is born full-term from her first normal pregnancy. Birth weight is 3040 g, and Apgar score is 9/10. She is breastfed and we observed bloody mucus in feces sinc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description and the reports, the child seems to be fitting into the nephrotic syndrome. Steroids will have to be started for the same, along with antibiotic cover for now. However, it is best to get the child evaluated physically by a nephrologist before... Read Full »