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I have a small painful lump in anal region which causes discomfort while sitting. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had constipation for about three days, after a few days I realized I had a swelling (small lump-like) on my butthole (on one side). It is slightly painful, especially when I sit. I am not on any medication and I did not take pictures or go to a doctor. It is not sore when I go to the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. The small lump you described near your anus and the picture shared by you (attachment removed to protect patient’s identity), could potentially be a condition known as an external hemorrhoid. Hemorrhoids are swollen bloo... Read Full »
I woke up with severe pain in my ankle. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,This morning, I woke up with an intense muscle ache in my ankle, specifically beneath the talus bone. It is painful when I apply pressure to my foot, such as when attempting to walk. Additionally, I have noticed a small bump located on the sore muscle, and pressing down on it also causes d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Can you recall any recent injuries, excessive walking, or instances of twisting or stumbling in the past few days? Is this the first time you have experienced this issu... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old male. About one and a half weeks ago, I started getting small bumps all over my penis but not on the testicles. The bumps are non-itchy and I have pain during palpation. A physician I visited said, herpes simplex was a possibility. I find it very hard to believe th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have gone through your complaints as well as reviewed the attached photograph (theattachment was removed to protect the patient’s identity). It seems to be a herpes infection. It is possible that you could have contra... Read Full »
My left cheek feels sore after pinching a hard bump. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I am a nonsmoker or drinker of alcohol. I recently noticed one or two hard bumps on my cheek on the left side of my face. I decided to try and pick them, as I thought they were pimples. But there was blood and clear or yellow liquid out and my left cheek has be... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note the following points first: 1) Of the two lesions, both represent some form of psoriasis involving the facial skin at least over the surface. The lower larger ovoid lesion appears to be psoriasis only, although it would be impossible to be sure of that with... Read Full »
I have painful raised bumps on my biceps. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I have some light brown raised bumps and I noticed this over the last two days that it has popped up on my bicep. This is new and very painful. What could it be? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is an allergic rash (due to superficial fungal infection P.Versicolar). I suggest you do the following: 1. Apply Kevon (Ketoconazole) lotion 20 minutes before bath for 20 days. 2. Use Ketoconazole soap for a bath fo... Read Full »
What could be the painful swelling on the scrotum with discomfort?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I have swelling in my right scrotum for two days which was painful on the first day but not painful now. But it is causing me discomfort. Read Full »
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Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Pain and swelling of the scrotum have few causes which includesEpididymo-orchitis (inflammation of cord and testis), torsion twist of cord on its access, hernia, and skin and scrotal edema. Inflammation of testis or epididymis can be due to urinary infection or sexually tra... Read Full »
I have recurring wounds for years underneath my arms that are quite painful. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have wounds that have been recurring for years underneath my arms and are quite painful. They are like holes or raised bumps and are filled with puss. They sometimes stink and leak clear white liquid. Please help.Thank you Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It seems you have Hidradenitis Suppurativa which is an infection of apocrine sweat glands and is very resistant to treatment. So, long-term medication is necessary for this. For the treatment, I would suggest you take the following steps... Read Full »
Is it normal to have a watery discharge from a lump?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother-in-law is 68 years old and has a lump in the right breast, and in the last few weeks, she was having severe pain too. She also feels one more near the underarm. She also says the lump is hard and painful when touched. Sometimes she has a watery flow from that breast. She is acti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. It is important for your mother-in-law to see the doctor as soon as possible to get a proper evaluation of the lump in her breast, especially given the severity of her pain and the presence of a lump under her a... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My family went to an indoor water park a few months ago. To keep my son from going under the water after a raft ride, I tried to hold him up but subsequently ended up flipping the raft. My right ankle or calf slammed against the concrete lip and I got an instant bruise which is the si... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It seems like you had a hematoma that has resolved but It is difficult to determine without a physical examination whether you have actually torn a ligament. It is normal to have a painful lump under the bruise and it is called a hemat... Read Full »
I am 55 year old woman, concerned about the pinkish bump on the eyeball. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a fairly healthy 55-year-old woman. I have a bump, on my eyeball, not my eyelid and it is small and very painful. My mom and my sister said it is pinkish looking, and I do not have a photo to send so, I will try to explain the best I can. I cannot see it myself, and I cannot afford... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Without photos, it is very difficult to comment on the condition. Your symptoms are suggestive of phlyctenular conjunctivitis which may present as a red painful bump with congestion around it. I suggest you follow a few ins... Read Full »