Medical Advice on "General surgery"

Even after taking Oxidil for injection abscess, pus drainage and redness still present. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the problem your mother is facing. According to the history you have provided I believe she has developed injection site abscess though it is not uncommon in elderly people it can happen. Your doctor ha...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveed Ahmed Khan

I have eating disorder. Is there any surgery to reduce and maintain my weight?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Surgery for obesity is considered as a treatment option for patients with a BMI (body mass index) of 40 kg/m2 or greater who have tried but failed an adequate exercise and diet program and those with obesity-related como...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Raghu

Few days after umbilical hernia repair, my belly button pops up about half an inch. Is this serious?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As it has been only 10 days since your surgery, I suggest you wait for a few more days and see your surgeon if necessary. It is quite likely that there may be a small collection of fluid in the region which may get abs...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Raghu

My mom's biopsy report shows chronic non-specific cholecystitis. Should we worry about this?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) I just need to reassure you that the surgery was done by a world class surgeon. Reply to your queries: No need to worry about non-specifi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja

I have a surgical site infection. Can I travel?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would be very difficult for me to recommend anything without a clinical examination. The extent of wound infection would determine whether you could go or not. A mild infection which does not require a daily dressing w...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Raghu

Why has my abdomen pain not reduced even after taking antibiotics?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If no improvement is present even after antibiotics, I would recommend a CT scan to confirm whether it is an abscess or something else. If CT scan confirms that it is liver abscess, then would just put a sonographic guided...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhavin Bhupendra Vasavada

I am having painful stomach cramps. Will I need any surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are describing some very common symptoms. However, you also ask the question as to whether you are pregnant or not. This is the first and most important point to determine. This can easily be done in confidenc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tim Evans

Why do I get a weird blood taste in mouth every morning?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please check your mouth by looking into the mirror during brushing your teeth to know any bleeding site in your mouth and throat. Mild bleeding might occur if you have gum disease due to infection or vitamin deficiency. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Is hysterectomy necessary for uterine fibroid?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Failure of conservative treatment and dropping your hemoglobin level to that extent indicates the urgency of surgery. Where is your recent CBC report? If your level of hemoglobin is less than 8 gm/dL then you are at the ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohamed Omar

I get whitish pus at the end of my tail bone. What is it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, you could be suffering from a pilonidal sinus or cyst. Color of pus, yellow or white is not of great concern. What can be concerning is a large amount of pus. Kindly try to quantify it, may be in dro...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru