Medical Advice on "Pediatric Surgery"

Why my kid is having stomach pain with high AST and ALT?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. This appears to be a case of obstructive jaundice. The main cause of obstructive jaundice is gallstones. Since GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) levels are raised more than 70 in the first ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

Is ultrasound showing mild hydrocephalus concerning?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hydrocephalusmeans an increase in fluid content in the fluid spaces of the brain. This can keep increasing in size or remain the same. Hydrocephalus was detected in the last trimester. As it is now 36 weeks wait for th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nagasirisha Naredla

My USG of showed big head with mild prominence. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is the prominence of the ventricular system of the brain, if it is beyond certain dimensions then we call it hydrocephalus. This dilatat...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nagasirisha Naredla

What is the cause of the yellowish layer on the head of the penis after circumcision?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is typical for the glands (the head of the penis) to have a yellowish layer or film after circumcision. This is a common combination of dried discharge, ointment, and de...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Is there a permanent cure for neurogenic bladder?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the discharge summary (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I understand that appendicular mitrofanoff was done after the diagnosis of the Neurogenic bladder. I want to let you know that mi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manu Chandarashekhara Bharadwaj

My child had a surgery for undescended testicle. Will his testicle grow normally?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Undescended testis occurs due to abnormal testis. It does not grow normally. Testis remained high up at the time of birth can also cause undescended testis. There is an absence of a good environment to grow well. So,...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manu Chandarashekhara Bharadwaj

My 3-year-old daughter has a bump near the anus after passing stools. Is it hemorrhoid?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted the symptoms and seen the pictures too (attachment removed to protect patient identity). What your daughter has is a skin tag at the anal verge which is an indicator of fissure-in-ano. A fissure is nothi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manu Chandarashekhara Bharadwaj

How to proceed with the kidney cyst of my 10 days old baby?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, you have to assess the renal functions of both the kidneys separately. It has to be done by DTPA and DMSA SCAN (diethylenetriaminepentacetate and dimercaptosuccinic acid). If the function is nil on the left side, t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rashi

What is the treatment for anechoic simple cyst in a newborn?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) of your baby. Although the scan page showing the description of the lesion is not seen, you have described them well enough. The wat...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manu Chandarashekhara Bharadwaj

My 5-year-old boy complains of burning sensation while passing stools. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This sometimes happens even when they are not passing hard stools. But you still will have to give stool softeners. Please do the following: 1. Do not give him any oily or spicy food for two weeks. 2. Do not give h...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manu Chandarashekhara Bharadwaj