Ultrasound is a diagnostic image obtained with the help of sound waves. An echocardiogram is a type of ultrasound used to diagnose heart disorder. A probe is used to pass high-frequency sound waves that create echoes when they bounce off different parts of the body. These waves are converted into images.
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I am worried about my ultrasound results. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had an upper abdominal ultrasound. Report stated very suboptimal scan, bowel gas shadowing and patient habits and subcostal position of organs. Visualized sections of liver are increased in echogenicity and a coarse echotexture. Portal vein demonstrates hepatopetal flow. Liver enlar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ultrasound does show hepatomegaly with fatty infiltration. No focal abnormality can be seen in the images provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity). However, ultrasound has its limitation and is not able to see through the bowel gases and fat depth w... Read Full »
Does fluid in the pouch of Douglas mean I have a pelvic infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently found out that I am pregnant. It has been five weeks since my last period. I got a pelvic and abdominal ultrasound done, and they said there were some abnormal findings. I am currently in a foreign country, so I did not understand the results or the doctor's explanation. They t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my opinion, there is no abnormal finding. Most of the time, pregnancy is not seen on pelvis ultrasound. The endometrium appears thick. Your blood tests (attachments removed to protect patient's identity) for hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) are in range for five... Read Full »
My sister-in-law's scan reveals hydronephrosis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, This query is about my 19 weeks pregnant sister-in-law. She had a USG today and found bilateral moderate fetal hydronephrosis. Her gynecologist told her that the kid will require surgery after delivery. Can you please check the report and explain the situation? Is surgery required? If ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not life threatning. It has to be serially monitored every 15 days. Any intervention is usually successful after birth only and exact nature of urine obstruction also becomes clear after birth only. Thank you. Read Full »
My hCG level is 514 at five weeks of pregnancy. Should I be worried?
Query: Hi doctor, I am five weeks and one day pregnant (not confirmed yet with ultrasound). My hCG levels have gone from 34 on last month twenty-first to 227 on last month twenty-sixth, then 514 on last month twenty-eighth. My GP is worried that this is not a normal progression. And my levels with my daug... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have said, hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) levels vary from woman to woman. If you usually have mild irregular periods, then hCG levels may not correspond to the level of what we expect. Your levels are a bit less, but certain pregnancies have lower levels, bu... Read Full »
Are there any issues with my different kidney sizes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 53-year-old woman with controlled hypertension and diabetes. Three months ago, I underwent an ultrasound that revealed a 0.2-inch kidney stone at the mid-pole. A recent ultrasound indicates that the stone has now reduced to 0.12 inches, and surprisingly, I am not distressed abou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you with your query. Based on the provided information, your right kidney measures approximately 3.74 inches, and your left kidney measures approximately 4.33 inches. While there can be some variation in kidney size betwee... Read Full »
I underwent an ultrasound for problems in my ovaries and uterus. Kindly interpret my test results.
Query: Hello doctor, What does this ultrasound result mean: Massive ascites. Right adnexal complex cystic mass, likely an ovarian new growth. Soft tissue thickening along the anterior abdominal wall may be due to peritoneal. Metastatic implant. MRI correlation suggested. Atrophic uterus. Cholel... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have reviewed your case history and images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). There is ascites (intra-abdominal fluid) along with a large mass at the right lower abdominal area (area of the r... Read Full »
Why is my penis hard even in a flaccid state?
Query: Hello doctor, My penis is not soft in a flaccid state. It is always a little hard even when in a flaccid state. It is also a little painful when squeezed and after sexual activity. The color of my semen is always mild yellow. When I urinate, it takes four or five minutes to empty the bladder. It com... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your describing symptoms are suggestive of an infection (epididymo-orchitis). Please state the exact duration of these symptoms. Get a urine routine and microscopy test by giving your urine sample. A repeat ultrasound scrotum (testicles) would also be advised. These ... Read Full »
I get weak urine stream with incomplete urination. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have always had a weak urine stream. I had medicines several times for bladder infections, never feel like I fully urinate. But lately, I have a bigger issue, I find myself not able to urinate sometimes, I recently realized if I ejaculate then it is worse. Two nights ago, after se... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have a few queries before jumping on to the conclusion. Have you ever been catheterized? Any history of trauma? smoker? Or any chronic illness (diabetes or hypertension)? Any record of RGU or MCUG or ultrasound is done before? Have you been on any medications for this i... Read Full »
Liver shows coarsened echotexture and increased echogenicity in ultrasound. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had discomfort recently in my right upper rear torso. I recently had an ultrasound and a CAT scan. The results covered a variety of body parts. But I am interested in speaking to a liver specialist regarding what the results said about my liver. I would like a doctor to explain t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your US reports and I can say that: 1. You have fatty liver disease (steatosis). 2. With regards to second ultrasound indeterminant subcapsular posterior right hepatic lobe, 13x9 mm hypoattenuation means that ultrasound cannot identify the reason. Often it is r... Read Full »
My father has multiple mesenteric lymph nodes. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am inquiring about my father, who is 75 years old. He is diabetic and has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) in 2006 and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in 2007. I have also attached his medical summary and history for your reference. About four years ago, he experienced i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have reviewed the attached clinical summary (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), which is very detailed and well-written, I must say. I have also reviewed the ultrasound (U/S) abdomen report. Coming to your question: There are some enlarged lymph ... Read Full »
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