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Does the presence of soot in the hilum indicate lymphadenopathy?
Query: Hello doctor, Please tell me if that soot in both the hilum means lymphadenopathy. What does the black line between the heart and the aorta indicate? What does an unclear borderline on the top of the heart means? What does an unclear lower right corner edge mean? What do the black spots, one on each... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The two tick marks at the top are normal in the bilateral lung apices. On the right, there is a tick over the scapula, which is normal. There are pulmonary vessels in bilateral hilar areas. There is no obvious lymphade... Read Full »
I have painful skin colored bump in penis. Is it syphilis?
Query: Hi doctor,I noticed a skin-colored bump on the underside of my penis. It is round and a little less than one inch in diameter. It feels to be hard when pressed and pains a little when pinched. Could this be syphilis? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your concern is furuncle. Start using T-bact ointment twice daily on the lesion and have plenty of water. This will help you. It is not syphilis. Read Full »
I have urinary incontinence. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 34 years old male. I started having incontinence problems about four to six months ago (cause unknown). It began with issues only happening at night while sleeping. A month ago it had progressed to occasionally not even being able to make it to the bathroom before I began to pee. T... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. I have some questions for you, at present do you have any incontinence? Was it protected or unprotected sex? Are ulcers at the site of the cut or in your penis? If possible send me more broad view images of ulcers and penis and of lymph nodes ... Read Full »
I have a slightly swollen lymph node on my neck. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, About 17 days ago, I discovered a slightly swollen lymph node on my neck right above one of my glands and below my ear (left side). If it were not for me randomly picking at my neck, I would not haveknown about it because it is not visible. It does not feel extremely big. I can just tell ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do not worry. It seems to be due to a subacute infection of the upper respiratory tract. Lymphadenitis is due to the same, and it is not a serious issue. It is common. I suggest the following solutions for your complaints: Do gargle with B... Read Full »
Does canker sore make lymph node swollen?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30 year old male. I have a canker sore. I was wondering if it is common to have a swollen right lymph node with tenderness, body pain, and tiredness along with the sore. Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cankersore also referred as aphthous ulcer, is a non-specific ulceration of non-keratinous mucous membrane of the mouth. The exact cause why these occur is not clear. Irritation of mucous membrane due to acidic foods and citrous foods could be a possibility. Pain is quit... Read Full »
There is an enlarged node six months after risky exposure but HIV tests are negative. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, After my risky exposure with CSW(Community Sex Worker), day 10th HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) RNA(Ribonucleic acid) PCR(Polymerase chain Reaction) with Taqman method and four weeks and 12 weeks CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay)test at laboratory, all are non-re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lots of tests you have undergone and all have turned negative, so you cannot label as HIV positive. If the lymph node is big enough, consult a general surgeon for FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology )and histopathological examination will give clear picture about wha... Read Full »
Which imaging test is best to identify my neck lymph nodes?
Query: Hello doctor, How are you? I have asked you a question in the past, and you were kind and thorough. So here is another question, it is a general one. If any of these tests were done, would they show the lymph nodes of the neck? Perhaps as an incidental finding? MRI of the brain. MRI of the cervica... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Glad to have you back! I am here to help you get the best medical advice. I understand your concern. I am good. How are you? You asked which imaging tests would show the lymph nodes of the neck. Among the given options, CT (computed tomography) neck and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) neck a... Read Full »
I have a lump in my neck after TB. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I had contracted TB in the past (about three years ago). I was put on medication by my doctor for eight to nine months, and then I was cleared of it. I had a swelling on the right-hand side of the lymph in the neck just above the collar bone, which was drained off us... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Based on your description, it is possible that the "small ball-like structure" you have noticed is a scar tissue or lymph node that has formed in the area where the surgery was performed. Scar tissue is a common resul... Read Full »
I am concerned about a palpable lymph node in my collar bone. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had a palpable lymph node in my collarbone about a month back, and I did an ultrasound neck to check it. It came out as 0.76 cm×0.35 cm lymph node oval-shaped with preserved hilum. The doctor put me up for a follow-up and after a month in a second ultrasound, the size came out to be ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed the details mentioned and the lymph node size is nearly constant. A measurement change of 0.1 mm in the short axis is not significant. Therefore I wish to assume that the lymph node has remained unchanged in the one-mo... Read Full »
I am suffering from stomach issues for four months. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old having good health. I feel pain in the left shoulder and left foot almost every day. I often have body pain. My vitamin D level is normal, but my calcium levels are high. Sometimes, I have difficulties in the lower left side of the abdomen, but I do not have pain... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The answers to your queries are as follows: 1. Do you think the swelling in my mouth is related to any GI problem? It is unlikely because such swelling is mainly related to infection in the mouth or pharynx. 2. Do you think the no... Read Full »