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What to do if I have eosinophilia and edematous duodenum?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a stomach ache from the last two months. It got worsened last week and I was admitted to a hospital. A lot of tests were done. The CBC revealed eosinophilia. The gastroscopy revealed an edematous duodenum. A duodenal biopsy was taken. I have attached my biopsy report. I want to und... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your biopsy report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and the findings were normal. There is nothing to be worried about. You will need to use PPI's (proton pump inhibitors) to improve your symptoms. Regarding your eosinophil... Read Full »
Does tree in bud nodules in CT scan mean cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, My CT scan says defined streaky opacity with associated loss volume and clustered tree in bud nodules have developed in the anterior segment of the upper left lobe. The associated central bronchi are impacted. Without an obvious mass, although a small central lesion is not excluded. The ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tree in bud appearance generally favors an infection. Can you upload your CT scan so that it may help? Do not bother about lung cancer. Revert with more information to a pulmonologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/pulmonologist Read Full »
Kindly guide me to understand the biopsy results.
Query: Hello doctor, I am scheduled for a gastroscopy to rule out cancer. What do these biopsy results mean? My biopsy results are as follows: Antrum biopsy: Presence of gastric antral type mucosa with mild to moderate reactive gastropathy and focal erosive changes. No H. pylori-like organisms were ide... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We feel glad that you reached out to us. Based on the outcomes of your biopsy, there is no indication of cancer or precancerous alterations in either the antrum of your stomach or the middle section of your esophagus (referred to as Barrett's esophagus biopsy). The "a... Read Full »
My friend's father has a jaw injury. Could it be a neoplasm?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend's father has been using chewable tobacco for 40 years, and he is now 60. He recently injured his lower jaw behind the lower lips. After consulting a doctor, the physician expressed concern and scheduled a biopsy for the next day. We accompanied him to the appointment. The doc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Tobacco, known for its carcinogenic properties, is particularly concerning when consumed through chewing. Given your uncle's prolonged history of this habit, there is a heightened concern. Trauma, especially in such ca... Read Full »
I have a recurring sore on my soft palate. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 49 year old female weighing 135 lb. I am a smoker, I have had a sore in the soft palate area from two months. Initially, my dentist gave treatment for an ulcer. But now it has recurred, and my dentist believes it to be a fibroma. I read fibromas do not usually appear on soft pal... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After seeing the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the lesion looks like a fibroma. It is not a diagnosis neither this is the way we go clinically especially when it comes to diagnosis of suspicious growth.Fibromas are very common among oral growt... Read Full »
I am having Ashwagandha. Can it interact with anesthesia?
Query: Hi doctor, I am due to have a surgery cone biopsy for CIN 3. I am stopping all my supplements a week before, as requested by the hospital. However, I ordered an herbal medicine last week, Ashwagandha, to try for insomnia and nerves. It was dumb to try without consulting a doctor. I think I have on... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your query, it seems you have already searched a lot on the social networks. You are absolutely right that Ashwagandha should be stopped for 1 week prior to surgery. But, there are certain facts you need to know. First, you are not having a surgery and... Read Full »
I have a few swellings in underarms. Are they related to cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28 year old male. For the past five years, I have few swellings on both underarms. Recently, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. While browsing on the internet, for her condition, I found out that my swelling may be of lymph nodes and may be cancerous. This urged me to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your anxiety. However, to assure you and also to explain the swelling related to cancer is usually painless. From your history, it appears that you may be having some hair root infection, because of which lymph node could be swollen. I think more on the line... Read Full »
My biopsy suggests that I have a parotid tumor. Should I be worried?
Query: Hi doctor, My biopsy report reads like this. Please comment. Sections examined show a tumor composed of oncocytic cells arranged in cribriform, cystic, and papillary architecture. Comedonecrosis is present within the cysts. Most of the tumor in the biopsies is in situ. Immunohistochemistry was attem... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the description of the biopsy you have provided and will help you regarding it. I must emphasize that before commenting on anything, I must know the site (organ) of the biopsy performed that you have not mentioned. Similar descriptions may have different inter... Read Full »
How to cure the muscle weakness and pain in the left forearm and hip?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41 year old male. My creatine phosphokinase is mildly elevated. The reports came as 220 twice and as normal thrice. And, there was hemoglobin in my urine test. I constantly have muscle weakness and mild pain on my left side, at the forearm and hip. The weakness started suddenly ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns about muscle weakness and raised muscle enzymes. The probable diagnosis is polymyositis. People with polymyositis have: 1) A weakness of muscles of the thigh, gluteal muscles, and shoulder girdle. 2) Raised CPK (creatine... Read Full »
Is it common to remove a salivary gland instead of a lymph node to check for lymphoma?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a biopsy done, and the surgeon was supposed to remove a lymph node to check for lymphoma. But, the surgeon removed my salivary gland by mistake. The surgeon sent off the salivary gland without knowing that he had removed the wrong part, and they ran a couple of tests. But, the repor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) say that you have lymphadenopathy. The tissue received for biopsy was lymphoid tissue only. But, it was not a complete lymph node, and only an incisional bi... Read Full »