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My abdominal pain did not reduce even after taking antibiotics. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 52-year-old female. Two weeks back, I had severe abdomen pain and got a sonography done. I have been diagnosed with amebic liver abscess. It was identified 13 days back and I was admitted in hospital for three days and was given saline and Metronidazole dosages, but still not rec... Read Full »
Answer: 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 needle in the abscess and drain out all the pus... Read Full »
I am pregnant. Will getting a CT scan harm my baby?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old female, and I was hospitalized for a week due to UTI. As a part of it, a CT scan was taken, which showed that I am completely cured. Then the next day, a blood test showed two weeks pregnancy. I am worried that the CT scan would have an adverse effect on the baby. Could... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I understood your concerns. CT scan has strong radiations, and it is known to have adverse effects on the fetus. You should consult a gynecologist and decide further action. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to more f... Read Full »
Do pneumocephalus and frontal sinus fracture in CT scan require emergency treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother had a bike accident. The ER (Emergency Room) doctor recommends that we need a CT (Computed Tomography) scan. We now have the results of the CT scan, and we consulted a Neurologist online about it. He suggests asking a Neurosurgeon because of the small fracture seen in his CT... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the CT scan (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your brother has a head injury for which he needs hospitalization. CT scan shows a small EDH of thickness 5 mm, which also needs observation in the hospital. It also shows internal compounding ... 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 »
I have been suffering from cancer of the large intestine. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from cancer in the large intestine. What is the treatment? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The large intestine cancer is treated with surgery followed by chemotherapy if the tumor is stage 3 or stage 4 on final histopathological examination. If the disease is stage 1, then there is no need for further treatment, but if it is stage ... Read Full »
Kindly interpret my MRI and CT reports.
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing right flank pain and have undergone both a CT scan and an MRI. Please interpret the findings from these examinations. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. Upon reviewing the provided CT (computed tomography) images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I have made the following observations: There is evidence of an extrarenal pelvis in the right kidney, with mild fullness of the... Read Full »
I have a 0.2-inch kidney stone. Is medication enough?
Query: Hi doctor, Today I had a back pain and went to a doctor and they said it could be due to a kidney stone. I have done my CT scan and confirmed that I have a 0.2 inch kidney stone at left VUJ. Please check the attached report and let me know whether this can be treated with medicine or is surgery the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is no need for urgent surgery. 70 percent chances that it will come out with medicines. Surgery only if severe intolerable pain or fever high grade. I suggest you take one table... Read Full »
My CT scan mentions a defect in the platysma. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,The CT of my head and neck scan report mentions a defect in the platysma which may result in protrusion of subcutaneous fat simulating a true mass. What does this mean? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there is mention of a defect then it is a hernia in the platysma which is a thin muscle in the neck area. Such a hernia can allow fat to pass through it to give the appearance of a mass in the area. It is therefore commented that a hernia may cause protrusion of fat ... Read Full »
I am pregnant. Do I need scans and blood test?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 30-year-old woman, and I am currently five weeks pregnant. Can you provide information on the blood tests conducted to detect fetal abnormalities and their timing? Is it crucial to undergo these blood tests and scans, and if so, what are the reasons behind their importance?Thank you... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. Blood tests and scans that u should undergo include: First trimester screening: Combined first-trimester screening, conducted between 11 to 14 weeks, involves a blood test (measuring Pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A and human chorionic... Read Full »
My 10-month-old daughter had blood in her nose after a fall. Should I be worried?
Query: Hi doctor, My 10-month-old daughter had a fall from bed. She had little blood in her nose. Blood is just little and not dripping. Is it something to worry about? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is not good if she had blood. Although it looks like blood from nose, in case of trauma we need to rule out internal damage. We need to do CT head to look for any damage or internal bleeding in cranium. It will be a simple procedure, only NCCT - noncontrast CT s... Read Full »