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Is there a risk of hantavirus from cleaning mouse feces?
Query: Hello doctor,I recently cleaned under an oven where a mouse had nested. I observed no dead or live mice. All urine and feces appeared very old, but I am uncertain of their exact age. I am also unsure of how long the house has been vacant. I began by sweeping the area. Upon realizing it was feces and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Hantavirus infection is transmitted by a wide variety of wild mice. It manifests with symptoms similar to the flu, including chest heaviness. Other symptoms include fatigue, fever, and muscle aches, particularly in the large muscle groups such as the thighs, hips, back, ... Read Full »
I have toothbrush bristles stuck in my throat. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have toothbrush bristles stuck on my throat, and I have tried eating solid food hoping it would help to pass with them, but no luck. It has been a week, and the discomfort is unbearable. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. If you have had difficulty passing an embedded toothbrush bristle stuck in your throat for a week, seek medical attention as soon as possible. While it may be possible to dislodge the bristle with the help of... Read Full »
What are the alternative tests for TB other than X-ray?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old female. I had TB during my childhood, but it was already cured. I am planning to work abroad and am worried about my medical tests, if TB has recurred. What test should I take to examine a TB? My concern is that, if I take a chest x-ray this month, and for example, m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have already been treated for TB ((tuberculosis) in the past and have been declared cured, it is highly unlikely that you will develop active TB again. TB Is treated with symptoms as well, not just X-ray, alone. If multiple chest X-ray... Read Full »
Are the streaky opacities in lungs seen in chest x-ray cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, There are streaky opacities seen on my chest X-ray. I would like to know more about the meaning of these findings. Are streaky opacities associated with malignancy? My key symptom is shortness of breath. I have no coughing, no fever, no sputum, and no hemoptysis. Also, I am an ex-smok... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Streaky opacities scattered in both lung fields means that there might be small straight lung shadows along the air passages on your X-ray on both the sides. These prominent airways in the lun... Read Full »
What causes pulmonary fibrosis in elderly?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 74-year-old male with a weight of 142 pounds and a height of 5 feet 10 inches. I take no medications except Ativan. I take vitamins. I am a non-smoker, worked in the auto body shop for two years painting cars, quit grain farming at the age of 44, minimal exposure to asbestos. I... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Single chest X-ray cannot diagnose lung fibrosis and further tests are required to rule out other causes. As you said, the chest X-ray was normal before a few months and now shows scattered fibrosis. It is advised to repeat the X-ray after a few days. Once the X-ray ... Read Full »
I feel pressure in my chest. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I started smoking heavily for just three months and I feel a pressing sensation in my chest. What does that mean? Should I be concerned? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide an expert opinion on your medical issues. I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing symptoms of chest pressure. As a 30-year-old male who has started smoking heavily within the past three months, it is possible that these symptoms could be re... Read Full »
My X-rays show a fractured jaw from an accident. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had a hard crash on my jaw when I was riding a scooter. I went to the dentist to get an X-ray scan. The X-ray showed that my jaw had a small fracture on both sides. I am seeking further examination and evaluation of my condition.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern and have reviewed the X-ray reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).The condyle on both sides of the jaw appears to have a crack or complete fracture due to the accident. A CT (computed tomography) or MRI (magnetic resona... Read Full »
What does my chest x-ray and liver scan report say?
Query: Hi doctor, I am done with my chest x-ray. But, I am worried and I do not want to wait a week for my doctor's opinion. So, I have attached it. Please convey your opinion. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your chest x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The lung fields are clear. There is no abnormal fluid collection in the chest cavity. The heart and rib cage are also normal. In conclusion, your chest x-ray is normal as visualize... Read Full »
Please review my chest X-ray reports.
Query: Hi doctor, I have applied for a job in abroad. I was asked to get a complete medical checkup. In the chest x-ray report, it was mentioned as bilateral apical inhomogeneities. What does it mean? Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A chest x-ray is a routine part of any pre-employment checkup. Your query regarding reporting of x-ray as bilateral inhomogeneous opacities suggests old or active infection most probably tuberculosis. So, it is advisable to do sputum AFB test (acid-fast bacilli) to ru... Read Full »
I underwent a chest X-ray. Please review my reports.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a chest and sinus X-ray a couple of days ago and I need help reading and explaining it. I had a runny nose and a cough with phlegm so the ENT doctor asked for a chest X-ray. I have attached the images of the reports. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I am able to view your paranasal sinus X-rays. It shows mild haziness in the left maxillary sinus compared to the opposite side which can be due to a mild sinus infection. The ri... Read Full »