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Why is there burning sensation in the tongue of a HIV patient?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know what happens biologically in the body, causing a burning sensation in the tongue when a person has HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you very well knew, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) virus lives in a body for a very long time. It causes significant damage to the central and peripheral nervous systems. The virus affects our nervous system and causes dysfunction of nerves and muscle cells. The... Read Full »
Why do I experience pain and a burning sensation during sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 16-year-old female. I have been sexually active since the age of 13, and I lost my virginity at age 15. The last attempt at having intercourse with my boyfriend was very painful. I experienced an intense burning sensation and it was difficult for me to enjoy it like I used to. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You are 16 years old and I do not think age has anything to do with the problem you are having.Vaginismus is a psychological disorder in which involuntary contraction of pelvic muscles is seen which is associated with dryness in the vagin... Read Full »
I am having burning sensation in groin and waist after surgery for spine TB. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 38 years old, male. I had two surgeries at the back (thoracic and lumbar) because of spine TB 13 years ago. Now I am having burning sensation in my groin area and on my waist, mostly right side. This used to come and go for the last few months. Last year I had similar sensation for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. MRI lumbar spine (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Observations: There is mild straightening of the lumbar vertebrae and might suggest lumbar muscle spasm. There are small osteophytes in L2 vertebra posteriorly and L3 vertebra anteriorly. Vertebral bod... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation on the feet for three days and under Clonazepam. Why does this occur?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a burning sensation on the feet for three days. I am currently under Clonazepam. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Causes of burning feet include peripheral neuropathy and plantar fasciitis. I suggest you use footwear even at home and take over-the-counter pain medications to alleviate pain. You may also use Diclofenac gel for local application. If the symptoms do not subside over... Read Full »
What could be the cause of my persistent throat pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I had brief nausea before five months. I visited a general physician who suspected GERD and put me on Motilium for GIT and later Pan 40 then Ranitidine for three months. I vomited only once but had been having a burning sensation in my chest. The burning ches... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I viewed your MRI images of the neck and chest area (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Neck findings, there are few small mucosal cysts in the right maxillary sinus. There is a small lobulated cyst like area anteriorly in the floor of the mouth to the... Read Full »
Why do I have vaginal sores with burning and itching sensation?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a yeast infection weeks ago and I am starting to get the symptoms all over again but now I have a blister and soreness along the labia minora. I have a burning itching sensation and my vagina is sore. It burns a little when I pee and it hurts to wipe. My vagina looks red like it i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Herpes may present like small vesicles with clear fluid. If they rupture and have a red base. Also, the other possibilities like chlamydia or trichomonas infection, etc. Get these done: Vaginal secretions culture and microscopy. Use Candid B PV gel local applica... Read Full »
Why I am having blood on my penis after walking in the treadmill?
Query: Hello doctor, About three weeks ago, my wife noticed a blood stain on my underwear while she was doing the laundry. I was surprised because I did not feel pain or any burning sensation. A week later I noticed this but I thought it was the old underwear my wife found. Recently I noticed blood in my u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like you to get urine routine test, urine cultures creat, RBS (random blood sugar), CBC (complete blood count), USG (ultrasound), KUB (kidney, ureter, and bladder) plus prostate done. Possibilities are, blood in the semen, blood in urine due to infection or s... Read Full »
My friend has burning and itchiness around nipple area. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am posting this on behalf of my friend. She is 24 years female. She is having severe burning and itching around her nipple area. Sometimes fluid also discharges from the affected area. The problem persists for the past four months, and she has also tried anti-bacterial powders, but th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. What your friend seems to suffer from is a bacterial infection. Burning and itching are not alarming, but discharge from nipple is not a good sign. It could denote a severe underlying problem. The antibacterial powder will not help in her cas... Read Full »
I have burning feet, warm palm and penis after treating STD. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 29 years old, and I have burning sensation underneath my feet since last year, after treating an STD. It was occurring mostly at nights, but these days it appears to be there from morning till night. Then I had a series of a sore throat last year, for which I was treated with antib... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have given a history of STD treated, What type of STD it is? If it is syphilis, is it cured completely? If it is not healed completely may lead to a complication called tabes dorsalis. When syphilis is untreated, the bacteria damage the spinal cord and peripheral... Read Full »
I have thin white trails on my skin which hurts and have a burning sensation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I believe I have strongyloidiasis. However, it has not been confirmed. I have to wait two weeks for a duodenal biopsy. But in the meantime, my heart feels more and more strained. It feels like the parasite is connected directly to my heart and is often painful. I can see the outline of... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Strongyloides is a parasitic infection that requires the following investigations for diagnosis. Do duodenal aspirate and examination for larva or ova in a laboratory, stool examination for ova or larva, sputum cultu... Read Full »