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I have been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 33-year-old man who has been dealing with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for the past five years, and it has been quite challenging. I would like to know if there are any effective treatment options available for managing this condition. Additionally, I am concerned about the lon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. 1. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is a diagnosis of exclusion. Your physician would have done some tests, and that would be normal. 2. The best management step is to avoid stressing yourself regarding bowel habits, frequency and consisten... Read Full »
The PET scan shows metabolic activity brain appears metastatic. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, The PET scan report says that the metabolic activity brain appears metastatic. Does this confirm that the patient has advance cancer? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Revert with more details. I need also pathological and treatment details. Usually, if brain is involved with multiple lesions, it is considered advanced malignancy. Read Full »
I have a malignant melanoma. Kindly interpret my USG scan.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a history of malignant melanoma that spread to one axillary lymph node three years ago. I need someone to interpret my ultrasound results since my doctor has not called with the results yet. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Your ultrasound report says that there is an echogenic ovoid structure in the right axilla corresponding to a similar structure seen in your previous ultrasound that now measures 2.0 x 4.7x 1.1 cm. It contain... Read Full »
I was treated for HPV. Am I at risk of throat or breast cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, Four years ago, I was diagnosed with cervical dysplasia while pregnant. It was my fourth pregnancy in two years, with the previous three ending in miscarriage. After giving birth, I was tested for high-risk HPV, returned positive for HPV 16, and had a LEEP procedure to remove CIN3 cell ch... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query thoroughly and understand your concern. HPV (human papillomavirus) has many types, like 16 and 18 cause cancer of the cervix, six and eleven types cause genital warts, etc. You had a positive cervical smear for herpes, which was treated, and the ... Read Full »
I have bloody stools. Do I have cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old shy male with a 160-pound weight and 5.9-foot height. When I poop, I see blood on toilet paper, I am afraid of having cancer. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am a gastroenterologist and will be addressing your concerns. As per your history and the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), your case appears to be a grade three hemorrh... Read Full »
Am I likely to develop cancer after having multiple CT and MRI scans?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. Within six months of having a delivery, I have done a head CT, and three chest CT studies to rule out PE. My first PE study was done with a protective shielding on my chest to reduce the radiation to my breasts. I did not have any shielding on my second study. During my... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. CT of the head might have given you two mSv radiation. CT of the abdomen and pelvis might have given you 14 mSv radiation. CT scan of the chest might have given you 45 mSv radiation. The total radiation dose received approximately is 61 mSv. You might have an additional... 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 »
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 »
My father is having cough and is prescribed with Keytruda. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My father has started Keytruda end of October and has received two treatments. His third is coming up early next week. For the past three weeks, he has developed this tickle cough that comes in jags, and he coughs very hard to try and pull up what he says feels like a thin stick subst... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I understand your concern about Keytruda being the last hope. As I can gather from your question, your father has received two dosages of Keytruda, and third is due soon. But I could not figure out the exact indication or natur... Read Full »
I am a stage 4 lymphoma cancer survivor. Why do I have tongue pain?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a stage 4 lymphoma cancer survivor. My eight rounds of chemotherapy treatment for stage 4 lymphoma were completed six months ago. My 2nd PET CT scan assessment with my treating oncologist was one month ago. PET CT scan showed no FDG intake and my treating oncologist said that I am in ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I had a detailed view of the pictures (attachments hidden to protect the identity of the patient) you sent. This does not seem to look like anything that you need to be worried about. Post-chemotherapy there could be some minor micro ulc... Read Full »