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I have a painless lump under the skin on my arm. why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a lump under my skin on my arm, and it is slight my raised. It is not painful, and it is 5 mm in diameter. It has got a dark center that looks like a bruise. It has not grown in size either. What could it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, but there are no attached photographs in your message. Kindly send a picture of the affected area to help you better. I need to see the affected area to assess the condition and to suggest the appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Please sen... Read Full »
I suffer from persistent anal fissures. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Three years ago, I experienced a fissure, prompting a doctor's visit due to the appearance of a skin tag and bleeding from the anus. Although the bleeding subsided with ointment, sitz baths, and medication, the fissure recurrently reappears, particularly after consuming constipation-in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We feel glad that you reached out to us. I suggest to remain calm and refrain from opting for surgery at this time. It is important not to depend solely on medication. I suggest you establish a routine that includes early morning walks, regular yoga, and pranayama. Mak... Read Full »
How to treat painful bumps on my labia minora?
Query: Hello doctor, Painful and hard lump, growing larger day by day on labia minora. Trouble walking and sitting due to discomfort. Red and hot to the touch. Due to friction when walking, it started seeping pus with a little blood. Drained a lot and lump became smaller and slightly less painful, but the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is left sided labial abscess. Get incision and drainage and the pus should be sent for culture and sensitivity, VDRL and HIV. Take Diclofenac with Serratiopeptidase should be taken 2 to 3 times a day for seven days. Also a broad spectrum antibiotic like Ampicill... Read Full »
Should I be concerned about the painful lump under my armpit that becomes visible on stretching?
Query: Hello doctor, I have no medications and no prior medical history. I am an 18-year-old female. Three days ago, I noticed a lump under my armpit that is painful to touch. However, it is underneath the skin and can only be seen when I stretch my arm a certain way. It hurts, and the area is not discolor... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. You have an enlarged axillary lymph node from the attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The possible causes include skin infection, breast infection, abscess, or breast cancer. Do you have pain or lumps... Read Full »
Why did swelling occur after the removal of the mole?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a mole on my neck, and I got it operated. But after the stitches opened, I got swelling in that mole. What is it, and how can I treat it? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. After a mole is removed, it is common to experience some swelling, redness, or tenderness around the surgical site. This is a normal part of the healing process and should gradually improve over time. However, if you are experiencing sign... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have a small, flesh-colored and raised lump at the top of my uvula. There is another smaller one next to it. It is 2 to 3 mm in size. I look as if it is soft and there is no issue with swallowing. It is not painful and I have been aware of it for more than a month. I am a 19 year old ma... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. One question from my side is, have you noted if the lump is growing bigger in size? If yes, then it is a serious issue to be noted. Immediately consult your nearby oral medicine specialist or oral pathologist ... Read Full »
I have a lump below Adam's apple. What it could be?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33-year-old male. I am a non-smoker and non-drinker. I have a lump below Adam's apple. I have swollen lymph nodes with pain in the throat. The pain radiates up to the ears. There is a change in voice, hoarseness, and have difficulty in swallowing both solid and liquid foods. I hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your CT (computed tomography) scan is clear. Below Adam's apple, there is a thyroid gland, and a nodule in the thyroid is quite common. But the rest of the features suggests infectious ... Read Full »
I have a swollen, firm lump under my armpit, which was painful on pressing.
Query: Hello doctor, I popped a boil under my armpit a few days ago. Then yesterday afternoon, I noticed a lump under my armpit. It was swollen and firm. It is not particularly painful, but it aches when I apply pressure. So throughout the day, I used a warm compression on it. There was no fever or other s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do not be anxious. The swelling beneath your armpit could be due to some typical infections. Keep your armpits clean, and try to take a bath at least twice a day. Consume healthy and nutritious foods. Avoid oily and processed foods. Contin... Read Full »
What could be the tiny lump above my hip that hurts on pressing?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old, male, 5 feet and 9 inches, 231 pounds. When I woke up, I felt a tiny lumped mass on the back just above left hip. Only hurts when pressed hard. I am anxious. Could it be constipation? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are lots of differential diagnosis for the lump. Lipoma: It is an overgrowth of fat in an area. It is soft to touch. It is a benign condition. It is a slow-growing tumor and usually recurs if removed. No treatment is needed if small. Sebaceous cyst: It is cystic s... Read Full »
I got a hit on my lips that resulted in a scar. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I was hit by a leather ball two months ago, and because of that, a hard scar has formed on my lip. It spoils my smile. Swelling is also there. I am currently on Hexilak Gel. How else can I be treated? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It takes at least one year for the scar to mature. Until then, the scar will be hard, and it undergoes various stages. The treatment is good. Kindly provide images for further care. Read Full »