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Other than ultrasound, how can Down's syndrome be diagnosed?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 weeks pregnant. Yesterday, I went for an ultrasound scan named targeted imaging for fetal anomalies. Other than hypoplasia of nasal bone, everything is normal. I need an expert opinion regarding advanced tests of ultrasound or amniocentesis, karyotyping or any ultrasound scan to c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) in toto. At 26 weeks period of gestation, the overall growth of the fetus is fine. But the concern here is hypoplastic nasal bone seen in the second trimester TIFFA (targeted imaging for f... Read Full »
My wife's scan shows breech position. Is it concerning?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 29 weeks pregnant. Today we had one ultrasound scan and the report is as follows. Single live fetus in breech presentation and 2v umbilical cord. Is this a big problem? Will it cause any problem to my baby during or after birth? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The breech position is not a concern at the moment as it might change till 34 weeks in all and can become cephalic. Your wife's ultrasound report does not show any good sign for the baby's development and a single umbilical artery (2 vessel umbilical cord) is an aber... Read Full »
My fetal growth is delayed by two weeks as per USG report. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 38 weeks pregnant (38 weeks and 2 days). I took an ultrasound today. My report shows: Biparietal diameter 8.93 cm (36 weeks 1 day), head circumference 32.17 cm (36 weeks 2 days), abdominal circumference 31.65 cm (35 weeks 4 days), femoral length 6.98 cm (35 weeks 6 days), average ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The growth of the child is two weeks smaller for 38 weeks but corresponding to its ultrasound age, the weight of the baby is fine. There is a likelihood that you may have had an irregularity in your menses earlier and your ovulation may have been delayed and leading ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had mild testis pain and pelvic pain for three months. Out of 10, my pain score would be one or two. I have no other symptoms at all. All infective causes were excluded with urine MCS and NAAT testing. I had testis and renal tract ultrasound which showed nothing. I was told to get an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From the ultrasound images of your abdomen (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I see that there is a mild fullness or dilation of the left renal pelvis. The pelvis is a part of the ureter that is wi... Read Full »
I have had diarrhea despite medication. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having liquid stools once a day for the past month. I went to the doctor, who gave me Rifaximin and probiotics. After taking the medicine, the stool became solid, but when I stopped the medicine after a few days, the problem returned. This problem started after I accompanied... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide an expert opinion on your medical issues. You have had a treatment failure for your acute diarrhea. I recommend doing a stool analysis and reverting with the result. Please take the following medicines: 1. Tablet Thalazole (Phthalylsulfathiazol... Read Full »
Can you give a detailed explanation of my ultrasound report?
Query: Hello doctor, Please provide a detailed report for my ultrasound. I am attaching the same. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. B mode technique, gray scale sonographic images interpreted along with a few color Doppler images. Excessive bowel gases limit adequate evaluation especially of the retroperitoneum.Liver: The liver is mildly enlarged in size spanning 17.70 cm craniocaudally. It is norm... Read Full »
I have had low libido and erectile dysfunction. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29-year-old male have symptoms of failing to initiate or maintain an erection in the past three months. I also have low libido. I have no comorbid conditions, and I am not on any medicines. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Low libido has many reasons, such as: Urine infections. Diabetes and hypertension. Hormonal disturbances. Obesity. Can be due to vitamin deficiency. High cholesterol. Chronic disease or on any chronic medication. Anxiety can also... Read Full »
I am 37 weeks pregnant and my scan says head is not fixed. Is there any chances of normal delivery?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 37 weeks pregnant now. Today doctor told me to get admitted as everything is fine as per scanning but only head is not fixed. Are there any chances of normal delivery? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there any other reason why your doctor wants you to get admitted. If everything is normal with you and your baby, then we can safely wait till 40 weeks of pregnancy before taking a call for labor. There multiple factors like, 1. Whether the head of the baby has e... Read Full »
I am 8 weeks pregnant but my baby is not visible in the ultrasound. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old with 5'6" in height and weight 295 lbs. I am eight weeks pregnant. I have not had any bleeding or cramping. I do not believe the baby is in my tubes because I have not had any pain. Why my baby cannot be seen on the ultrasound? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The possibilities are, 1. Your periods previous to pregnancy was irregular, so what you count as eight weeks maybe less, need to wait and repeat scan after 7 to 10 days. 2. Pregnancy is not healthy. Only if the growth of the baby is normal, the rate of growth of th... 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 »