Question 1

I've been taking Hetrazan 100 for three days and noticed that my lymph nodes are swollen. Could this be a side effect of the medication, like maybe the diethylcarbamazine in it is causing this? I'm a bit worried about this reaction. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Summary:
 
 1. Enlarged liver (18.6cm) with:
 - Diffuse increase in echo texture
 - Fatty infiltration (fatty liver disease)
 - Hepatomegaly (liver enlargement)
 
 2. Bilateral Polycystic Ovarian Morphology (PCOM):
 - Multiple small cysts on ovaries
 - Suggestive of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
 
 Recommendations:
 
 *Liver:*
 
 1. Lifestyle modifications:
 - Weight loss (if overweight)
 - Healthy diet
 - Regular exercise
 - Limit alcohol intake
 2. Medications:
 - Vitamin E
 - Pioglitazone (if insulin resistant)
 3. Regular monitoring:
 - Liver function tests (LFTs)
 - Ultrasound
 
 *PCOSPCOM:*
 
 1. Hormonal evaluation:
 - Testosterone levels
 - Thyroid function tests
 2. Menstrual regulation:
 - Birth control pills
 - Hormonal therapies
 3. Fertility considerations:
 - Consult a reproductive endocrinologist

Question 2

I'm really worried about my mom. She's a diabetic patient and recently had some pain and inflammation in her right underarm. We went to a breast center where they did a mammogram with contrast, and the report said something about necrotic right axillary lymphadenopathy, described as BIRADS 4, and suggested a biopsy. They also mentioned some masses in her right breast, probably benign, and suggested to follow up in 6 months. There was also a simple cyst in her left breast and retroareolar duct ectasia in the right one, but they said it's benign.

After that, she had a USG guided FNAC, and it came back with something called necrotising granulomatous lymphadenitis, which they said could mean TB. But we did all the TB tests like AFB smear, pus stain, X-ray, AFB stain, culture, and gene xpert, and everything was negative. They also did a biopsy by removing a lymph node, and it showed no malignancy. The doctor mentioned there were many lymph nodes, and a few had pus, so they checked for infections like HIV, HCV, and HBsAg, and those were negative too.

I'm trying to understand why she has multiple lymph nodes, some with pus, and if this is something serious. Should we be seeing a specific specialist or doing any additional tests? This is so worrying, and we're not sure what steps to take next.

Accepted Answer

consult rheumatologist  immunologist

Question 3

I'm a bit anxious because I had sex using a condom, but it slipped off during the act. This happened last week, and now I'm really worried about the possibility of getting HIV from my partner. I'm considering seeing a doctor to check if everything's okay. What would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

no problem he kk

I'm really anxious right now. After I took off the condom, I accidentally touched the tip of my penis with the same hand. Could this be a risk for HIV or any other harm? I'm pretty scared about this.

recent use got infection

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I've been taking Hetrazan 100 for three days and noticed that my lymph nodes are swollen. Could this be a side effect of the medication, like maybe the diethylcarbamazine in it is causing this? I'm a bit worried about this reaction. What should I do?

I'm a bit anxious because I had sex using a condom, but it slipped off during the act. This happened last week, and now I'm really worried about the possibility of getting HIV from my partner. I'm considering seeing a doctor to check if everything's okay. What would you recommend?

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