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Answered by Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

What does a weak positive VDRL TPHA test indicate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. TPHA (Treponema pallidum hemagglutination) is a test to detect treponemal antibodies, which are produced by the body against the bug that causes syphilis. The point is that TPHA is known to show false positive results for some reasons and hence, any positive reaction should be confirmed with TPI (treponemal immobilization) or FTA-ABS (fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption) particularly in asymptomatic patients. Good that you have tested negative. About your pain, do not worry and it is not definitely due to treatment.

June 2, 2026

Will there be any problem in pregnancy if the couple have same blood group?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The medical condition causing the trouble is Rh incompatibility. There is no possibility of that in your case as you both are AB positive and hence, your blood groups are compatible. There is no medical problem.

June 2, 2026

Can sunflower seeds cause Listeria during pregnancy?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Well contracting symptoms, immediately the next day following contaminated food is extremely rare. The incubation period to get symptoms of illness following the ingestion of food is 48 hours to 70 hours. Listeriosis is a self-limiting illness unless the patient is at high risk, such as immunocompromised persons, as it is an opportunistic infection.

June 2, 2026

How should i manage severe swelling in abdomen and legs?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Swelling of the feet and ankles, known as pedal edema, occurs due to fluid accumulation in the tissues. There are various potential causes of edema, one of which is congestive cardiac failure or right heart disease. If it progresses, the edema may also appear in the abdominal wall.To assess the nature of the edema, check if it is pitting by applying pressure with your index finger for 5 seconds and observing if it disappears upon release.

June 1, 2026

I have recurrent problem of acidity and throat pain. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have any fever or cough? If yes, then is it associated with expectoration? Can you feel any lumps or lymph nodes in the neck? Do you have any history of tonsillitis? From the symptoms briefed above, you have allergic rhinitis with URTI (upper respiratory tract infection). Treatment of allergic rhinitis involves avoidance of exposure to allergens. You need to avoid the trigger, whatever it may be, such as dust, mold, pollen, indoor allergens, pets, perfumes, fumes, pollution, incense sticks, and cold temperatures. Pharmacological therapy includes a short course of antihistamines like the tablet Levocetirizine twice daily.

June 1, 2026

Please suggest further action after reviewing my wife's blood report.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reviewing the reports (attachment removed to ensure privacy), I have noticed that her vitamin D levels are on the lower side. With the exception of some fluctuations in the hemogram report, the rest of the reports appear to be within the normal range. Her lymphocyte count has increased slightly (3460 cells per microliter), a condition known as lymphocytosis (normal range is typically 1500 to 4000 cells per microliter). This elevation is commonly observed in temporary conditions like viral fevers or infections, and could indicate an underlying chronic condition or even autoimmune disorders.

May 29, 2026

How to manage diabetes and fatigue with thalassemia minor?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. The main concern you are currently experiencing is fatigue and sleeplessness, or insomnia. Sleep greatly affects our cognitive abilities, including thinking, reaction time, memory, and problem-solving skills. I would like to gather some information about your sleep history.

May 26, 2026

Why am I unable to concentrate?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please let me know: Are you reacting to clothes in the form of a rash over skin, itching, burning, or redness? How exactly do you feel? Is it only for clothing or for bathing or any other activity? Are you on any drugs? Have you lately changed your skincare routine, lotion, or moisturizer? Do you have any bumps on the skin? What urges you to change the set of new clothes? This can be due to psychological stress. I would suggest that you need to peek into the reason for stress and try to come out of it with good reasoning and logic. Before it, important causes for that reaction need to be evaluated, which requires an accurate description of current symptoms.

May 20, 2026

What causes low platelet count after a week of fever?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is good to hear that your fever has subsided. Low platelet count is referred to as thrombocytopenia. Your count is 127,000/mm³, and it falls under the mild range (normal range: 100,000/mm³ to 150,000/mm³).

May 19, 2026

Kindly diagnose my condition based on the biopsy report done for enlarged lymph nodes.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details submitted. Localized painless cervical lymphadenopathy, kikuchi's lymphadenitis, is a well-known, though uncommon idiopathic lymphadenitis. It is a self-limiting entity and will remit on its own. The close differential diagnosis is lupus lymphadenitis.

May 19, 2026

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