Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Kishan Mishra

How to get good sleep with schizoaffective disorder?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.Based on the prescription you have shared, I can see that you are taking two antipsychotic medications together, namely Amisulpride and Clozapine (both are atypical antipsychotic medicines). This is a combination that is sometimes used in the treatment of schizoaffective disorder. Both medications can cause sedation, which makes it somewhat unusual that you are experiencing significant insomnia.

July 8, 2026

Why do people have different head shapes?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am deeply concerned about your worries.Your head shape looks completely normal and healthy, and there is nothing medically concerning visible.A few reassuring points:Head shapes vary a lot naturally.Everyone's skull has a unique shape, influenced by genetics, how you slept as a baby, and natural bone structure.

July 8, 2026

Could worsening leg swelling indicate DVT?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Given the symptoms you describe, progressive swelling of the leg, pain in the knee, difficulty walking and a leg that has been growing in size over several days, this requires urgent medical attention and cannot wait for a routine appointment.Deep vein thrombosis ( DVT ) is a blood clot in a deep vein , usually in the leg . This can cause these symptoms . DVT can be dangerous because sometimes part of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs, leading to a potentially life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE).Watch for the following warning signs and seek emergency medical attention immediately if any of the following occurs: Sudden onset of shortness of breath.

July 8, 2026

What causes recurring cold sores on one side of the face?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am pleased that you took the time to reach out to me regarding your concerns. The issue here is that not only have you been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, but cold sores have started appearing on the same side of your face. There are numerous possible diagnoses that your doctor has to investigate, including Ramsay Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus) which happens when the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus affects the facial nerve. Ramsay Hunt syndrome is often confused with Bell's palsy and could even present similar symptoms at first.

July 7, 2026

Can tranquilizer darts be used for anesthesia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. For safe anesthesia, it is important to know the patient's weight, age, medical conditions, current medications, allergies, and baseline vital signs. A dart fired from a distance provides none of that control, and the margin between a sedating dose and a potentially dangerous dose for many anesthetic agents can be quite narrow. The larger pharmacological problems include: First is unpredictable absorption.

July 7, 2026

Can aerial hoop exercises bend the plate or screws in my arm?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. You have raised an important point. You need to think about how the job affects your arms. There is very little chance of bending the plate or the screws used.

July 6, 2026

How to detect the cause of my swollen lymph nodes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I understand your concern. You have all of the following symptoms: Tiredness. Weight reduction. Low-grade fever.

July 2, 2026

Can rabies spread through water contaminated by a dog?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your history and can understand your concern. You can not get rabies that way. Rabies is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, usually by a bite, scratch, or when saliva comes into direct contact with an open wound or mucous membrane. In your case: The dog was not in direct contact.

July 1, 2026

Is it safe to marry someone with hepatitis B?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. This is a deeply personal decision, and it is good that you are gathering information. The medical evidence actually says the risk is manageable with proper precautions. Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child during birth, but there are very effective ways to protect yourself and your future children.

July 1, 2026

Can colonoscopy sedation trigger SVT?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Propranolol is not typically used during colonoscopies. The standard sedation for colonoscopy is usually a combination of: Midazolam, a Benzodiazepine used for sedation and amnesia. Fentanyl, an opioid used for pain relief and comfort.

June 11, 2026

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