Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern Leg swelling after recovering from scrub typhus can have several causes. It is good that his kidney tests were fine in the hospital, but complications can develop later. Scrub typhus can cause acute kidney injury (AKI). While his kidney function was fine before, mild damage could have worsened.
Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.In severe scrub typhus with multiorgan failure that is not improving after 48 hours of Doxycycline, alternative therapies should be considered immediately.If Doxycycline was started late, your bacterial load might have increased and it is causing a delayed response or you might be resistant to Doxycycline. Do a blood culture to be sure.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. This is a life-threatening emergency, and you need immediate ICU (intensive care unit) care. Bleeding varices and coagulopathy indicate a high risk of shock. You need band ligation or sclerotherapy (a chemical solution to treat abnormal blood vessels) to control bleeding.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hormone-blocking therapy can impact bone density, cardiovascular health, and more, but she can follow some tips to reduce the risk. She should have calcium supplements (Caltrate) 500 mg twice daily after meals and vitamin D supplements 40,000 IU one tablet weekly before breakfast. She should also eat calcium-rich foods like milk and milk-based products.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is a very unfortunate situation. The HMPV (human metapneumovirus) outbreak in neonatal cardiac surgery recovery units with infants showing signs of acute heart failure is a critical situation. It will require multidisciplinary intervention to manage this situation.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I want to know your BP (blood pressure). If your BP is normal, then this swelling can be considered normal, as the growing uterus compresses veins and blood returns slowly from the veins to the heart, and in the long term, fluid accumulation can cause swelling. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can also cause fluid retention.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your situation is high-risk, and a specialized delivery plan is essential to ensure the safety of both you and your baby. A multidisciplinary team, including obstetrics (focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care), hematology (deals with blood disorders, including anemia and clotting conditions), and neonatology (specializes in the medical care of newborns, especially premature or ill infants), should be involved in your care. Managing your bleeding risk includes: Factor VIII infusion - Levels should be raised to at least 50 to 100 percent before surgery.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I sincerely apologize that you have to go through this. Let’s break down your condition: The presence of an infected eschar and fever suggests worsening scrub typhus. There may be systemic involvement, potentially affecting organs such as the liver and kidneys. Low platelet count and nosebleeds could indicate disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) or other clotting disorders.
Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your aunt’s forgetfulness could have several possible causes, and it is important to let her oncologist know about it. Some people experience memory issues after surgery, especially due to anesthesia. This is known as post-surgery brain fog, and it usually improves over weeks to months. Stress can also play a role.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern This is a serious medical emergency, especially after your recent bone marrow transplant. Cyclosporine levels usually need to be between 100 to 400 ng/mL. A level of 98 puts you at risk for graft rejection. Vomiting blood could mean there is injury or damage to your stomach or esophagus, like ulcers.
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