Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Sally Attalah

Is stem-cell therapy effective for arthritis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The success rate of stem cell therapy for knees varies based on the severity of the condition, the patient's overall health, and the type of stem cells used. Studies suggest 60 to 80 percent of patients experience pain relief and improved mobility after treatment. Most patients report relief from their original symptoms within one month of stem cell therapy sessions.

July 19, 2026

Do bumps near tonsils indicate pharyngitis or HPV infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. From the attached photo (attachments are removed to protect the patient’s identity), the bump you noticed next to the side of your tongue can often be normal lymphoid tissue, inflamed tissue from pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx), or normal anatomical structures that become more noticeable when the throat is irritated. HPV (human papillomavirus)-related lesions usually have a wart-like or cauliflower-like appearance. Unfortunately, the photo is not close enough to assess its shape.

July 18, 2026

Can a wisdom tooth eruption cause gum pain and bleeding?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Bleeding gums are always a sign of gum inflammation. Normal, healthy gums will not bleed while brushing. Gum inflammation is usually caused by poor oral hygiene due to improper or insufficient brushing of the teeth.

July 17, 2026

Why is my face becoming flatter after braces?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Identifying the reason for your concern can be tough, especially if there are no before-and-after photos or X-ray pictures available for reference. Normally, the primary reason for space is the extraction of teeth that occurs when one has oversized teeth in comparison to his or her jaws, or if he or she has teeth of normal size but has a smaller jaw. You did not talk about whether you are losing weight or on a strict diet plan.

July 17, 2026

How to manage autoimmune diseases and migraines?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Autoimmune diseases can compromise blood-brain barrier integrity, allowing peripheral immune cells and inflammatory mediators to infiltrate the central nervous system and potentially trigger migraine attacks. Such disruption exacerbates neuroinflammation, contributing to migraine pathogenesis. Common autoimmune disorders linked with migraine, Rheumatoid arthritis.

July 17, 2026

Do I need surgery for wisdom tooth pain and jaw clicking?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. An improperly aligned wisdom tooth needs extraction. Whether it requires a normal or surgical extraction will be determined after a clinical examination and X-rays. Your dentist will decide the most appropriate treatment based on the tooth position and surrounding structures.

July 17, 2026

Can I get an RCT done for a dark tooth and braces later?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding a dark or discolored tooth, the first step is to identify the cause of the discoloration. A tooth may become darker due to previous trauma (injury to the tooth), changes inside the tooth, decay, or other dental problems. Your dentist will evaluate this through a clinical examination and dental X-rays.

July 15, 2026

Can metabolic surgery reverse my fatty liver disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your description, the possible causes are fatty liver, prediabetes, and obesity. Reduction in body weight induced by bariatric metabolic surgery leads to a potential decrease in hepatic inflammation, fat accumulation, and fibrosis. The risk of death associated with bariatric surgery is about 0.

July 10, 2026

Will stem cell therapy work for treating CATP in children?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia (CAMT) is a rare, inherited bone marrow failure syndrome. Treatment options for congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia include blood transfusions and stem cell transplant, which is the only curative treatment for CAMT. The main treatment is allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), a procedure in which stem cells are used to produce different types of blood cells.

July 9, 2026

Why am I experiencing pain after a root canal treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and completely understand your concern. It is normal to experience pain in a tooth that has undergone incomplete root canal treatment, especially when biting down. This discomfort may persist for some time even after the root canal is finished. Anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen (600 mg) can be taken, one pill every six to eight hours for five days or until the pain goes away.

July 6, 2026

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