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Answered by Dr. Sally Attalah

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.

June 3, 2026

How does stem cell therapy treat autoimmune diseases?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. With stem cell therapy, the progression of autoimmune diseases can be slowed down, regressed, and even stopped completely. The success rate of the treatment is proportional to the patient's age, the duration of the disease, and the patient's condition. Not all autoimmune diseases can be treated with a stem cell transplant, but they can help people with conditions such as systemic sclerosis and multiple sclerosis (MS).

June 3, 2026

How to manage prurigo nodularis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Interleukin (IL)-31 is a neuroimmune cytokine that drives the most burdensome symptom in prurigo nodularis and atopic dermatitis, namely itch, and is also involved in skin inflammation and keratinocyte abnormalities. Injection Nemolizumab, an mAb (monoclonal antibody) that targets the IL-31 receptor alpha subunit, has shown substantial efficacy in reducing pruritus and improving skin lesions in patients with prurigo nodularis (PN). Clinical trials demonstrate rapid and sustained improvements in itch severity.

June 3, 2026

How can a hemophilia patient get their dental work done?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Patients with hemophilia are at a higher risk of both intraoperative and postoperative bleeding during oral surgery. Therefore, managing these patients requires close collaboration between oral surgeons and a comprehensive hemophilia treatment center. For major dental procedures like extractions or surgery, it is standard practice to perform these in a hospital setting as a precaution.

June 3, 2026

Are stem cell treatments effective in managing cerebral palsy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and completely understand your concern. Stem cell transplantation is a regenerative therapy with the potential to replace damaged and non-functional cells in the brains of cerebral palsy (CP) patients, as well as to support the remaining neurons and oligodendrocytes. There are many types of stem cells, each with unique characteristics. Stem cells are used in the treatment of cerebral palsy because of their ability to transform into neural cells upon contact with damaged brain tissue, helping to repair injured nerves and muscles.

June 1, 2026

Can treatment for prurigo nodularis reverse the condition?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Prurigo nodularis or PN (a chronic skin condition characterized by intensely itchy, firm nodules that often appear on the arms, legs, and torso) is a challenging condition, and treatment can vary based on the individual’s response and severity of symptoms. There are several options available, both approved and off-label. Currently, two FDA (Food and Drug Administration)-approved medications for PN are Dupixent (Dupilumab) and Nemolizumab (marketed as Nemluvio).

May 27, 2026

Does stroke rehabilitation stem cell treatment help recovery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. While stem cells are still being used in clinical trials, there is evidence that, combined with clot-busting and mechanical thrombectomy, therapy enhances recovery. Stem cells injected into distant arteries or veins travel to the site of a stroke in the brain to fuel the repair process. Transplantation of bone marrow stem cell derivatives, primarily MSCs (mesenchymal stem cells) and MNCs (mononuclear cells), is deemed safe for stroke, but their efficacy remains elusive.

May 27, 2026

What is the best long-term treatment for nasal polyps?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Treatments for nasal polyps might include medication, surgery, and newer biologic therapies. The first course of treatment is often a nasal corticosteroid spray prescribed by your doctor. For many people, this spray can shrink or even remove nasal polyps.

May 27, 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.

May 25, 2026

Which diet should be followed for recovery from norovirus?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. There is no specific cure for norovirus (antiviral – though supportive care is the primary approach). Treatment for the infection focuses on relieving symptoms, which usually resolve within one to three days. I suggest you drink plenty of fluids, especially those containing electrolytes.

May 21, 2026

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