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Answered by Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Can blood in sputum be due to a parasite infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and will definitely help you regarding it. I have seen all the attached images (the attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). In the first two images, it actually seems like a blood clot. However, in the last two of them, specific beads give it a shape that makes it difficult to label as a blood clot, but it does not fit the description of a common parasite either.

May 27, 2026

Why is my sore throat not improving after medication?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You have probably developed a throat infection. Throx 150 (Roxithromycin 150 mg) works well against respiratory infections. I suggest completing a five-day course of Throx 150 mg.

May 17, 2026

What are the chances of acquiring blood-borne diseases if a vacutainer holder has been resued while taking the blood sample?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. In your case, it is nearly impossible to transmit any blood-borne diseases. The needle did not come in contact with the holder, and a very small puncture site was there. Also, the phlebotomist used fresh gloves.

May 8, 2026

I had a few sips of alcohol, but I have a minor cyst removal surgery in the morning. Will it be a problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you regarding it. Few sips of margarita should not be a cause of concern as already there will be just a little intake of alcohol. In addition, the half-life of alcohol is around four to five hours. Hence much of whatever little amount was there would have got metabolized.

May 8, 2026

What causes painful anal growth in 24-year old female?

HelloWelcome to icliniq.comI understand your concern and will definitely help you with it.The symptoms that you have mentioned indicate the possibility of external hemorrhoids (piles). These are due to swollen vascular tissue in the anus. Do not worry; around 75 percent of people suffer from hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. Most of the time, it just appears worse than it actually is.

April 25, 2026

I have weakness and pain throughout my limbs. Am I still dealing with mononucleosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern and will help you with it. In general, if you have had infectious mononucleosis (IM) in the past, then the chances of reinfection are very slim. However, the feeling of tiredness may last for a few months. Also, in susceptible hosts under optimal environmental conditions, the virus can reactivate and cause physical symptoms (or may be asymptomatic). I am sure you have already recovered from the infection.

April 24, 2026

What are the causes of a hymen rupture without intercourse?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you out. It is perfectly normal for teenagers to masturbate and explore their bodies. Sometimes during rough fingering, the hymen may get broken. Your hymen can also naturally stretch from physical activity like sports or using a tampon.

April 2, 2026

Which is the best thing to do, to remove or to treat hemorrhoids?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern and will help you with it.Piles are due to swollen vascular tissue in the anus. Do not worry. Around 75 % of people suffer from hemorrhoids (piles) at some point.

March 31, 2026

What does an anion gap of 1 indicate on my lab report?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will definitely help you regarding it. If you feel otherwise healthy and fit, a low anion gap is most commonly (about 90 percent of the time) due to a laboratory error. Because the anion gap is calculated from the results of the electrolyte panel, accurate measurement of the individual electrolytes is necessary. If even any one of the electrolyte measurements is erred then the anion gap result will not be accurate.

March 3, 2026

What are the precautions to be taken to prevent infection from the flu?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Low temperatures can increase the likelihood of getting the flu. The body is not as efficient at fighting a virus when cold air enters the nose and upper airways, so viruses such as the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19(coronavirus) often spread more quickly in the winter. Another contributing factor to cold and flu infections in winter is that we spend more time indoors as the weather becomes less hospitable.

March 3, 2026

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