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My 19-year-old daughter has chronic anemia and subclinical hypothyroidism. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 19 years old. She has chronic anemia, and the Hgb range is 8 to 9 g/dL, which never exceeded the Hgb of 9.5 g/dL since birth. There is no history of blood disorders in the family, no abnormal bleeding, and normal menses, according to her. Her father and mother are relati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I am a hematologist with 20 years of experience in treating hematological, oncological, immunological, rheumatological, and infectious diseases. There is no obvious cause of low hemoglobin. I suggest you get her LD... Read Full »
I often feel dizzy and palpitate when I drink caffeinated drinks. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 19 years old. What does it mean to have a low blood pressure? I often feel dizzy and I also palpitate whenever I drink caffeinated drinks or when I use the stairs. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a number of things, most commonly for someone your age, anemia. It could also be something along the lines of adrenal insufficiency or something more serious like a heart condition. However, anemia is the most probable cause of your symptoms unless proven o... Read Full »
Why do my stomach noises worsen with anemia treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, My stomach makes a lot of loud noises even though I am not hungry. I have anemia and when I started to take Ferrous sulfate, my stomach noises begin again. I remember that eventually, I started to feel pain along with it. So my doctor adviced me to stop taking the medicine for a month un... Read Full »
Dr. Ambalathu Veettil Hussain Shihaz
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some people do have rumbling noise in the tummy. Is there any associated nausea or vomiting or abdominal distension? Have you lost weight? How is your appetite? You have not mentioned the reason for your taking Ferrous fumarate? What was the cause of your anemia? Was th... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My mother has slightly low hemoglobin levels and is taking Orofer XT (Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid). She had undergone a routine test two months back. Her doctors have advised her to continue taking Orofer XT for two more months. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. I went through the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). She has mild anemia and she must continue taking Orofer XT once daily at night after a meal. I suggest she follow these measures: ... Read Full »
Should I opt for C-section for being anemic?
Query: Hello doctor, I am at my first pregnancy, and I am seven months pregnant. I have been anemic all of my life, and I am still struggling to get my iron levels up. When I went to the hospitals for my checkups, they have not said anything about my anemia. I was wondering should I request a C- section or... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You still have three months to go till delivery. This is enough time to diagnose the reason for your anemia and also to build up your hemoglobin levels. Talk to your obstetrician about it. Blood loss in C- section and normal delivery are almost the same. So any mode ... Read Full »
What is the reason for my swollen body and pale skin with reduced sensation?
Query: Hi doctor, Four months before, I noticed a lip swelling that was filled with water. After 20 days, I had whole body swelling (water retention) but had no pain. I also lost moderate skin sensitivity all over the body. For the last four weeks, I am noticing water retention only near lips, and whole-b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As mentioned, your main symptoms are swelling over your lips and body, whitening of nails, skin, and increased heart rate. Though these symptoms do not have a specific diagnosis, together, they can have a ... Read Full »
What can be done for low Hb, weight loss, weakness and severe cold?
Query: Hello doctor, My dad is suffering from low hemoglobin and weight loss with weakness and severe cold. Hemoglobin level is 5.2. We have consulted a doctor but what all further steps we have to take? He is currently taking iron supplements Absolute 3g Omega. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The weakness and feeling cold are because of severe anemia. He needs a blood transfusion. Iron supplements are not enough. After that, we have to evaluate the cause of anemia. At his age, we need to get some investigations done to determine if there is any occult blood ... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing muscle pain and weakness after heavy menstruation?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old female, a homemaker, and newly married. Now I am in my husband's home for the past four months. I am suffering from pain in my leg muscles for 20 days and suffering from headaches for two days. From today morning, I am feeling dizzy. I do not have fever, cough, cold, et... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As I can gather from your query, you have symptoms of headache, muscle pain, and heavy periods. This is usually due to anemia caused by loss of blood during periods. This leads to the feeling of weakness,... Read Full »
Will I need to have colonoscopy if my iron level is at 9.5 %?
Query: Hi doctor,I had a blood test, which showed that I have an iron level of 9.5 percent. My TIBC is 65, and my ferritin level is 130. Does this on its own suggest anemia? Also, would this warrant further testing like a colonoscopy?Please answer.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. Iron Deficiency in a young male is not shared and should be tested further. To begin with, you should get deworming done mainly if you have traveled to developing countries or eat out regularly. Secondly, you should contact your stool tested for o... Read Full »
How cam someone get rid of anemia?
Query: Hello doctor, How can someone get rid of anemia? It is not getting cured for the last four years. Now it has gone to serious condition in spite of many treatments. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment of anemia depends upon the underlying cause of anemia. If it is the case of iron deficiency anemia, then get treated with iron tablets, iron sucrose injection or blood transfusion according to severity. In the case of megaloblastic anemia, Vitamin B1... Read Full »