ANA (antinuclear antibody) test is done to diagnose autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. This test looks for the presence of antinuclear antibodies, which are autoantibody that attacks the body during an autoimmune reaction.
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Does vasoconstriction occur due to an allergy to antihistamines?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having major vasoconstriction problems. I would like to know if my daily antihistamines intake is causing this problem. I am taking Loratadine and Fexofenadine hydrochloride daily for allergies. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know in detail, what you mean by vasoconstriction problems? Is it affecting your hands or your feet or anywhere in the nasal bed? Do you experience any bluish discoloration of the nails or hands? Do you have any pain in the hands or feet? Do you have ul... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have rashes similar to the rash of SLE, swollen, painful and redness around the eyes, severe fatigue and muscle weakness. These symptoms occurred a few months back after I had an intestinal infection. The doctors suspected it to be dermatolysis too, thus having a skin biopsy done tomorr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the reports, there is a possibility that you might be experiencing an autoimmune disease. To establish a precise diagnosis and avoid any uncertainties in the future, it is recommended to undergo an ANA (antinuclear antibody) global or ANA profile test, along wit... Read Full »
My ANA-positive daughter is negative now. Is pregnancy safe?
Query: Hello doctor,My daughter had a little girl four years ago. About three months postpartum, she fell down a flight of stairs injuring her back. At the same time, she had a very bad cold. When her back continued to give her pain after seeing the orthopedist, she went to a neurologist. Her blood work sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Yes, there have been cases where ANA once positive becomes negative towards the later part. Initially, it may have been induced by pregnancy or any infection but over course of time, it becomes negative. As for your friend, I would suggest we do ENA (extractable nuclear ... Read Full »
Can Modafinil help with my tiredness and sleepiness?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old mom of a 5 year old. I am excessively tired and have a need to sleep at all times. I had CBC done, and my eosinophils are high, and my MPV is low, but everything else came back fine. My body aches, and I feel horrible. I have bruises that appear out of nowhere all ove... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms which you described are suggestive of hematological disorder, which can explain both easy fatigability and bruises. You need to get your coagulation profile tested, and peripheral smear for any abnormal cell. Get ANA (antinuclear antibody) and CRP (C-reactive... Read Full »
Can fibrotic tissue from my past inflammation cause orbital pain?
Query: Hello doctor, After experiencing idiopathic orbital inflammation over a decade ago. I underwent a biopsy twice due to inflammation accompanied by fibrosis and sclerosis. Although doctors have stated that the disease has subsided. I continue to experience pain and am now taking 15 mg of Prednisone d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the MRI (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), the sclerotic tissue from which we have to confirm that the pain you are experiencing is mainly neuropathic and emerging not from the sclerotic tissues as much as from the adjacent structures that are ... Read Full »
Why did I have three recurrent miscarriages?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had three recurrent miscarriages. I had some tests done. I am not really sure what it reveals. Could you please explain why this is happening based on my results? I was on Progesterone during my third pregnancy. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The presence of ANA (antinuclear antibody) positivity (attachment removed to protect patient identity) indicates that you have thrombophilia (a condition where blood clots easily), and this could be acquired or inherited. Hence, you would have to get a complete t... Read Full »
Why swollen nodes in my daughter with a non-malignant biopsy?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 15 years old and has swollen lymph nodes. A biopsy is done. It is non-malignant. No tuberculosis. But ANA has come positive. I would like to share the reports and take your opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a possibility of autoimmune disorder with underlying ANA and large lymph nodes. It is a good thing the malignancy is ruled out. But I would like to see the detailed biopsy report as well to be sure where we are heading. As for ANA positive, I would like to k... Read Full »
I suspect of having osteoarthritis. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 24-year-old female. My BMI is normal. I am fairly active on my feet all day because of work and I used to walk instead of transport. I was a lot more active when I was younger. I used to dance for roughly 20 hours a week and swim five hours a week. Since I have got older and due to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does seem like osteoarthritis, but I would suggest ruling out rheumatological diseases as well and check vitamin D and repeat it. For your shoulder I would like to know how much is your range of motion. Thank you. Read Full »
How to diagnose if someone has systemic lupus erythematosus?
Query: Hi doctor, How to confirm that a person is suffering from SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Get ANA test (Antinuclear antibodies) done to diagnose SLE. Though ANA is positive in other autoimmune diseases too, it is strongly positive in SLE. Once this test is found to be positive, it is correlated with signs and symptoms to confirm SLE. In case of doubt, other ... Read Full »
What causes painless swelling in the feet?
Query: Hi doctor, A couple of months ago, my mother had fever. She had medicines, which was prescribed by her doctor. After three days of fever, she developed rashes and was hospitalized. Then, her rashes started disappearing, but she has some burning sensation on the soles of her feet. Right now, she has ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reviewing the reports, I noticed that the patient's ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and CRP (C-reactive protein) levels are elevated. Such high levels often indicate the presence of an autoimmune disease, wherein antibodies in the blood form complexes with ant... Read Full »
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