Anaemia refers to the condition in which there is decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells leading to symptoms such as fatigue, paleness of skin and dizziness.
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Can my symptoms occur due to brainstem lesions?
Query: Hi Doctor, Around eight months back, I had a numb feeling in my nose. I ignored it because I had three abscessed teeth on my left side, and I thought the numbness was due to that. It gradually went away, and I forgot about it. Last month, my daughter fell sick, and I was going through some extreme s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question with care and understand your problems. All your symptoms can occur in brainstem lesions. Routine MRI sequences may not identify many lesions in the early stages. You have to do the following tests: 1. MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) - Diffusio... Read Full »
My mother's hemoglobin is very low. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother's hemoglobin is 5 g/dL. Her feet and face are swollen, what do I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. Hemoglobin of 5 g% is very low and an indication for blood transfusion. As you are saying her face is swollen, she might be landing into a heart failure. There are multiple causes of severe anemia. She requires admission and evaluation. Consult a general medi... Read Full »
I suffer from recurrent anal fissures. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have recurrent anal fissures. When I consulted a doctor, he said the blood loss is very less. But, another doctor advised me to check for CBC. Is this a serious issue? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Even if the blood loss is minimal, it can still result in anemia, making it crucial to conduct a complete blood count (CBC). If anemia is detected, iron therapy will be necessary. To prevent fissure, adopting a soft diet with ample salad and roughage to avoid hard stools... Read Full »
My daughter's hemoglobin and ferritin levels are low. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My 3 years old daughter is diabetic since 1.5 years of age and she is also anemic. Sugar is not much a concern. Recently, we got her blood test done and her hemoglobin is 10 and serum ferritin is 1.71. I have given her Iron supplement for over eight months now. Since then, this is her thi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Anemia can have many causes. Iron deficiency is one of them and very common. 2. There can be other causes, which require some other investigations like peripheral smear and vitamin B12 levels. But, low ferritin points towards low iron as the cause. 3. If she ever re... Read Full »
What are the precautions for fibroid and low-lying placenta?
Query: Hi doctor, I am attaching the two ultrasound reports of 7th week and 14th week pregnancy. As per reports there are fibroid and low lying posterior placenta. What are chances of the baby to be delivered safe and sound? Will this fibroid contribute any bad effect to the baby or baby's growth in the ut... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no need to remove the fibroid in pregnancy. As pregnancy gets subside fibroid size may reduce. Even if you remove the fibroid after pregnancy, then there is a possibility for recurrence of a fibroid in the future. The following are the likely complications in p... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. My present symptoms are feeling weak and unable to walk or stand continuously for a few minutes. My Hb % is 9 and I am anemic. I also have a fever for one week and taking Oritaxim-O 200. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at your complaints, your weakness is due to anemia. You have iron deficiency anemia after looking at your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and you need to take Iron supplements for three months.I suggest tablet Bizfer-XT for three months. C... Read Full »
Can raw rice addiction result in low hemoglobin?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from low hemoglobin levels. I have attached my laboratory test report. I have a habit of eating raw rice, which I am suspecting as the reason for this low count. Kindly have a look and prescribe medicines to increase my hemoglobin levels. I am currently taking Orofer XT one... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I'm glad you reached out. Regarding your current problem, I don't believe that consuming raw rice is the cause. However, your symptoms indicate the possibility of anemia. To address this, I recommend continuing with Orofer XT, taking one tablet daily for a period of t... Read Full »
Do my blood reports suggest I am anemic?
Query: Hi doctor, I have got a blood test done. Please find the attached reports. Please let me know if I need to take any specific medicine. When I searched on the internet, I found that I may be anemic. Please reply. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports attached here (attachment removed to protect patient identity). High TIBC (total iron binding capacity) indicates low iron in the body. Low transferrin saturation again indicates low iron and so does the low mean corpuscle volume. I suggest you t... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have been suffering from bleeding hemorrhoids. My hemoglobin is very low at 5.6. I feel very weak and had a severe headache for two days. What to do? Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Hemoglobin of 5.6 g% is really low. With this amount of hemoglobin, we put you into the group of severe anemia. Due to low oxygenation, you could be having severe headaches. Painkiller like Ibuprofen or Paracetamol can b... Read Full »
Does Menorrhagia Cause Anemia? Please Help
Query: Hi doctor, Person who suffers from menorrhagia (heavy bleeding during period) is at higher risk of anemia. 1. Is this true? Is there any basis to this claim? 2. What if you are already anemic and suffering from menorrhagia? 3. What complications are associated with the same? 4. What precautions shou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is common for a woman to experience blood loss of 60-80 ml per menstrual cycle. In cases of menorrhagia the blood loss is heavier and in the form of clots or in terms of using more than 6-7 sanitary napkins daily during menses. Menorrhagia easily leads to anemia over... Read Full »
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