Recently Answered Questions
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
As I have a minor factor 7 deficiency, can I play hockey?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old and I have recently been diagnosed with a minor factor 7 deficiency. I was just wondering if it was still alright for me to play hockey. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Factor 7 deficiency, also known as Alexander's disease, is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. The levels of the clotting factor in the blood do not correspond to the symptoms exhibited by the individual. The severity of symptoms also vary greatly from individua... Read Full »
I have factor V clotting disorder. How to prevent having a blood clot?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old male with factor V clotting disorder. How can I prevent blood clot? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most people with factor V Leiden never have any symptoms. But, some are at a higher risk of getting blood clots, especially in the leg or the lungs. When clots do occur, they can cause, warmth, redness, pain, and swelling in the leg. These are symptoms of a condition ... Read Full »
Can infections be transmitted through cryoprecipitate transfusion?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is a factor XIII deficiency patient and every month she takes seven packets of cryoprecipitate. I am a bit worried about the side effects of this transfusion. I just read some articles on the internet, which shares the information about the side effects of transfusion. From that I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:Infection risk is similar to any other blood product; however, other immune risks are not present.Many people receive more than this and are free from infection. The risk of infection is pretty low and I can say it as billion to... Read Full »
For a hemophiliac patient, it is necessary to receive coagulants for colonoscopy?
Query: Hi doctor,My son was exposed to warfare chemicals in the Navy. During his tonsil surgery, he was found to have a bleeding disorder. He is suffering from hemophilia and is undergoing a colonoscopy tomorrow. Should he receive a coagulant for this procedure? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: During any procedure bleeding time and clotting time that is prothrombin (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APPT) are always evaluated and then only the procedure is done. If he has no clotting issues at pres... Read Full »
How to treat hematoma present in my thigh?
Query: Hi doctor, Before five months, I had surgery for thigh hematoma. Now, the same problem started again. It is increasing in size and painful. Also, there is swelling. Please see the photo attached here. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Hematomas are solved conservatively and only in severe cases when they give compression of an organ and are resolved surgically. This is not a big one (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 2. First, you have to find out the cause of hematoma if it is not... Read Full »