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Does a Mentzer's index of 21 pose a risk to the baby?
Query: Hi, I am 5 months pregnant and my reports say that Mentzer's index is 21. Will it affect my baby? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Menterz index 21 means that you have iron deficiency anemia. Yes, it can affect your baby in certain ways if you do not seek medical advice. Anemia may lead to smaller babies, growth restricted babies and also preterm labor (labor before due date) which can result in... Read Full »
Is there a chance of getting pregnant with displaced navel?
Query: Hello doctor, I suffered from loose motions due to navel displacement. My period date is the 10th of this month. My last menstrual period was the 14th of last month. My husband and I are planning for a baby. I am suffering from abdominal bloating, fatigue, constipation, and acidity. Can I conceive ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all please make it clear that there is nothing like navel dislocation, or displacement exist in this world neither it is a medical problem or terminology. You might be suffering from loose motions because of any intestinal (small or large bowel) infections. ... Read Full »
Why is there sweating with black spots in vision in a pregnant woman?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 weeks 5 days pregnant. Yesterday I started feeling hot, sweating and started getting black spots in my vision. Then I felt like I was gonna pass out. I was at work during this and went to sit down. I had water and I felt better. I have a slight lightheaded feeling today and I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Getting dizzy in a second trimester (after 20 weeks) of pregnancy is a normal phenomenon as pregnancy hormones especially Progesterone results in vasodilation of blood vessels and pooling of blood in lower limbs after prolonged standing or sitting. So do not worry ab... Read Full »