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Why did my child's cheek became blue after a fall?
Query: Hi doctor, My child fell from a seesaw. He got hurt near his cheek and that area turned blue. There was no bleeding at all. It is there for over 2 to 3 days. Today, we saw the blue area extended near the eye. What should we do now? I have attached the photos for your reference. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns and I have thoroughly gone through the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The bluish discoloration signifies that there was bleeding at that region due to trauma and now it is healing. The bluishness which is reachin... Read Full »
What is the treatment for my 9-month-old son with hemophilia B?
Query: Hi doctor, My son, who is 9 months old, has been diagnosed with mild hemophilia B factor 9 deficiency, according to the lab reports. The first report showed 47 percent , while the second report showed 24 percent. How can I obtain accurate diagnostic results, and what is the treatment? Please help... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your worry. What is the history of your child? Any bleeding history? If so, was there a need for any transfusions? Levels of factor 9 may vary in different situations... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a hemophiliac and suffering from severe hemophilia A. I am using factor VIII injection frequently. Is there any other permanent cure available for hemophilia? Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I understood your concern. The only treatment for your case is prophylactic factor 8 injections twice or thrice a week because factor VIII activity of less than two percent leads to spontaneous bleeding risk. Try to avoid injury to the body. Also, a regular foll... 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 »